Chapter 15
Dinner shouldn't be the right place for plotting and conniving. However, this doesn't seem to be clear for Middle Point, especially Lenzie, whose main goal, now set in stone, is bringing TWICE down once for all and ruin their reputation.
However, it doesn't look like everyone is following through her plans.
Padgett: Is dinner coming or what?
Lenzie: Can you shut the fuck up for once?
Korinne: Oh, come on, Lenzie, let her pout for once. She kept talking about when she last had a burger... Something like eight months ago.
Padgett: Why would you blame me for hitting McDonald's once in a while? I mean, everyone loves McDonald's. Or, at least, I do.
Lenzie: That's out of question. No fast food, unless you want to roll on stage.
Padgett: Just once in a while.
Lenzie: That's final, Padgett. One more word and you're out. How dare you to doubt our diet?
Padgett: Your diet, maybe. Are you trying to turns all of us into vegans? And have you ever thought of listening to the rest of us for once?
Brittania: I, for once, would like a huge steak. A real steak, not one made of tofu.
Cheyenna: I'd die for a BBQ steak. Maybe with some roasted potatoes. When I think of steak and potatoes, I think of my mother's kitchen and-
Amanda: Cheyenna! Stop ranting! This is not your mother's house, it's a restaurant.
Lenzie: And don't forget you're on diet! You gained four kilos last month!
Cheyenna: Shut the fuck up, you stick!
Jennille: Stick? If I were you, I'd watch your language.
Cheyenna: Oh, really?
A waiter passes by, clearing his throat.
Waiter: Are you ready to order, ladies?
Lenzie: Yes. We'd like eight-
Cheyenna: No, no. Hold on. Britt, you said you want a steak with potatoes, right?
Brittania: For once we're on the same wavelength.
Waiter: Perfect. Two steaks-
Padgett: Three steaks. And a large bottle of Pepsi, please.
Waiter: I'm sorry, madam, but we don't have Pepsi.
Padgett: Okay. Then, take us a large Coke.
Waiter: Okay, three steaks with potatoes and a large bottle of Coca Cola. (Turns to Abby) What about you, madam?
Abbygayle: I-
Lenzie: The usual for the rest of us. (Frowns at the waiter, then glares at Cheyenna) Thank you, sir. I expect you to serve us quickly, of course.
Waiter: No promises-
Lenzie: Don't make us wait too much, okay?
The waiter leaves in a huff, not wanting to upset Lenzie further.
Lenzie: Tell me you were joking, Cheyenna.
Cheyenna: Do I look like I'm joking?
Lenzie: Don't play dumb with me, okay?
Cheyenna: You're controlling, Lenzie, you know?
Lenzie: I'm the leader, okay? So, you either follow the rules or Leiann's path. Choose: do you want to stay or not?
Cheyenna: (gulps) I... I...
Lenzie: Perfect. You stay, you do what I tell you to do. Good girl.
Although Lenzie has made it clear that she's in charge at Middle Point, she doesn't know that Daejeong has just overheard her and can't wait to see tension burst within the group.
Daejeong: Hahaha! Seeing Cheyenna defy Lenzie is just priceless!
Momo: So?
Daejeong: That's simple. She's fed up, like Leiann. She wants to leave Middle Point.
Mina: And?
Daejeong: I've been told many times I can grant wishes. So, I guess I can take a shot at this. If it's true that Cheyenna Traigle wants to leave Middle Point, then we have to make sure she actually does and doesn't chicken out.
Jihyo: We? Excuse me, don't you think you-
Daejeong: Shhh. This is for her sake.
Nayeon: But-
Daejeong: If it hadn't been for you, Leiann would've never left Middle Point. She'd have chickened out instead.
Leiann: Do you really need to bring this now? Also, I don't think I want to be involved with this shit anymore.
Daejeong: You don't care about them anymore?
Leiann: As if I've ever done so!
Daejeong: You don't need to be so tense, love. I-
Leiann: That's enough, Daejeong! You're toxic!
Daejeong: Toxic? How dare you? Take it back now! I thought we were friends!
Leiann: I can't be friends to an arrogant and self-centered brat like you anymore. Goodbye. (Leaves)
Daejeong: You'll regret it, Leiann, mark these words! (Stands up) Leiann! Wait! Come back!
Nayeon: She's gone, Daejeong. This time you've gone too far.
Daejeong: Don't try to lecture me, Nayeon unnie. You're not my mother.
Nayeon: Excuse me? I thought you cared about Leiann, but you accepted to befriend her only for your personal interests! You'll never change, Daejeong!
Daejeong: (slams her hands on the table) If this is what you think of me, you ungrateful bitches, then maybe I shouldn't have bothered giving you a second chance!
She's about to leave the restaurant and the hotel, but she doesn't want to. She has the chance to take Middle Point down and doesn't want to waste it, not even if Nayeon refuses to collaborate with her.
Jihyo: Are you going to sit down or what?
Daejeong: Shut the fuck up! (Cries) I thought you'd stop judging me! I didn't ask you to be my friends, I just wanted to prove that I changed! But I guess it didn't work. You know what? Maybe you're better off alone. I'm trouble.
Jeongyeon: You can't back off, Daejeong.
Daejeong: Why should I listen to you, Jeongyeon unnie? The others don't want me around.
Jeongyeon: Well, I don't care anymore about what happened at Sixteen. That was four years ago.
Nayeon: How can you say that? She-
Jeongyeon: We can't push her away. If we want to get rid of those other bitches (points at Middle Point's table), we'll need her help. Take it or leave it. We have no other choice.
Dahyun: I hate to say this, girls, but she's right. We can't do this without Daejeong unnie.
Chaeyoung: Stop being naïve, Dahyun! She's playing us!
Dahyun: Are you sure? You though the same about Leiann!
Chaeyoung: I-
Mina: Dahyun is right. You're not exactly the most indicated person to talk about trust, Chaeyoung.
Chaeyoung: I can't believe what you're saying, Mina! Don't tell me you forgot about her phone pranks and the way she made us look bad on camera!
Daejeong: (scowls) Can we stop talking about this for once?
Jihyo: Can we all calm down, please?
Everyone takes deep breaths, except, of course, Daejeong. She, taking the toll of the growing pressure too seriously, storms back upstairs. Knowing that she'll probably cause a fracture among the group, Jeongyeon follows her.
Daejeong: Stop following me, please.
Jeongyeon: I'm worried for you. You didn't eat anything.
Daejeong: I'm not hungry.
Jeongyeon: That's not true. You just don't want to see Nayeon, right?
Daejeong: You know what? Fuck everyone else. I have something in mind, just for the two of us.
Jeongyeon: What are you talking about?
Daejeong: Follow me.
The two women reach the group's suite and enter one of their rooms.
Daejeong: Now I'm going to lock the door and we're discussing a couple of things.
Jeongyeon: You can't stay here for the night, you know?
Daejeong: Oh, really? Then you don't know me. (Blinks)
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