part 14 : fake love confession chaos

Fiona smiled sweetly as both Damien and

Dominic stood there, still processing

the chaos she'd just unleashed on their

lives. She was so ready to twist the knife

just a little more.

"Alright," she said, making her voice louder

than necessary. "Let's clear things up, shall

we?" She paused for dramatic effect, feeling

Adam's nervous energy beside her. "I"ve

been keeping a secret from all of you. But 1

guess it's time to be honest."

Adam's eyes widened. "Wait, what-?"

"You see," she continued, ignoring Adam's

frantic gestures, "I've been in love with him."

She pointed dramatically at Adam.

The room froze

"What?!" Adam nearly choked on his drink,

eyes darting between Fiona and his

girlfriend

The girlfriend's eyes grew as big as saucers.

"What?!"

Fiona gave Adam a knowing look. "Ive

always been in love with you, Adam. I just..

couldn't say it until now."

Adam's mouth opened and closed like a

fish. "Wait, wait, I-

Fiona, full of mischief, cut him off with a

wink. "I was so in love, I nearly tripped over

that rock he caught me on earlier. I think 1

fell harder for him than I've fallen for

anyone:

Adam blinked, trying not to panic. "Fiona-

please, stop this.."

But the damage was done. His girlfriend

was seething

"This is what's been going on?!" she

snapped. "And you--you're just letting her

joke like this? I-this is insane!"

She stormed off, eyes blazing with betrayal

Fiona leaned back in her chair, grinning. "Oh,

it's okay. It was a joke-but hey, she's really

got a fiery temper."

Damien snorted, glancing at Dominic"I

think she's going to need some ice for that

burn."

Dominic sighed. "I can't believe you

just did that. But... you look like you enjoyed

it

"Oh, I did," Fiona said, laughing softly. "But

we need to give them space for a minute,

don't you think?"

Adam, still fumbling for words, ran a hand

through his hair. "I didn't mean for you to

think-look, let me explain everything to her,

okay? She's going to flip, bu..she knows

it's not like that.

"Sure, sure," Fiona said, completely calm

"You go. l'l| be over here with the popcorn."