"It's finally nice to see your fiancée," A woman approached with a beam, her eyes shining with warmth as she embraced her tightly, her perfume filling her senses. Gina felt her cheek burning from the countless kisses she had received tonight, each one a reminder of the familial affection that was so foreign to her.
Gina smiled graciously, trying to hide her discomfort, as she took in the opulent setting around her. The dinner table was a masterpiece of elegance, with fine china, crystal glasses, and a dazzling array of silverware that seemed to stretch on forever. The room was aglow with soft lighting, and the air was thick with the savoury aromas of roasted meats and fresh herbs.
As she entered the grand dining hall, all eyes had turned to me, and she felt a flutter in her chest.
