SZNS SERIES 1: Summer by Maria Writes (book series for 10 year olds .TXT) 📕

be with each other again. Now that she has everything she wanted; she swore to her life that she will not do anything to mess it up again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHAPTER 25:

Underneath the Spotlight

 

Finally, their play week is here. She's been waiting a long time to have this day possible. Every one of them is busy backstage, most of the girls are fixing their makeup and costumes, the boys are arranging all the necessary props and lights for the play, while she and Caroline are guiding the audiences to their respective seats.

"Are your parents here? Mom and dad are already in the parking lot. They'll be here in a minute." Caroline said while giving her a copy of her script. She doesn't have any idea if her parents will be here or not. They didn't even tell her if they have plans for today. Honestly, Chloe is not expecting them to come, but if they arrived then she'll be the happiest woman alive today.

She shook her head at Caroline and went back to greet the audiences and guide them to their seats. As she welcomed every person, she was surprise to see Jesse entering the hall with his parents. She smiled at him and guided them to their seats.

They only have five minutes before the play. Chloe went backstage to see if everybody is prepared. So far, they are. She knows that all of them are nervous as this will state if they could graduate or not.

Everybody began to get ready on the stage as their time is getting short. She took a peek outside to see if her parents are already there, but their seats are empty. She's done waiting for them, it's impossible for them to attend her play.

Caroline went on to the stage to introduce the play. She did a great job as the play’s moderator, of course with her assistance since she cannot be stressed too much. After Caroline exited the stage, all of the actors needed for the first scene entered the stage and in a couple of seconds, the play started.

The seats beside Caroline's parents are still empty. She wanted to give her mother a call but she doesn't want to hear her other says she forgot about the play. That's okay, she guesses, they still have four more days to held up the play, they will surely come anytime. Chloe shrugged the thoughts off and busied herself in the backstage.

"Lauren, you'll be in there in a minute. Get ready. Blake, get ready to with the lights, okay." Everybody is waiting for their right cues before doing their jobs and so far, everything is perfect. Just like what they've practiced.

"Chloe, there is a bad news, Rebeca is late, she's still five minutes away from the school she said, but we need her on the stage in three minutes." Daya is panicking. What? There's no one to replace her. Why is Rebeca late? Shouldn't she be at the boarding house? "If it's not a problem, I'll do her part. We can't mess up the play. I'll get ready, I just need your permission."

She nodded and let Daya enter the stage. She went to get her phone and dialed Rebeca's number but she is not picking up. This is what's scaring her, their play messing up. Good thing, Daya knows Rebeca's role.

The play went on, actors are coming in and out of the stage. But what makes her heart swell is seeing the audience laugh and cry as they watch what they have to offer. Some of the viewers are outsiders invited by the school. Among them are famous people who is surely going to be the key for their epic futures.

Their play went on for a couple more minutes and it finally ended. Day one done, four more days to go. The people are finally heading out of the hall and she's thanking each on of them.

"Ms. King, right? You directed the play?" a middle-aged man wearing a suit caught her attention as he called her name. He looks so familiar but she cannot distinguish where she saw him. "I'm Paul Smith Sr., owner of PS Productions Inc. I enjoyed your play and I was hoping to work with you after college."

"PS Product- you own that? Wait, I'm sorry, did I heard that right? Paul Smith Sr.? I mean I have a friend, Paul Smith Jr. and he has a sister Ashley, they both worked for the play. Are you related to them?"

"Yes." Mr. Smith chuckled. "That would be my kids. And they did great in your play. Here is my card, if you’re interested to work in my company after you graduate."

She reached for the card he gave and thanked him. Looks like her dreams are starting to come true. Chloe can't help but feel so happy that there are tons of career waiting for her. But actually, that is not she wants now. Her parents didn't get to watch her play. And it breaks her heart.

All her friends are now at the stage celebrating the success of their play, well the first play of their play. Caroline's parents were also there, as well as Jesse. And her parents. They were here? How? They weren't here earlier; their seats are empty.

"Chloe, there you are. I am so proud of you, sweetie. Your play is very excellent, I'm so proud of you." Her mother gathered her into a hug and she cannot do anything but to hug her back. How did she get in here?

Chloe let go of her mother and smiled at her. "Where were you sitting? I reserved you a seat and it was empty the whole time. And I didn't notice any one standing." She's still confused of what is happening. Did her parents watched their play or her mother is just