Chapter 33

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It's been two weeks since my audition and a day hasn't passed by where I'm not worrying about it. Harry and Niall have spent countless hours trying to calm be down and raise my spirits, but there's only so much two people can do.

The guys were all supposed to leave last week, but Liam had called up Simon and explained to him that he was trying to bond more with me. After a two hour argument on the phone, Liam managed to win One Direction an extra three week vacation, meaning they had two more weeks here with me and the girls. Danielle also made her manager promise no more gigs or shows until the boys left, and Perrie convinced Little Mix to take a short two-week hiatus. Charlene didn't need to convince anyone of anything seeing that she already lived here and wasn't famous.

"Cam? Do you want to go swimming with everyone? We're heading to the beach," Harry called through my door.

"No thanks! I need to do some stuff," I called back, mindlessly flipping through TV channels while lying on my bed.

"Cam, you and I both know you're bored to death in there. You're going to drive yourself crazy," Harry pointed out, knocking again.

"You guys go! I'll meet you there in, like, an hour."

I heard Harry sigh through the door. "Fine. But if you're not there in an hour, I'll come back home and drag you there."

"Good to know, Styles."

"Later, Payne."

I heard Harry run down the stairs, and then there were mumbles, indicating that Harry was telling everyone else of my refusal. The door slammed, and then a car roared to life. I swung my legs over my bed and glanced out the window to see two cars leaving the driveway.

Nodding to myself, I quickly turned off the TV and left my room, breathing in the silence. Three weeks ago, this was my life. No one else dared to step foot near the house, and no one sure seemed to care what happened to me. It was crazy to think how much I've grown in those three weeks. I haven't cut in two weeks, and Harry was slowly starting to get me eating properly again. In those three weeks, I also managed to get a boyfriend, reunite with my brother, and call a truce with my ex-bully.

I smiled, a wide smile that I imagine stretching from ear to ear like the Grinch's. Unable to help myself, I squealed and fell backwards onto the couch, covering my face with my hands. Have you ever felt so proud of something that you couldn't even contain that much happiness? That's what was happening now. I was proud of myself. I know, it sounds selfish, but I was. Knowing I was getting better made me happy, and I wish I could always remember this feeling so that I could use this during the rough times of the future.

My personal celebration was cut short when my cell phone rang from the back pocket of my jeans. I took it out and frowned at the caller ID. Unknown name. Hesitantly, I accepted the call and placed the phone to my ear. "Hello?"

"Hi, is this Miss Cameron Payne?"

"Depends who's asking," I replied, sitting more comfortably on the couch so that my legs were tucked under my butt.

The man on the other end chuckled, saying, "It's Mr. Alexander, Cameron. I'm calling about your audition for the role of Aurora in our production of Sleeping Beauty."

My breath hitched in my throat, and I had to swallow a couple of times so that I could respond.  "Yeah? Sorry, I'm still here."

"Are you nervous, Miss Payne?" Mr. Alexander asked me.

"Yeah, a little," I answered truthfully, my throat feeling as dry as the desert.

"Well, no need to me. The producers and I loved your audition. We would love to have you aboard as Aurora, Miss Payne."

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