Why do authors create tension in a story ?

“Why do authors create tension in a story?”
An author usually builds tension in his/her book because a book would be very predictable if the book did not have tension. The tension in a book causes a reader to stay attached to the book to see what events happen next.

It could be 1, 2, or 4, depending on the context.1.) they could have had a fight, and she is too humble to say anything further. she wants robert to say something first.2.) maybe he's staring at a computer playing tetris while she's wearing a *really* tight red dress. just sayin' xd3.) is unlikely given that it's only one sentence worth of context long. 4.) it's possible their relationship is more 'mutual hatred' and they tolerate one another.it could be 1, 2, or 4, as long as you can provide sufficient explanation why. remember this as you write!