The high ceilings of the ballroom shimmered with gold light.
Huge crystal chandeliers hung above the white marble floor.
Hundreds of guests sat at tall tables wrapped in silk.
Chloe stood near the entrance in her bright white gown.
Her long lace veil dragged softly behind her steps.
She looked down at her polished white satin shoes.
This was supposed to be the happiest day of her life.
Her father had spent millions on this single grand afternoon.
She smiled at the big mirror resting near the doorway.
Her handsome groom David adjusted his dark tux tie.
He walked over and kissed her cheek very gently.
David: You look like an absolute dream today, Chloe.
Chloe: I am just so happy you are here with me.
David: Nothing in this world could ever keep me away.
Chloe turned toward the center of the big room.
A massive arch made of fresh white roses sat suspended above.
Thick white ropes held the swing high over the floor.
It was designed as the grand entry for her grand dance.
Her stepmother Eleanor walked past with a cold gaze.
Eleanor wore a heavy emerald dress and expensive gold jewelry.
She did not smile at the young, happy bride.
Eleanor: Do not mess up this expensive entry, Chloe.
Chloe: I will be perfectly fine, Eleanor, thank you.
Eleanor: Your father spent his hard-earned money on this.
Chloe felt a cold chill run down her straight spine.
She knew Eleanor hated her since the very beginning.
Her biological father was a very wealthy real estate tycoon.
His big estate was worth millions of clean dollars.
Eleanor wanted her own son to inherit the whole fortune.
Chloe stepped toward the floral swing with pure joy.
The crowd cheered loudly as the soft music started playing.
She lifted her dress and sat on the swing board.
Two workers pushed the swing gently into the air.
She swayed high above the bright white floor below.
The air felt cool and sweet against her face.
David watched her from below with a warm smile.
Everything felt completely perfect for a brief second.
Then a sudden loud sharp crack echoed through the room.