It's finally the start of this candidacy meaning everyone is starting to finally adjust to everything. Currently, though, we're getting ready for the press meeting today. They should probably be done before I am, seeing as I have to look good especially for this occasion.
'A little dab of powder and a little dab of perfume and voila, I think I'm stunning!!' I say to myself while getting ready. I decided on a khaki-colored matching pantsuit alongside some glamorous make-up and jewelry. I finish up before walking down the hallway to the foyer where the 6 guys are waiting for me.
They're all wearing suits of either blue, black, or white. With their own touch of color for their ties of course while looking stunning might I add.
"Woah, this is like a dream come true!" Grey says stepping forward towards me a bit as if to get a better look.
"What do you mean?" He smirks.
"I mean, that I've been waiting to see you look this stunning in person for a long time." I shake my head to both his comment and to also get rid of my blush that is trying to show up.
"I gotta agree with him on the part that you're stunning, Eliza," Leo says before I reply,
"Hey, why don't you take a look at yourselves. You guys all scream stunning. It's like you guys all have some kind of radiating light behind you. You're sort of blinding me." I say pretending to cover my eyes. I hear Charles laugh due to his British accent and then he says,
"I can see that. But may I suggest we get started with this press conference? My parents have been begging me to go back for a little while to help with business-related things." I nod my head.
"Sure."
'Oh, and me as well. My parents believe that if I keep from the kingdom for too long, our servants will get bored and out of hand." Isaac says shaking his head.
"Okay. Fine by me. Guess that will leave 4 of you then?" The rest nod before I straighten up a little before walking towards the door.
"Ready?" I turn around and see the 6 of them lined up perfectly. I'm standing in the middle and both Leo and Grey are on either side of me leaving Isaac and Katsuki next to Grey and Rudy and Charles next to Leo. They all straighten themselves up this time before I walk forward and open the door, stepping into the light.
Immediately we hear flashes and see a bunch of light that blinds us every time they go off.
"Hello everyone. Please wait until after for you to ask your questions thank you." They become silent and only a few flashes go off. "Now to begin," I say before turning around to face the men behind me. "These are my candidates." I say then turning around again directing my hand to "show" them to the audience." A couple more flashes go off before I indicate to the first guy to start.
"Katsuki Tanaka." He bows with both hands in front of him before straightening back up.
"Isaac Monash." He flashes a smile and I giggle before Grey continues.
"Grey Harrison. A pleasure to make your acquaintance." He bows with one hand in front of him and the other behind him. Very gentleman-like. It sounds as though Leo was scowling before it was his turn.
"Leo Fonseca. Please, ignore this one's fanatics." He smirks at Grey and in turn, Grey scowls at him. I laugh out loud.
"Please guys, the audience I'm sure gets displeased when we argue. The name is Charles Edward. It's nice to have this opportunity to be here." He looks at me smiling proudly and I nod my head at him in acceptance.
"I guess I'm last? Rudy Gifford. I'm the youngest so I hope everyone doesn't forget about me." He drops his head to look at the ground and I sigh.
"Well, there you have it. The introductions you have been waiting for. And now it's your turn." I look at the press and immediately they're raising their hands and trying to talk at the same time.
"Ms. Carnell! Ms. Carnell! You've been with them for a day now so how do you like them?" I smile.
"Great question. They're all amazing people and I feel like we could have a great time together." I flashed a smile and some light flashed at the same time. Probably for pictures.
"Mr. Fonseca! We heard that you and Ms. Carnell's families have been friends for a long time. What do you have to say about that?" He pretends like he's thinking of what to say but I know exactly what he is going to say.
"Well, I think it gives me a better chance than these guys seeing as I've seen her as a sweet young innocent girl." He smirks at me and I blush but quickly turn away so no one sees it. Everyone laughs while some "aw" while the guys all glare at him.
"What?" He says lifting his shoulders. I laugh too before we continue on.
They ask more questions to the other guys about their businesses and why they joined and what not before the press conference finally finishes and both Charles and Isaac pack a few things and head out for a couple of days.
I fall back into the sofa that's in the foyer while the guys all walk back to their rooms besides Rudy.
"Hey. You seem tired." He says before sitting next to me.
"Yeah. I go to work again tomorrow and I've heard we're having some issues coming up with a new style of clothing for the brand and also having issues with sales so there is a lot to be tired over." I sigh and I feel a hand on my head and realize he's patting me.
"It's okay. I don't have much to do so I could go with you to work?" He smiles and I sit up.
"Yes! That's a great idea!! It'll be like a work date! I won't make you do much because I'd feel bad but you could do some small things if you want!" He smiles even wider.
"Sure. It's a date then." He stands up before striding away happily down the hall.
"I didn't think about that," I say still sitting there in thought.
"Didn't think about what?" A voice says and so I turn around and see Leo leaning against the wall.
"That I could bring someone to work with me if they wanted to." He looks to be in thought before saying,
"Hm, then could I go with you tomorrow?" He says smiling like I'm going to say yes.
"No." I stand up and walk over to stand right in front of him. "Rudy is going with me. I'm sure you're busy anyway with your own work." I pat his shoulder before walking off. He speedwalks to keep up with me.
"But why Rudy? He's so young. There's no way..." I stop and turn to look at him.
"How are you somehow always the one I'm left with? And plus, he's only a year younger than me. You're two years older." I poke his shoulder then I start walking again to my room before he grabs my wrist which spins me around to face him.
"Yeah but... I want to go and be with you for a whole day." He says looking sad. I sigh before taking his hand off my wrist.
"We will, just not tomorrow because I'll be with Rudy. Plus, I can't exactly give you more attention than everyone else." He sighs as well before starting to walk in the direction of my room.
"I'll walk you?" I turn and walk with him silently.
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"Thanks," I say when we reach my room. Before I close the door he holds it open before pulling me outside the room for a hug.
"Sorry if you felt I was forcing you or something because of me. I'll change that behavior. Anything for you." I stay still for a while before stepping back.
"It's fine. Just, think before you say I guess?" He nods before watching me walk into my room, wave at him, and then close the door.