“Leila! Get the fuck in here! It’s almost time for them to announce the winner!” Audrey yelled from the den. I was in the kitchen getting out Chex mix, and Audrey was in the den watching MTV. Why? Because it’s July 14th, and it’s almost time for them to announce the winner of the RCA contest. Audrey still had it drilled in her mind that I was going to win, but I thought otherwise.
I walked in the den just as the clock struck 2:58. Only two more minutes. At that point, an MTV Announcement screen came on, and after a quick introduction, the screen changed, and there was an announcer as well as All Time Low.
“Oh my God, All Time Low is announcing the winner?” I said.
“Sshh!” She said, shutting me up.
“Hello everyone! It’s now time to announce the winner of a nationwide contest that has been going on for the past 3-4 weeks! Now, I will turn it over to Alex Gaskarth, the lead singer of All Time Low!” The announcer said.
Alex smiled one of his signature smiles. “Hey guys. So if you haven’t heard, RCA Records held a contest to find the best non-signed female artist! 250,000 videos were sent in by girls ages 12 to 25, and over 5000 people watched them all, and eventually they were narrowed down to the top 3. The top 3 were watched not only by RCA, but by us as well. 1st and 2nd runners up will win a $5,000 dollar bond to go towards whatever they choose, and the winner will receive not only a recording contract by RCA, but they will also get to tour with us!” Alex said, flashing another smile to the camera.
“Now, we will announce the 2nd runner up.” Alex said as Rian handed him an envelope. “2nd runner up and the winner of a $5000 dollar bond goes to… Nina Carter of Miami, Florida! Congrats Nina. Now, for 1st runner up.” Zack handed Alex an envelope. “1st runner up, and also the winner of a $5000 dollar bond goes to… Massie Rayleigh of Huston, Texas! Congratulations Massie!”
“Finally, it is time to announce the winner.” Alex said as Jack handed him an envelope. “The winner of a recording contract with RCA as well as a spot on tour with us goes to…Leila Montgomery of Salt Lake City, Utah! Congratulations Leila! We watched your video, and we knew you were the one! Not only because you performed Lullabies, but because there was so much passion and drive in your performance! We are coming out to Utah tomorrow, so you better be ready for us!” And with that, MTV went back to its regular scheduled show.
“Oh my fucking GOD! Leila, you fucking won! You WON! You’re getting signed and you get to go on tour!” Audrey screamed.
“Holy sh.it! I can’t believe I actually won this! I had no faith whatsoever, but I won!” I yelled as Audrey and I jumped up and down in the den.
“Leila! You get a recording contract! Damn bitch!” Mason said, running into the den. Apparently he had been watching this from one of the other rooms.
“I know! God, this is crazy!” I said, sitting back down on the couch. “Wait, did Alex say that they’re coming here?” I asked.
“Sh.it! We’ve gotta get food!” Mason said. “Let’s go grocery shopping.” He said, grabbing the keys from the coffee table. Our parents were on a 2 months cruise around the Mediterranean, and they trusted us to keep the house intact.
“Damn, we better get going!” I said, slipping on a pair of sandals and walking out the door with Audrey behind us.
**The Next Day, 10:15 A.M.**
“Mason! Get your as.s down here! They’re going to be here any minute!” I yelled up the steps to where Mason’s bedroom was.
“I’m coming, I’m coming! Calm the fuck down!” He yelled as he ran around the corner, sliding down the banister of the stairs and landing smoothly on his feet. “And he sticks the landing!” He yelled, putting his hands in the air.
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FanficCOMPLETED: When Leila enters a singing contest put on by RCA Records, she never thought that she would actually win. Her prize? A recording contract with RCA Records, and the opportunity for her and her best friend Audrey to go on tour with their f...
