Trapped Under the Rain    

[EVE]

"Alright, that's enough," the President's sharp voice cut through the growing whispers, her tone brokering no argument.

She stepped forward, clapping her hands twice to get everyone's attention and dispel the tension hanging in the air.

"Let's not turn this rehearsal into a circus," she said, her eyes briefly flicking between Sophie and me before landing on Lily and her giggling group.

 The laughter died down immediately, leaving only a murmur of awkward coughs.

Taking a deep breath, she adjusted her glasses before turning to me. "Eve, why don't you take a quick break? Actually, we need a fresh pair of glass slippers for Sophie—hers got damaged in the fall. Could you head to the storage room and fetch a new set?"