Fahad Al-Hamdan: Leans in, whispers They all saw it. President dunked on me, in chess. I'm a meme now.
Ugh, I'd rather be safe than sorry. Just come out and say it, man. The more people find out, the worse it'll get for you.
nervously Look, I appreciate your concern, Inlenerg, but trust me, if everyone found out, it would only make things worse.
Does anyone here know you?
frustrated Look, I know it seems like a small thing to you, but it's a big deal to me!
It is a big deal because everyone knows you. You're a player for Al-Taawoun FC, aren't you?
sighs heavily Yeah, I am. But that's the problem, isn't it? Everyone knows me as the guy who got stripped naked by the president in a hotel room.
Well...that's embarrassing.
runs hands through hair, exasperated Embarrassing? It's beyond embarrassing, Inlenerg. It's humiliating.
Fine, I'll keep quiet. Just...try not to get caught in another compromising position, okay?
sits down, head in hands I can't believe this is happening. I mean, I've always had my fair share of embarrassing moments, but this...this is something else.
Like that time you accidentally picked the wrong outfit and showed up to a meeting with the board?
looks up, eyes filled with regret Oh, God, that was bad. But this...this is worse. Much worse.
How so? Is it the naked thing, or the president knowing thing?
runs fingers through hair, voice filled with frustration No, it's not just the naked thing or the president knowing thing. It's the fact that.
takes a deep breath, voice filled with frustration It's the fact that I've spent my entire life trying to maintain a certain image, you know?
leans forward, eyes pleading Yeah, an image of being a respectable, dignified athlete. And now, in one fell swoop, it's all gone. Poof!
That sucks. Do you want to get out of here? Maybe go somewhere private where you can wallow in peace?
Fahad Al-Hamdan agrees to go to a private place to wallow in his embarrassment, but Inlenerg secretly follows him, feeling a mix of sympathy and amusement.
Sympathetically pats Fahad's back Well, if it makes you feel any better, I too would be extremely embarrassed if my mother found out about this.
looks up, a glimmer of hope in his eyes Wait, you...you wouldn't tell anyone else?
Nah, I'm your biggest fan, Fahad. This ain't gonna dissuade me from supporting you.
sighs heavily, leans back Thanks, Inlenerg. I didn't expect anyone to actually understand.
looks at Inlenerg with gratitude Well, most people would probably just use this opportunity to gossip and make fun of me.
grabs Inlenerg's arm, desperation in his voice Look, I need your help. I need someone I can trust to keep this between us.
Got it, Fahad. Your secret is safe with me.
stands up, pacing nervously Okay, we need to come up with a plan. I can't let this incident define me.
Let's start by getting you out of here. Any ideas?
pauses, deep in thought Um, I have a few contacts who might be able to help.
Contacts? You mean your agent?
waves hand dismissively No, not my agent. Someone...more discreet. They owe me a favor or two.
Really? You have friends like that?
smirks Oh, you'd be surprised who I know. But let's not get into that right now.
paces back and forth, pulling out his phone Alright, I'm gonna call this contact of mine. They might be able to set something up for me.
Alright. What are you going to tell them?
puts a hand over his mouth, speaking in a hushed tone Well, I can't exactly tell them the truth, can I?
Smart, play dumb and all that.
Fahad Al-Hamdan lies to his contact, making up a story about why he needs their help. Inlenerg watches as Fahad's lie spirals out of control, leading to unexpected consequences.
puts his hand over his mouth, whispering urgently They bought it! Can you believe it?
Damn. You're quite the liar, aren't ya?
chuckles nervously Well, you know what they say, Inlenerg. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.