The Days To Come

chp. 25

*2 days later* (June 28)

Morgan's Pov:

I was currently with Brynn, helping her shop for the last of the things that we need for our apartment. We were currently at Walmart, picking up some dishes for the kitchen. After we picked up some dishes, we went to the towel aisle to find bath towels as well as hand towels and dish towels. Brynn also threw some sponges into the cart for doing dishes. After we picked up everything we needed from Walmart, we went to check out, paying for everything.

*3 days later* (July 1)

Carter's Pov:

I got out of bed at around 8 o' clock, because my senior pictures were today. My pictures were at 9 o' clock and Aiden has his at 9:15. I got dressed into my navy off-the-shoulder dress from rue21, before curling my hair. I grabbed my bag full of outfits and accessories, heading to my car to go to the school. They started me out with the drape for my yearbook photo. By the time Aiden got here, I was onto my volleyball uniform. After Aiden and I finished all of our single photos, we got changed into something a little fancy for our pictures together. I changed into my long blue Sherri Hill dress that I had wore to one of Aiden's dads' banquets for his job.

I walked outside of the curtain, going over to where Aiden was waiting for me. He handed me his black tie, and I brought it around his neck, tying it, before folding the shirt collar down.  We went back out to the photographer to get our pictures taken together.

Aiden's Pov:

Carter came out from behind the curtain, wearing the long blue Sherri Hill dress that she had wore to my dad's work banquet with me. I handed her my black tie, and she put it around my neck, tying it, before folding down the collar of my shirt. We walked into the auditorium where the photographers were taking our photos. We went to Elana who my sister now worked for, having her take our pictures together.

Hailey's Pov:

I was currently on the set of a new movie, helping in the hair and makeup trailer. I French braided Katie's hair, before I sent her off to the costume building. Since I had done everybody whose hair needed to be done, I took my hair out of its ponytail, Dutch braiding it, since I didn't have time this morning. I tied them off with my hair ties, before sitting down in my chair, while everyone was filming. 

*2 days later* (July 3)

Mandi's Pov:

I did my makeup as my mom curled my hair for the beauty pageant that I was at. I was participating in Miss California's Outstanding Teen 2027. I was both excited and nervous. After my mom sprayed my hair with hairspray, I went and got into my long silver top with blue bottom dress from Peach's Boutique. I put on my black heels, before my mom helped me put on my Miss Los Angeles County Outstanding Teen sash. I walked backstage, waiting for them to call me on for evening wear and my question.

Alaska's Pov:

I got up extremely early this morning, because I was excited since my book was finally being published. I got dressed in my navy blue sunflower romper, putting on my blue sandals. Braden helped me curl my hair, before he got dressed himself. He changed into a nice dress shirt and pants. His outfit really reminded me of our wedding. I sprayed my hair with hairspray, before putting in my earrings. On our way to the publication building, we stopped at Starbucks to pick up some coffee and cake pops. Braden drove us to the publication building, parking in the parking lot behind the building. We got out, going into the building, meeting up with Kate, my publisher. She took us back to her office, having me sign a whole bunch of papers. She then took us to the printing room, where they were currently printing my book. The rest of the workers came in, including their photographer. Kate handed me one of the finished copies of my book, standing next to me on the right for pictures. About an hour later, we were sitting at a table, and I was signing the front page of the book.

Cali's Pov:

"Please welcome Miss Pasadena County's Outstanding Teen Cali Wilson to the stae," the announcer said, as I walked out on stage.

I was currently wearing a long red dress with a pair of red heels.

"Good evening, Cali. Your question is "Why is your platform important to you?" the announcer asked.

"My platform is Alzhelmer's Awareness. My platform is important to me because I have met a lot of people who have had alzhelmer's. It effects the daily life since you lose a lot of your memory. Currently, there is no cure and I hope we can find one someday soon," I said, as the crowd clapped.

*30 minutes later*
I waited backstage as the question/evening wear section was still going on. Mandi was called on stage for her question. I listened to it from behind the curtain.

"Good evening, Mandi. Your question is "Why is your platform important to you?" the announcer asked her.

"My platform is Fighting for Breast Cancer. This platform is important to me because more than 3.1 million women have suffered from Breast Cancer in the United States alone. As a child, I grew up with my mother who had Breast Cancer. She fought for her life twice, and I'm lucky that I still have her today. I want to help find a cure for the disease that takes women away from their friends and families. Thank you," she said, as the crowd clapped.

*30 minutes later*

All of us who were participating in the pageant, were standing out on the stage, since one of us was about to be crowned Miss California Outstanding Teen.

"The following ladies please step forward. Lauren Rose- Miss Sacramento County 2026, Cali Wilson- Miss Pasadena County 2026, Mandi Genord- Miss Los Angeles County 2026, and Natalie Orsborn- Miss Calavera's County 2026," the announcer said.

Cameron Doan who was are 2026 Miss California Outstanding Teen, came out, wearing a baby pink dress. The 4 of us  who were called forward, were holding hands as the announcer started with 3rd runner up.

"Our third runner up is Natalie Orsborn," the announcer said.

Natalie was handed her 4th place plaque, before heading back to stand with the other ladies.

"Your second runner up is Lauren Rose," the announcer said.

It was now just me against Mandi. We turned to face each other, holding hands after Lauren had got her plaque.

"Your new Miss California Outstanding Teen is... Mandi Genord," the announcer said, and I hugged her.

Cameron came over, putting on her sash and crown, while people were taking photos.

Mandi's dress ^

Cali's dress ^