Ridge POV It took less than half an hour to shower, shave, and get ready to go. What takes girls so long to get ready, I couldn't fathom. Dad had given me a spring of blue flowers to put on. They all had white or red. "To match Robynne's dress," Dad explained with pride, as he pinned it on. Stepping back and admiring how it looked, Mum had discussed the dress color with Robynne's mum and given Dad the color for the flowers. Those two women had been colluding with each other. I think they are hoping we are mates. Dad took a few photos of us once we reached the lobby, where we waited for Robynne. Mum was always asking for photos. One of the ladies was due to give birth at any time, so Mum elected to stay home and be with her. This would be the first ball Mum had not attended in a long t

