Chapter 7
In the general tension of an already doomed atmosphere, Leiann's shocking decision of leaving Middle Point is shaking everyone, even Braulia.
Braulia: Leiann, are you sure you want to leave?
Leiann: I'm fed up of acting, Braulia. Thank you for being caring, but I'm done.
Jihyo: Do you want to give up because of them?
Leiann: That doesn't mean I'm giving up on my dream. Just that I'm leaving Middle Point. I have nothing to do with those toxic bitches.
Abbygayle: Oh really? You're saying that just because you want to act all high and mighty with your new little friends!
Leiann: They at least care about each other. Look.
Lenzie: Leiann, life isn't always all rainbows and sunshine. So, stop it, okay?
Nayeon: You're just a poisonous snake, a self-absorbed brat, a backstabbing bitch! You-
Lenzie: (slaps Nayeon's face) Don't you dare!
Jeongyeon: (dumps her glass full of water on Lenzie) Shut up, bitch!
She, however, has also accidentally hit Braulia.
Braulia: Jeongyeon, are you crazy?
Jeongyeon: Sorry for ruining your dress, madam. But not as much for putting this little bitch in her place. (Stomps her foot on Lenzie's)
Lenzie: How dare you! You ruined my shoes!
Sana: You can buy a new pair.
Lenzie: They cost one thousand dollars!
Sana: Who cares?
Jihyo: You may buy a new pair of shoes, but you can't buy respect and loyalty!
Amanda: Please, stop lecturing us!
Jihyo: You threw Leiann under the bus!
Jennille: None of your business, bitch.
Braulia: Okay! That's enough! When we're done with this pathetic scene, everyone back to their rooms! Except you, Nayeon. And of course you, Leiann. I'd like to talk to you.
Everyone finishes their meal in silence, then head back to their rooms. However, Braulia clears her throat as she approaches Nayeon.
Braulia: Remember that we still need to talk. Wait here.
As Braulia and Leiann find an isolated corner where to talk without being spied, Nayeon stands not too far from them. She knows she has to wait until they finish their discourse, but this is a great chance for her to eavesdrop.
Leiann: Braulia, this is my final decision.
Braulia: Seriously?
Leiann: Please, don't insist.
Braulia: In that case, I'll have to inform Leslie and Terry. You can't just leave without them knowing.
Leiann: Are you planning to tell them tomorrow?
Braulia: I'll try.
Leiann: Braulia, please. You know the girls and I have had beef since day one. We had to plaster fake smiles on our faces or else media would immediately bash us.
Braulia: This is show business, darling, and I'm afraid things with the other girls will stay this way unless they're seriously willing to change.
Leiann: They won't. Trust me.
Braulia: What are you going to do if you leave? You know, you can't stay here.
Leiann: I'll find a solution.
Braulia: What kind of solution? Does it involve that old friend of yours, Ashlyn Landry... whatever her name is...
Leiann: Ashlyn Landis. And we're still in touch. I texted her yesterday, and guess what? She's here.
Braulia: Why?
Leiann: She's planning the great reunion!
Nayeon: (approaches Braulia and Leiann) The what?
Leiann: You're not supposed to be here-
Braulia: No, she is. Even though I thought she had anything in mind rather than eavesdrop.
Nayeon: Thank you for reminding that, madam.
Leiann: I have to go and pack my stuff. Possibly myself, before Lenzie and the others throw it from the window. See you. (Heads back in her room)
Braulia: Let's make things clear. I didn't want to sound too harsh, so I-
Nayeon: You messed with Jeongyeon, right?
Braulia: Well, your friend kind of admitted that she broke into Middle Point's room and-
Nayeon: I don't care about what she did! I want to know what you are going to do!
Braulia: I just want your help, that's it.
Nayeon: Does that include fucking cameras everywhere in the restaurant?
Braulia: I don't know what you're talking about.
Nayeon: Stop lying, Brallia! You're none other than a conniving witch!
Braulia: That's it? I got insulted far worse in the past. (Pats Nayeon's shoulder) There's no need to hold a grudge on me, anyway. It's not you the problem.
Suddenly, Leslie appears as if he popped out from nowhere.
Leslie: It's me who sent the cameras. I got in touch with Polly Burks from Trash Talk. You really managed to put a little big scene, Braulia. Congratulations.
Braulia: Is this a compliment or just a way to taunt me again?
Leslie: Definitely not a compliment.
Braulia: I thought you would teach your darlings some manners.
Leslie: And I thought you'd stop putting them down.
Braulia: I don't put them down. The problem is, they misbehave.
Leslie: That's your fault, Braulia. It wouldn't happen if you weren't so busy into luring TWICE into your plan to drag Middle Point down.
Nayeon: Excuse me?
Leslie: Mind your business, doll. This is serious stuff and you're not involved.
Nayeon: You-
Braulia: Leslie, stop messing with her.
Leslie: You're not in the position of threatening me. If you say another word, I'll get you fired.
Braulia: Honestly, I don't give a damn about you or your stupid threats, Leslie. Oh, one thing: you're just a narcissist, sexist asshole.
Leslie: Fuck off. (Leaves)
Nayeon: Who the fuck is he?
Braulia: Leslie Kennard. Middle Point's manager.
Nayeon: He's as bitchy as them.
Braulia: No. He's worse. And, if I were you, I'd stay away from him.
Nayeon: Is he a con?
Braulia: There are some rumors on him and his wife... But, if I talk, they'll sue me.
Nayeon: So, what's the deal?
Braulia: I'd be kicked out of the label, be banned from the social media scene forever and probably left with nothing. Not even my dau-
Nayeon: Your what?
Braulia: (pretends to look at her watch) Oh, it's late! It's really time to go! Good night. (Leaves in a rush)
After hesitating for what seems to be an endless time, Nayeon goes back in her room, where the others are waiting for her.
Jihyo: What happened?
Nayeon: Brallia went into psycho mode. Again. She almost told me bad things about this Leslie.
Mina: The manager?
Nayeon: Yes.
Chaeyoung: He seems as bad as the girls.
Momo: It's obvious, he's their manager!
Nayeon: Brallia said she can't talk about him or else she'll be sued.
Mina: This is why American music industry is rotten!
Nayeon: Yeah. It looks like Leiann is going to leave those bitches behind, too.
Dahyun: And?
Nayeon: I don't know much else about her plans, though.
Jeongyeon: Yes, but this means that the other bitches are still around.
Sana: I hope not to see them anymore!
Jihyo: That's impossibile. They're staying here.
Jeongyeon: Well... unless we make them leave.
Nayeon: No more payback!
Jeongyeon: Oh yes! More payback! This is what they deserve!
Nayeon: Last time you made a mess!
Jeongyeon: Do you want to see them on those toxic TV shows put us down?
Nayeon: No.
Jihyo: I'm sorry, Nayeon, but it's the only way to get over with this shit.
Dahyun: What if we ask Leiann to help us?
Tzuyu: Are you kidding?
Dahyun: No. She hates them, we hate them. We're on the same boat.
Tzuyu: She might've left Middle Point for her personal motives.
Chaeyoung: But she knows Middle Point better than any of us.
Nayeon: It looks like we have no choice. If Middle Point don't want to relent, we'll make them. Take it or leave it.
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