As soon as I stepped into the kitchen, everything came to a standstill. In the blink of an eye, everyone rushed toward me, laughter bubbling up like a joyful fountain. I couldn't believe how genuinely thrilled they were for me; it tugged at my heartstrings. "What's he like?" Patricia asked, her curiosity sparkling in her eyes. I let out a shy giggle, and the room erupted in squeals of delight, even the head chef beamed at me. "Well, he's sweet," I replied, and that was all it took. They all swooned, showering me with compliments about my luck. I had no idea I had such a supportive crowd behind me. We chatted for a while, basking in the warmth of friendship before I made my way to my room.
As I walked down the hallway, I was lost in thought when suddenly, a hand shot out and grabbed me. St
