When we get to school, James told me not to sing to him now, that I should wait till second round cause Will would be so busy. So I take his advice and move on with my life. I didn't see Will through out today, but I saw Stephanie shooting daggers my way all day, I don't think she knows I have proof of what she did with me.

I feel for her. A lot. She's passed through a lot, her mum died and her dad doesn't have time for her because he is a workaholic, but that doesn't mean she should take it out on me, also she shouldn't have involved my family. I mean it's me she  has issues with, so why them.

"So you plan on singing to Will?." Jenny asks as we make our way to our table in the cafeteria.

"Yeah." I answer and take my seat.

"So when will you sing to me?." She asks taking out her lunch and I give her a shaky laugh. Never Jen. As it is I'm planning on drinking 5litres of confidence boost smoothie.

"I don't know," I answer truthfully, "maybe when I become a super star."

"Yeah, maybe." She jokes and I hit her. We stop joking and my face falls.

"You're still contemplating?" She asks eating her chocolate pudding. That's one of the things we have in common, we both like chocolates.

"I don't know..." I hesitate. I really feel for Stephanie. I know she hasn't always been the best best friend but she tried in her own way and I feel like a bad person if I do this to her.

My phone vibrates in the pocket of my jeans and I take it out to see the caller. Unknown number. Weird.

I answer the call and put the phone close to my ear.

"Hello." I say quietly.

"Is this Maria Colton?" The caller asks, the voice sounds like a man and my heart starts beating fast. We all know how these knife of calls go, it's either one of my family is involved in an accident or they've been kidnapped.

"Speaking, who is this?" I build courage to ask.

"It's Timothy, the manager at Gigi's." Hmm, I guess not. My heart beat steadies and I heave a sigh of relief.

"Oh, hi. What can I do for you?." I ask. Jenny was busy munching on her chicken to pay attention to me. If you think my sister can eat, this girl is much worse.

"One of the waitress resigned,so I was wondering if you still need the job?."

"Yes!" I say quickly, I'm jobless at it is. "I still need the job."

"Great, can you stop by at the diner later in the afternoon to discuss your schedule?."

"Definitely, it's no problem. Thank you very much."

"You're welcome and thank you." He says and hangs up.

"Who was that?" Jenny asks and has already finished two drumsticks.

"The manger at Gigi's, he gave me a job."

"Oh, cool." She says clearly not interested.

"Thank you so much." I say to Timothy, who is seated in front of me.

"No problem, just don't make me regret it."

"Never! I won't." I assure him.

"So Friday?"

"Yes Friday." I nod and get up from my chair.

"I'll see you then." He sends me off and I thank him again before walking out of the office.

I am about to leave the diner when I see Michael and some chick walking into the diner and I ball my fist in anger.

Why am I angry? It's not like he's dating my sister. They may be 'just' friends for all I know. He sees me and smiles.

"Hi," he takes his hand out of His pocket to wave and he Whisper's something into the girls ear. I bet he's mocking me.

"Hi." I say in a blunt tone.

"This is Ella." He introduces the girl to me and I smile my famous fake smile. "This is Maria, Tiana's little sister."

"Oh my god!" The girl squeals,yes I'll stick to calling her chick or the girl. "You're Tiana's sister?" I nod, "you guys look so much alike." She gushes. Okay that's a first.

"Thank you." I say politely.

"Do you work here?" Michael asks.

"Um..yes, I just got the job."

"That's great. We are having a get together at my house, Tia sent me to but coffee for her, so I picked up Ella on the way." He explains, I don't know why, but maybe he read my expression earlier.

"Cool." Is all I say.

"Speaking of, let me buy the coffee." Ella volunteers  taking the money from Michael and goes to the counter.

"Do you want me to drop you off?" He asks when Ella leaves.

"Don't worry, I brought my car." I say.

"I saw the way you looked at me earlier," he says stuffing his hand back into his pocket, "I'll never use your sister like that." He says and I almost ask, in what way would you use my sister?. But I keep my mouth shut.

"You better." I warn, "thanks for the offer, though."

"You are welcome." He gives me a dimpled smile. I nod and walk out of the diner, not before waving at Ella.

Well that was embarrassing.

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