I was just about entering the building when I looked back and spotted Irene on the other side of the building and from the looks of it she was alone which meant she was probably waiting for Fabian.
Almost everyone characterized my relationship with Irene as controversial and I couldn't blame them since almost everyone in my department knows our full story. Everyone except you, but don't worry I'll tell it to you.
Shocked for the first few seconds, I was brought back to earth by the cough of the security man notifying me that I was blocking others from entering so i Immediately stepped into the building, I was welcomed by the blast of loud music, dancing people and most importantly the familiar faces of smiling friends.
After a brief greeting with most of the people present, I spotted Fabian tucked at a corner sipping what looked like wine although I wasn't sure from where I standing. If Fabian was already here then it meant Irene must've been waiting for someone else, which actually increased my curiosity bar.
Who could Irene have been waiting for ? I thought
Few minutes later, she walked in and as I watched her it brought back memories of five years ago when I first met Irene while attending another party just like this one, a bachelor's night for one of my numerous friends. I had been at that party when I felt I needed some fresh air, upon walking to my car parked outside I saw a lady who looked like she was being robbed by two guys. Just on a stroke of Ingenuity I shouted Police Freeze and thinking I was a real cop, the guys fled leaving who I would later know to be Irene behind.
That was how i met and later became friends with Irene. Over the next few months after that encounter, I would invite her to parties and we would have the best times of our lives. Irene wasn't as wealthy and successful as I was, so for me it felt great showing her around and introducing her to my many wealthy friends and for Irene it was a new experience living the good life or so I was made to believe.
I eventually fell in love with Irene and told her how I felt, she confessed she felt the same and that was how we started our relationship. Eventually I would meet Fabian whom she introduced to me as her cousin who needed a job and using my connections I got him a job where I work.
I was at work one day when the police walked in and requested to see Fabian. After he was arrested we got the gist that he and Irene were con artists who went about defrauding rich men of their hard earned money. Apparently the whole damsel in distress situation which I had stumbled upon was something they did often at parties held by rich guys so as to give them some false belief they were saving a beautiful lady who needed help before they eventually went on to scam the innocent men. The police had been watching them for awhile and they finally had enough evidence to arrest both. Irene apologized saying it was all a mistake but I didn't want to listen anymore.
Eventually they were both sentenced to four years in prison and that was the last I saw of them both. I moved on with my life occasionally attending my numerous friends bachelor parties.
I'd forgotten about Irene not until when I spotted her outside this party few minutes ago and as she walked in she didn't walk towards Fabian but towards the guy hosting the party.
I knew they were working another job and they both didn't notice or recognize me as I smiled watching them in my disguise. Today my name is Jonathan Wilfred, i'm an undercover cop and I know that the best way to catch a con artist is to make them trust that you're being conned. I've tested this theory and I know I can trust it.
Now i've kept my promise, I've told you the story, if you weren't paying attention don't trust me to tell it again because right now I've got a job to do. The department is counting on me.