**JANUARY**
All eyes were on Katie as she danced in front of the band. Enthusiastic, that was the kind way to describe her dancing. She jumped up and down and her arms whirled in every direction as she span with the music. She wore a light blue dress with rose patterning, and a beaming smile. She was in her element, always happy to make a joke of herself at a party.
It was New Year’s Eve and 2017 was quickly rushing towards them all. Katie’s office had decided to throw a party at a small bar just round the corner from the office. 2016 had been a mixed year for her. On the one hand she had been promoted: she was now Company Secretary. This had brought a certain amount of respect around the office since she was only 23. On the other hand her boyfriend of 5 years, her only boyfriend ever, had cheated on her twice and they had split up.