Wednesday, After school.
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Four pretty girls were in the spacious kitchen; baking cookies. As per what they agreed on, many days ago, they left school to try and have a group study at Angel’s house.
“I think, Gel should teach us how to cook. I mean, we’re all getting married eventually… And cooking is such a life hack.” Yuri said while beating the icing in the electric mixer. Her brows pinched as to concentrated on her task.
Hayley was lining up the parchment paper in the trays; she just took up a second glance at Yuri, then smirks. “What do you mean cooking is a life hack? You’re husband is a rich man. I don’t think he will let you go in the kitchen, let alone held a pot.”
“You’re right.” She said, considering what Hayley said. But then she stopped what she’s doing and whipped her head towards Hayley; she looks bewildered. “Who is my husband?
Raeven and Angel laughed.
“Hayley, who is my husband?” Yuri asked again.
“I thought you had already set the record straight.” Hayley leaning at the kitchen top with her hands crossed in her chest.
“I don’t have a husband! I’m not even engaged yet.” Yuri said pouting.
Angel sighed, she is fast scooping the cookie dough and every scoop lined up on the parchment paper..
“You are so good at this.” Raeven complimented her friend; she was amazed, Angel is good at almost everything. She wants to learn from her, hoping that someone will appreciate her more.
When Angel was busy putting every tray inside the oven, while Yuri was watching; Hayley inched closer to Raeven, then talked in a low voice. “So, what happened last night?
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Hayley shrugged. They both looked at their friends hovering in the microwave oven.40Please respect copyright.PENANAce256wWLMT
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After the cookies were baked the four girls went up to Angel’s bedroom and they started to study. Next week will be the exam.40Please respect copyright.PENANAOSORSOJ75j
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Two days passed, weekend came…
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Angel was on her way to church. It is Saturday and the youth ministry will perform the task of cleaning up the prayer room for the priest. It is the guest priest that will fill out their parish priest, since he was not in good weather lately. She was looking at her phone, checking the chores and distribution of tasks among her peers, when suddenly a black cat passed in the street. More specifically in front of her. Some urban legends say that it is bad luck to come across a black cat, her mom included. But Angel knew better; she may be a catholic since birth, but she respects every single being that breathes. She just smiled and waved at the black cat walking away from her.
When she got inside the church, she stopped midway. She can’t believe what she sees at the moment.
Christian and Ashley.
She was not sure why these two were present today. Christian bailed out earlier this week and said that he can’t make it, but now…
“Angel!”
A lady with red curly hair ran towards her. “I was waiting for you. “We need to clean the prayer as soon as possible; the guest priest will come earlier than expected.” She's out of breath.40Please respect copyright.PENANAmk7GPUohAY
“What? Oh no, we need to hurry up. Come on. Can you get Lily and Aaron four of us will be enough.”40Please respect copyright.PENANAGqX4ym7R89
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She needs to walk along the isle to get to the prayer room; that’s when Christian noticed her.
“Good morning Angel.” He said.
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“Same to you.” Is all she said, it was not like her to greet someone rudely, but her mind is tangled up.
“Hello.” Ashley greet her as well.
“Hi… Uhm… Good morning.” She said a little uncomfortable.
Ashely can see through her, Angel knows, and it’s scary. If feels like a hunter stalking it’s prey.40Please respect copyright.PENANAF885Brqm5p
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“You know what, since Chris and I are here, let us help you.” Ashley offered kindly.40Please respect copyright.PENANAhkGWx0RImd
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"No, thanks. It is a job in youth ministry we don’t want to impose on you.” Chelsea -the red-headed girl said. Her voice trembled a little.40Please respect copyright.PENANAeDQaPkx2kW
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“It’s fine, let them help us. We need every help we can get.” Angel said.40Please respect copyright.PENANAQiwrqgf6na
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Christian was looking at her a little worried, he was sensing something. He knows that Angel is uncomfortable.
“Let us help you; the more people help, the faster the task will be done.”Christian said.40Please respect copyright.PENANAHHfxeSrCze
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Ashley offered to help Angel change the curtains and change the flowers on the altar.40Please respect copyright.PENANAkmz34mviBb
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“So, where should we get the curtains?” Ashley asked, she is all smiles and she looks like a ray of sunshine, brighter than Angel’s.40Please respect copyright.PENANAJbq4j7W6Aa
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“It’s down in the basement.” Angel said.40Please respect copyright.PENANAPUjNqgWwEw
They walked down the basement in silence. Ashley was looking around, with a frown on her face.40Please respect copyright.PENANAUAlkX9Rk0U
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“Look at this place, a holy place has this kind of… dark, and gloomy room.” Ashley said.40Please respect copyright.PENANAzOfzeeOxdd
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Angel was busy getting the heavy curtains inside a big black cabinet. “Oh, yeah, I’m sorry about that.” Angel said, like it’s her fault why the basement is in it’s current condition.40Please respect copyright.PENANAvy4NBCqEXA
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“Oh? Is she now? Why are you apologizing?” Ashley asked, and there was a hint of sarcasm in her voice.
Angel felt that the atmosphere around changed. Angel turned around and looked at Ashley. The cheery and Ms. Sunshine a little while ago evaporated and turned into a dark and malicious aura. Angel almost dropped the curtains she’s holding. “H-hey, is everything alright?” She said. Her voice turned quiet. The air inside became still with a sense of foreboding.
Ashley was staring at her like a hungry predator. Then she smirked. “If only a person does not have an ill-motive, you know. I know someone, who’s a kind-hearted, obedient, religious, and bright person on the outside. But inside, she’s like this basement. Dirty, gloomy and naughty. You know, coveting something that’s already someone else's. I think she needs to wake up. She needs a thorough cleansing. Don’t you think?” Ashley said. They stare at each other.
The other a predator and the other one a prey…
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Monday… Lunch time. Rooftop.
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“It doesn’t make sense at all.” Yuri said while biting on her cucumber sandwich. She decided to go on a diet; and it’s final. “What does she mean by dirty gloomy and naughty? Then compare the basement to a person? Is she really okay?” Yuri said.40Please respect copyright.PENANAqUWy0eeAMy
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Raeven was thoughtfully chewing on her blueberry muffin. Hayley was leaning in her recliner chair “Hah. That sly fox. If you don't’ know what she means. She’s giving our friend a warning.”40Please respect copyright.PENANAjmQPTR7ZGM
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Angel looked at Hayley. She knows that Ashley knows.40Please respect copyright.PENANA8kb4UzaTU7
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“It’s up to you now. Are you up for trouble? Is he worth the trouble?” Hayley asked Angel.
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Author's Note:
Hehehe... It's been a while. Are you all still reading my work?
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