Everything I Didn't Say • on hold

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I don't know if it's just me or time went by so fast these past few days. The next thing I know is it's prom tomorrow. Tomorrow's the day. I am quite nervous and excited at the same time. I mean, what if I don't pull this off? What if everything goes wrong? So many what ifs occupied my mind.

"Is everything ready for tomorrow?" I shouted. I can see people busy but I need answers. I'm super nervous for tomorrow.

"The band cancelled in the last minute." Danny, the student council secretary, queried.

"Are you serious? Why are you telling me this now?" I spat angrily and most of them laughed. What on earth is going on? I don't have time for games.

"I'm kidding. Hailey, lighten up. Everything is going to go as planned tomorrow." The assurance was what I needed. My features softened and I smiled at Danny.

I checked out the auditorium and it was absolutely breathtaking. It surely feels like a fairytale in here. Hopefully, everything goes smoothly tomorrow.

"I'm impressed. You surprise me more and more each day, Hails eventhough we've been best friends for so long. This is amazing." Was Jacob a superhero? because I swear, he always appears out of nowhere.

"Well, thank you. A lot of time, money, manpower and decisions were invested for this to happen." I beamed at Jacob.

"I applaud you, Hails. All your efforts haven't gone to waste. I'm proud of you for not giving up." He hugged me. Don't get me wrong, I also hug my friends but with Jacob, I always feel safe in his arms. I find comfort in it.

We stayed like that for a while until Jacob said we need to get home because I need all the beauty rest that I could get. Whatever he meant by that.

"See you tomorrow, Jace. Thanks for everything." I kissed his cheek. I was shocked with what I did and I could tell, he was too. I don't just go kissing people. Jace is usually the one who kisses me, on my forehead but why did I do it? I don't know, impulse. I faked a smile and hurriedly went inside to save me from further embarrassment.

As I got to my room, I looked at the clothing in front of me and admired it for its simple yet elegant beauty. It was a blue strapless gown, with rhinestones as embellishments. It was not a straight cut gown but it was puffy. I felt like Cinderella when I fitted this gown. Literally Cinderella because of the color of the gown. All I need are glass slippers and a Prince Charming. And the theme is Disney Masquerade Ball, it fits perfectly. I hope that no one has the same gown as me because I'd really freak out, honestly.

I can't help but wonder, who could my Prince Charming be? Truth be told, I was too busy planning this event that it slipped in my mind that I was going to meet the mystery sender of the voice messages. Not really meeting but we were going to see each other face to face now. I'm nervous. It's not like he's going to ignore me or not be there, everyone was required to come. I am most certain he goes to our school.

I can't let these thoughts bother me, right now. So, I just slept as soundly as I could.

*****

"Hailey, wake up. It's 11:30 in the morning and you still have to get ready." I squinted my eyes and saw my mom. If it's now 11:30, why is she still at home? Wait, 11:30? I slept in so much. I don't have much time to get ready.

I hurriedly got off the bed and rushed to the bathroom. My mom seems amused with what I was doing.

After showering, he told me to eat because the makeup artist will arrive any minute now.

"Why are you still at home, mom?" I asked because clearly I was confused and it's not I didn't want her help or anything, it's just that she normally isn't here all the time and I was getting used to that fact.