Briana was about to enter the private room when a gentle voice sounded from behind her. "Briana?"
She paused with her hand on the doorknob and turned around to see Desmond approaching.
"Briana," Desmond greeted calmly.
"What brings you here?"
"I'm having dinner with friends. How about you?" Briana replied.
Recalling her recent unpleasant encounter with Lauren, who had accused her of seducing Desmond, Briana realized Desmond's presence shouldn't have been a surprise.
Desmond suggested, "Me, too. But we're almost done here. Would you like to step outside for a bit?"
Once outside, Desmond noticed the change in Briana's complexion and asked with concern, "Brianna, are you upset with me?"
Caught off guard, Briana quickly realized what he was referring to.
"No, I'm fine. Just not feel
