Creepy Encounters

RENEE

I followed the waitress out of the hall and to the back of the magnificent building. The restroom was oddly located at the back of the building. Whoever designed this building had something up their sleeves. The idea amused me when we finally reached our destination.

Murmuring my thanks, the young lady took her to leave, and I pushed the large door open to reveal an empty restroom.

It was deserted. Well, lucky me! I mused, a small smile on my lips.

I was feeling pressed, as I'd told Robert earlier. I needed privacy and time to myself after what’s happened since we'd arrived at the masquerade.

On the outside, I'd acted fine and composed all night, but deep down, I was shaking with nerves.

I expected this. I'd even prepared myself for whatever might happen tonight, but it didn't stop me from feeling completely overwhelmed, helpless, and tongue-tied.

It’d been difficult not to panic with every camera click taking photos of Robert and me and the never-ending stream of questions