CHAPTER 22
GRACIELLA
The decorated ballroom when we arrived was already full of guests. The ceiling and walls were covered by cascading flowers of whites, blush pinks, and greens, and an abundance of crystal balls hanging on the decors, I couldn’t help but sigh in awe at its splendor. The venue was not lavishly decorated, on the contrary, the simplicity made it look so elegant.
And the guests--it always fascinated me to meet people of different classes and age groups, but there was something with the people here that overwhelmed me. I just could not figure it out yet.
Sure, the ladies were clad in expensive gowns and fine pieces of jewelry and the men wore made-to-fit tuxedos. It was a black-and-white affair and they all looked impressive.
I've been to many parties and events, corp
