I had been walking, lost in the chaotic symphony of my thoughts, when I unexpectedly encountered Eva. A tiny gasp escaped my lips –
“Shifu, where were you. Come on, we are already late for the party.”
I hadn’t known she was attending, and truthfully, I hadn’t bothered to ask. Her eyes sparkled as they raked over my attire, and a warm smile graced her lips.
“Wow, you look absolutely stunning! Such a pretty dress.” she exclaimed, her voice a cheerful melody.
A nervous tremor ran through me, quickly blossoming into a full-blown panic. I managed a weak smile in response, my mind a whirlwind of anxieties.
Stunning?
The word echoed mockingly in my head, amplifying the cacophony of my inner turmoil. I took a shaky breath, hoping she wouldn’t ask any more questions, trying to steady myself,
