Throughout all the unforgettable proceedings, that took place today, getting ready for the banquet was something I wasn’t at all looking forward to.  The fear of what people would think of me constantly stuck in my mind.  Even though it shouldn’t really matter what others think of it you, I still can’t help but to wonder what they’ll be thinking when step foot inside the room.  Will they accept me for why I’m here, or will they seek past my purpose on tour and judge me like all the other cruel people on this earth?  Whatever becomes of this night, I’m sure it won’t be as harsh as I imagine it to be.  Some how, through all the forms of taking one step at a time to get fully made up, everything seemed to be in place.  As I stared at myself in the mirror, with my hair curled, and my face brought out by make-up, there was just something about the girl in the mirror that stood out from the girl who normally stares into the mirror, feeling sorry for herself.  It wasn’t so much the appearance that caused the judgment, it was the fact that I felt that tonight was the night for me to act my own age and be happy.  While staring at myself in the mirror, a knock at the door broke me from my state of mind, causing me to presume that the person behind the door was none other than Alex. “ Is that you Michelle?” asked Nick. “ Yes, and what are you doing here?” “ Michelle, you look beautiful.” “ Thank you Nick.” “ Well I was wondering if you were interested that is, if you’d like to be my date for the banquet tonight.” “ I’m sorry Nick, Alex already asked me to the banquet.” “ Don’t worry about it, it’s ok.  There‘s always next time, right?” “ Absolutely,” I said, “ You know, if he wouldn’t have asked, I would have gone with you Nick.” “ That’s good to know,” he replied, “ Well, I better get going, but there’s just one more thing I have to say before I go.” “ And that would be?” “ Nice legs,” he said walking away. “ Oh ha ha, very funny Nick!”              Unable to control myself, I found my eyes wandering off in the direction of Nick, as he made his way to the elevator.  His appearance alone was a sight for sore eyes.  By the way his blond hair fell across his forehead, while the sight of him dressed in a royal blue jacket, a black shirt, and nicely starched black dress pants.  Not only did his appearance astonish me, but his thought about accompanying me to dinner was quite flattering.  Out of all the girls I assume he could’ve called out, he chose to ask me.  However, now that I think about it, I do in fact feel somewhat bad for announcing to him that Alex beat him to the position.  As for my insight on the future, there will to be a situation such as this on which it will be Nick escorting me to dinner.  For the time being, I’ll just have to enjoy this night out with Alex. “ Michelle?” questioned Alex. “ Oh, hey Alex,” I said. “ Is that really you?” “ Who else could to be?” I laughed. “ You look so...so...what’s the word,” he asked, “ Beautiful.” “ I find that hard to believe, but thank you.” “ Really, you do.” he said. “ To tell you the truth, I don’t even feel like myself.” “ Just give it some time, you’ll get use to it.” “ Yeah, I hope,” I said. “ So are you ready to go?” he asked. “ Couldn’t be any readier.” “ Ok then,” he said extending his hand out to me, “shall we?” “ Yes, we shall.” I said taking his hand. “ You know, I was kinda hoping you’d change your mind and wear the other dress.” “ Alex-” “ But,” he said cutting me off, “ I think with you wearing this, it makes everything about you seem more interesting.” “ Well that’s very sweet of you to say,” I replied, “ but the thing is, I think that someone is deserve to hear that.” “ Who?” he said looking around. “ The person who’s hand I’m holding.” “ Now, I know you’re talking about me!” he laughed. “ What if I am?” I said seriously. “ Then I’d say, Thank you very much.”              As much as I admired how Nick looked tonight, I found a part of my feeling being altered toward Alex.  It wasn’t at all so much his appearance; it was simply the way he presented himself to me.  Deep down, everything about Alex just seemed to be perfect.  With every word spoken, and every gesture he made sent a feeling that I’ve never felt before running all through my body.  It was the type of feeling that you wish would never leave your body.  Looking into his eyes, I realized that tonight was definitely going to be a night I’d never forget.