As the first guests arrived, I greeted them, masking my discomfort with a smile.
Jason, finally appearing, was in high spirits.
He moved through the crowd, oblivious to my struggle.
But I had a plan.
As the evening progressed, subtle changes began to unfold.
The music was slightly off, the drinks not quite right.
Small inconveniences, barely noticeable.
Yet, they accumulated, casting a shadow over the festivities.
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