This is the first time all of the Selected were appearing in The Report. I've always watched them shooting it but I felt jittery when I was on my seat and waiting for it to start.

Beside me were Julianne and Claire. There were 31 girls left, Oh, wait. 30. Samantha, a girl I never had the chance to talk to, was sent home yesterday.

Beside Julianne was Harriet and beside Claire was Christine. We sat on the second row to the front.

In front of me was Beatrice and beside her was Carmel, Harmonia, Gayle, and Violet. Seeing that Beatrice was in the middle at the front told us that she wants all the attention.

Julianne wore a golden gown and her hair was styled in an updo. Claire wore a violet gown and her hair was also in an updo. Harriet wore an aquamarine gown that was a sweetheart type and her hair was styled into curls. Christine wore a green gown that matched her eyes. Her hair was styled into a crown braid.

In front of us, Beatrice was wearing a white gown with golden designs. It looked like the gown that Celestiana wore once on The Report. Beside her, Carmel wore a hot pink gown. Harmonia wore a purple one. Gayle and Violet both wore blue gowns.

"I'm so nervous," Julianne stated and held my hand.

"Me too, but we are required to do this." I replied.

"Cheer up, ladies. If Sebastian asks us a question about the Selection, I'm sure we can answer it!" Claire said optimistically.

Christine sighed, "The four of you already had a date with him and I haven't."

"But you will be with him tomorrow, right?" Harriet asked to which Christine nodded.

The royal family entered the room wearing a royal blue gown or tie. They rarely wore color coordinated clothes. The Report started once the national anthem played. I held Julianne's and Claire's hand and they held Harriet's and Christine's.

The Queen made some announcements about how everything was going and now, the lights were turned to us. We sat up straight and gave smiles.

"Now, the part where everybody's waiting for, the updates on the Selection!" Sebastian exclaimed, "Prince Thornton, how is the Selection going?"

"Well, Sebastian. I believe it's going nice. Although I haven't had a date with ten girls."

"Who are your favorites so far, your highness?" Sebastian asked.

Tony paused for a while and smiled, "Well, I've thought of a few."

"Tell us!"

"Well, I believe the selected know who I'm talking about." Tony stated and glanced at us.

"Well, how about it? Let's start the interview!" Sebastian exclaimed and Violet was the first one called.

"Lady Violet! Have you already been on a date with the Prince?" He asked.

Violet blushed, "Yes."

"Could you tell us the story please?"

She went on about playing a song together in the music room. She played the guitar while Tony played the piano.

"Do you think you are one of his favorites?"

"Well, I don't think I am in all honesty, but that's because I've only been on one date with him. But I do think I have a chance." She answered.

She went back to her seat and Carmel was interviewed. She said she already went on a date with him and she thinks she's one of his favorites.

Beatrice followed her. She sat down on the chair infront of Sebastian, "A pleasant evening, Sebastian."

"Good evening to you too, Lady Beatrice. So tell us, have you had a date with the Prince?"

She smiled, "Of course, Sebastian. I've been on two dates with him."

Sebastian showed his shocked face, "Really? Tell us what happened."

She said that on the first date they just walked and talked in the garden and the second one was a movie with him.

"Since you've had two dates with him, do you think you're his favorite?"

Beatrice nodded, "Well, I think I am. I wouldn't get two dates if I'm not, would I?" She joked.

Sebastian laughed and moved on to interview Harmonia and she told him she had a date with him and thinks she's also a favorite. Next was Gayle and she said she hasn't had a date with him yet so Sebastian asked her about her relationships with the other selected. She said that we were all nice.

It was Christine's turn and she said she hasn't spent time with him but she will tomorrow and like Gayle, she was asked about her relationships with us. She said that she had wonderful friends and even mentioned our names.

Claire was next and she was her cheerful self, "Hi, Sebastian."

"Hello, Lady Claire." Sebastian greeted back, "So since you're happy, I believe you've already benn on a date with him."

Claire laughed and nodded yes. She told him the details. Her date happened in her own room and they talked and ate food and that was it. She said that she didn't think she was a favorite but she isn't backing down.

I was next. I took a deep breath and smiled. I approached Sebastian and sat in front of him, "Good evening, Sebastian."

He smiled, "Good evening to you too, Lady Haidee. How's your first time on set?"

I smiled. I've been sitting down when they were shooting and Sebastian sometimes talk to me when he isn't on. "Well, It's quite amazing, but I admit I feel a little nervous."

He smiled,"That's understandable. Don't worry, I won't make it hard for you."

I smiled, "I'd appreaciate that."

"So first things first. Have you scored a date with the Prince?"

I nodded, "Yes."

"Tell us about what happened." He said.

"He took me to theㅡ" I was cut off with a yell.

"Tell them everything! From the time I told you that I was going to your room!" Tony yelled.

I looked at him with a slight glare but he just laughed.

"Back to what I was saying, he took me to the roofㅡ"

"Hey! I told you to say everything!" Tony complained.

"Prince Thornton, would you like to tell the story instead?" I asked him with a sweet smile but a clear glare in my eyes.

He smiled, "Gladly." He sat down beside me, facing Sebastian.

"Your highness, what did happen?" Sebastian asked curiously.

"I told her that I was coming to her room. When I came to her room, I saw her sleeping." He started and Sebastian laughed.

"You were sleeping despite the Prince's request to see you?" Sebastian asked, still laughing.

I sighed, "Yes."

"So anyway, she looked cold so I put the blanket on her. I sat down beside her but she woke up. Do you know the first thing she asked after apologizing?"

"What?" Sebastian asked and Tony laughed.

"'Am I going home?'" He stated and made his voice higher to mock my voice.

The whole room laughed. I slapped his shoulder but he was still laughing.

"Anyway, after a little talk, I took her to the rooftop where a table was set up with food. We ate it and after that, we watched the sunrise together." Tony said and he wasn't looking at me. His whole attention was on Sebastian.

Sebastian smiled, "Quite romantic, Prince Thornton."

"Thank you." Tony thanked with a smile.

"So anyway, to have a little twist. I'm not going to ask Lady Haidee if she thinks she's one of your favorites. Instead, I want the Selected to say if she's a favorite or not. Then, the Prince will confirm it or deny it." Sebastian stated and smiled wickedly at the two of us. The Selected nodded and muttered their agreements.

"Okay. Is Lady Iole Haidee Eudora a favorite of Prince Thornton Zeke Koskinen?" Sebastian asked.

I hid my face with my hands because it was too red for a normal color.

"Yes!" They shouted in unison.

"Wait, before I confirm it with the Prince, I'd like to ask Lady Haidee first. Do you think you're a favorite?"

Tony nudged me to get my hands out of my face. I sighed before answering, "In all honesty, if being teased every meal time and alone time are considered as factors for favoritism, then yes I would agree." Tony looked at me with wide eyes but with a smile.

"So the Prince likes to tease you?" Sebastian asked.

I nodded, "Yes." Then, I suddenly rubbed my forehead since Tony flicked it. "Ow." I muttered as I glared at him.

The room erupted in laughter like this was some comedy show.

"Sebastian, I don't think complimenting her is considered teasing." Tony told him.

I raised my eyebrow at him, "Butㅡ HAHAAHAHA," I couldn't finish my sentence because he suddenly tickled me. "Stop! HAHAAHAH."

Sebastian smiled at us, "You seem to be close."

Tony stopped tickling me and cleared his throat, "Yeah I guess you could say that."

"So does that confirm that she's one of your favorites?" Sebastian asked.

Tony's cheeks turned slightly pink, "Well, umㅡ"

"Yes!" Celestiana and a few other selected shouted.

My face turned hotter and I looked away from Tony. Sebastian smiled, "I guess we don't need your answer."

I still refused to look at them.

"Thank you, Lady Haidee, for your time. Let us now invite Lady Julianne." Sebastian said.

I stood up, curtsied to Tony while looking at my shoes and turned to go sit back down on my chair as Julianne made her way to the front. Tony also left the middle and returned to his seat.

"So, Lady Julianne. Quite an impossible interview to follow right?" Sebastian asked with a laugh.

Julianne laughed, "Definitely."

She answered the usual questions and told the story about her horse riding with Tony. She politely said that she thought she wasn't a favorite.

Harriet went next and she told the people about her date with him that was a dinner with him. She also said that she wasn't a favorite.

I didn't listen to the rest of the interviews and just kept my face straight to the camera with a smile. I couldn't look at anyone.

Claire held my hand and whispered, "You okay?"

I nodded, "I just feel embarrassed."

After The Report, We all went back to our rooms. I was exhausted physically and emotionally. My maids made me wear my night gown and I hurried to lay on the bed.

As fast as I wanted to, I fell asleep soundly.

My tears were falling but I smiled despite my heart breaking, "Okay."

"Dee, I'm sorryㅡ"

I shook my head, "No, It's okay. I understand." I took a deep breath to continue speaking, "I know you have duties to fulfill. I'll leave in the morning, or better yet, tonight." Breath, Haidee. Leaving won't end your life, "Goodnight, Prince Thornton." I gave him a final curtsy and left to my room.

I packed my things as I cried. They told me he would choose me. How could they be so wrong?

I jerked awake and I was breathing quickly.

"Dee, what's wrong?"

My eyes widened as I saw Tony beside me. Unconsciously, my tears were falling as I looked at him. His eyes widened when he saw my tears, he quickly but gently pulled me to him and gave me a hug. His left arm was on my back and his right was caressing my hair.

"Sshh. It's okay, I'm right here." He said comfortingly.

Slowly, I calmed down in his embrace and I pulled back and met his eyes. His arms were still around me but not as tight as before.

"Bad dream?" He asked and I nodded. He pulled me closer and kissed my hair. "It's okay. I'm here."

I melted in his embrace. He wasn't going to make me leave. I was staying.

"Let's make you sleep, okay?" He asked and he pulled out from the embrace and laid me back down on the bed.

"Why are you here?" I asked groggily.

He smiled, "I just wanted to talk about earlier. Sorry for embarrassing you."

"Don't worry about it." I stated.

"Sleep now, you're going for a long day tomorrow." He said and kissed my forehead.

He was about to leave but I spoke, "Thank you."

"For what?" He questioned.

"For being there when I needed someone." I replied, "Thank you."

He smiled, "You don't need to thank me for that, I'd always do it when I can."

I smiled, "But I want to."

"Goodnight, Dee."

"Goodnight, Tony."

Then, I slept without a dream.