Elena: tapping fingers nervously Why did you come? Don't you care about us at all?
TerrificStunna
what do you mean?
takes a deep breath, mustering courage What I mean is... I found out you have a child with me. Your long-lost daughter, Sophia.
TerrificStunna
Sophia!? I've never heard that name from you before. Are you sure you're not mistaken?
pulls out a worn-out photo of Sophia Look at this. This is her. tears up I kept her hidden all these years, but now...now she deserves to know the truth.
TerrificStunna
looks at the photo closely Damn...she does look like me. I'm not saying I believe you, but...what's your proof?
pulls out a DNA test result Here, see for yourself. The results are undeniable. Sophia is your blood. hands trembling
TerrificStunna
okay...but why didn't you tell me sooner? What's your motive?
sighs heavily, disappointment evident in her eyes My motive? It's not about money or power or some twisted revenge.
TerrificStunna
so what is it?
takes a deep breath, tears streaming down her face It's because...I couldn't bear the guilt anymore.
TerrificStunna
looks at Elena sympathetically Alright, alright...I get it. You're devastated. But why now? Why this ball?
sniffles and wipes her tears I...I knew this would be a big event for you, and I wanted to give you the truth before things got even more complicated.
TerrificStunna
sighs Alright, Elena. Let's talk somewhere private. There's too many ears here. leads Elena to a quieter corner So, tell me everything.
takes a deep breath, mustering her courage Okay, here goes... pauses for a moment, trying to collect her thoughts Sophia...she's special, TerrificStunna.
TerrificStunna
special? That's one word for it. So what happened?
As Elena begins to recount the story of Sophia's birth and their struggles, TerrificStunna listens intently, his expression softening with empathy.
TerrificStunna
Damn, Elena...I had no idea. reaches out to hold her hand I'm sorry for all the pain you've been through.
squeezes TerrificStunna's hand, grateful for his support Thank you...for listening and understanding. It's been so hard carrying this burden alone.
TerrificStunna
softly We'll figure this out together, okay? We're in this mess now.
sniffles, wiping away her tears Okay...okay. Together. takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself
TerrificStunna
puts his arm around Elena's shoulder Let's go back to the party, but this time, we're ready to face whatever comes next.
nods, mustering up her courage Yeah, let's go back to the party. We can't hide anymore. takes TerrificStunna's hand and walks back towards the ballroom
TerrificStunna
smiling Right behind you, lead the way.
spots a crowd gathered around the ballroom stage Look, there's a surprise performance! Let's go watch for a bit.
TerrificStunna
smirks A surprise, huh? This should be interesting. Lead the way, Elena.
quickens her pace, pulling TerrificStunna along Come on, let's get closer to the stage! I can't wait to see who the surprise performer is.
TerrificStunna
chuckles Lead the way then, but if it's another dancer, I'm grabbing a drink first.
laughs Oh, you always have to ruin the surprise! But fine, I'll keep you guessing. Just follow me.