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And when it does, everything I've built with Felix will come crashing down.
Panicked, I scan the room for the most discernible exits to the washroom or gardens.
Every minute spent out of this room slightly lowers my chances of being discovered.
Just as I walk towards the closest exit to my right, I bang into someone, spilling water all over his clothes.
“Oh!” I say. “So sorry about that.”
My blood runs cold as I lock eyes with a man from my past, his name escaping me in my panic.
"Rosalie, is that you?" he asks, his eyes widening.
Fuck. Where do I know him from?
It was so stupid of me to have come!
I should have feigned sickness.
I should have done anything.
I’m in a room full of mafioso from all across the country. Fuck.
He slurs, trying to give me a smile, and stumbles a little.
Okay, he’s drunk, I realize. I can cover this up. Let him think he’s wrong.
"Rosalie! It's been so long!" he slurs, reaching for me. I step back, desperate to avoid any further attention.
I force a laugh, hoping to dispel his suspicions. "What are you talking about? Who is Rosalie?"
"Must be a case of mistaken identity," he says, though I can tell he’s confused to reach that deduction.
"Sorry, but you've got the wrong person," I tell him firmly, hoping to end this dangerous encounter.
I avert my gaze and walk away.
Now, I have a new strategy in place.
I need to minimize conversation with anyone.
I walk towards the dance floor, my eyes on the floor the whole time.
Maybe if I dance with Felix, I can say I’m a little tired and convince him we should leave.
When I reach the dance floor, I find Felix ready to walk away from the woman he’s dancing with.
He notices me, and his eyes light up.
He excuses himself and makes his way over to me.
"Come on, let's dance," Felix insists again, his eyes filled with a playful challenge.
I can't help but smile at his determination to put me at ease, even if it feels impossible.
With a resigned sigh, I finally nod, allowing him to lead me onto the dance floor.
The lively beat of the music surrounds us as Felix places one hand on my waist, pulling me closer.
