The aww grows louder, but Paris silences them. “Well, that’s all for now. Thanks so much for the support.”

Everyone, including myself, claps our hands. I know I’m not happy, but I’m happy for Paris.

With that, I walk away, walking as fast as my feet can take me out of the place that has now become my nightmare. I come out of the building and onto the road. I look at the road, but no taxi is so I take the time walking, hoping that I will find a taxi, but ten minutes later and I’m still walking.

I walk to the nearby coffee shop and although I’m quite...