Chapter 10: "Shattered Trust"

The chapter begins with Taenus, feeling weak but determined, introducing her best friend Momo to Kookie. However, Kookie, who is already struggling with feelings of jealousy, becomes increasingly uncomfortable with the closeness between Taenus and Momo. The tension is palpable as Kookie, her voice trembling with a mix of frustration and confusion, says, "I thought I was your friend too," her words cutting through the air. Taenus, unaware of Kookie's growing resentment, tries to reassure her, but there's an awkward silence that follows.

The next day, Kookie calls Momo, asking to meet her alone in the dead of night. Momo, unsure but willing to give it a chance, agrees to meet. When Momo later questions Taenus about Kookie's behavior, Taenus responds casually, "Maybe she just wants more friends," brushing it off as if it's no big deal.

The next morning, panic sets in when Momo's boyfriend calls Taenus, his voice frantic. "Do you know where Momo is? She hasn't come home, and she's not picking up her phone!" Taenus, alarmed, turns to Kookie for answers. "You were with Momo last night. Where is she?"

Kookie, her frustration reaching a boiling point, snaps back, "Do you think I'm a bad person? I don't know why she wanted to meet me. She's your friend, not mine! I didn't call her. You're lying! I hate you!"

Her words sting, and Taenus is left feeling hurt and confused, unable to understand why Kookie is so angry and defensive. The chapter ends with Taenus standing at a crossroads, uncertain whether to believe Kookie or question everything she thought she knew about her friend.