Possessively Claimed(The beauty & the possessive series 3)

Chapter 1

Hi, guys! This update was supposed to be uploaded tomorrow but i have an appointment so i decided to just update now. I hope you like it. Happy reading. :)

MAGGIE's POV

I took a long deep breath to calm myself down. I couldn't help but to feel a little bit nervous. The pressure of the competition was starting to get into me. Tonight's the night that I have been waiting for so I must give my best. I shouldn't mess this up!

I raised my chin and posed as confidently as I could but when my eyes caught that one particular man that was sitting at the front, at the judges table to be exact, I couldn't help but to feel uneasy. Damn! What the hell is he doing here anyway? How come no one informed me that he would be one of the judges for tonight?! I thought Ezron would be the one to judge?!

It's the final round of the beauty pageant so I tried not to throw him a glance. There were many contestants from different states and I should do everything to stand out in a good way.

"Contestant number two, Ms. Maggie Lenard." I heard the host called so I moved forward with a confident walk and a sweet smile. My supporters cheered for me.

"Contestant number two, Mr. Pearce will be the one to ask you a question." The host informed me and I groaned inwardly. I've been avoiding looking at his direction since a while ago but now, I didn't have a choice but to do so! Why is this happening to me?!

"Good evening, contestant number two." His manly baritone voice echoed throughout the whole stadium. I met his gaze with a confident smile even though my insides were in turmoil.

"Good evening too, Mr. Pearce." Thankfully, I didn't stutter.

He nodded his head formally and then threw me his question. "Here is your question. If you could only have one wish, what could it be?"

It was a typical question in beauty pageants but I suddenly found myself having a hard time because of the way he was staring at me. His eyes were fixed on me as if he was reading everything that was on my mind. I mentally shook my head. Focus, Maggie!

I evaded those piercing amber eyes of his and tried my best to be as confident and calm as ever. Thankfully, I finally found my voice and answered right away. But because I was distracted, I wasn't contented with my answer. I felt like something was lacking and I wanted to punch myself but at the same time, I couldn't help but to blame Marco.

The pageant ended with me being the first runner up. I was upset with myself because my concentration was lacking and that landed me being the first place. Well, first place is better than nothing, I thought as I tried to cheer myself up.

"Congratulations, sis! First place, huh? Not bad!" Christine, my sister, greeted me happily.

I pouted. "Thanks, sis. I could've done better if not because of..."

Christine's eyebrows knitted together. "Because of what?" She asked confusedly. I was about to answer her question when I saw our parents walking towards us with wide smiles on their faces.

"Congratulations, darling! You did a good job!" They both chanted and kissed me on the cheeks. They looked so happy of my achievement. A smile finally appeared my face.

"Thank you, mom, dad. I was brave enough to face all the hardships throughout the whole competition because you were always there to support me. Even during the pre-pageant, you were there for me. You served as my strength." I answered and hugged them gratefully.

"Of course. We're so proud of you that's why we always make sure to support you in whatever you want to do in life." Happiness surged within me. I'm really so lucky to have them.