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Part One: Mary Holland

Mary

Group Text: Ari 💓, Kenny ❤️
ahhhh!! my first award show ever guys!!
next year, i'll be nominated.
mark my words
-Mary

you best be baby!
-ari 💓

ain't no doubt about it babe!
see you guys there!! eep, so nervous
to perform Sorry Not Sorry!
-Kenny ❤️

you're gonna kill it!! xx
-Mary

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I strapped my heels and adjusted my lipstick. I sighed and grabbed my clutch, putting my phone and lipstick along with it. I was so nervous. My show, Far Away, just hit the air so I wasn't expecting to be surrounded by paps and loud fans quite yet.

I took a deep breath and headed to the car parked outside. I can't believe I'm heading to the AMA's! I texted the girls and we chatted about who we were most exited to see.

"Nervous?" Asked my manager, Chelsea.

"Extremely." I sighed, putting my phone aside.

"Don't be. They're gonna love you." She exclaimed, "Now remember, try to promote Far Away as much as possible. This show is your ticket to fame. You've been going unnoticed for a long time and this is your time to shine."

I nodded and looked at the arena as we arrived.

"Ready?" She asked.

"Let's do it." I grinned.

As I stepped outside, flashes went off immediately. I was taken by surprise at first but I quickly put on a poker face.

"Mary! You look beautiful." A pap shouted.

"Mary, who are you wearing?"

"Mary, who's your favorite cast member?"

"Marry me, Mary!" A fan yelled.

I smiled at them and made my way to the carpet. One foot in front of the other, Mary, I reminded myself.

My manager stood by my side at the edge of the carpet, "Mary, go out there. Take some photos and then we'll do a quick interview with Clevver, Hollywire, and ENews. After that, take some pictures with fans and we'll get you inside as quick as possible."

I took a deep breath,"Jesus Christ. I'm getting a really bad anxiety attack, Chelsea. I don't know if I can do this."

"Mary, look at me." I faced her,"You've worked your entire life for this. You've got this mama." I giggled at her words of encouragement before facing the paparazzi.

I posed for a few photos, trying to make everyone happy. As I was posing, a pair of arms wrapped around me. I turned to see Lisa, grinning bigger than ever.

I gasped and hugged her tightly,"Baby! I missed you!" I giggled and kissed her cheek. We linked hands and posed for a couple pictures. "We're missing, Ariiiii!" I whined.

"She's running late but we'll definitely catch up backstage! See you later, mama." Lisa said, giving me a quick hug and leaving me with the paparazzi.

"That's enough pictures for now," Chelsea said, grabbing my arm lightly. "Chelsea Briggs is waiting for you over there."

I nodded and walked towards Chelsea. "Mary!" She exclaimed,"Such a pleasure meeting you! I'm such a huge fan of your show."

"Thank you, Chelsea. It really means a lot." I said, trying to ignore the cameras and screaming fans.

"Now tell me, how does it feel to be at your very first award show?" She asked.

The interview was quick and fun with her. I then went on with Clevver then finally ENews. Before Chelsea said anything, i was already taking pictures with fans. I was very surprised to see how many actually recognized me.

"Honey, we have to go inside now. They're going to show you to your seat." Chelsea whispered in my ear. I nodded,"It was very nice meeting you all. Be sure to tweet and tag me in those pictures!"

I waved goodbye to them and made my way into the arena.

I made my way to Lisa's dressing room and sat on her couch. I got a few touch ups by her makeup artist and I waited for Lisa to show up. The door opened and Ari came in instead.

"Oh. My. God. It's Mary Holland!" She fake shrieked. "I'm such a huge fan of Far Away! Marry me!" Ariana laughed then gave me a big hug.

"I've missed you, Mary. How was your first red carpet?" She asked, pulling me to sit by her on the couch.

"It was loud," I laughed. "My whole career, I've been waiting to make a name for myself. I think I'm finally getting somewhere with it, Ari."

She hugged me tightly,"Aw, baby. You're going to do amazing things, I can feel it!"

"Girls, the show is about to start. Head to your seats please," Chelsea interrupted.

As Ari and I headed to our seats, I felt butterflies in my stomach. Breathe, Mary. Breathe.

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