Chapter-13

The museum's enduring elephant exhibit acted as a central point, standing at thirteen feet tall, as images of sea creatures swirled on the walls, creating the sensation of being submerged. Servers dressed in black moved around, offering champagne and appetizers, while a stage awaited the host's arrival at the opposite end of the space, ready to commend all the attendees for their presence.

“This is beautiful,” I inhaled deeply, my focus fixated on an enigmatic masterpiece adorning the distant wall. It was an ethereal and captivating painting, unlike any my eyes had ever beheld. From afar, I could discern its essence, a mesmerizing fusion of crimson and ebony brushstrokes giving life to a tormented woman, her piercing screams resonating as she desperately clawed at her flesh. To some, it may appear disturbing, but beneath the surface, it encapsulated the very essence of our existence. The scarlet hues embodied longing and passion, while the inky strokes echoed the hidden depths of dark