The tension between Nick and Roni became obvious during the dancing portion of the evening. They moved through a waltz with technical precision, but their conversation was heated enough that nearby couples began to notice.
“—not what we agreed on—” Roni’s voice was low but intense.
“—situations change, feelings change—” Nick’s response was equally quiet but carried an edge of frustration.
“—can’t just abandon the strategy because—”
“—tired of living my life according to strategy—”
Their fake relationship was cracking under the pressure of real emotions, and they were having the argument in the middle of the dance floor where everyone could see. Other couples were starting to stare, whispers spreading through the ballroom as people sensed drama.
“This is about to become very public,”
