The Cinderella Project

t h i r t e e n

wow, two chapters in a row.

I'm very proud of myself.

Enjoy this chapter!

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Tia'a POV

After the slightly short photo shoots at the front, we entered the building and we were instantly greeted with lights and cameras. After readjusting my eyes with the intensity of the light, I managed to observe my surroundings.

The building was very stunning from the outside, but the inside was even more. The ceiling stood tall as it was decorated with a beautiful white diamond chandelier. Paintings and sculpture decorated the, what I assume, front room. It's a pity that I couldn't stop to adore the painting from up close.

The walls were decorated with what I assume is a replica of gold and silver and diamonds and such. I didn't realize before that there was a huge stair ahead of us covered with golden handles.

Thomas offered his hand for me when we were about to ascend, needing the help since I used my pumps, I grabbed his hand and we start to walk to the second floor, despite the feeling I could feel in my heart.

Warm.

The only one word I could use to describe his hand in mine. Fun fact, I've never held a guy's hand before. Yes, it is the truth. You must be asking me, why? I've lived my whole 25 years with peace and have never held a guy's hand before?

Like I told you previously, the only boys that lived in my heart are my father and my brother. Never have I dated someone before, since everybody was afraid by the both of them. Both my father and brother were always there, giving me advice about boys.

Only then did I realize that we were already inside another room, my hand still in his. So, I slowly released his grip, he seemed to notice this since he retreated his hand too. I feel disappointed for a moment when it turned into nervousness. Of what, you asked? Of course from what was going to happen next.

I looked around and found all the previous pairs standing still, some may be chattering, but I could see that they were also nervous. We waited for the other pairs to come in; Daniel and Lily were the last.

I felt someone's gaze upon me and I looked, Thomas was there staring right at me. I feel like I'm about to burst into flames by his gazes only. I adverted my eyes and I could feel his smile growing wide.

I looked around and I could see everyone totally engrossed in what they were doing. The girls were all beautiful. Arabella with her white stretch-ponte dress, Calla with her stunning halterneck chiffon red gown, Vee with her pleated dark blue ombré silk chiffon gown, and Diana with her black hollow slim dress.

I noticed that the other girls are also as stunning as the previous one. Rose with her white lace dress, Holy with a stunning red strapless ruched gown, Phoebe-Ann with her beige waterfall dress, Lily with the same gown as Vee, but with the color dark purple and knee length, and even Nicki, with her off the shoulder velvet mini dress.

Jinnah then came towards us, "All right, everybody be prepared, Simon is about to start the show. So when the time comes, one by one should walk down based on the first number we gave you.

And then you would be free to do whatever you want to do, of course after the interviews, we aren't pushing you to do something but let me tell you some thing, the interviewers are very feisty tonight, so I hope you do your best."

Danny, who was behind us all the time, spoke. Causing some of us to flinch and then we turned back to him, "Don't forget to smile to the camera, and every single thing you do will be filmed. But we will only film in the main room, so you're free to go to the lavatory peacefully." He chuckled and some of us did too.