LauraThe ballroom was even more breathtaking than I had imagined.The moment I stepped inside, I felt as though I had entered another world. Massive crystal chandeliers hung overhead, filling the room with golden light. Larga tables draped in white and silver filled the enormous hall while musicians played softly from a stage near the dance floor.Everywhere I looked, people were talking, laughing, dancing, flirting and making connections. A few even found their mates in my presence. The room felt alive.I, however, stood awkwardly near one of the walls wondering what exactly I was supposed to do. My fingers twisted together nervously as I watched strangers interact with such ease.Should I approach someone? Introduce myself? What would I even say? The thought alone made my stomach twist.I hadn't interacted with outsiders in years. The only people I regularly spoke to were my tutor, the household maids, and my family. Unfortunately, tonight wasn't a night I could simply hide.I rea
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