The two models stood at the edge of the blue colored ramp, ready to begin their walk. As soon as the music started and the spotlight touched their faces, they both started walking elegantly.
Cheryl was at tgis moment, in her full enthusiastic form. She was determined to defeat Vicky this time! She gave her best posture and best smile, striding on the ramp towards the cameras.
Whereas, Vicky was her usual self, walking elegantly and calmly. She was not thinking about Cheryl or anybody else. They both walked side by side in beautiful dresses, while entire hall errupted in loud applause. As soon as their walks ended, the audience in the auditorium gave another standing ovation. They both stood in the middle of the stage, looking at the audience happily!
While, Vicky elegantly bowed in reverence, Cheryl stood their, waving her hand like a famous celebrity. Even the panel of judges had now stood up and started to applaud.
Cheryl was filled up with happiness and contentment, looking at the applauding crowd. Hah! I know I am the best. Even Stefen is clapping for me! Foolish guy! He finally knows my worth now!
Soon, the thunderous voice of applause ceased and the audience settled down back to their seats. Stefen once again held the microphone and with not much delay, proceeded towards the results. "Without any further delays, those in favour of Miss Cheryl will hold up the red side of the board and those in favour of Miss.Vicky will hold up green side. On the count of three.....1...2.....3!!!!"
There were hushed noices all across the auditorium. As soon as the audiences heard the last count, they quickly held up their boards, revealing their individual choices. Even the three judges had held up their boards.
Stefen looked back and smiled happily. There were thousands of green boards, s.h.i.+ning uniformly in the audience. Their were only two red boards, which he recognized were held by Cheryl"s friends.
Vicky looked at the audience happily, thanking them again and again.
Cheryl"s face had grown pale. Anger bursting up in her veins like hot fire. She shouted at the top of her lungs, not caring about her appearance. "Agghhh!!!!! Just now everybody was applauding me! Now what happened?"
Amongst the three judges holding up the green board, one judge got up and took the microphone. He wad offended by Cheryl"s sudden outbust. How dare she question the verdict and behave rudely with the audiences!! "I think you were mistaken. The applause was for Miss. Vicky. You were too showy and arrogant with your walk!"
"Yes! That is our final verdict! Miss Vicky will sign the three year contract, to be the show-stopper for Fabiosa." The other judge also stood up and agreed in support.
"For you, I would recommend to join our interns.h.i.+p program, recommended for new models. You seem to have lost your earlier charm and grace. If you are interested you can talk to the concerned person to enroll yourself for training. Till then, your sevices are not required. Thank you." Stefen bowed respectfully, smiling wickedly at Cheryl.
Cheryl stood their open-mouthed not believing Stefen"s words. Is he the same gullible guy? He had never even raised his voice at her! He used to trust her blindly!
Cheryl suddenly stomped her foot in anger and left the stage. Vicky thanked the audience and turned to leave the stage.
"Miss Vicky!" Stefen called out Vicky"s name in the microphone and stopped her from leaving the stage.
Vicky halted her steps and turned to look at Stefen. Once again Stefen was taken back by her grace and charm. The way she carries herself, her poise and charisma was engulfing his mind. Her beautiful light brown eyes met his black eyes and his mind went completely blank!