#Chapter 88: Cast Your Votes

Audrey “Hmm,” the maintenance worker said curiously as he stepped out of the bathroom. “I don’t see any issues.” Tina and I exchanged a look of confusion. “But there was white gas coming out of the vent,” I said, my eyes still burning slightly from the ordeal. “It practically choked us.” The maintenance worker gave us an amused glance, leaning closer to get a better look at us. “Are you sure you girls weren’t just smoking in there?” I placed my hands on my hips. “Absolutely not,” I said indignantly. “We don’t smoke. There has to be something wrong with the vent.” “Well…” The maintenance worker sighed and ran a hand through his hair, shrugging at the same time. “I’ll close this bathroom off for tonight and have the vents looked at tomorrow. Thanks for reporting the issue.” With that, Tina and I turned to head back to the ball. No sooner had we stepped back into the hustle and bustle of the masquerade did we suddenly hear the sound of a familiar voice.