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[Friday, 19th July 2019, Rex Household, 17:47]
"Yes, sir, I'll keep her safe," Rakim's familiar voice echoed in the garden as he paced on the deck just outside the glass doors leading back into the house. Glancing at his reflection in the infinity pool, he quickly focused back on the FaceTime call with May's dad.
"No, sir, there won't be any drinking—Dad's already warned me to stay away from the punch," he replied respectfully, aware that May's father was simply doing his fatherly duty. Though the man had approved of him taking May to prom, he still wanted to make sure she'd be safe.
"I think the moms have pooled together for a limo and chauffeur for the night, so there won't be any drunk driving. We'll check the driver, just in case, sir," Rakim continued in a polite tone. Despite having a decent relationship with the man, they didn't know each other all that well. He only knew that Mr. Parker worked as an investment banker, or something similar, which kept him travelling frequently.
Because of this, Mr. Parker's relationship with his children seemed strained. Rakim hadn't delved much deeper into the man's background; he figured it wasn't his business. As far as he was concerned, Mr. Parker was an absentee father who loved his daughter in his own way—until proven otherwise.
"No, I haven't signed with a team yet. Mom's still in discussions with a few clubs, and I believe we're down to the top four. I'll be playing in the Under-17 World Cup in Brazil for sure, though—the national team will release its final call-up list at the end of the month," he explained, going into detail about his hopes for the tournament.
"Thank you, sir, it was good talking to you, but I'm being summoned to help move some furniture for pictures," he said with a calm smile, responding to Mr. Parker's final words. "I'll let her know, though I'm sure she already knows." He handed the phone to Mrs Parker, who was in the kitchen with Olivia's mom, both sipping champagne.
[Friday, 19th July 2019, Rex Household, 18:10]
The boys sat on the sofas in the living room, absentmindedly watching ESPN. No one really cared which GM was making moves in the NBA since both the Heat and the Magic had been in a slump, making basketball less interesting for Florida natives.
"Think they're almost ready?" Reece asked, trying to play it cool as his foot tapped with restless energy. Dressed in a neat black suit tailored to fit his frame, he exuded a mature vibe. Despite his composed appearance, he was impatient, eager to get to the school where some of his friends were already starting the party.
Bennett dressed in a navy LV suit giving him a neat look despite it not being tailored to him. However, the designers knew exactly what they were doing as the young man looked very handsome in a celebrity-type way. Checking his silver Patek Philippe with an elegant flick of his wrist. "I don't know why they're taking so long—they've been up there since noon," he complained, instantly drawing the attention of the other two.
"Bro you sure you want to wear that to a high school prom, I only got my first watch from Dad today but even I can tell that thing is worth a house or two?" Rakim asked him not sure why his friend had splashed so much money on the ball. Sure, they were all from wealthy families, but that didn't mean they were careless with money or that they were allowed to spend that much money, well at least he and Emma didn't. From what he knew neither did the Parker's and Bennett also didn't have this much spending money from what he remembered.
"Bro don't worry I finally got access to my trust fund," he retorted with a bright smile before quickly changing the conversation to showing off his fit that came straight out of his favourite rapper's music video.
The conversation continued as the boys continued to discuss different things they were looking forward to. Spencer Liv's date also occasionally participated in the discussion that had spiralled down to how much each of them could bench. The fellow was of the silent nature tho so he only participated when he had something to say or felt the need to defend his ego.
Finally, their chatter died down as a burst of laughter and the distinct click of heels against hardwood signalled the girls' arrival. Rakim looked up from his phone just as the girls appeared at the top of the staircase, radiant in their dresses, practically glowing under the house lights.
Reece's eyes lit up when he saw Lexi in her deep red gown, the colour making her look like something straight out of a classic movie. He stood up, unable to hide his grin. Bennett nudged him with a smirk, clearly feeling a little bit of the same excitement, though he was careful not to scuff his polished shoes on the rug.
Next came Maddison, draped in a dark purple mermaid dress with long ruffles that went over her right shoulder and a crystal-encrusted belt. Bennett beamed, clearly pleased with his date as she gracefully made her way down the stairs. The girls seemed to be putting on a show as each of them gave each other time to show off in front of the boys.
Liv wore an elegant orange one-shoulder gown with a high slit on her right thigh. Her neatly braided hair complemented the look, adorned with a delicate gold accessory. Spencer greeted her at the bottom of the stairs, showering her with compliments before her parents whisked them away for pictures.
None of this mattered to Rakim though as he watched the last two girls walk down the stairs together causing him to gulp lightly. Both girls looked beautiful, but his gaze was mainly on May, who looked like an angel come to life in her champagne-gold satin gown and rose-gold high heels. Her peach-blond hair fell in effortless waves, mesmerizing him.
Yet, despite his awe for his girl May, he didn't overlook his sister, Emma who once again reminded him of an angel just like the day he first laid eyes on her. Dressed in a light blue gown with delicate white floral ruffles, she looked almost fairy-like, her light blond hair completing the ethereal effect. Stretching out his hands as the girls reached the bottom step, he greeted them with a warm smile.
"You both look beautiful," he told them, making them giggle in delight. They each planted a quick kiss on his cheeks in thanks.
"You clean up well, too," May responded with a smile, giving him an appreciative once-over.
"Can you two wait until I'm gone before you start flirting?" Emma scoffed, rolling her eyes, sensing what was about to happen.