Novel & Cerita America's Sweetheart Prom

“We face this with one protocol. Total transparency. Total unity. We trust no one else.” The ring on my finger was no longer just a promise of forever. It was a seal on a pact. We drove away from the cottage, not with answers, but with a destination. The peace was over. The hunt was on.

He took my hand and led me out of the classroom back to the prom hall. "Are you okay? should we leave?" He asked as I tried to catch my breath. I was about to say yes when the principal started saying "It's time to announce the winner of today's prom queen and king." Madison was looking extremely pissed already, I heard a little of her back and forth with Todd "Why is she texting you at my prom?" Madison sneered just as the spot light set on her, her lips formed a brilliant smile walking up to the stage. "Second runner up Miss Madison and Mr Todd" her steps faltered. "This year's prom queen and king goes to Leah Smith and Tucker Rod."

The faint scent of cinnamon and vanilla lingered in the apartment. Isabelle moved quietly through the small space, her hands busy and with a big smile on her face as she adjusted the streamers in Ryan’s favorite shades of green and blue. A felt banner stretched across the wall above the table, hand-stitched, uneven in its lettering: “Happy Birthday, Sweetheart.” The table wasn’t grand. But it was warm. A sugar-free banana-oat muffin, just how he needed it, sat gently on a ceramic plate, a single beeswax candle resting at its center.

Leaning in close, she whispered, "If you pay another 2,000 dollars, my best friend and I will make sure you have an unforgettable night." For some reason, the photo I'd seen on social media of her and Yvonne appeared in my mind. They were smiling happily in the picture, their tight dance outfits outlining their perfect figures. These young women were barely old enough to join the adult world, yet here they were, trapped in the muddy quicksand of adulthood. I pushed Hermione off again and asked, "Is your best friend as pretty as you?" Thinking that I was interested, Hermione gave me a flirty look and took out her phone from her pocket. "Eager, aren't you? Aren't I enough for you?"

she cried, waving the company’s phone as if it were a winning lottery ticket. I looked up, flour dusting my hands. “Crystal, please tell me this isn’t another TikTok trend.” She rolled her eyes. “It’s not a TikTok video. Look!” She shoved the phone in front of me. My breath caught as my eyes landed on the bold header: Invitation: Culinary Partnership Presentation – Marshall Foods International. My heart skipped. Once. Twice. I blinked at the words, convinced it had to be some elaborate prank. I let out a nervous laugh. “This isn’t real.”

Aimee's pov............. It was finally the day, the day everyone except me eagerly awaited for......Prom night, I was supposed to walk gallantly to the occasion with my handsome and charming date but No.....I wasn't, my date had betrayed me and broken my heart and on top of that, I no longer had a date for the prom....Great, just great!!!!! Left for me I was no longer interested in going for the prom, in fact I was just gonna stay at home , sleeping and eating all day....Dale could enjoy his time with his new date for all I care.

No, not Cookie too. 'Is that a threat?' I asked shakily. 'It's a promise, Ame. Have a nice day, Mr. Allen. And do remember to shut the door softly when you leave.' She turned around and walked back up the stairs, without a second glance; carrying my heart along with her.

I was still laying down on the bed since I was too weak to get up. "I am so sorry, there is no one with that record here." He told me in a majestic voice and I was confused, he could see my expression and he went further to say. "Malinda Kristen, welcome to America." He said with a gentle smile, but my eyes dilated as I stared into space in shock.

I was drifting off to a peaceful slumber and couldn’t be sure if what I heard was correct. "I promise you won't ever cry again, my Eve. I've finally found you and I'll never let you go. Whatever the reason behind your tears are, I'll make sure to find out and this will be the last time they fall from your beautiful eyes. I'll keep my promise I made to you all those years ago. Sweet dreams, my Minnie."