The Pictures We Paint/ #wattys2019

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The crowd calmed and I could hear the thumping heartsbeats of the crowd around me. A girl beside me looked as though she would faint and in the corner of my eye I spied Denice and Violet who were clinging on to each other. Denice doing much of the clinging.

"Denice! Violet!" I screamed for them and pushed my way closer.

"Amelia! Where the hell did you get to?" Violet gripped my arm and pulled me to their huddle. I tried answer but a man hushed us as the King began to speak. Denices fingers dug into my palm and even Violet looked apprehensive.

"Laura Vae,"

Screams.

"Honey Baelé,"

Screams.

"Olivia Rikson ,"

Screams.

"Daisy Brian,"

For a few moments my mind was blank but then the words of course, flew around my mind. I knew it, we all did. But a smile still crept on my face nevertheless and I joined in with Denice and Violets wild cheers and applause. I couldn't see Daisy in the crowd but I knew the family would be a crazy mess tonight.
With all the thoughts, screams and noise in the hall, I barley caught the next name the king shouted.

"Violet Rezae!"

I couldn't help but give Violet a suffocating hug, jumping in frenzy. Violet seemed to be in shock, swaying almost in a trance as she pressed her hands against her mouth, containing her gasp inside whilst blinking rapidly.

"This is madness!" Denice screamed, waving her arms, her face red in surprise. "Who would've thought you'd be chosen!"

Violet stammered, shaking her head.

"Renee summers," The king called out.

Renee was close by as she stood by herself alone, staring up at the king, her face completely outraged. She looked as though she was going to shout in anger but crossed her arms and narrowed her eyes, letting her brown hair fall across her face.

"Carina Arena and Beria Arena ,"

A whole family rocked the crowd of its feet in celebration.

"Must be sisters," Denice muttered. "That's not fair," she nudged Violet playfully. "Well at least my best friends are going to princesses."

"And our last contestant.." the king yelled.

My heart beginning to pain a little and I began to fiddle with my purse to get a few pills. One more name and I could sit down and chat with Daisy, Violet and Denice, rest my poor feet in these darn heels.

"Amelia-"

I dropped my purse and my head shot up to the stage.

No, it couldn't be.

"Justice-"

I stopped my breathing and clutched Violets hand.

It can't be. Julian.

Denice screamed and wrapped her arms around my shoulders, even Violet began clapping, laughing gaily.

"Lissel,"

Denice and Violet caught me as I slipped sideways. My chest ached and the view before me swam.