"Good evening, everyone. I guess all are having a great time judging from all the smiles on your faces." The party host called the attention of everyone, halting the music, making the dancing stop temporarily to make way for another program.
Amelia could only smile nervously at the back of the stage, waiting for the next event to happen. At least she was not the only one anxious, seeing her friends and some other guests shaking and breathing heavily beside her.
She could hear the announcer continue with her spiel, entertaining the crowd as they awaited the revelation of the next event. Still, it did not comfort her as she felt sweat dripping down her temples.
"Girls, smile." She heard her friend talking, trying to boost their confidence. "It is not like they are hanging you on a wooden spike." Dani continued with her joke.
