Fiona
The tension in the room slowly dissipated, and I let out a sigh of relief. I was grateful that no one got hurt. The rest of the night passed in relative peace, though a subtle air of unease still hung in the air. Despite this, I was glad to see that my friends had come to an understanding and were able to enjoy the evening.
"Where are you staying?" I asked Eli.
"At a hotel nearby," Eli replied, taking a sip of his wine. "I didn't want to intrude on your place."
"It's no problem," I reassured him.
"Actually, why don't you come stay here? We have a spare guest room," Aleks asked.
Eli seemed surprised but smirked. "Really? You want me to stay here with you guys after pulling a gun on me?"
Aleks chuckled. "We just want to keep an eye on you," he said with a wink.
His tone was lig
