Music drifted softly from the wall speakers filling the
large ballroom with an enchanting, soothing melody. Several guests milled about
the large room pandering to the upper class and rubbing shoulders with a few
hometown celebrities in attendance. Natalie moved about the area tending to
those already in attendance and anticipating the arrival of many more. Her
mother was in charge of the guest list and although it was agreed to keep the
gala at a sensible number, her mother argued that ‘the more in attendance, the
higher the amount raised’.
