Love Me in the Spotlight: A Sweet Romantic Comedy (Love Me Romcom Series Book 1) by Laura Burton

Author:Laura Burton [Burton, Laura]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Burton & Burchell Ltd
Published: 2020-04-24T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Sixteen

It feels like I’m back at school. I’m the loser who sits by herself in the dining hall, avoiding eye-contact with anyone while eating my food. Ronan does not show up to eat. And when I return to our room to freshen up, Ronan is nowhere to be seen. I’m the first to turn up to hair and makeup. And whispers fly around the castle as rumours about Ronan and I splitting up spread like wildfire.

How can one comment cause so much damage?

I enter the main hall wringing my hands and fully expecting to show up without a boyfriend. I guess there’s no point in even filming the eviction. We’re going home, anyway. How can I go to the next round without Ronan? My eyes cast about the sea of faces. Each couple is standing on their marks as the camera crew fiddle with the lighting. Where is Ronan? Did he leave?

I imagine myself standing like a lemon, the first woman in the history of The Love Trials to turn up to an eviction alone. I’m not sure if Elsie will break into a fit of merciless laughter and never let me live it down. Or if she will descend into a pit of sorrow for having the biggest loser as a friend. Maybe she’ll even pretend she doesn’t know me. My brain throws scenarios across my minds’ eye, each scene more depressing than the last. When Jewel’s voice breaks me out of my thoughts.

“Where is Ronan?”

I blink as I look at the sea of eyes in my direction. My mouth opens, but no sound comes out.

“Um,” I say slowly, to buy more time. I am just about to fall to the ground and bury my face in my hands, hoping for the world to disappear, when a rush of movement sends my attention to my side.

“Hey beautiful.”

I had no idea I’d be so happy to hear his voice again. My face breaks into a grin and I swivel to see Ronan all dressed up in a dark suit. My eyes take in his newly trimmed beard, and hair gelled in place. A waft of strong cologne washes over me as he takes his position at my side.

With everyone ready, Julian counts down, and the cameras roll. I’m getting used to this now. There is a heavy silence in the air, as everyone stands impossibly still, fake smiles plastered on their faces and Jewel enters the stage in a dazzling gold dress.

“It’s time for the first eviction of the show. The votes have been counted and verified and I can confirm that the two couples who received the least votes and will therefore leave the show are...”

Ronan takes my hand. I can’t tell if his hand is clammy, or mine is. I hold my breath. Is this it? Are we going home right now?

“Megan and Oliver.” Couple number nine step forward and bow their heads. Jewel takes a breath. “And… Robert and Jasmine.” Couple number ten hug each other.

“Come and step forward, Megan, Oliver, Robert and Jasmine.

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