I clasped my hands together and took a deep breath. I was sweating and my heart was beating fast as I looked around. The large crowd in the ballroom was making me dizzy. The different styles and colors of the gowns of women were blinding me, and the music, laughter, and even the quiet voices of some people talking were deafening me. I turned to look for Albert, but I could not find him. I touched my forehead and started massaging it. I was starting to hyperventilate. A few moments later, the handsome Marco approached me. His friendly smile somehow consoles me. He asked me if I was okay, and I shook my head. "Looking for Albert?" He turned his head closer to me so I can hear him better. "Do you know where we went to?" I asked feeling relief Marco was there. He nodded, and when he stood,

