Party for one or likely two

"Have you seen Dani?" She asked a familiar face, among the crowd of strangers.

She had left her friend on the table to discuss something with Antonette. There were several last-minute changes that Antonette made to the program that included her tasks.

By the time she returned, she could not find her friend anywhere in the vicinity. She spotted her parents on the other table, mingling with the other guests, but no sign of Dani or Alex.

"Yes." He leaned closer to her and whispered near her ears, not wanting the people he was conversing with to hear what he knew. "I think I saw her sneaking away with my cousin a few minutes ago." Pointing to the back exit. 

He assumed that the couple had enough of this circus and would rather be alone. If he had a choice, he would probably do the same. Unfortunately, he was obligated to stay and hold the fort.