The man smirked slightly but didn't comment. Instead, he got straight to the point.
"Alright then," he said, his gaze steady. "Which positions would you like to take?"
The room fell into silence.
The girls froze.
Their excitement wavered as they looked at one another.
Each of the positions sounded amazing. Each one was a dream opportunity. But at the same time, it was dangerous.
If one of them chose a better position, would it make the others feel bad?
Would it seem selfish?
None of them wanted to cause conflict.
So, instead of speaking, they just… kept looking at each other.
Waiting. Watching. Guessing.
They studied each other's faces, silently trying to figure out what the others wanted before saying anything. The tension grew.
Seconds passed.
Then more.
Nobody spoke.
The pressure was almost painful.
Finally, Nnenna, being the most observant, realized the problem.
