The Crystal Grand Hotel

The hotel lobby was nothing short of breathtaking. A five-star palace of luxury, where everything gleamed with lavishness. The chandeliers sparkled like captured stars, hanging high above a marble floor so polished it reflected the golden glow of the lights. The air smelled of expensive perfume, polished wood, and fresh lilies, adding to the overwhelming sense of wealth that surrounded us. 

And yet, despite all this refinement… 

All eyes were on Billie. 

She stood beside us, dressed from head to toe in oversized clothes, her flowing fiery hair completely hidden under a bunny-eared cap. Her baggy sleeves nearly swallowed her hands, and her posture was stiff, as if she were trying to shrink into herself. 

She looked so out of place that it was impossible not to stare.