Chapter 51

CAMILA

I kept on sniffing as I tried not to stumble in my steps. My steps were fast yet tentative. I wasn't sure if I was doing the right thing, my arm hasn't healed completely and here I am. Here I am to participate in the drawing contest. I was determined to give it my best even though my arm hurts like hell. I really have to meet the Governor, it has been one of my biggest wishes. I subconsciously glanced around, searching for Henry, but he was nowhere to be found. Where did he go?

"So, ladies and gentlemen" the principal addressed the students and they cheered loudly and when the noise died down, he continued, "we have 15 contestants," he read out the name and I sat gently on a seat.

"You look beautiful" the voice whispered and I almost flinched but relaxed on seeing it's Clinton.

"Thanks" I sat up staring at the principal as he continued calling out the names.

"Each of them has four hours to give us their best drawing of the pictures" he stopped and called out my name.

I exhaled