Staring at his reflection in the mirror one last time, Anthony walked out of his bedroom. He followed the passage on the top floor and went downstairs to the event hall in the second wing of their mansion.
"Welcome the celebrant! We've been waiting for this joyful moment to begin celebrating his new age with him. Anthony Gregson!" The female host shouted as she watched Anthony walk onto the stage.
"Thank you all, thank you," Anthony said as the applause increased. He appeared on stage and accepted the microphone from the host, a young, married woman dressed in a white dress and black heels. She smiled sweetly at Anthony, who smiled back at her and all the guests. They all clapped happily for him.
Lerisa stood in a corner and smiled at Anthony. She watched him on stage and walked to sit
