Miriam's POV
"No, mom. I want to go. There will be plenty of security there, right?", I asked my mother, who just asked me if I wanted to stay home this evening. Of course, I do not. This is my first official fundraiser. I might get to dance tonight. "Right", my mother answered in a monotone. "Then, I want to go", I answered. My mom nodded her head, as she got ready to leave my room.
"Head down to the dressing room. The ladies will be here in just a few moments", she instructed. I nodded excitedly as I followed her out of the room. I headed to our dressing room, which is in the same wing as us. I am so excited about tonight. Can my mother not see that? This is an opportunity to see what our life is about. Dances, fundraisers, get-togethers. This is what I want.
I changed into a purple
