Forbidden Collection
Derek announced the challenge round: “Gentlemen, to win Samantha’s date, you’ll arm-wrestle in pairs until one champion emerges!”
The men paired up, grunting and laughing as they competed. Pops happened voluntarily if someone lost and bowed out gracefully. In the end, it came down to Alex and Carlos. Alex won with a surprising burst of strength, his engineer arms proving mighty.
“Alex wins!” Derek shouted. Confetti exploded. The audience roared.
Alex approached, balloon still intact, a shy grin on his face. “Samantha, I’d love to take you home—for that private dinner. No pressure, just good food and talk.”