Taking a Chance | The Selection Fanfiction [NO LONGER UPDATING]

Chapter 15

IMPORTANT NOTE PLEASE PLEASE READ!!!!
Do you remember how I said that I go to summer camp for three weeks and don't have any devices? Well that's coming up in about ten days from now and next week I'm going to the beach with my family so I probably won't have any time to write. Meaning this will probably be the last update for about a month. I know I know I'm so so sorry but there's no avoiding it. I get back august 10th so be expecting the next update sometime after then.

Anyways I'm sorry but let's get in with the chapter:

Scarlett

I woke up with a smile etched on my face. This was the first morning I had woken up without my maids, and it actually felt refreshing. I already had so many good memories in this room. My mural was the first thing I saw when I woke, reminding me of home and Sam and I's date four days ago. He hasn't spoken to me alone since, making me wonder if he regretted kissing me. Maybe he did, but I tried not to think about it too much.

Besides I don't actually have an interest in him right? Just an attraction...right?

I broke my stare and focused on the other wall where there was a painting of Percy, which Sam had helped me with when he first taught me how to paint. Thanks to a reference picture and his expertise in shadows and creating like-faces, it turned out pretty realistic. I mostly just helped out with the colors, Sam actually drew the outline, although he would never take the credit for that. He was too humble.

Ugh I still keep thinking about him and his stupid, adorable, princy face!

I groaned, refocusing my attention elsewhere for the second time. On my balcony I had memories of late-night talks with Cassandra, Adele, and Ella. They would stretch out so long the girls would have to sneak back to their rooms so they wouldn't be caught by a guard and get in trouble with Gloria. As perky as that woman was, she was actually terrifying.

I chuckled to myself, thinking of tiny little Gloria getting angry. Luckily I haven't been unfortunate enough to have to face her wrath, but knock on wood. (I take no risks)

I swung my legs out of my bed, and stretched my back, basking in the morning sunlight peeking through my windows. I slid out of my comfy abode and looked around my room wondering what to do. A note on my coffee table in front of the couch caught my eyes, and I moved over to read it.

Scarlett,

Unfortunately we cannot be there this morning to assist you in getting ready as we have some very important matters to attend to. We left a few new dresses and shoes in your closet which you should be able to put on yourself, but if you need help just ring for us and we'll send someone up. They suggested we give you replacement maids for this morning but of course we said that wasn't necessary; you're a capable girl. Anyways have a good morning and we'll see you later today.

Your maids,
Natasha, Johanna, and Theresa

I frowned at the note. They wouldn't be helping me? Oh well, I suppose I did need some time to myself, besides I enjoy getting myself ready. I moved away from the note, dropping at back in the table and took a shower, relaxing all by myself. With the constant flurry and pampering that the palace offered I forgot how nice it was just to have time alone with your thoughts, e. g. taking a shower.

When I got out I lounged about in my room in a towel, thinking of nothing. I didn't know what time it was, and I didn't feel like checking. It was nice not knowing what was technically supposed to be happening all if the time.