Stone Undercover by Bob Blanton

Author:Bob Blanton [Blanton, Bob]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-05-07T06:00:00+00:00

Prom Week

“All hail the prom queen,” Jason said, as Emily made it to their lunch table.

“Oh, quit it,” Emily blushed. “It’s only because I’m dating Tyler.”

“Of course, and where is our king?”

“Eating with his football buddies,” Emily said. “He spends more time with them than he ever does with me.”

“Why do you put up with it?” Matthew asked.

“Actually it’s easier that way,” Emily said. “He’s kind of needy.”

“Ha, ha,” Alex said. “That light he wants shined on him all the time gets kind of heavy, huh?”

“Be nice or I’ll have you thrown in the dungeon.”

“You’ve heard your queen,” Jason said. “Be nice, or else off with your head.”

“What are you guys going on about?” Brianna asked, as she sat down.

“They’re just teasing me,” Emily said.

“Why, everyone knew you’d be prom queen,” Brianna said.

“But that doesn’t mean that we can’t tease her,” Jason said. “The price of fame and royalty.”

“Now listen. Now that it’s official, I think we should get a limo and all six of us should arrive together,” Alex said. “The royal couple and their court.”

“And since we’ll all be in Victorian dress, it’ll be perfect,” Brianna said.

“And it solves how you and Matt are getting to the prom,” Jason added.

“Hey, I had that covered. I’ve already reserved a limo,” Matthew said.

“Is it big enough for six?” Alex asked.

“I don’t know. I was only worried about two.”

“You will find out, won’t you, Matt?” Emily asked. “I think it’ll be fun to all go together. We had a good time together in Hawaii.”

“I’ll check right after lunch.”

“Good, now where should we go to dinner?” Alex asked. “I’m thinking Jakes, a table right by the windows so we can watch the ocean.”

◆ ◆ ◆

“Matt, come on down so I can get your picture before the limo gets here,” Mrs. Brandt called out.

“Okay, Mom,” Matthew replied, as he made his way down the stairs.

“You look like James West,” Mrs. Brandt said. “Very Steampunk.”

“Thanks,” Matthew blushed. He was wearing a Victorian men’s tailcoat, with the short front that ended above his waist. A grey paisley waistcoat was beneath that. His white, high-collar, dress shirt only showed above the black silk ascot tie.

“Okay, I’ve got a couple of surprises for you,” Mrs. Brandt said. “Here, let’s put this diamond pin in your tie there. Oh, very stylish.”

“Thanks, Mom.”

“And the Pièce De Résistance, your grandfather’s silver pocket watch. Perfect! The chain adds a nice touch, don’t you think?”

“Mom, are you sure?”

“Of course I am. Now stand over there and let me get your picture… Now put the top hat on… Jessie, go stand next to Matty… Where’s your cane?”

“Right behind you.”

“Okay, hold it… Now let Jessie hold it… Okay, Jessie give it back to Mattie and come over here… Perfect.”

“Can I go now?”

“Yes, Cara has promised to get more pictures with you and Brea. And of course you’ll get a professional set at the prom, right?”

“Yes, we’ve all been instructed about the pictures.”

“Good, don’t get anything on you at dinner,” Mrs. Brandt added.

“I won’t,” Matthew said, rolling his eyes.

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