*Ayla*
I took a spin through the Great Hall as my parents decorated for the upcoming birthday party. My mom was ordering people around. They hung moon decorations on the walls and over the windows. Silver curtains were put over the windows and string lights were strung back and forth from one wall to the other.
“Ayla, what are you doing here?” my mom asked.
“Just looking around.”
She put her hands on her hips and shook her head. “Go get your sister. Your Aunt Eva will be here soon with your dresses.”
“But—”
“No, Ayla, go. We still have a lot to do here before the Great Hall is ready. The party starts in a couple of hours.” She pointed sternly toward the double doors.
“Fine, fine.”
I shuffled out of the Great Hall just as some workers came in carrying a soda fountain. Behind them, more workers came through with tables and covered dishes. It smelled amazing as steam wafted off the covered plates, tickling my nose.