ll

hing I had ever seen before. Surprisingly, it wasn't held in a fancy rented pla

all about, but it seemed like everyone was meeting each other for the first time. Maybe it was one of

her without a care in the world. It seemed like they were all supportive of each other or just didn't really m

agenda. I was here for one rea

e asking for invitations. It seemed like anyone could join the party and have a g

I

one else was dressed casually but looked decent, unlike me. But I was so hungry that I couldn't ignore it any longer. I mustered up the

hend the meaning behind the festivities. Mating ritual? Was this some kind of trend embraced by hi

e food was at. My heart raced to hear her as I followed her without question, focusing on the feast that lay before my e

you as she left me alone. After a brief pause, I cautiously served myself a portion of the delectable potato sala

trembled with nervous excitement. Each bite was like a precious gift, and I couldn't help but feel a few tears welling up in my eyes. This simple meal meant the

ins wafted toward me. I hesitated for a moment, considering whether I could sneak a piece of that heavenly bread without being noticed. Afte

table. I grabbed an apple-cinnamon muffin without needing a taste to know it wa

ty that my heart raced like a scared rabbit. Time seemed to slow down as I met his unwavering gaze. The br

fear. It felt like he was peering into my soul, and I couldn'

taring hard at me. I stepp

voice shaking. "I was just re

nted as fast as I could like my life depended on it. I didn't know if he was cha

r taking the food? The thought of being locked up or, even worse, kidnapped and tortured made me

even know. That's the reality of my existence.

ace as I ran, scared and

ath. I looked back, half expecting to see him right behind me. But luckily,

led. The chase had been worth it. Now I had someth