1. Trouble Brewing Near the Snack Table
The living room glowed with Christmas lights and holiday cheer.
Laughter echoed. Glasses clinked. Music hummed softly.
Bethany stood near the snack table, scanning the room.
Her jaw tightened.
She spotted him.
Purnell.
Bethany muttered, “There he is… I can’t believe he’s here.”
She straightened her shoulders and walked toward him, anger fueling every step.
2. Sparks Fly Between Old Enemies
Purnell noticed her approach and smirked.
“Well, well… look who showed up.”
Bethany didn’t slow down.
“You know exactly why I’m here. Don’t play dumb.”
Purnell raised an eyebrow.
“Oh really? Enlighten me.”
Bethany’s voice hardened.
“You owe me an explanation for what you did at the last party.”
Purnell laughed coldly.
“Explain? Please. I don’t owe you anything.”
Bethany slammed her hand on the table.
Heads turned. Conversations stopped.
“You humiliated me in front of everyone!”
Purnell shrugged.
“Always the victim, Bethany.”
3. The Party Becomes a Spectacle
Bethany stepped closer, shaking with anger.
“I am not the victim. You crossed the line.”
Purnell replied loudly,
“You’re lucky I even showed up tonight.”
“I don’t care!” Bethany snapped. “I’m not letting this go.”
That’s when Larry stepped in.
“Enough,” he said firmly. “This is a party, not a battlefield.”
Bethany ignored him.
“You think you can just walk in like nothing happened?”
Purnell raised his voice.
“I don’t owe you anything!”
Bethany shouted, “Yes, you do!”
The room fell silent.
4. Larry Loses His Patience
Larry moved between them.
“Stop it. Both of you. Right now.”
Bethany turned on him.
“You don’t understand—he—”
Larry cut her off.
“I understand perfectly. But you’re doing this in front of everyone.”
Bethany’s voice trembled.
“Good. Maybe everyone should hear the truth.”
Larry pinched the bridge of his nose.
“You’re blowing this way out of proportion.”
Bethany stared at him in disbelief.
“Are you serious right now?”
Purnell chuckled quietly, enjoying every second.
Bethany snapped, “I’m done playing nice!”
Sharra watched from the corner, eyes sharp.
“This is about to get ugly,” she whispered.
5. Words That Can’t Be Taken Back
Larry finally exploded.
“Bethany, stop yelling!”
She fired back, “Why should I? He started this!”
Larry’s voice dropped, cold and sharp.
“Enough. I can’t keep defending you.”
Bethany froze.
“What… what are you saying?”
Larry didn’t hesitate.
“You’re being selfish. This party isn’t about you. You’re acting like a child.”
The words hit harder than a slap.
Bethany’s eyes filled with tears.
She whispered, “I can’t believe this…”
Then she turned and stormed away.
“I can’t believe any of you!”
Larry called after her, “Bethany, wait!”
Purnell smirked.
Sharra smiled faintly.
The music played on, but the room was shattered—faces stunned, silence heavy.
And as Bethany disappeared into the back of the house, one thing was clear:
This party was officially broken.
And whatever happened next…
Would be impossible to undo.
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