With a deep breath, I opened the door and stepped inside. All eyes instantly turned to me.
The moment I closed the door, everyone stood up. Applauding.
“Congratulations!”
Everyone clapped. Balloons floated up from under the tables, filling the room. On the monitor screen, a large message appeared:
“Congratulations, Hanna.”
The balloons floated to the ceiling, decorating it with cheerful colors. Some were star-shaped, others round, all moving slowly as if time itself was celebrating.
I stood frozen for a moment. My eyes scanned the smiling faces—some holding back tears. Hands reached out to hug me. Amid the crowd, Mr. Bobby approached me.
“We're proud of you,” he said, his smile warm. “Thanks to you, Daily News is ranked number one in the country.” His laughter was genuine, without a
