Chapter 2

There were already about thirty or forty girls ahead of them. The time seemed to drag for Ang`ele who was growing impatient. Pascal thoroughly enjoyed looking around the room. She chatted with some of the mothers who commented on how composed she was. Pascal simply laughed and explained the situation. She found the way that girls made utter fools out of themselves for the boys hilarious. It was hard to keep a straight face. She began to observe the boys. "What is it about them that girls find so absolutely irresistable? I must admit, they are handsome, very well-mannered, and they are sweet to their fans. Oh, well. The day that I fall over myself for a celebrity will be a long time coming."

After what seemed like hours, Ang`ele finally got to meet the men of her dreams. She anxiously looked at Pascal to begin the "interpreting". The first boy was Chris. "Hi, and how are we this evening, ladies?" He said in a silly, but charming way.

Pascal gave a half-smile and said in her matter-of-fact way, "She is here to see you, but she does not speak English, so please direct your questions to me, and I will repeat them to her." Chris was taken aback by this girl. It was not often that a girl came up to them that was not a fan. However, he liked her spunk. He was cute and made funny comments which Pascal relayed to Ang`ele. Ang`ele laughed nervously. After signing Ang`ele's CD cover, the pair moved on to J.C. Pascal repeated her introduction again. Like Chris, J.C. was very much impressed by this French girl. She seemed so mature for her age. "How old are you two?" he questioned.

"We are sixteen, how old are you?" Pascal mischieviously retorted. J.C. smiled and said, "You are a fiesty one aren't you, sweetie.?"

"Sweetie?" Pascal repeated. She leaned closer to J.C. and said quietly, "You might want to watch it with the "sweeties" and lines like that. Some girls find it very offensive." She devilishly winked, and they moved on to Joey. J.C. was in shock. He looked at Chris with wonder. It was almost as if to say, "This has never happened to us before, but I like it." Joey winked at both of the girls and asked their names. Pascal jestered for him to pay attention solely to Ang`ele. He looked hurt and asked her, "You are not a fan? My heart is broken!" Pascal rolled her eyes and explained that she was a fan of classical music and not of pop. Joey talked a bit more, and then Pascal thought it was time to move on to the next guy which was Lance. He smiled shyly, and once again Pascal explained the situation. Ang`ele was completely dumbfounded at this point for Lance was her favorite. Pascal discreetly gave him a sign that he was Ang`ele's favorite, so he made a special effort to pay attention to her. Ang`ele was in heaven! Finally, the two came to the guy that was obviously the favorite, Justin.........