You stood at the entrance of the grand hall, your heart beating on your chest. At the center, a crowd had gathered. The event was based on Stella’s excellent creation, the woman you had been competing since high school, stood in all her glory, emit confidence.

And you couldn't deny her charm, Stella was the definition of perfection - intelligent and beautiful. Always had the upper hand, always ranked first, while you remained second place.

“That should be me” you mumbled