The Luna Choosing Game by Jane Above Story

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That night, Nicholas and Julian joined the rest of the candidates and me in the dining room for dinner together. Elva was tired from the day’s events, so I returned her to our room where the nanny was waiting to keep an eye on her. Julian joined me at the door, to walk down to the dining room together.

When we entered, Bridget had taken her usual spot, with Nicholas on her one side. The other side was open, presumably for Julian. She spotted us as we came in, and tried to wave us or, well, Julian – over.

“She wants you to sit next to her,” I whispered to him.

“I need space from her tonight,” he replied.

Nodding, I led him away from Bridget and over to where my usual spot was beside Susie, and across from Tiffany and Veronica. Since Elva was absent, her seat was empty. Julian sat down in that seat now.

Bridget watched us from her spot at the table. Her ever–present smile seemed slightly dimmer than before.

“You should have been the lead, Prince Julian,” Tiffany said. “No offense to Prince Nicholas, but you are a true actor. It’s like you were born to be on stage.

The compliment seemed to puff Julian back up and he returned to life. His grin slid right back on his face very easily.

“Thank you, my dear,” he said.

“I like Bridget,” Tiffany continued, “But I’m not so convinced about her giving the perfect. roles to everyone. Piper, didn’t she try to make you a maid?”

I groaned, and everyone around me chuckled a little. Even Julian.

“God, I forgot about that,” he said.

Maybe he forgot. Or maybe he’d been so blindsided by love that he hadn’t noticed Bridget’s slights against me to start with.

Bottles of champagne came out then, and glasses were filled all around.

Nicholas, holding his glass, stood up. He held it up like he was going to make a toast.

Yet before he could speak, Bridget bounced to her feet and held up her own glass. “Nicholas

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tonight about how wonderful this event has been. Granted, I haven’t been around for the other events, but

that had me hide my

eyes at me for a fraction of

of the theater is how every person is an imperative moving part. It is only through everyone’s great effort that this event will be a success. Yes, Nicholas and I will draw most of the attention, but we will shine because of your

me now, back over her shoulder.

her a

didn’t notice

you.” She lifted her glass. “You should all pat yourselves on the back for your accomplishments here. To us!” She drank. The rest of us followed suit, thought with varying degrees

my glass under the table

Bridget turned and smiled at Nicholas. He

cleared his throat.

everyone for their hard work. Though some roles are smaller than others, there are no unimportant parts in this show. Your dedication to this event has been seen and appreciated. Thank you all very much. To you.” He lifted his

Bridget had toasted. Her smile tightened at little, but

time. Though, not too long later, Julian kissed me on the

had a long day,” he said. “I want to turn in early.”

smiled at him.

you tomorrow.”

Then he stood and left

nice to see him having some fun,” Tiffany

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Veronica said. “He has been absent from the library

tilted my head a little. “Does he

Veronica said. “At least for a little

the afternoon most days,” Tiffany said. “I hope I didn’t offend him when I caught him counting. Though he seemed

with Bridget felt even sadder. Whether he hung out with the three of us

much,” Susie said, and we all

day and would likely have an even longer one the

herself first, then Veronica. Tiffany stayed a bit longer, chatting up Jessica beside

are ready to leave,” he said, “I would be honored to walk you back to your

”

to where Bridget had been sitting, her seat was empty. Did she slip out? When? I couldn’t remember. After the

Bridget?” I asked. I

“I lost track of her,” he said. “But I think