*Isla*

I am standing in the ballroom.

My dress is long and blue, probably to bring out my eyes. It seems like every time I go to a ball or something of that nature, someone comes to dress me, and they tell me that I should wear blue to bring out my eyes. Or sometimes they tell me I should wear red to accent my lips or hair.

I am wearing blue today, so I can only assume my eyes are sparkling….

Crowds of people flutter around. I am nervous. I am scared. I can’t ...