Beautiful Monster(77)

              Getting up, I headed for the shower, checking my phone on the way. There were about 50 Good Luck texts from my friends, and smiley faces. Last night, Dad and I had dinner at home. It was a nice break from the chaos that was surrounding me. He had told me he was proud of me, and wished me luck, which was music to my ears. I knew he thought acting was a risky career, but with Liam’s help, I felt like I could fly.
              Except all that would be over soon. I tried to push that thought away as I got into the shower. I vowed to enjoy this day for all it was worth, and when the time came, I would face what I needed to.
              I took extra care in the shower to make sure everything was shaved, washed, and clean. I scrubbed my face three times, and shampooed my hair twice, and then blow dried it with a round brush, something I had done about twice in my life.  I was going to get my makeup done in the theater before the press conference, so I didn’t have to worry about it.
              I chose tight jeans and boots, with a tunic shirt that belted at my waist. Satisfied with my appearance in the mirror, I picked up my purse, and slipped out the door, my heart beating fast.
              “Ammmmmmyyyyy.” I wasn’t out the door five seconds when one of my floor mates, Charisma, attacked me with a hug. “Are you excited?”
              “I feel more like puking, but I hear that’s excitement,” I said, giving her a hug back. “What are you doing today?”
              “Being your slave,” she smiled at me. “Anything you need me to do?”
              “Um…” I shrugged. “No. I was just going to get breakfast…or lunch… and then go to hair and makeup. We have a press conference and all.”
              “Exccccitting,” Charisma was possibly one of the sweetest girls I had ever met. She never had an unkind word for anyone and was always genuine in her responses. “Want me to come?”
              “Sure, you can be my body guard.” I linked my arm in hers, heading down to the canteen. It was then that I saw Selene again, crossing the campus. She had sunglasses and a fashionable trench coat on, but I still recognized her. She carried herself in such a way that couldn’t be missed, with her nose high in the air and her shoulders squared.
              I froze, making Charisma stumble.
              “What?” she asked, following my eye line. “Who’s that?”
              “No one.” I said, even as I took out my phone and frantically sent a text to Liam.  Selene is on campus. I’ll be in the cafe. “Just…someone I thought I knew. Let’s go.”
              I moved faster down the hall, practically dragging Charisma with me. We had barely grabbed food when Liam burst into the canteen, his jaw set.
              “Are you alright?” he asked, and I nodded. Charisma looked from me to him and back again.
              “What’s going on?”
              “Nothing.” he said, shaking his head. “Amy just needs…I need Amy to come with me. Sorry.” He apologized to her.  “Last minute prep.”
              “No problem.” She released my arm. “Break a leg tonight, guys! I have tickets for tomorrow.”
              “Thanks,” I said, giving her a quick hug and then following Liam out into the hallway, my food long since forgotten. “Liam, it’s ok. I just saw her, she didn’t see me.”#p#分页标题#e#