Chapter 33 - Of Course They're Through

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I slowly opened my eyes, sunlight hit my pupils. I rubbed them and sat on my bed, I was awake. “1 message received” was the phrase on my phone’s screen.

From: Ella Henderson

Are you coming to Sunday’s results show? It’s at 11! xx 

I looked over to the clock, it was 10:49. I had just woken up and was feeling tired. My aunt was still snoring on the other bed, I knew we weren’t going anywhere.

To: Ella Henderson

Sorry, just woke up. Won’t be able to make it, but I’m 100% sure you and the boys will be through. Good luck to you and them, although you won’t be needing it really xx

 Ella didn’t reply. She usually always sent texts back really fast, but I guess she was already at stage or doing her hair and make-up.

I noticed I made the stupid mistake of falling asleep with my dress and make-up on. I couldn’t bare to look at the mirror, I must be looking like a racoon or Taylor Momsem. So I got up from bed and went to the loo. Took a quick shower and cleaned my face.

When I left the bathroom, someone was up. “So sleeping beauty is now awake” I joked “Cause I do look this good when I wake up” Amelia replied “You look like a covergirl honestly” I laughed “A dead one maybe, look at these dark circles! Oh my god crows feet!” she shivered staring at the mirror “You’re fine Amelia, Olly Murs will still love you” I  said. 

“Speaking of X factor, how was it last night?” she asked. I told her about the contestant’s performance, how everyone was great, especially Union J and Ella. Talked about the arena’s flashing lights, the judges and my chat with Nicole Scherzinger. “Can’t believe you talked with her!” Amelia smiled “She’s so nice! I wish you were there to see it!” I pouted “There is always next week’s show” she said “But now, I really want to talk to you about something else”.

“What?” I asked “The sugarscape thing” she responded “Get the laptop and show it to me”. I entered on the website and clicked on the article. Amelia sat there reading the thing for a few minutes and when she was finished, a sigh came out of her mouth, “These stupid papparazzi’s” “I know” I agreed “But it’s not so bad really, the only thing that was offended was my accent, you didn’t need to react that way in the car…” “I shouldn’t have stopped the car in the middle of the road, yet, you’re only 17 Laura, you shouldn’t be on celebrities website’s front page!” she said “Well it wasn’t my fault, they took the pictures!” “What is your mom gonna say when she sees this? I don’t think her or my brother will like it. I invited you here to have a safe, relaxing experience and I let this happen! My niece with pictures on the internet!” my aunt had a point. Being this young and already exposed to the media wasn’t a good thing. My mom wouldn’t approve.

“You need to tell her about this” Amelia said “I inted to call her, but it’s really late in Brazil right now, she’s probably asleep” I responded “You’ll call her later then, but you will call her, is that understood?” my aunt stated “Yes ma’am” I replied, “Great, now let’s watch some TV” she said getting the remote “I know a certain show you’d like to see”.

X factor result’s show intro started. I was curious to see who was bottom two, but I knew it wouldn’t be Ella or Union J. They began with a lovely group performance, I logged on twitter to comment about it. After that Xtra factor filming my follower’s number raised it up to 5 digits, it was a pleasant surprise.

And the response I got from last night wasn’t as bad as I thought. “Laura you’re lovely!” “Loved seeing you on Xtra factor!” “You and Ella are so cute!”, some questions were asked too “Are you bestfriends with all the contestants?” “Are you staying at the hotel too?” “How did you meet Union J and Ella??”

And of course, the hate still came, “Who’s that Laura bitch everyone is talking about?” “George is mine slut get off” “He’s too much for you” “She is not even a contestant” people were mean, but I saw something that made me smile, “All of you shut up! Laura is great” “She seems so sweet, why are people being rude?” “Her and Ella were just adorable, stop the hate!”

I felt my eyes wet, sometimes people could be so nice. I answered the questions and thanked everyone:

@Laura18: Thank you everyone for your comments on my suddenly Xtra factor appearance! Even the mean ones, I rather thank people than scold them!

@Laura18: Thanks for the lovely compliments, it is you guys that are all wonderful!

@Laura18: First time getting hate! Well that’s their problem, I’m not use to hating people I don’t know.

@Laura18: Yes, I’m also staying at the hotel, I met them at the entrance of the building! I’m not bestfriends with every single one, but I think they’re all amazing!

“Laura get off twitter! They are announcing who’s through” my aunt said.

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