CHAPTER TWELVE: Hear Me Out

SERRA

The moment I opened my eyes twinkling lights welcomed me. I looked up and all the stars sparkled in my eyes. The crystal chandelier spiraled down the arching gold ceiling reflected my sight. I turned around and behind me was a grand staircase. The edges of the wall were embroidered with gold. Gold vines swirled each pillar. The floor was shiny and well-polished. I was like stepping over the lake that turned into ice.

I looked at myself. I was wearing an illuminating gold gown that brushed the floor.

“But I’m an outcast

I’m a creep, a wierdo

What the hell am I doing here?

I shouldn’t be here

I don’t belong here

I don’t belong here...”

A familiar voice sang in the background. Women in their fancy shimmering gowns surrounded me. I don’t know where to focus my eyes. They were like jewels, emerald, diamond, ruby, amethyst, dancing gracefully.

“You run run run out the door (run)

Run as fast as you can

You run, run, run, run,

Run...”

I find the song weird. It doesn’t suit th