Sweet Subterfuge

Missa kept calling Wendy’s number like crazy, but no one answered at all. Eventually, Wendy’s phone gave out the message that the none had been turned off, though Larissa did not know if it was because Wendy was annoyed or if the phone’s battery ran out.

arissa was more anxious than ever, and she slammed her foot on the gas pedal to drive over to her old apartment as fast as she could.

arissa still had her old key to the apartment even though she had moved. The truth proved that this was a wise choice.

he could not even be bothered to change her shoes as she charged into the living room, but the scene in the living room was completely ifferent from the way Larissa imagined il-

fendy was sitting on the couch, a huge bucket of fried chicken in her lap. There was a massive oil stain around her mouth from chewing n chicken wings. The trash bin nearby was filled with colorful snack bags along with a whole lot of empty milk cartons.

arissa’s anxiety calmed down some, and her worry changed into rage. She exploded at Wendy. “Why didn’t you fucking answer the thone?”

Wendy slowly got up from the couch, her hand feeling for her phone. She asked in confusion, “Huh? Where’s my phone?”

Larissa really wanted to strangle Wendy to death.

again, I’ll find my phone.” Wendy

already turned off.” Larissa growled through

fried chicken. “Wait

Wendy. “That’s not important

back onto the couch and grabbed the bucket of fried chicken

Larissa had no appetite because of

being the person involved, seemed to be completely out of it. She continued to eat happily

if Wendy had been hit so hard by the cheating that she had lost her mind.

she replied, “Nope.” Her voice was calm as

she still asked anyway. “Didn’t you say you wanted to talk to him today?”

woman, so I left. Didn’t manage to talk to him.” Wendy had a mouthful of chicken.

acted shocked and surprised. “He was

though. “Don’t act so shocked, okay? What’s