I breathed heavily and let out a smile, I held the hem of my evening gown and walked towards the stage with the piercing gaze of the crowd burning through me. I ignored them and focused my gaze on the couple who smiled at me. “My dear you have done amazing work” Monica asserted as she embraced me. “She did nothing, it’s your nice physique” I uttered, she just chuckled and pulled me out of her embrace, “hello Mr. Monte” we exchanged a handshake.
“This is the young lad that designed the endless love diamond ring and evening gown. I’d love to invite her to speak with the guest” Mr. Monte affirmed. I bit my lips as beads of sweat formed in my palms, “go on Hazel” Monica nudged me, I let out an awkward smile and moved towards Mr. Monte, he handed me the microphone and stepped back. I sniffled
