"The Silver designer will be walking down the stage today, isn't that amazing?"

"It is, Cherrie! Everyone has been waiting for this! She has never granted a press release, much less a grand event like this! This is gold!"

I sank into my chair as I watched the guests chatter with each other from the control room. My eyes ran through the grand hall, noting faces, dresses, details and then suddenly — I froze.

My main guests of honor were nowhere to be found: I snorted and sat up ...