Kathy was instructed to bring a tray of drinks to the VIP room—a place she dreaded more than any other. Its gilded door concealed an atmosphere thick with entitlement, where guests too often forgot the boundaries of decency. Each time she entered, she braced herself for the discomfort of wandering hands and lingering gazes, wishing she could vanish into the shadows. Yet, with steady resolve, she balanced the glasses, determined to get through the task with her dignity intact.
Kathy's boss didn't mind her not wearing a uniform at work, and now, exhausted and hungry, Kathy is in no mood for anyone's nonsense. Knocking first, she entered, carrying drinks and a food-laden cart. After placing everything on the table, she saw her sister Skye with friends and Skye's boyfriend, Asher. Skye seized
