Following the room number provided by the hotel staff, the group of thirty or forty people crowded outside Gerald's room, taking up half of the hallway.
Just as I was about to swipe the key card to open the door, someone stopped me. "Wait!" Gerald's mother suddenly stopped me. Everyone turned to her in surprise.
With a wide smile, she pulled out her phone and started a live stream. "I want to share this unforgettable moment with everyone online!"
Others, not wanting to be outdone, raised seven or eight smartphones, aiming their live-streaming cameras at the door, ready to record what was about to unfold.
"When we go in, remember to shout 'Happy Birthday' all together!" Gerald's father reminded the group.
At that moment, I swiped open the door and led the crowd in. The whole group streamed in, a wave of people flooding into the luxurious suite.
