Silvia
I took a steadying breath before peering through the peephole.
My hand trembled slightly as I slid open the small metal cover and looked out into the dim hallway.
What greeted me was... a massive expanse of black filling the tiny circular frame.
For a split second, I thought someone might be pressing against the door, but as my eyes adjusted, I realized what I was seeing.
A gigantic top hat.
The kind you'd see in an old movie or theatrical production, adorned with an impossibly wide gold ribbon tied in a gravity-defying bow.
Oh Moon Goddess. Aunt Rosie.
There was no mistaking that flamboyant headwear.
A wave of conflicting emotions washed over me - surprise, amusement, and an unexpected burst of warmth.
Without hesitation, I fumbled with the lock and
