Isabella experienced a brief period of second thoughts after becoming aware of the extravagant nature of the event's theme. While she was looking at the location, the self-assurance that she had been working hard to maintain ever since they had left Cynthia's apartment was suddenly gone.
What's up, Cyn? Are we, in some way, in the appropriate location? It appeared as though we had arrived at the wrong destination." She was able to get some words out, but her eyes were looking all over the place.
The entire location was oozing with lavishness, but Isabella was taken aback by the number of guests who had also been invited. She was abruptly overcome with a sense of inferiority as she took in their poise and beauty.
Cynthia, recognizing that her best friend was feeling uneasy, gave her h
