I think it’s working.
Mostly.
There have been some tears.
Okay, there have been a lot of tears. But I have managed not to scream. That’s a win, right?
“You did great today, Ariana. We’re going to do our best to make sure this is a good experience for you. Now, get some rest. Hair and makeup will arrive at six tomorrow morning to get you ready for your entrance interview.” Drew backs out of the door slowly as he talks.
The Beta is handsome, in his early fifties, with greysrunning through his black hair at the temples. I liked him the moment I heard his voice, and being around him has done a lot to calm me. I was surprised to find out his scent was soft, almost like baby powder. He’s short and slim, and meeting him for the first time helped relax a lot of the tension I had from the trip out here.
The door closes behind him with a click. I’m alone. I’m by myself in a strange place. A place that I am not supposed to be.
Alarms are blaring in my head, demanding I open the door and run out.
I can’t be here.
I can’t do this.
I’m going to meet Sax.
I’m going to meet Sax.
Baby, sometimes a step can feel like a mile, and it’s okay if it takes you some time to take them.
I flop onto the bed and lie back, staring at the ceiling. It is not my ceiling.
I’m not in my home.
This is not my room.
I’m not in my home.
But I’m alive.
I made it.
I did it.
And soon, I will get to meet Sax.
Knot What You Expected
EPISODE ONE
Bridgette: I hope you’re ready for this season, America, because I promise you, this will be one for the books.
Bradley: It sure will. I don’t think our title has ever been more accurate than it is when it comes to Sax and Onion. It feels like the show was made for them, doesn’t it?
Bridgette: I have to admit, I am a bit nervous about how this will work out. We are going to have our work cut out for us as we try to get them their happy ending.
Bradley: Now, now, Bridgette. Don’t scare our viewers like that!
Bridgette: Fine, fine. But the sentiment still stands. I want to introduce you to Ariana Cooley, alsoknown as Onion. I had the pleasure of sitting down with her before this all started…
Chapter Four
The bright lights,which Bridgette swears I will get used to, are nearly blinding as I adjust in the uncomfortably firm chair.
