Anna saw a light as she dashed out of the hallway.
When Anna came back to her senses, she heard a cheer, "SURPRISE!"
Then, confetti flew in the air. Many people, wearing various masks and costumes, were gathered at the elevator's entrance. Among them, there were two small children with pumpkin hoods.
Anna recognized that voice after she screamed.
Confused, Anna asked, "Tammy, Matthew?"
The shorter child removed her hood and smiled happily, "Hey, Mommy! It's me!"
"Huh? What are you guys doing here?"
"Happy Halloween, Miss Gabriel!"
At that point, everyone in costume removed their masks and hoods. Anna recognized that they were all her neighbors in the building.
Anna, surprised, touched her forehead and said, "What are you doing?"
Lisa, Anna's neighbor, approached her at that momen
