“This was the last day of school before your ball,” Victor said as he held the Lamborghini's door for me. “Are you excited?”
“Excited and nervous,” I replied. “My hands start shaking whenever I think about it.” I held them up to show him I was serious.
My mind kept imagining the worst-case scenarios that could happen at my ball. I knew I was letting my anxiety get the best of me, but it was hard to turn it off.
“Relax, you’re going to be fine,” Victor assured me. “You know all the dances, and you do them very well. Best of all, you have a gorgeous gown to wear while doing the tango with William.”
“There’s nothing to be nervous about,” Victor added reassuringly. “Your father and I will be there to watch over you. And you will have your best friend, Amy, there too.”
“I can’t wait to wea
