I Need U // Park Jimin

CHAPTER 16: Alert

-Layla's POV-
Hah, she ran away crying. What a wuss. I scared her real good, so that means the plan is doing extremely well. Can't wait to tell Katrina. The next phase is coming soon, just you wait melody.

-Katrina's POV-
(At Layla's house)
I'm sat on the couch, nervously waiting for Layla. I hope it went well, it's a crucial part of our plan. It'll make her more anxious and alert. That way we can shock her much easily. I know - I'm so clever.

The door suddenly opened, and Layla walked in through the door. She had a devilish smile on her face. I knew instantly that the plan was a success.
She came and gave me a big hug.
"I'm so proud of you." I said quietly as I patted her back.
"I know."
"Did you scare her for good?" I asked in an evil tone.
"I did. She ran off crying."
We both started laughing.

"Such a wimp," I smirked.

"Katrina, Layla, tea's ready!" That's mum.
"Okay, we're coming!" I yelled.
My mum does not know anything that's going on in my life at all. It's not mum, it's just because I haven't told her. The only thing she 'knows' is about melody. I lied to her and said that my so called 'best friend' was being so selfish, I decided to stop being her friend.

I've become an expert at lying. I'm used to it. Mum is always cheerful, and never thinks about sad subjects. But that's the problem. Whenever I tell her something that upsets me, she just doesn't know how to react. She just sits there, innocent and expressionless. So I taught myself how to lie. Back then, people could easily tell I was not telling the truth (unlike mum).

But now, I'm a pro at it. Even melody can't tell. It's satisfying, knowing that people believe me - and only myself knows that it's a fake fact I'm blurting out. I find it fun for some reason.

-Melody's POV-
I quietly opened the door, making sure dad doesn't see my crying face. Phew, he's in his room. I ran up the stairs as fast as I could, while I buried my face into my scarf.

I locked my room door. I went to sit on my bed, after I took my coat and scarf off.
"Jimin," I cried silently, "why did you have to go."
I lay on my bed, and thought of my life so far. It's so depressing, no one would like to have the life I'm experiencing right now, I thought.

I turned my phone on, desperately wanting to call Jimin to tell him what happened. But I stopped. If I tell him, it'll only get worse. I don't want him to get involved with Katrina and Layla, whatever their connection is.

I wrapped my arms around my knees, as I rested my head on them. I don't have anyone to talk to.
Even if I told dad, he would get much more stressed than he needs to be. He doesn't deserve another problem in his life.
I just have to get through it myself.

Text from: Katrina

I gasped. What now?

'It's me.Just sayin I want you to meet my new friend, you might like her. She's from Korea too, her name's Park yougi. She's new, but will get homeschooled. I arranged for her to meet you at the 'Greenhouse' cafe. Not trying to be too generous, I'm doing this 'cus I know you have no friends.'

The last 4 words echoed in my head. No, I don't have any friends.

Yea - Because you left me.

Oh Katrina you're so kind. (Sarcastic)

Why did she plan this in the first place?? Like give me a decision before deciding on meeting someone I don't even know!! God.

But the arrangement is in a cafe so at least it's going to be safe.

I'm going to go, to make a new good friend for once.