My Stepmom Secretly Canceled My Prom Hair Appointment to Ruin My Day, But Her Jaw Dropped When a Limousine Showed Up for Me

When Emily was preparing for prom, she wanted everything to be perfect—her dress, her hair, her makeup. But just when everything seemed to be falling into place, her difficult stepmother, Carla, stepped in and ruined it all. What could have been a disaster took a surprising twist when a limousine pulled up outside her house… but who was behind it?

Alright, let me tell you how it all went down, because you won’t believe it.

I’m Emily, 17 years old, and like every senior girl in high school, I had been dreaming of prom for months. It was supposed to be the highlight of my year. I live with my dad, my stepmom Carla, and her son, Mason, who’s 11. He’s a good kid, and we get along, so no drama there.

But Carla? Oh, she makes things difficult.

It all started when my mom passed away when I was just 10. After that, my dad met Carla, and a year later, they were married. She was fine at first, but over time, it became clear that she couldn’t stand me. It was subtle at first—little comments, passive-aggressive jabs—but I knew. I mean, she even told me once that I reminded her too much of my mother. Imagine that!

Anyway, fast forward to prom season. I had been planning this for months. I saved all my babysitting money for the perfect violet dress, which was my mom’s favorite color. I booked a hair appointment at the fanciest salon in town where all my friends were going, and I was ready to make this night one to remember.

Or so I thought.

The day of prom, I headed to the salon, bubbling with excitement. I walked up to the receptionist, but she looked at me strangely.