Little did Shelby know that when she got up, she would be getting ready for a surprise. Stephanie entered the guest bedroom, and shook Shelby awake.
"Fancy, get up. Mom and Dad are coming in for dinner since they found out you are in town and I know you want time to get "presentable" for them."
"What? Linda and Vince? Here? Tonight? Oh God. Thank Lord Amy convinced me to by some clothes that I could wear while ago. How long do I have?"
"About 45 minutes."
"You're joking right? I've got to take a shower and fix my hair and make- up..."
"Shelby, relax. It's gonna be ok."
"No, anything but okay."
Stephanie just laughed as Shelby raced out of the bedroom to the bathroom and proceeded to take one of the shortest showers known to man. By the time she was curling her last strand of hair, the doorbell rung and then Shelby knew that there was no turning back. She slowly made her way towards the stairs that led into the living room of the apartment. She could hear Stephanie making small talk with her parents, and decided it would be better to go ahead and get this over with.
"Shelby! How are you dear? Stephanie didn't tell us you were coming in until this morning."
"I'm ok Linda and yourself?"
"I'm fine dear." "Hi sweetheart. Come here and give me a hug. I haven't seen you in ages."
"Hi Vince."
"Pardon the interruption here, but dinner's ready to be served, if we can all head towards the dining room."
One thing Shelby didn't notice until halfway through the meal was that there was an extra place set at the table. She wondered if Paul may have been dropping by later on.
"Hey Princess who's the extra place for?"
(Doorbell rings)
"Ah, our last dinner guest has just arrived with what better be a good reason as to why he's late."