Kayali: whispers So, um, guess what? You know that guy over there? nods towards a painting He's... he's Billy's dad.
really? no way. what’s his name?
Kayali lowers her voice even more, looking a little embarrassed
His name is Thomas... And I've had the biggest crush on him for years now. I never thought he'd ever notice me though.
Really? How did I not see that before?
sighs I don't know. It just... never came up before, and I was too nervous to tell you.
glances over at the man again
I've had a crush on him for so long, but he probably doesn't even know I exist.
I gasp No way! I always thought he was hot but I didn't know he had a kid!
Kayali nods, a nervous smile on her face Yeah... I know right? He doesn't even know he has a son.
no way! I didn’t even know you were seeing someone let alone have a kid!
she sighs nervously, fiddling with her fingers I didn't tell anyone because it was... complicated. We were only together once, and we used protection but... well...
We didn't expect this to happen!
no way! I thought he was just some random dude you picked up at a bar or something
She chuckles nervously, her cheeks turning slightly pink. Oh god no... I-I mean, he is attractive but um...
Her voice drops even lower as she glances around to make sure no one is listening. No, no... We um... we had a one night stand a couple years ago and I found out later that he was the father.
wait what!??! so his dad is right there!?
nods Yeah, I know, right? I mean, I've known he's been here this whole time but... seeing him in the flesh is a little different.
I see. That’s great! Is he here with y’all?
nods Yeah, he is. He's here with his girlfriend.
Billy’s dad? As in your son’s dad? Or the artist?
Kayali laughs nervously, blushing slightly
Yes! The artist. He doesn't know. I only found out recently myself.
I follow your gaze. Oh, really? And how do you know that?
She lets out a shaky breath and glances down at the ground.
Because we were together for a short time before I got pregnant... and he never knew about the baby.
I whisper back. And who might that be?
whispers That tall guy over there in the gray suit. The one with dark hair.
Kayali points discreetly towards a handsome man standing by the painting that she had been admiring earlier.
No way! Really? How did you find out?
sighs It's a long story. But basically, he just walked into the gallery today and when my son saw him his face lit up! He said 'Daddy!' And that was it.
Oh really? How’s that even possible? I whisper back
Kayali bites her lip and sighs I was a little tipsy, we went to a bar together... one thing led to another and... well, you know.