The Audition

By: Becca, 6^th grade

          I was as nervous as ever. I couldn’t believe it. Today is the day that I was going to audition for “Hamlet” in school. I was going to be trying out for the part of Ophelia. Ophelia was Hamlet’s love interest. My friend Jake was going to be trying for Hamlet. And I really wanted to be Ophelia. Only because I have a huge crush on him doesn’t mean that I am obsessed.

          “Laura. It’s time to get up and ready! You need to get dressed!!!” My mom was walking in my room when all of a sudden; she tripped on my laptop cord and fell onto my bed. Right then and there, I woke up. And not the way that I wanted to wake up.

          “Well thanks for waking me up Mom. I love the way that you stuck that landing.” I stared at her with the most blank and evil look on my face. I didn’t like the way that she had woke me up.

          “Sorry.”

          “That’s okay. Great, now I am going to be even later than I was going to be before that happened.” I got up and then walked over to my laptop to see what time it was. I had 15 minutes to get dressed before my bus would get here!! I am sooo dead!!!

          Once I got dressed, I ran straight downstairs to go and get breakfast. When I walked into the kitchen, I saw a big breakfast. There were eggs, pancakes, fruit, sausage, and bacon. This wasn’t the mom that I know and love. This was a mom that spent about 30 to 45 minutes making this breakfast, (with me not even going to bother eating this). Not that I thought that it was going to be gross or anything. It’s just that I didn’t have time to eat all of this.

          “Mom, what is all of this about? You know that I don’t have time to eat all of this. Why did you spend all of your time making this?”

          “Well, I wanted to wait until you got back from school, but I guess that you have caught me. Well….I’m PREGANT!!!” I almost fainted to the floor, but then I thought about how long it has been since my mom has mopped the floor. So I leaned onto the chair right behind me.

          “Well, I am really excited for you but I believe that this should be discussed on another date. Preferably, after school.” Then, out of nowhere, I hear the bus honk right outside. And I knew that I didn’t want to be late for school.

          “Wow. I can’t believe that your mother is pregnant! That is so weird for a woman that is her age to be pregnant. I just don’t know about the whole situation. This is all too awkward for me.” My friend Megan was normally very supportive by this point. But today she was not.

“I know. Try living with a woman that is about to puke her guts out for the next couple of weeks. This is going to be a nightmare!”

           And the next week, I found out that what I had said was the exact thing that happened. My mother was getting angrier and crazier then she had ever been. She was yelling at me left and right. She was asking for things to eat then would ask for another thing the next minute. I didn’t know why women that were expecting babies would act like this. It was INSANE!!! I didn’t know what to think or what to do.

          “Hey Laura. Wow, you look horrible! What happened to you? Did you live in a nightmare or what???” Megan was staring at me with the widest eyes that I have ever seen in my life. It was scary!

          “Actually, I am. My mother is acting like a total MONSTER! She is yelling at me left and right. I can’t believe how she is acting toward me. I don’t know what to do!” And Megan knows exactly how I feel about this. Her mother had a baby not too long ago, and her mother acted the same why that my mother is acting right now. I would always come to her house after school and help her with taking care of her mother. Then when her mom had the baby, I would go over and take care of them. It was not the most fun time that I had with her mother. Once, when I forgot to get her drink, she threw a baby bottle at me. And the bottle was hot.

          “Laura!! Where’s my water! LAURA! I DON’T SEE YOU WITH MY WATER!!!! GET DOWN HERE! NOW!!!!”

          Dear Diary,

I haven’t had the most fun with my pregnant mother. She has been so crazy lately. I don’t know what to do. She is going INSANE! And now my father gets made at me. Then starts crying about being so mean to me. He is so hormonal. My house has now turned into a MAD house. And the worst part is, is that my audition is in just two days. TWO DAYS! I am so dead! I will never get the part of Ophelia. I will never accomplish all of my goals. I will grow up old living with my cats and have Arthritis. Why is my life going down into a dead hole? So dark and cold! So empty and helpless. AAAGGGHHH! Why me??? Why??? Why!!! Well I should go. The queen of Annoying Pregnant Lady World is calling. I should go and wait on her highness.

                                      Your loving servant girl,

                                      Laura- The Soon to be Big Sister

          Well, today is the day that I am going to audition for the part of Ophelia. I am as ready as ever. Well, I hope so. All I need to do is forget about my mom and the baby that is in her belly.

          “So... what did they say? Did you make it in? Did they like you?” Megan was shaking with fear. Her teeth were chattering. And her knees were knocking together like crazy. I didn’t know what to say.

          “Well, you know that I can’t lie to you. So.” I said with the most said voice ever.

          “I MADE IT IN FOR THE PART OF OPHELIA!” we were screaming and jumping together. I was as happy as ever.

          “So. Did Jake get the part of Hamlet?” Megan had a smirk kind of smile on her face. Knowing what I was feeling inside.

          “YES!” I am so excited.

          “Hey. Laura. So, you and I are the two lead roles. I guess that means we should start practicing. So, do you want to practice tonight?” I didn’t know what to say. Jake was actually talking to me. I was in shock.

          “Well...” I started to stutter a little bit.

          “Laura. Please come to the principal’s office. You mother is having her baby right now at the Saint Joseph Hospital.”

          “Oh my gosh! I have to go!” I started running for my life when I could feel Jake’s hand touch my shoulder. I stopped immediately. Not knowing what to do now.

          “Let me come with you. I want to be there when you see your brother or sister for the first time. And I want to help you.” I took Jake’s hand and dragged him to the front of the building. When we reached outside, there was a taxi there waiting for us.

          “To Saint Joseph Hospital fast please. My mother is having a baby.”

          “What about you boy? You going there for support?”

          “Yeah. Just hit the gas pedal and let’s go!” I never heard Jake to be in such a hurry for someone like me. Normally it was to get to football practice so that he wouldn’t get yelled at by the coach. But, I guess that now he has become a changed man.

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          “Hey honey. You have a new sister.” Dad came out holding the cutest little girl that I have ever seen. I was so happy that I was about to jump out of my seat.

          “And, you have a little brother too!” He said. I screamed in the highest voice ever. My dad almost dropped my little brother and sister.

          “Sorry. So, what are you going to name them? Hugh. Hugh. Hugh?” I was so excited that I forgot to tell them that I had gotten the part of Ophelia. But I didn’t care. I was just happy that I had two siblings instead of one.

          “Well, the boy’s name is Jack. Kind of like Jake except different. It’s a thank you gift to Jake.” My dad was smiling the whole time.

          “You’re welcome. It’s a gift for having Laura as the other leading role in Hamlet.” I didn’t want Jake to mention that to my father at the moment. But it was quit a surprise.

          “She’s the part of Ophelia! Wow. What a surprise!” Well, he took that better than I thought he would.

          “Yes, I am dad. So, what’s the girl’s name?”  I tried to change the subject as fast as I could.

          “Her name is Lauren. It’s another gift. Except this one is for Laura. This is for her being the best daughter ever. She was so helpful and supportful to her mother and me.

          “Thank you dad.” I was so happy.

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          Dear Diary,

I am so happy! Jack and Lauren are so cute and sweet. Even though they cry a lot. They are still adorable! Mom and dad are not being rude and evil anymore. I am really happy about that. Also, Jake and I are now officially together. But not like ‘couple’ together. Just ‘pre-couple’ together. Never mind. We are now a couple! Yes! Well, I should go. Jack is sick and mom and dad are sleeping upstairs. I need to go and take care of them.

                                      Your loving big sister,

                                                Laura, SUPER SISTER!

DING DONG!

“Who is it?” Who would be ringing the door at 3:00 pm in the afternoon?” I was so annoyed.

“What do you? Jake! What are you doing here? I tried to call you but you wouldn’t answer. Jack is sick and I need as much help as I can get.”

“Well. I’m here now. Let’s go take care of those babies!”

All I can say is that the play turned out great and that Jake and I are happy. Jack and Lauren are wonderful! I am just glad that, in the end, I turned out to have a wonderful happy ending! All’s well that ends well! Or so they say!

The End!! J