Prince Charming
““My baby, all grown up. So handsome.” “Thanks.” I adjusted my tuxedo and wrinkled my nose as I looked at myself in the mirror. Wearing the tuxedo reminded me too much of the day my mom married David—a day I wanted to forget.
“The jacket fits better now than it used to,” she said. “Must be all those workouts you’ve been doing up here.” I laughed, and smoothed the jacket.
“You’re not wearing all black either.” “So you did notice?” “Of course I noticed. I’m your mother. And I think it’s wonderful ...that you decided to go to prom, and not miss it.” Mom had a gleam in her eye, like this whole moment made her sentimental, or even a little bit sad. Since Dad died, I’d seen that look on her face a few too many times, and I hated it so much.
“Are Blake and Bruce still here?” I turned my attention to the pile of clothes on my bed. My car keys were in there, somewhere, along with my solo ticket to the prom.MoreLess
“The jacket fits better now than it used to,” she said. “Must be all those workouts you’ve been doing up here.” I laughed, and smoothed the jacket.
“You’re not wearing all black either.” “So you did notice?” “Of course I noticed. I’m your mother. And I think it’s wonderful ...that you decided to go to prom, and not miss it.” Mom had a gleam in her eye, like this whole moment made her sentimental, or even a little bit sad. Since Dad died, I’d seen that look on her face a few too many times, and I hated it so much.
“Are Blake and Bruce still here?” I turned my attention to the pile of clothes on my bed. My car keys were in there, somewhere, along with my solo ticket to the prom.MoreLess
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