Chapter 3

                                    

                                          
Mid January 
If you're wondering what happened with Prince Alexander absolutely nothing because they didn't exchange numbers, so anyways, I mean it's not like he was really interested in her, probably just wanted someone to talk to. 
Eleanor moves on. 
She has joined the theater club and will be performing tonight. 
She's been enjoying it a lot. It's way for her to disappear and become a completely new character. 
She's excited for her role as leanne
After one more rehearsal, it's time to get ready. 
she only has a supporting role, but she does get the opportunity to sing the main part with her other cast members, and even though she's nervous there is an excitement about all of it. 
Getting her make up done she chats with Stella who is also in the play. 
"I'm so excited the day is finally here" Stella squeals with delight. 
"I know right I can't wait"
"Are you nervous? I mean you will be singing in front of a crowd."
"I mean a little bit, but I'm not gonna think about all of that you know, just gonna stay focused and do what I'm meant to do" Eleanor replies heart raising slightly
"True, but make one wrong mistake, and it will be talked about the entire year"
"Very funny thank you for making me feel so at ease Stella" 
"Oh, come on I'm just joking around, I know you will do well okay, you have nothing to worry about."
Finishing with her hair and make up and being put into her costume it's time for everyone to stand in line and wait for their cues. 
It's finally time, Eleanor arrives on stage and sings and dances to her song with her other cast members. 
The crowd seems to really enjoy it, so for Eleanor it's a win in her books. 
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"You were really amazing tonight"
Looking back, she notices Alexander
The play had wrapped up an hour ago, after giving back her costume, helping crew mates wrap things up and saying goodbye to Stella, who was surprised by her boyfriend, and went to spend time with him
She walks back to her dorm only to once again cross paths with Alexander. 
"You saw?" She replies startled "What are you doing here?"
"A mate of mine's little sister was in the play, so I just tagged along. I didn't know you were in it as well"
All of a sudden, she feels embarrassed
Avoiding eye contact she replies "Ooh well uhm I'm glad you enjoyed it"
"Do you have anything else planned for tonight?"
"Not really, but I'm really tired you know so..."
"Oh yeah, no worries I uhm. Can I get your number? I mean I completely forgot to ask you when we were on the train so if you don't mind, of course, you can say no that's, that's fine"
She isn't so sure why would he want her number? He of all people, he can't possibly be interested in her, right? She's not from some Aristocratic family or anything like that, so why? 
But another voice in her head tells her to just take a chance just go for it, and see where it goes. 
"Okay since you asked nicely, why not" She responds quietly
Exchanging numbers and a little chat later, they say their goodbyes
Returning back to her room she receives a text from Alexander. 
Hey it's Alex I just wanted to wish you good night and once again tell you how amazing you were. 
P.S you definitely have to teach me how to dance like that
Feeling butterflies in her stomach she feels very giddy, but she still isn't so sure. All of this seems a little silly. 
After a quick reply back her phone chimes again but this time it's a text from her ex boyfriend Arthur. 
Just wanted to let you know how amazing you were tonight. Sorry If I'm being too pushy, but I'm glad to see you doing what you love. Miss you x
Sending a thank you back, she gets ready for bed. Thankfully her weekend starts tomorrow. so she's glad that she can sleep in.