Chosen

16

I finished getting ready and stared at my reflection. It was the night of the report. The night our plan would go down. I didn't look like myself. My lips were red. My eyes were smoky. My hair was flowing down my back in curls instead of the French braid I was used to. It fell mid back while the edge of my dress sat right at the edge of my butt.

The dress was low cut in the front as well showing much more cleavage then I was used to. It was black instead of the light blue I had worn every other day. I opened the door to the guard who would escort me to the show. He stared at me. I guess this look was working.

"Wow miss. I know I'm not supposed to say this but you look stunning. "

"Thank you-" I paused to look at his name tag. "Kristoff."

"You're welcome Milady." He smiled warmly. We made it to the stage but Jack was no where to be seen. I sat down between Merida and Punzie.

"Looking good Els." Punz smirked. I glared at her but then I heard a small wow. I turned to see that Jack had entered the room. He was staring at me. I ignored him and returned to my conversation with Punz and Mer. I could feel his eyes on me still. I smirked a little.

"Its working. " Merida reassured me.

"Trust me I know." I giggled. "But I feel guilty." I sighed.

"Yeah that probably won't go away." Punzie laughed. I glared at her again.

The cameras began rolling and I sat up straight with a smile. The king and queen made their annoucements then all eyes turned to Jack.

"Prince Jackson nice to see you again. "

"Nice to see you too Genie." Jack had on his crowd winning smile.

"How have you been the past week?"

"Pretty good." His eyes flickered over to me but I pretended not to notice. "How can life not be good when you're surrounded by so many beautiful and intelligent young ladies?" Jack and Genie both let out a chuckle.

"Speaking of, any new developments? We're all dying to know. "

"Well I don't like to kiss and tell, but I've been getting closer with a few of the ladies. Still my decision is difficult and I would like to spend more time with all of them before I make a final decision." Jack smirked. The crowd went wild.

"Now let's talk to a few of the gorgeous ladies over here." Genie walked over and picked out his first victim.

"Miss Ariel. Any words you'd like to say to our audience?" He asked.

"It's honestly so wonderful. I haven't spent as much time with the Prince as I would like to but, the girls I've met are amazing and I've learned so much from the experience." She smiled warmly and the crowd melted. Genie scanned the group for a new target. He picked Vanessa.

"Miss Vanessa you are a crowd favorite. Any details you would care to share with our viewers?" Vanessa had on an innocent smile. People didn't realize how fake it was but I did.

"I have spent time with the prince this week and I'm so grateful. He is delightful and whoever he chooses in the end is the luckiest girl in Burgess. " She made goo goo eyes at him from across the stage.

"One more before the end. And I think it's someone we've all wanted to here from. Miss Elsa." He said. I smiled.

"Yes?" I asked politely.

"We've have grown accustomed to your light blue attire but you have definitely changed it up. Come down here so the audience can see your beautiful dress." I stood up and walked gracefully to Genies side. "Why the sudden change?" I'm trying to seduce the prince.

"I wanted to be seen differently. I wanted people to know that I'm more then just a little girl playing dress up. I want people to know that I'm taking this competition very seriously. I just hope I'm lucky enough to be noticed by the prince." I spoke with a smoothness to my voice that hid my guilt and my fear.

"Well I think he has. He hasn't taken his eyes off you." Genie smirked.

The show ended and I walked off the stage. Jack was waiting for me as he usually did but I walked past him.

I got back and sat on my bed. If the plan worked, then Jack would come to my room to "talk". I waited a few minutes before hearing a soft knock on my door.

I opened it to see Jack looking rather disoriented.

"Your highness. Welcome." I welcomed him in.

"How can you expect me not to show favoritism when you dress like that?" He asked with a hint of anger and lust.

"Maybe I changed my mind." I bit my lip staring at him. I batted my eye lashes. Jack stepped forward and grabbed my waist pulling me towards him. He stared into my eyes for a second before placing his lips on mine. Our lips moved in sync. We stayed like that for a while before I pulled him onto the bed. His hands traveled lower resting on my ass. My arms were wrapped tightly around his neck.

"You look so sexy in that dress." He said in a low voice that was turning me on. "But I think you'd look better without it." He started to reach for the zipper when I stopped him. I pulled my lips away from him and smirked.

"That's enough for tonight." I pushed him off of me and stood up making sure to sway my hips as I walked to the door.

"Els-"

"If you're that desperate, you can go have fun with Vanessa." I smirked before pushing him out the door. As soon as he was gone I fell onto my bed. What did I just do?