[ Sheryl didn't reply and instead made her way to the ballroom. She could hear the sound of laughter and music coming from the inside. It looked like some people were done with dessert and had now moved to the ballroom. Fortunately, all of them were either too drunk or distracted by something to notice someone had opened a crack at the door.
She was annoyed the Bishop was not giving her more time to do this. Did he think it was easy to run in five-inch heels? While she couldn't say it wasn't doable, it wasn't easy. Her hand went to the earring he gave her and began to remove it. She had to do this quickly.
It was then she began to count: 1 One of the waiters handed another glass of champagne to a lady on the dancefloor.
2, 3 ... A man twirled his partner clumsily during the waltz.
4, 5 ...
She tossed the earring inside and began to run as fast as she could towards the exit. Praying for the best ... she made her way to the western part of the yard, as instructed. ]
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She was annoyed the Bishop was not giving her more time to do this. Did he think it was easy to run in five-inch heels? While she couldn't say it wasn't doable, it wasn't easy. Her hand went to the earring he gave her and began to remove it. She had to do this quickly.
It was then she began to count: 1 One of the waiters handed another glass of champagne to a lady on the dancefloor.
2, 3 ... A man twirled his partner clumsily during the waltz.
4, 5 ...
She tossed the earring inside and began to run as fast as she could towards the exit. Praying for the best ... she made her way to the western part of the yard, as instructed. ]