Sophia Eric stood up from the comfortable bench and extended his hand towards me, offering assistance to get me on my feet. After spending the entire evening at the gala, I felt overwhelmed by all the unexpected events, intense emotions, and unnecessary drama that had unfolded throughout the night. Despite all the chaos, I was grateful to have Eric by my side, providing a sense of stability and comfort amidst the chaos. Eric and I returned to the hall to bid farewell to Eric's family and my friend Tina. As we walked, I couldn't help but feel a sense of relief that we hadn't run into anyone unpleasant on our way out of the building. We exchanged hugs and said our goodbyes, expressing gratitude for the lovely evening. After some lighthearted chatter, Eric and I made our way towards