The Day After Prom

Chapter-32

After getting done with the makeup we all changed into our dresses.

"The photographer is here and so are the boys!" Claire informed me.

"They rented a limo!" Nicole shrieked.

"Did you guys go to see them?" I asked.

"Nope you're grandma told us!" Nicole shrieked.

"But we could've gone to see them and get done with photos. But we didn't because Nicole wanted us to make a 'grand entrance' by stepping down the stairs in slow motion." Claire rolled her eyes and added, "She might have told your grandma to play a freaking song in the background to make it a full movie scene."

"Come on, don't be such a buzz kill!" Nicole narrowed her eyes and made a pout.

"Because of you I have to wear this dress for a longer time. I like it and all but it's making me uncomfortable now. Can't wait to get the hell out of it later!" Claire was really annoyed.

"Come on Claire, stop being so dramatic and focus on how glamorous it looks." Nicole hushed Claire and continued, "If I were given a chance I'd wear my prom dress everyday and I'm pretty sure I'll wear it to bed today!" She chuckled.

"Gosh! You're crazy! Seriously, stop testing my patience." Claire rolled her eyes.

"Okay guys, stop fighting! Let's make the 'grand entrance' and get done with the photoshoot. We don't want to get late! Do we?" I interrupted their fighting.

"Agreed. Let's go now!" Claire agreed and Nicole nodded.

"Let's go one by one!" Nicole started, "I'll go first!" She beamed.

"Stay calm Claire, stay calm and try not to kill her. She's your friend." Claire mumbled.

"Claire, it's okay! This day doesn't come everyday and if Nicole's enjoying it so much let her." I chuckled.

"Fine!" She raised her eyebrows and shrugged.

"Since you're so excited about it," I smirked and continued, "why don't you go second Claire." I smiled.

I did that because I knew she wanted to get done with it and the sooner she'll get done with it, the less grumpier she'll be.

"I'll gladly be the second one." She gave Nicole a tight lipped smile and turned towards me.

"I know that you let me go second because you didn't want me to get more angry but I'll tell you that if Nicole steps down the stairs in a slow motion I might actually push her down!" She whispered and I suppressed a laugh.

"What are you guys talking about? Let's get going!" Nicole looked at the both of us after she was done checking out herself in the mirror.

"Okay!"

The boys were waiting downstairs for us with corsages and Nicole had pushed them into wearing ties that were matching with our dresses. The corsages and the boutonniere also matched with our dresses. Nicole really wanted all of us to color coordinate with our dates and it was a great idea.

Once Nicole and Claire were downstairs. I made my way to the stairs and started stepping down and not in slow motion; it's not me.

I was wearing a long navy blue dress which brushed the stairs as I walked down. The dress had bead embellishment and the beads used were mostly the same color as the dress or some were a shade or two lighter. The dress was tied around my waist and flared below it.

As I was stepping down I looked at Ryder who was already waiting for me at the end.

He looked fire and I'm not even kidding. The black slim fit suit with a navy blue tie, he was holding a navy blue corsage in his hand and looked.. What's the word? Um.. Dashing!

Another thing I noticed was that his green eyes were widened and his mouth made an 'o' shape which was later turned into one of the most handsome smiles I have ever seen.

I reached the last step and he held his hand out for me to take. I gladly took it and came downstairs.

Everyone was in the living room, talking and joking.

I was about to go and join them but then I felt Ryder's hand holding my arm. I turned back, "Let's go, we have a photoshoot to do." I beamed.

"Wait there's something I have to tell you." He pulled me closer and leaned towards my ear.

I could feel my heartbeat increase and trust me when I say that even his slightest touch makes my heart go crazy.

He was still close to me and I was engulfed with the scent of his perfume. It was not too much and not too less but the perfect quantity.

He pushed back a clutch of my hair behind my ear and whispered "You've bewitched me body and soul." Ah, a quote from pride and prejudice

"You're so cheesy." I elbowed him and chuckled.

"Guys, come over fast, we have to take the pictures!" Claire shouted and signaled us to rush.

"Yes, let's get started!" Nicole exclaimed.

"Mr. Darcy, shall we?" I smiled.

"After you miss Bennet." He gestured towards the area where everyone was standing and chuckled.

We both went there and started to click photographs.

The photographer took photos of guys putting corsage on our hands and the girls pinning a boutonniere on the left lapel of the guys' coat.

Claire and Ryan were already done with it. Nicole had to go to the washroom so me and Ryder were next.

Ryder slipped the beautiful corsage on the wrist of my left hand as the photographer took a series of photo for that and then I attached the boutonniere on the left lapel of his coat. This was also followed by a series of photos and a couple of poses that we had to make as commanded by the photographer.

Ryder and I were done with the couple photos now and we all were waiting for Nicole to hurry.

"Sorry! Got a little late, had to touch up my makeup." Nicole grinned.

Claire just rolled her eyes and Ryan tried to comfort her irritated girlfriend by rubbing her shoulder.

"Finally!" Josh smiled and Nicole kissed his cheek.

They started with their photoshoot. After around ten minutes when they were done; we all took a group photo. Also, a separate photo of all the girls together and all the guys together.

The photographer told us that the photos will be ready by tomorrow after editing.

"Okay, the limo's outside!" Ryan smiles.

"Let's go!" Josh exclaimed.

"Thank God we got done with the photos in time!" Claire was relieved.

"Let's get ready to part-ay!" Nicole shrieked.

I hooted and beamed with a bright smile.

"Okay let's get going!" Ryder grinned.