Eduarda tries to pull away from Erick, but he doesn't let go, keeping her firmly in his arms.
She turns increasingly red as the two friends engage in a silent battle. Finally, Erick sighs and sets her down.
“Go to your room, Eduarda,” says Joshua in a tone that leaves no room for argument. Eduarda doesn't need a second warning and runs to her room, closing the door behind her.
Erick looks at Joshua with a mix of irritation and frustration, signaling for his friend to follow him to the private lounge.
As they enter, Joshua immediately says:
“I know she's your partner and I wouldn't mind if the circumstances were different, but if you're not sure you're going to accept her as your partner, then please don't do this to her, or she'll never recover.”
Erick feels embarrassed because his f
