When I woke up Mom was gone. I had expected her to be there and felt a little disappointed that she left the room already.
When I got up, the beautiful French evening white dress laid out on the edge of bed caught my attention. It was stunning, with delicate lace detailing and a flowing skirt. Next to it were sparkly silver shoes. There was also a note that read: Please put on the dress, sweetie. Love, mom.
The dress and shoes fit perfectly. I felt like a princess and spun around in front of the mirror.
Leaving the presidential suite, I noticed how quiet the halls were. No footsteps or hotel staff anywhere. Walking through the long halls, I found a rose on the floor. Then another one a few steps away.
Following the roses, I reached the banquet hall. The silence behind the door felt str
