The morning sun shone bright over the massive luxury estate in Dallas Texas.
White marble floors stretched across the grand entryway of the huge family house.
Framed artwork decorated the bright walls while workers set up fine flowers.
Ethan stood near the grand staircase adjusting his black bowtie with nervous hands.
Today was supposed to be the happiest day of his entire life.
He was finally marrying Victoria after two years of steady dating.
His younger sister Mia was running through the halls in her bright dress.
Mia was twelve years old and had natural freckles across her nose.
She loved her older brother more than anyone else in the whole world.
But Mia had felt uneasy about Victoria for several long weeks.
Victoria always acted distant whenever Ethan left the room during family visits.
She seemed mostly interested in the family trust fund and estate papers.
Ethan ignored the small warnings because he was deeply in love with her.
He believed Victoria was kind and caring toward his entire family.
The estate was filled with expensive catering tables and crystal glasses.
Waiters moved quietly while placing fine plates across long wooden tables.
A giant cake stood three feet high near the main dining hall doors.
Mia watched the workers from the hallway while holding her small phone.
She noticed Victoria walking quickly toward the kitchen area alone.
Victoria looked around the quiet hallway to check if anyone was watching.
Mia felt a strange chill go down her back as she followed quietly.
She stayed behind the heavy curtains to watch Victoria near the dessert tray.
Victoria pulled a small clear bottle out from inside her silk wedding gown.
Her hands moved quickly as she poured a strange liquid into a glass.
That glass was reserved specifically for Ethan's grand uncle who held the estate keys.
Mia raised her phone and recorded the entire moment through the curtain opening.
She held her breath so no one would hear her small footsteps.
Her heart pounded fast inside her chest as the video saved.
She knew she had to tell her brother before it was too late.
Victoria wiped the glass clean and smiled tightly to herself.
She walked out toward the main foyer without noticing young Mia at all.
Mia held her phone close to her chest and ran out fast.
She needed to find Ethan before the big feast officially began.