Albert tapped his foot impatiently outside, the carnival was at it's peak but his concern wasn't there. Floria had been inside for too long, and the earlier incident with the red wine had left him uneasy.
"Floria is taking to long, he said to Meyer who was busy with her phone."
"I'm coming...let me check what's up with her over there", he said leaving Meyer and headed to the restroom.
As he approached the door, he heard raised voices. Pushing it open slightly, he saw Floria and Lionel engaged in a heated argument. Their voices were sharp and accusing, with Floria's face tense and Lionel's eyes gleaming with amusement.
"Floria!" Albert called out, trying to cut through the tension.
Both Lionel and Floria turned to him, their expressions revealing a mix of emotions. Lionel's smile widened, his eyes narrowing with malicious intent
