“Fine,” I said. “Then listen carefully.”
I walked to the sound system and turned off the music.
The silence that followed was immediate and uncomfortable.
“The party is over.”
Gasps spread across the room.
“You can’t do that!” Allison protested.
I looked directly at her.
“This house belongs to me. And my wife is not a servant.”
I turned to the guests.
“Thank you for coming. But tonight’s gathering ends here.”
One by one they collected their coats and left quietly, avoiding eye contact.
Within minutes the house was nearly empty.
Only my family remained.
