Betrayal by love
she announced, her voice a mingled with relief and slight disappointment.
Mike, causally leaning back in his chair, gave a calm and nonchalant shrug.
The names continued to be drawn. Lisa, with a dramatic flourish, declared her partner to be "Henry!" Henry, a shy guy with glasses, turned bright red. The tension in the hall thickened with each draw.
With confidence, Zoey walks forward, her steps purposeful and definite. She digs through a stack of papers before finally selecting one from the jar, a sly grin spreading across her lips. "Harry!" she declared, casting a playful wink.