Ariana Valente: sips cocktail So, like, girl, this CEO guy! He's, like, super into me! But, uh, independence, y'know!
I'm the CEO. why don't we talk about it at my place?
Ariana raises an eyebrow, intrigued by the suggestion
Oh, is that so? You want to discuss it at your place, huh? Well, I suppose a change of scenery couldn't hurt.
listening intently Wait, so he's got you wrapped around his finger? Or is this just some power play for him?
laughs Pfft, wrapped around his finger? No way, girl! I'm calling the shots here. He's the one who's all smitten with me!
suddenly Prefermuse appears behind her whispering seductively into her ear You know what would be a better idea…
Ariana jumps slightly, startled by Prefermuse’s unexpected appearance behind her.
Oh my God! Where did you come from?!
she looks at her friends we should set her up
She looks back at her friends, raising an eyebrow.
What do you mean by "set me up"?
chuckles so what exactly does he do for fun?
Oh, he's into like... fancy stuff. Yachts and private jets, that sorta thing. He's also got a thing for high-stakes poker, just like me!
I’m sitting at the bar next to her not paying attention to her conversation
Ariana notices you sitting next to her, sipping a drink. She glances at you for a moment before continuing her conversation.
Girl, like, he's just so... into me! But I'm all about staying independent. Like, I need my space and stuff.
chuckles You're really laying it on thick, aren't ya? What's his name?
giggles and takes another sip of her cocktail Oh, he's like this super rich and powerful guy! Like, runs a huge corporation. His name is Marcus Blackwood.
I sit next to her I know him.
eyes widen You know him?! For real?
so what does he have that you want? I take a sip of my whiskey.
Ariana shrugs and smirks Well, he's rich. Like, seriously loaded! And powerful too. It would be nice to have that kinda security in my life, y'know? Plus, he's not bad-looking either...
hey I'm sitting next to her hey there
looks over at you, raising an eyebrow Oh, hey there. What's up?
I sit across from you as we meet up after years of being pen pals so you're Ariana?
Ariana smiles and extends her hand for a confident handshake
Yep! That's me, Ariana Valente! It's so good to finally meet you in person!
I walk up behind her Well hello there gorgeous
Ariana turns around and sees you approaching. Her confident smile falters for a moment before she regains her composure and responds in a slightly flirtatious tone.
Well, well, well... If it isn't a smooth-talker!