𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐚𝐭𝐞

Episode 12

In the lavish lounge of the art building, Joong and his friends were reclining on plush furnishings, savoring the opulence of their surroundings. Their laughter and conversation filled the air, making it clear that they considered this lounge their private domain.

Joong, with a self-assured smile, called out to dunk as he entered with the refreshments. "dunk, over here," he said, extending his hand to accept a glass of juice.

Dunk nodded and handed Joong his juice. "Here you go," he replied, his voice respectful and polite, a stark contrast to her earlier defiance.

Joong's friends chimed in, making various requests for snacks and drinks, and dunk diligently fulfilled their orders, his demeanor attentive and accommodating. The once-independent student had transformed into a servile assistant in Joong's presence, a fact that didn't escape the notice of his friends.

As dunk moved about the lounge, providing refreshments to Joong and his friends, they engaged in light banter and conversation, seemingly unperturbed by her role. It was evident that this arrangement was a part of Joong's plan to keep dunk under his control, and it was unclear how he would navigate this new and challenging dynamic.

As dunk hurriedly served Joong and his friends in the luxurious lounge, his smartwatch discreetly notified him  that his class was about to begin. The urgency of his academic commitments weighed on her, and he approached Joong with a polite request.

"Excuse me, sir," dunk spoke respectfully to Joong, who was engrossed in conversation with his friends. "I have a class that's about to start, and it's important for me to maintain my grades. May I be excused, please?"

Joong initially dismissed his request with a curt "No" twice, seemingly unwilling to let him go. But dunk, his determination evident, continued to plead with him, his eyes reflecting his earnest desire to attend his class.

Joong, who had been maintaining a facade of indifference, suddenly noticed something in dunk's eyes that tugged at his conscience. A flicker of hesitation crossed his face as he glanced at him . Ultimately, he couldn't resist his plea and gave a subtle nod, signaling for him to leave.

Relieved, dunk quickly gathered his backpack and expressed his gratitude before making his way to his class, leaving behind Joong and his friends. This brief interaction hinted at the complexities of their relationship, as dunk struggled to balance his academic responsibilities with his newfound role as Joong's personal assistant.

In the opulent lounge, Joong's friends couldn't resist their curiosity and began bombarding him with questions about his decision to let dunk go. They were perplexed about why he hadn't used the opportunity to exert more control over her. One of his friends, Alex, leaned in and asked, "Joong, why did you let him leave like that? You could've made things even harder for him."

Joong, however, remained silent, his thoughts seemingly elsewhere. He pulled out his phone, a clear sign that he was preoccupied with something else and not interested in discussing the matter with his friends at the moment.

A short while later, Pond, with his ever-confident demeanor, strolled into the lounge. He took a seat beside Joong and greeted him and the others. The conversation shifted toward their usual activities, as they discussed their exploits and shared their experiences.

As they talked, Marcus, known for his penchant for schemes, proposed a new plan. "I have an idea, guys," he said with a sly grin. "Why don't we throw a party, a freshers' party? It'll be the perfect opportunity to pick our targets for the year."

The suggestion immediately sparked agreement among the group, who were more than willing to participate in this devious plan. They relished the idea of using a party to identify and select their victims, marking the newcomers as their potential targets.

Lucus, who was well-connected and had a luxurious farmhouse at his disposal, offered to host the party there. With a shared sense of anticipation, they posted the invitation in the college group, opening the door to their scheme, while relishing the thought of asserting their dominance over the unsuspecting freshmen.
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As the group of friends, including Emma, Lily, Ethan, Daniel, dunk,phuwin, and others, received the notification about the upcoming party, they found themselves in a bit of a quandary. Some were skeptical about attending, uncertain about the nature of the event. However, Ethan and Emma were enthusiastic about going, their excitement somewhat concealed by the ulterior motives that stirred beneath the surface.

Emma, in particular, had a long-standing crush on Marcus. She had once confessed her feelings to him in a flashback, but Marcus had rejected her advances. Despite this rejection, Emma remained determined and perhaps a bit blinded by her love for him, hoping that this party would offer her a chance to get closer to him.

Ethan, on the other hand, was nursing a secret crush on Rayan from the first day of college. He had concealed his feelings from everyone but was hopeful that the party might provide an opportunity to interact with Rayan.

Under the insistence of Ethan and Emma, who were both secretly nursing their own hopes and desires, the group of friends ultimately agreed to attend the party. Their curiosity about what the event held and the chance to socialize with their peers proved too tempting to resist.

With their decision to attend the party made, they decided to go shopping after college to pick out outfits that would help them make a memorable entrance at the event. The shopping excursion added an air of anticipation to the upcoming party, as they carefully selected their attire and prepared for the evening ahead.