I walked down the quiet corridor. As I approach the chamber if
where the party will take place, I gradually hear the noise of people— talking, laughing, the sound of champagne glasses, footprints on the marble floor.
I sighed.
When I was in front of the high chamber door, I couldn't help it
to stop. I examined myself for the last time. The sparkling fitted dress, the shoes, my attire in general— I held my chin high before applying the palms to the hardwood door to push it.
You can do it, Kainah. Chin up. You'll be fine.
Bright surroundings greeted me as I finally opened the door. It was a long way from the dimly lit corridor I walked through. I had to squint my eyes to see beneath the blinding light. When adjusting
my vision, there I realized that it was a mistake to go to the event
this.
Almost everyone was looking at me. As I entered the side door
closest to the stage so everyone's attention immediately went to
