The love we take and give

Cap 5

We were sitting in front of the TV, with our dinner in hand. I was barely eating anything and neither was José. Abuela noticed that we weren't eating and she gave us the "you better eat" look. I started eating my arroz con pollo. Today was one of the few times I didn't feel like eating, my stomach was filled with butterflies. My mind was as chaotic as the wardrobe that I had yet to organize.

I had eaten half of the plate when the show started. I didn't really follow up on the royal family and their business. The last time I watched them on tv was when they buried the late King Albert. Even then I didn't give it much thought. I put the plate away and stared at the man in front of me. Everyone knew him, even the toddlers could recognize him. The funny Mr Norton, the iconic host. He was the best of the best. His charisma and charm made him a popular individual in the comedy business. He wore a grey suit with a black tie. His shirt was more on the creative side.

" Welcome, welcome, ladies and gentlemen to the Selection special. Today we are going to announce the lucky ladies of Illea that will be competing for Prince Charles's heart. But first, let's give the royal family an applaud."

The camera moved towards the entry of the studio. First, the Queen and King stepped out. Then the Princess and Prince William. When they took their seats, Mr Norton shushed the audience that was applauding and cheering very loudly. Then he did a dramatic pause and introduced the man of the hour. "Now, let's welcome the one and only Prince Charles." The audience went nuts when they saw him dressed in a very fancy outfit, looking like a model. He had a smug look on his face when one of the many ladies in the audience yelled:

" I love you! "

He looked at her direction and then winked and blew a kiss. His behaviour made me repulse him a little bit, how arrogant and conceited can you get." Now, now take it easy ladies... and guys. " Norton joked. He sat down on his chair facing the family. Charles was sitting closest, then his mother Victoria and father. Alexandra and William sitting next to their father James on the red couch. I started zoning out and instead analysed them. That family had good genes. All of them appeared as if they straight came out of a runway. The queen had her dark brown hair in a bun, with a heavy looking crown. An emerald dress matching her forest green eyes. King James was wearing a black suit with a matching tie, the clothes complementing his brown eyes.

The princess made a joke and the whole crowd started laughing. She had a big smile on her face and her aura screamed regal. She was wearing a red gown and some jewellery. Her red lipstick and makeup made her brown eyes pop. William was sitting awfully quiet since the show started. He had more of a creative look. With his striped shirt and colourful socks, he stood out a little bit.

"Now ladies and gentlemen, what you have all been waiting for. Let's begin with the announcement."

He stood up and went to another part of the stage. In front of him, there was a table with a box of envelopes. I put the almost finished plate of food down on the coffee table. And I took the remote to mute the TV. My brother and grandmother gave me odd looks. "He is starting, Kat what are you doing? " My brother asked. " I just want you to know that if the odds are against me tonight, I will try my best to make things better for you. You are all I have and I would do anything to make things better for you. " I answered him with tears in my eyes. Abuela shushed me and started hugging me " You mean the world to us, to me. And if you get in mi amor, promise me that you will at least try ." I nodded and then with a smile I turned the sound on.

" Now for the first lady to be chosen, Miss Jessica Bale, 21. From Bonita, studying to become a lawyer." On the screen was a girl with dark skin and long curly hair. Her face was lit up by her big smile. Her brown eyes stood out with the blue eyeshadow. It was a risky choice, but it looked perfect on her.

"Next lucky lady, Violet Thompson, 21, from New York, profession: modelling. " Of course Violet would be in the selection. The prince and she had been on and off for some time now. They probably announced her second, because they didn't want to be too obvious about it all. On the photo, which looked like a professional had taken, she was wearing a dark dress with two splits. Her make up was bold and fierce. Looking at her, I got the impression that she shouldn't be messed with.

In the right lower corner of the screen, we could see the Prince's reaction. And at the moment he had a smirk on his face and his arms behind his head.

This went on for some time, Norton announcing a lucky girls name. Prince Charles with a smile at times and during other times an emotionless expression. It had now been 23 girls out of 35 that had been announced.

" Rosé Kentwood, 19, from D.C studying." An innocent looking girl came up on the screen. She had blonde hair and blue eyes. By the looks of it, Charles seemed to know her as he wore a genuine smile. My brother commented that she was really gorgeous. Like he had done with most girls. And he was correct, they all were.

Mr Norton caught my attention when I saw the one and only, Zoe Coleman. She was 23 and working as an actress. She was from San Francisco. She was quite big in our area, with her social media account, where she uploaded comedy videos that she personally made.

I zoned out after Norton picked up her card. By the look of it, I wasn't going to get in, because there were only four more envelopes left. And the audience and the Royal family like everyone else started to drift off. But Mr Norton wasn't having any of it. Because he threw some jokes and questions at the people in the studio. And honestly he was one of the reasons I didn't fall asleep, his jokes made even my Abuela laugh. The man of the people.

"Katarina Rodríguez, 20, from LA, works in coffee shops and studies"

What?

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What did you think, by the way, that's Kats photo that she sent with the application.  And I imagine Graham Norton playing Mr Norton.