The hairdresser finally approached, putting an end to our tense exchange.
"Miss, we are ready for you."
I stood up and followed the hairdresser, giving Visha one last look.
-Good luck, Visha. I'm sure you'll need it
I sat in the barber's chair, trying to relax despite the adrenaline coursing through my veins. This confrontation had shaken me more than I wanted to admit, but I also felt a certain satisfaction. I had stood up to Vishan once again.
If she thought I was easy to intimidate, I thought, she was missing the point.
As the stylist began to work on my hair, I focused on the present moment, determined not to let Visha or anyone else bother me again.
As the hairdresser began to work on my hair, I thought of another way to fight back. I didn't want to just let Visha's insult go by. An idea came to mind, and I decided to put my plan into action.
-Excuse me, I said to the hairdresser with a polite smile. "I just have to sort something out quickly. I'll be right back."
I stood up and walked towards Visha, who was looking at me with visible suspicion. I leaned towards her, feigning a friendly smile.
-You know, Visha, I whispered in her ear, "you really make me feel sorry for you."
Before she could react, I stood up and pretended to trip slightly, grabbing a bottle of shampoo from a nearby shelf. The bottle opened and its contents spilled onto the floor and, inadvertently, onto Visha's purse.
-Oh no!, I exclaimed with false sincerity. "I'm so sorry, Visha! Let me help you clean this up."
I reached down and picked up the bag, pretending to wipe it. In reality, I poured all the remaining shampoo inside the bag, making sure to soak every nook and cranny.
-Don't worry, I'll fix everything, I said smiling, while continuing my sabotage work.
Visha stared at the scene, wide-eyed, still in shock from my previous statement and now the incident with the shampoo.
-Give me that!, she finally said, snatching the bag from my hands, her face red with anger. "You've already done enough."
"Sorry again," I replied, doing my best to sound contrite. "I hope it doesn't damage your stuff too much."
Visha didn't answer, too busy checking the damage. I stood up and returned to the hairdresser's chair, a smile of inner satisfaction stretching my lips.
The hairdresser, who hadn't really understood what had happened, looked at me with a questioning expression. "Everything is fine ?"
"Yes, everything is settled," I replied, sitting down again. "Thanks for your patience."
As the hairdresser resumed his work, I took one last look at Visha, who was desperately trying to clean her bag. A feeling of quiet triumph warmed me. I had regained control of the situation, and although this little revenge was petty, it had eased some of my frustration.
-I warned you, I whispered with a mischievous smile on my lips
Honestly, if Visha wasn't Donovan's sister, I would have taken revenge on her a long time ago by doing all kinds of filth to her.