He didn't need to.

But he also didn't forget what was said.

''Ohm: don't be late....someone's gonna rob your lover boy.''

It should've been nonsense.

Ohm always talked nonsense.

But Arnold didn't process it like a joke.

Because his eyes had already seen

something else earlier.

Mark.

The way he stood slightly closer to Tua

without making it obvious.

The way he adjusted before anyone else reacted.

The way he never interrupted-but always arrived first when Tua needed space or stability.

Arnold leaned back in his chair.

''Consistent,'' he muttered.

That was the word

Mark was consistent around Tua

Arnold didn't like conclusions without proof.

So he didn't make one.

But he started observing differently.

Not Tua this Time..

Mark.

Next Morning:

The elevator doors closed.

ONLY TWO PEOPLE INSIDE.

Arnold.

Mark.

Silence settled immediately.

Arnold looked at him.

Directly.

No hesitation.

''...Do you like Tua?''

Mark didn't answer right away.

He exhaled slightly.

Then-

''..I should ask you that Question.''

Arnold didn't react.

But his eyes sharpened slightly.

Mark continued calmly.

''...If ask you'do you like Tua'...''

A pause 

Then-

''...you'II say yes.''

Arnold didn't deny it.

Didn't confirm it immediately either.

Mark watched him.

Then added-

''...That's why I'm asking you first.''

Arnold finally spoke.

''..If you ask me whether I Like Tua...''

His eyes stayed on Mark

''..I do like him.''

Silence.

Arnold continued, just as steady-

''..That's why I'm asking you.''

His eyes stayed on Mark.

''..Do you like Tua?''

Mark didn't move.

Not surprised

Then he said-

''..Its his DECISION whom to choose.''

A pause.

Then firmer-

''...Not Yours.''

Arnold didn't respond immediately.

He just looked at him.

Longer this time-

Then-

''....If he doesn't choose you,''Arnold said.

''...I will take MY chance.''

Mark's expression didn't change.

But his voice stayed firm

''...THEN YOU'II BE WAITING.''

Floor reached.

Doors began to open.

Neither moved immediately.

Not because of hesitation.

Beacuse both understood something clearly now.

That wasn't confusion anymore.

This was intention.