Beautiful Deception

***Marcella***

"What do you mean you won't make it to prom?!" I practically yelled into the phone, my heart sinking.

"I'm sorry, baby. The game got moved to tonight."

I flopped onto my bed, frustration tightening my chest. We had planned this for months—our perfect prom night. My dream dress, the pictures, the slow dance… everything.

"You said you had a morning game!" My voice cracked, a mix of an