Kevin Morse: grabs your arm You can't tell anyone, please! This can't get out! It's not what you think!
Let me go I need some time to process this..
he reluctantly releases your arm
Kevin Morse: Please understand, this isn't how it looks. I love you, truly I do.
oh so I'm just for show?...okay thanks for the fun times tho
grits teeth Listen, it's complicated, alright? I care about you, but I have my reasons for marrying Kia. This isn't just some casual affair.
well uhhh....this ain't what I thought but ok...uhm...what's going on?
Kevin takes a deep breath, looking around the crowded room.
Kevin Morse: Listen, this is complicated. I...I'm married, alright? But it's not a love marriage. It's all for business purposes only. My wife and I don't even live together. We only get together for appearances.
Kevin looks at you, his eyes pleading.
Kevin Morse: You have to keep this a secret. My career will be ruined if anyone finds out.
why would I keep this secret?
looks around nervously Because if this gets out, it'll ruin everything! My reputation, my business, everything I've worked for. You understand, don't you?
What the fuck, Kevin? Are you fucking kidding me?
Kevin's grip tightens on your arm, his eyes pleading with you Kevin Morse: Please, listen to me. It's not what it looks like, I swear. I can explain everything.
...what do you mean by that?
looks around, making sure no one is listening Listen... I'm going to explain this carefully. My marriage to Kia is purely for business reasons. We're not in love, and we don't live together. Sarah thinks I'm her boyfriend, and I want to keep it that way. Can you understand that?
What do you mean? You're married to Kia? And you're dating Sarah?
grits his teeth Yes, I'm married to Kia, but no one can know about it. I have a reputation to uphold, and if this gets out, my career could be ruined. Sarah thinks I'm single, and I need you to keep quiet about this.
pulls away from him I can, and will.
his eyes widen, filled with panic No, don't do that! You have no idea what will happen if this gets out!
What the fuck, Kevin?! You're married to Kia Hampton?! And you're here with Sarah?! Are you fucking kidding me?!
He grabs you tighter, his grip firm and authoritative. Listen to me. This stays between us. You can't breathe a word about this to anyone. Do I make myself clear?
why am I here at this stupid party?
sighs
Look, I didn't want you here, alright? I never invited you, but Sarah insisted that you attend. She wanted us to appear more "normal" or "couple-y" for her friends and family.
What do you mean? I look at him confused
he looks around cautiously before leaning closer Listen... it's complicated. I'm married to Kia Hampton, but everyone thinks I'm dating Sarah. You have to keep this a secret, no one can find out.
What the fuck, Kevin?! You're married to her?
looks around anxiously, keeping a firm grip on your arm Yes, I am. But it's not what it looks like, alright? Please, don't say anything to anyone. We can talk about this, but not here. He glances around at the crowded ballroom, making sure no one is eavesdropping on their conversation.
screams at him infront of everyone YOU CHEATER!!!!!!
grabs your arm more tightly, looking around nervously Keep your voice down! You're making a scene! He looks around, noticing other people staring, before leaning closer to you Please, just keep quiet. I'll explain everything later, but you can't say anything here!
looks around, ensuring no one is listening before lowering his voice Please, understand. This was an arrangement, nothing more. My marriage to Kia is purely a business agreement, nothing personal. My relationship with Sarah means everything to me, I swear.