| Pretty people: Behind the Facade Chapter 18 Dear Diary, My life never has a boring moment, it seems. The day was turning out to be the best day of my life—all thanks to Vince—when Chad had to butt in and ruin everything. Typical. Ive finally found a guy who really likes me, and I like him back. Its a simple, clear cut story of boy meets girl. Except for that little detail, that little annoyance in the background that has to enter the picture and make it his own. Ask any of my friends, or even Tawni (after all, shes the queen!) Theyll all say the same thing. Ive never second guessed anyone or anything, never have and never will. But Chad is an exception. Somehow the playing field is never level with him. His charm always gives him an edge, and it takes everything Ive got to resist. But who am I really kidding? *** Bella stared down at the ground, which seemed freakishly far away. She clung to the spindly ladder all the more tightly, and quickly climbed to the top. She gripped the thin wooden boardwalk tightly and carefully stood up, plastering herself to the side of the billboard. From the crane a few feet away, the director yelled cut. A makeup person quickly ascended the ladder and touched up Sonnys face. She was sweating, and her hands were clammy. Madge was waiting on the ground with the rest of the cast and crew, cheering her on. While Bella was fearlessly belting out a hit while standing on a billboard, Sonny was doing her best not to fall. The next scene was shot ... |
