Samantha had never felt more alone than she did on the day of her mother’s funeral. She had lost her father years earlier, and now with her mother gone too, she was forced to leave college and face a world she was ill-prepared for.
The night was crisp and clear, the stars twinkling brightly in the sky as they watched over the young college student as she nervously sifted through the racks of stunning dresses at the boutique.
As the school formal approached, the halls of Westwood High buzzed with excitement. Girls chattered about dresses, shoes, and hairstyles, while the boys tried to act cool, as if the event was no big deal. But for one young student, the formal was everything.