Chapter16:Tug of War

On the night of the dance, I got ready excitedly. I couldn't wait to see the shocked looks on people's faces when I show up with none other than THE Aaron Morris! I finally felt like a confident queen. I put on the new dress I bought for this special occasion and paired it with some silver strappy heels. I checked myself out. Not bad. I'm sure Aaron would approve. Liliana came out wearing a sexy silver sequin dress. And, of course, she looked gorgeous as always. "Oh, you are going?" I asked casually. "Of course I'm going. Why wouldn't I?" Liliana said irritably. "Who with? I mean, since Jake isn't taking you anymore," I asked. "Yes, he is," she said. "He is!" I was shocked. "I thought you guys had that argument, and he ditched you on the sidewalk, and now you guys hate each other?" I exclaimed. "Um, yea. I am still mad at him for that. But he promised to take me to the dance, and it was too late to find another date. Besides, he is popular, so I'd rather suck it up and show him off rat