"Who's going to wash the plates now? And let it be known. I'm not doing anything because I contributed my bed for this meal," Camille quickly said.
"Well, I prepared the food so I'm not washinnng~~~" Meethi's sang, "So the lot falls on you Emi, go and get the plates washed. There's no dishwasher."
Dishwashers weren't allowed into the hostels because the school had already provided all necessary appliances.
"Wu...., why am I so miserable? I can't even refute you guys...." Emily cried.
***
"Um....how should I address you?" Cynthia shuddered. The lady's voice was chilly and contained a trace of contempt and ridicule.
"Is that necessary? You are in my territory so you must abide by my rules. No need to address me. I'm nameless. Have a seat so you won't go about spreading to others that I'm vicious."
Cynthia shakily sat down opposite her but she wasn't so dumb as not to know that she was indirectly saying that there should be no third ear to hear their conversation.
"Yes..yes."
"I called you here to talk about your friend's new friend. And that she already knows about the accident."
Cynthia heart jumped and she clenched her fists. How could Meethi still be considered her friend? Was she trying to hint at something? That she knows the truth? Her hands started trembling as her stomach tied into a knot. What had she gotten herself into?
"Relax. Why are you nervous? Even if I knew something, I wouldn't be so petty to expose you. After all, I also need your help," she spoke out, "And then, have you seen him at school before?"
A photo was thrown on the table in between them. Cynthia was pleasantly surprised. This was the guy she saw on the first day of school, that handsome guy!
"Tell your friend's friend to stay away from him," her eyes flashed with a vicious glint.
"You mean Camille?" Cynthia was once again shocked. That girl was acting all nonchalant when they talked about the guy because she was already connected with him? What about Meethi? She too? This was becoming more complicated than she thought. How dare they?
"I hate to hear her name. It burns my ears. How dare she get close to him? To that extent of him....." her red beautiful lips were trembling angrily.
"Sor...sorry," Cynthia quickly apologized when she saw her getting agitated. It appeared Camille quite had an effect on her so who said she was at the short end of the stick?
She didn't feel disadvantaged at all even if she was being used because if she could dabble on both sides and make them meet, all she needed to do was to sit back, enjoy the show and get the benefits of it all,
"No need to get agitated. I just need to frame her. That's all," Cynthia consoled again.
"No, you can't use the same trick you used on the other Young Miss. This one's smarter," she said gloomily.
"OK...I'll find another way. My father is a lecturer after all and it seems they have a grudge now because of the guy..." Cynthia smiled.
"Good. You're smart, now being with him will only bring more troubles," the lady's lips quirked up,
"But let me remind you...You're not allowed to lay your eyes on him. Even you yourself aren't worthy...."