A Quest For A Prom Date

Miyah Velasco

Eight days before the JS Prom, it was one of those jolly busy
afternoon in the IV-Archimedes class. Everybody had just finish the
mind blogging qualifying exam in a State University. The entire
classroom was calm but a joyful atmosphere. “At last we have made it.
Now I’m confident I will qualify in the school of Dentistry. “Oh, shut up
Carl!, you don’t really know your score, so stop being confident.” Ciri-
Ann, the class president remarked annoyingly. While everybody was all
ears to the argument, Jonalyn sat alone quietly at the last row with a
face that couldn’t be described. She sat staring with melancholic eyes
outside the window. At last somebody noticed her. “Why Jonalyn?, you
look like a star in a music video. You’re so corny, why don’t you join
us. Look we will practice now the cotillion dance. Aren’t you excited?,
Christine couldn’t help to have an intriguing look. “Actually this is our
first time for the prom, isn’t it?, I wish this is my chance to be paired
with Ken and Ken already had a partner. “You think of Sheena? Yes ,
isn’t it because they are childhood friends? The two were engrossed in
conversation when Ken and Melvin approached them. Jonalyn couldn’t
look into Ken’s eyes. “Hi girls! Can we disturb you?” “Sure, what is it?”
asked Christine. “Can you be our partner in the prom?” Jonalyn was in
a state of shock and was speechless. Before the two friends could
reply, they heard a very familiar voice. “What is this all about Ken?
Sheena was fuming mad, as she look at Jonalyn & Christine like they
were about to be devoured. “Did I hear Ken asking you to be his
muse?, you ambitious wretch! Look you don’t have the right to wear a
gown. Ken and I are already destined to be a pair.” “Sheena you have
no right to say that!, Excuse us first. Sheena I treasured you to be my
friend, but Jonalyn has a special place in my heart. If you really love me
allow me to stay where I can be happy. Okay?” Sheena couldn’t say
anything little did she knew the tears flowing from her eyes. Ken went
back to see Jonalyn crying and it pierced his heart “Sorry with what
Sheena did to you. I already explained to her. Would you still be my
partner” Ken nervously asked. Jonalyn nodded but nobody could
determine if those tears from her eyes were still tears of sadness or
tears of joy.