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    â€œMia?” Haley hadn’t had time to check out the room. But if Irene was right and Mia Delgado had been there, that meant the rumors were true—Sebastian Bodega was back from Spain, and he had his luscious girlfriend-slash-model, Mia, in tow. That much Spanish spice could not be good for the delicate constitution of Hillsdale High.
    â€œYeah,” Irene said. “The one with the legs up to her armpits. How am I supposed to compete with that?”
    My sentiments exactly,
Haley thought, hoping that Devon wasn’t out there ogling the Latin stunner. “Maybe you’re doing the right thing,” Haley said. “I’m not so sure any of us is cut out for the theatrical life.”

    Well, that scene was certainly dramatic. Maybe Irene isn’t giving herself enough credit. Since when does she get so emotional in public? And what will Irene do if Shaun lands the role of Bottom, and Coco De Clerq or Mia Delgado ends up playing his love interest?
    Did Irene really spot Mia trying out for Titania? The girl is still learning English as a second language, and already she’s tackling Shakespeare? Are Mia and Sebastian still an item? And how many hearts will Mia break before the school year is through?
    Haley has got a lot to think about here. The production could be a great experience and might impress college recruiters down the line. But between classes, tutoring and everything else she has on her plate, where will Haley find the time to memorize her lines? How many words can she stuff into her brain before it explodes? On the other hand, Haley’s playing opposite the adorable Devon could take their relationship to the next level. That is, if Haley can beat out all those more experienced actresses who are up for the part.
    If you think Haley needs to clear her head with a good shopping spree before she makes a final decision, go to "THE BAG LADY" . If you think there’s no doubt she’s cut out for the theater and a little drama is just what she needs, send her to "ON A ROLE" . Lastly, if you think Haley’s biggest worry should be the status of Sebastian and leggy Mia, go to "SPANISH FLY" .
    Fate may play a big role in Shakespearean drama, but in this drama you’re the playwright. You get to write your own entrance.

FIRST LADIES

    Politicians are always surrounded by throngs of obsequious supporters. It doesn’t necessarily mean they’re well liked.
    A finely tuned engine roared as Haley shielded her eyes from the sun to peer into the parking lot of the Bergen County Country Club. Not surprisingly, Spencer Eton was at the wheel. He raced up the drive in his brand-spanking-new, bright blue precision Italian sports car—a gift for his recently turning seventeen, legal driving age in New Jersey, and for his efforts in service of his mother’s campaign.
    â€œThe early bird has landed,” Coco De Clerq said with a sigh. “He certainly doesn’t inherit his sense of punctuality from his mother.” Mrs. Eton, in fact, had been inside for a full forty-five minutes, entertaining guests at her latest fund-raiser on her race to become the state’s next governor.
    Spencer hopped out of his ride and breezed up the steps of the country club and onto the veranda, where members and donors were having drinks and enjoying the Indian summer. The youngest member of the Eton clan was dressed with his usual preppy bravado, in a half-untucked pale blue button-down, tie flung over his shoulder, not-too-faded fine-wale corduroys and suede desert boots. He topped it all off with a crisp navy blazer and sandy blond hair freshly windblown from the open sunroof on the ride over.
    Haley didn’t trust Spencer as far as she could hit him with a polo mallet, but she had to admit, the sparkle in his emerald green eyes was pretty tough to resist. She could understand why even the ice queen Coco De Clerq had been thawed by that gaze.
    â€œGirls, girls,