Back home, I tried to do my hair myself, but it looked terrible. Just as I thought the night was over, I heard honking outside. When I looked out the window, I saw a limousine waiting in front of the house! Confused, I went outside and was handed a note from the driver. It was from Mason, my 11-year-old stepbrother.
He had overheard Carla’s plan and took it upon himself to save the day. He used money Carla had hidden for herself and rented the limo. He even arranged for a neighbor’s daughter, a stylist, to come over and do my hair and makeup.
In just 20 minutes, my entire evening turned around. I felt like a princess as I stepped into the limo. When Carla came home and saw what had happened, her shocked expression was priceless! Prom ended up being everything I dreamed of, and I felt like a star when I arrived in the limo.
It was a magical night, and I could feel my mom’s presence with me. As for Carla, hopefully, she learned that you can’t take away someone’s happiness—especially when they have a little brother like Mason to step in!