Mark’s Boast
Mark took a moment to brag about his recent business fortunes, his words rolling out with a confidence that made the room feel smaller.
‘It’s really taken off,’ he said with a self-satisfied grin. I reminded myself to stay calm, but it felt like he was emphasizing the gap between what he could seemingly offer Alex and what I could.
I felt the tension rise, a silent undercurrent in the carefully orchestrated evening.