“Wait, you’re escorting YOUR MOTHER? To PROM? That’s genuinely pathetic, Adam.”
My fists clenched involuntarily. Heat rushed through my veins. But I forced out a casual laugh instead of the explosion building inside me.
Because I already had a plan… one which she couldn’t possibly anticipate.
“Appreciate the feedback, Brianna. Super constructive.”
***
When prom day finally came, my mom looked breathtaking. Nothing over-the-top or inappropriate… just genuinely elegant.
She’d chosen a gown that made her eyes sparkle, styled her hair in soft retro waves, and wore an expression of pure happiness I hadn’t seen in over a decade.
Watching her transformation brought tears to my eyes.
Because I already had a plan… one which she couldn’t possibly anticipate.
She kept questioning everything nervously as we prepared to leave. “What if everyone judges us? What if your friends think this is bizarre? What if I mess up your big night?”
I held her hand firmly. “Mom, you built my entire world from nothing. There’s absolutely no way you could mess this up. Trust me.”
Mike photographed us from every conceivable angle, grinning like he’d won the lottery. “You two are incredible. Tonight’s going to be something special.”
He couldn’t have known how accurate that prediction would be.
“Mom, you built my entire world from nothing. There’s absolutely no way you could mess this up. Trust me.”
We arrived at the school courtyard, where students gather before the main event. My pulse raced, not from anxiety but from overwhelming pride.
Yes, people stared. But their reactions shocked Mom in the best way.
