"...I forgot to tell you."
"..."
The arena went deathly silent for a moment and then erupted in laughter. Layla kept staring at him, her expression caught between disbelief and the urge to smack him right then and there. But recalling they were on a live broadcast, and thousands or even millions of people watching them, she held back. Taking a deep breath, she 'smiled'. "Alright, I won't hold it against you and think you just wanted to surprise me."
Faris's eyes lit up, and he bowed a few times, wiping away the nonexistent sweat on his forehead. "Thank you for your mercy, Senior!"
"Now, hurry up and introduce them." Layla urged him. "Just who is this special guest?"
