With a new morning, comes new opportunities, at least that is what people with opportunities say—
They peeked through my curtains and onto my eyelids as I sluggishly got out of bed, the sheets dragging off my body when I finally got on my two feet, I was not used to waking up this early– it should be a crime too! But alas, duties were forced upon me that I can't ignore.
"There're people coming over who would possibly want to rent the room, so make sure you secure the deal, alright?!" The memory of my mom's voice echoed in my mind as I shuffled to the bathroom.
I turned the knob but it wouldn't budge, a soft sigh escaped my lips as I rested my head on the door.
"Okane!!" I shouted, though my words fell on deaf ears as I heard her humming to herself in the bathroom, whistling to herself as the water would shower her in its…sweet, warm…comforting embrace.
I leaned against the door and slide to the floor, "That's fine- i'll just wait–" I murmured, surely she'll be out before you know it right? Right??
I sat there, in that one spot, for HOURS! My pupils dilated in pent up rage, my fingers practically clawing against the wooden door.
"Oh for the love of–" I shot to my feet, practically slamming my fist against the door.
"How much longer do you have in there!?" I shouted the water stopped for a brief moment as I heard Okane on the other side–
"What?" She called out as if she didn't already know
"Get out of there!
"Come on, I have to go!" I shouted, leaning against the door, my knees together as I tried to keep it in! I was at my limit, if i commit an accident right here I might as well just off myself! I'll never live it down!
"Hold it in!!" she shouted back from inside the comfort of the bathroom, the water running back as usual.
I let out a soft whimper of discomfort before sliding to the floor again, tears pricking the back of my eyes.
"P-please…" I looked up to the sky, my lips quivering and eyes filled with tears. "I need to use the bathroom!!"
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I sat in the living room chair, watching Tv but my mind was turning the cogs to exact my sweet revenge! She hogged the bathroom all day today, and by the time I got in the guests had already arrived and I missed them apparently!
And I've gotten an earful because of it! The least she could've done was show them around for me atleast but NO!
I sat there, stewing in my own frustration, the weight of my mom's lecture still heavy on my shoulders. The TV blared in the background, but the words were just a blur. This isn't even about the guests anymore, or the tongue-lashing i got from my mom, this is about Principle! The bare Principle!
"Hey, Taida–" I heard my mom come down the stairs a confused look to her.
"Yeah?" I murmured, taking a minute to step out of my own head.
"Do you know where my comb is? I can't find it-" She murmured, I shrugged at her question, it was obvious who did it but then again there was no snitch– It clearly was Okawa but she can do no wrong in my mom's eyes-
"Did you check the bathroom?" I suggested, seeing her look up as if a lightbulb just went off, "thanks!"
She hurriedly rushed upstairs but then came back down, I let off a soft groan as I looked over to her.
"Yes?"
"Can you buy shampoo at the shops for me today? I just ran out!" She said, leaving and heading upstairs.
I groaned and sunk in my seat, my head slumped into my shoulders, wait— I sat up with a smile, the cogs in my head starting to turn even faster.
"Shampoo is a great option actually–"
I waited till dark, everyone was a sleep, and only the soft chirping of crickets were heard. I slowly got out of bed, my feet lightly skimming across the floor to head downstairs, opening it to see Gabriel standing with a bag filled with hair dyes.
"Are you sure you wan't to do this? Over a bath??" He whispered in a hushed voice as I took the bag,
"I didnt ask you here to play my conscience," I muttered, looking inside the bag with a huge grin.
"I know but–" His words were cut off as I slammed the door in his face, a soft silence remained as he stood there, dumbfounded. The rest of the night carrying on as normal.
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"Any luck with the renting yet?" Gabriel pondered as he sat in my pile of things to get rid of, carefully picking out the things he wants as I scroll through my phone.
"Nope, the offer got dropped I think," I responded, letting out a soft yawn, waiting on the fruits of my labor to unfold, a smug smile often peaking from the corner of my lips as I thought about what could happen.
"Oh, by the way, I–" Gabriel tried to speak up but it was interrupted by a blood curdling scream and the door slamming open.
"What the hell is your problem!?" Okane shouted, looking at me with piercing eyes and a killing intent, I could hardly contain my laughter as she pushed the door open with bleached blonde hair, my eyes practically watering!!
"I don't know- maybe you read the label wrong…" I covered my mouth with my hand as I stared up at it, Gabriel too looking away before he got caught staring.
"Just put your hoodie up no one will notice," I commented, Okane walking up to me, her hand slapping me across the face in an echo that made the birds outside fly off the roof of our house.
Results for today's confrintation, Taida Haru loses.