The Taunt

                “Angelique, maybe it’s better if you just give up now,” Rosalia said as they made their way to breakfast.  “I still don’t understand why you were chosen as a queen candidate.  Drop out now. Then you and Randy can live happily ever after and the best girl will become queen.”

                “Rosalia, that’s enough.”

                Both girls turned at the sound of the voice of the queen’s assistant.

                “Di - Dia, I didn’t know you were there,” Rosalia stammered.

                “Obviously not. Remember, one of the most valuable qualities for the queen to have is compassion.” She smiled at Angelique. “This competition is far from over.”

                Rosalia glared at Dia’s back after she left them. As if!

                Randy joined them at the dining hall. He placed a hurried kiss on Angelique’s cheek. “Remember, lunch by the lake today.”

                Angelique smiled. She had no intention of letting Rosalia convince her to give up her quest to become queen. And Randy believed in her. With his support, she knew she could do anything.