Miss Ye, come on. We aren't friends yet. Why do I need to do this?" Leena finally looked up at her, and gave a snort of contempt.
Really? Why aren't we friends? Leena, are you trying to hide from me? As for why you're doing this, I think we both know." Louisa opened the car door and got out. One hand resting on the roof, she glowered at Leena. It was a clear challenge. Everyone said Leena was from a rich and powerful family. Louisa desperately wanted to find out what her bottom line was.
"Hiding? Louisa, do you think you're too ugly to look at? That's the only reason I'd hide. You shouldn't be so hard on yourself." Leena went on the attack now. And with good reason. Louisa had come to her place and insulted her. It was payback time.
You... Humph! You're one to talk," Louisa retorted. "You're such a slut, you had to sleep with Kevin to get him to marry you." Louisa was embarrassed by Leena's retort. She gnashed her teeth in anger, but she decided to fight back. What else could she do? She was beside herself with rage. But Leena wasn't done.
"Haha! Louisa, you have no idea what a real slut is like! No man would want you even if you threw yourself at him!" She had to be tough and mean. Leena wasn't trying to hurt her, but she was fed up. Louisa was a constant thorn in her side, and it was time to remove it.
"You bitch! What are you talking about? Say that again! I dare you!" Louisa quickly moved around the car and stood in front of Leena. Her eyes blazed with fury, her hands were balled into fists.
"Watch your mouth, if you don't want to get clocked!" Leena shouted. Leena tilted her chin. If she didn't have Kevin to think about, she wouldn't have let this get so out of hand. But Louisa talked about helping his career, being the commander's daughter. She could probably hurt it as well.
"What are you gonna do? Slap me again? Do it. I dare you. But I guarantee you won't get far. I meant to get slapped that last time. To call you out, and show everyone who you really are." Louisa just stood there, resting her hands on her hips, arrogant and imperious.
"That's right, I'm not an actor like you. But I could still hurt you. I just don't want to get my hands dirty." Though Leena was absolutely furious, she still put on a false smile. She wouldn't give Louisa the pleasure of looking frightened or confused. Elegance was one of her best weapons to deal with Louisa.
Cut it out, you guys! All you're doing is embarrassing yourselves," said Claire, confusion written large on her face. Leena was Claire's sister-in-law while Louisa was her good friend. She couldn't pick sides here, because she cared about them both. If she did choose one over the other, then either Louisa or Leena would be mad at her. And she didn't want to hurt either of them.
"I'm really not in the mood for her crap. She started it." Louisa snorted in disgust. 'Just wait, Leena,' she thought. 'You're rich and young now, but eventually I'll see you beaten like a dog.' Leena's lips trembled, but she didn't say another word. She did it for Claire. Besides, if she said something, that would just keep it going.
Come off it, Louisa. I know you started it," said Claire. She frowned. 'Since when has Louisa become so aggressive? She was just downright mean, and didn't listen to anyone. She changed a lot. But I know there's some good inside her, deep down. I've seen that side of her. I want it back.'
"Never mind. I'll let you off the hook, because of Claire." Louisa made a noise. It wasn't a word, but it was still full of meaning. The sound showed her depth of contempt and disgust for Leena.
"Louisa, just remember the saying 'do unto others as you would have them do unto you.' In other words, treat people nicely and they'll be nice to you. If you don't, no one'll have your back when you need it most." Leena really didn't care if Louisa was haughty or arrogant. Or even if she hated her. But those vulgar words coming out of Louisa's mouth were really the limit. She felt really uncool when someone called her bad names, and when she felt like cussing them out because of it. Her elegance was her strength.
"Humph! Leena, what's wrong with you? You always hold back. But you have to be miss perfect. Why don't you stop pretending and show everyone who you really are?" Louisa scowled at Leena and showed the whites of her eyes. She disliked her so much she wouldn't even look at her.
"Shut up, both of you. How about this? Louisa, I think you need to go home. Leena and I are going inside." This was so awkward. Both of them were behaving badly, so Claire felt bad. Hurting those two was the last thing she wanted to do.
Claire, I'm going upstairs. See you there." Leena was tired of fighting with the girl. She cast one last contemptuous glance at Louisa, tilted her chin proudly, and left. Her day had been entirely ruined by this horrible woman.
"Louisa, I'm wiped out, so I'm going to turn in early. Have a safe drive home. Good night." Claire felt harassed and strained. Right now she wanted nothing more than a hot bath and a good rest.
Good night. Don't forget rehearsal tomorrow." Regardless of what she wanted, she was looking forward to the fashion show. If she participated, she'd be more likely to be discovered by an agent. The agent would then find places for her to work, and she might even find a mentor. This would be the turning point in her modeling career.