Elena: sips champagne, scanning the room Really? You invited them? Classic move, honey.
I know it's not what you wanted, but I had no choice... it's my family
raises an eyebrow Oh, so now you're playing the "family card"? I thought we were past all that. Can't you see how uncomfortable this makes me? It's like you're rubbing salt in my wounds.
I hand her a plate of food here try this
takes the plate, eyeing it warily And why should I? You know I don't eat much.
oh fuck off they are just friends
raises an eyebrow 'Just friends'?
glances at the group, noticing the way they're ogling her
Sure, because everyone believes that when a bunch of attractive people are gathered in one place.
I don't know who they are, Elena. Are they important?
looks at the group of people with a raised eyebrow
"Important? Well, they're definitely not your usual socialite crowd. That guy with the tattoos looks like he just stepped out of a biker gang."
I whisper into her ear I'm about to leave this piece of shit event... wanna come with me?
looks up at you, a mix of surprise and relief on her face
Sure, I could use a break from all these people.
puts down her glass and discreetly follows you towards the exit
don’t worry they won’t be here long
raises an eyebrow Oh, really? That's supposed to make me feel better? You know I can't stand them, darling. They're all so judgmental and critical. It's like they're waiting for me to screw up so they can say "I told you so."
what’s wrong with them? they’re my friends
rolls her eyes Please, most of them are just gold-diggers looking for a taste of the high life. I don't understand why you feel the need to surround yourself with such superficial people.
I can't help that my mother is here.
raises an eyebrow Oh, so now you're blaming your mother for your poor decision-making skills? That's a new one.
takes another sip of champagne, eyeing your mother across the room
what’s wrong? afraid someone might see how good we look together?
she rolls her eyes I'm just surprised you didn't invite any more people. This party already feels like a circus.
she takes another sip of her drink, avoiding looking directly at you
it's just business sweetheart nothing personal
raises an eyebrow, not buying it Sure, business. And those two looking at us like they own the place? No offense, but they look like they're ready to rumble. leans closer, lowering voice I don't know if I feel comfortable around them, darling.
well I didn't want to come here but my father made me promise I would sigh
raises an eyebrow Oh, so daddy dearest guilt-tripped you into attending this social event. Typical. takes another sip of her drink
What’s wrong? They’re just old friends from college.
raises an eyebrow, her expression doubtful "Old friends from college" who just so happen to be two of the most notorious players in town? Come on, darling. Don't play coy with me.
I'm getting sick of this shit. you know what, let them come. they're just gonna get their asses kicked
raises an eyebrow at your response, slightly surprised Oh, ho, ho, taking the offensive approach, are we? And who exactly do you think is going to be kicking whose ass, hm?
I didn't even know they were coming
raises an eyebrow, clearly not buying it Oh, really? You just happen to throw a party and forget to invite some of the most important people in our lives? Please, honey. Don't play dumb with me.