---- Chapter 3 Jenny gave the girl a swift kick and scolded her for her cluelessness. "Tneed to hit the restroom." I stood up slowly, not wanting to make a scene, just trying to save face for us both. Alice shot me a look, then Yoel, but she did not come after me. When I returned, everyone was lounging on the beach, full and content. Yoel and Alice were cozied up next to each other, their closeness speaking volumes. I quietly grabbed a seat off to the side, keeping to myself. Jenny, ever the life of the party, piped up, "Alright, everyone's here. Game time! Truth or Dare, people." Alice came out on top in the first round, with Yoel on the losing end. He picked the truth, and Alice, playing nice, asked ---- him about any recent joys. Yoel's eyes twinkled as he looked at Alice with a tender gaze. "I met this amazing woman, and just like that, I had it all-a house, a car. And get this, she even took me for a spin in her brand-new car to unwind." Finishing his tale, Yoel shot me a smug grin. The crowd knew the score with Yoel's sudden wealth, but it was an unspoken truth, seen but not discussed. All that, and Yoel was flaunting it like that was a whole different ball game. The mood turned icy, and even Jenny was startled. With no outburst from me, Jenny had to tough it out and keep the peace. "Let's keep it moving, second round-hey, it's our hunk Richard's turn." Then it was my turn, and Yoel had the reins for my challenge. ---- "Truth," I stated calmly. Yoel sauntered over, drink in hand. "Richard, let's up the ante, how about a dare?" Iscrunched my brow, feeling the warning bells. "I'll stick with the truth." "Come on, live a little. Alice says you're a champ in the pool. Show us a lap." Yoel's eyes lingered on my midsection, his lips curling with a hint of mischief. I stood my ground, firmly declining: "I'm not up for it, feeling under the weather-I can't swim." Yoel turned to Alice with a look of feigned innocence, but Alice was having none of it. "You're a seasoned swimmer, Richard. Since when can't you swim? "Just a few days back, everyone had already made their apologies, and now they were bending over backward to get on your good side. What's the harm. in taking a quick dip to show them you're cool?" said Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!