Chapter 67
Willow dug the thumbtack out from under t
the sole of her shor.
Staring at the tack in her hand, her eyes blazed with anger.
There is a thumbtack in my shoe, which means Eliana must have figured out that I planted thumbtacks in their sneakers. This is her payback. That bitch Willow thought and threw the tack onto the ground.
Having been pricked by it. Her foot was now bleeding slightly. It was not too serious, but painful enough that she would need a tetanus shot…
After returning to school. Roman organized an outing to have fried chicken and barbecue.
They all went to a restaurant and ordered plenty of fried chicken. Each person had a small pan in front of them, with oil drizzled in as delicious steak sizzled away.
After winning the competition, the group was in high spirits and even ordered beer. Oversized beer mugs were filled to the brim, ice cubes chilling the drinks, adding to the lively atmosphere of laughter and joy.
Eliana fit right in with the big group and was genuinely happy. Sitting together for a meal, celebrating their hard–earned success as a team–this was something she hadn’t even dared to dream of in her previous life.
As they are fried chicken, Stella asked before going to grab some sauce, “Eli, what do you want!”
“Salad dressing replied Eliana.
“Got it” Stella said, then turned to Roman. “What about you, Roman! I’ll grab yours too.”
Without looking up. Eliana casually answered, “Just get him some mayo.”
Just then, Roman looked up and smiled warmly at Stella. “Mayonnaise, thanks”
The two of them spoke almost at the same time and were both briefly stunned.
Elna slowly looked up at Roman, who was also glancing at her.
Stella’s smile widened. I’ll go get it!” she said, then darted away.
Roman asked, “How did you know I like mayonnaise?”
Elana thought to herself, How could I not know! I liked you in my previous life. Your favorite foods, colors, and flavors have been etched in my memory over my four best years in college. How could I ever forget your preference!“
“Just a lucky guess,” Eliana replied lightly, her face unreadable as she continued eating her barbecue.
| Davis replied softly with a calm expression. He lowered his head and continued eating the roasted meat.
Homan kept his eyes on her until realizing she was thoroughly ignoring him, he finally looked away.
Soon, Stella returned with the sauces, and they continued eating and drinking, chatting and laughing.
After the miral, everyone went home.
Having won the tournament. Eliana was welcomed home like a treasure!
Despate griting on in years, Lury and Sebastian set up a small celebration for their daughter.
Owen phased her and said. “We have a future athlete star in our family!
your brother isnt trasing you.
‘s just telling the truth Gur
Our Eli w the best!”
“Alsolutely rigla! Alsolutely right?
As they walked in
living me Chana suddenly thought of something and
[Lury, “Mom, isn’t your theater going to have a performance
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Lucy replied, “Yes, carly next month. We’ll be performing a new play, The Banquet, and I’ll be playing a role to support some newcomers. Why? Eli, are you interested?”
Before the tournament. Eliana had promised Stella she would take her to the theater. That was why she was asking Lucy about it
“Mom, could you give me a few nickers? I’d like to bring some friends to see it if that’s okay?” asked Eliana.
Lucy immediately agreed. “Sure!”
Thunks, Mom!“ Eltana said happily.
Lucy added, “But the tickets we’re selling to the public were snatched up early. I’ll give you some internal tickets. They’re great
Eliana said, “Perfect!”
Bears
Since the cheerleading team sem by the dance club was kicked out on the way to the tournament, the grudge between the dance club and the tennis chib has only deepened, to the point where they were now bitter rivals.
Willow hadn’t attended class for two days because of the thumbtack incident.
Eliana got several internal tickets to Grandview Theater’s upcoming show next month and planned to go watch it together with Thomas, Stella, and
* few others
Eliana and Stella we
disdainful looks
went to the cafeteria together, where they inevitably encountered members of the dance club and were met with a few
Eliana had long since become immune to such looks. As long as they didn’t make trouble for her, she would simply ignore them.
However, Stella was fuming, stabbing her hard–boiled egg repeatedly with her fork.
That whole dance club gang is so annoying!” Stella huffed.
Eliana upped her soup calmly and said, “Getting mad isn’t good for you”
Stella said. “Eli, aren’t you
you mad: Every time they see us, they roll their eyest I’d love to poke their eyeballs out!”
Rolling their eyes? That’s just a small case, Eliana thought.
She had dealt with far worse in her previous life, where Willow’s schemes in the entertainment industry had turned her into a parish.
She lud endured not only dirty looks but fans
as of Willow even threw eggs at her just because she appeared briefly backstage as a minor character during a promotional event.
So, rye–rolls could hardly bother
anymore.
Eliana’s revenge only targeted Willow as she was the mastermind behind everything. The others were merely victims of Willow’s manipulation. although a few might have a devious heart just like Willow
“Stella, as long as we exisi, prople will judge us. Even after we’re gone, people will still talk. Just treat their eye–rolls and mocking as applause and encouragement,” Eliana said
Suddenly struck by Eliana’s words, Stella paused her eating and said, “El, you’re so positive. How are we even the same age?”
Lluna sinaled slightly and said. “Better eat up, or that egg’s going to end up looking like a beeliveĽ
Stella laughed and said, “Okay”
Stella addert. Hat the Fall Festival is coming up. I bet the dance club will pull some kind of stunt again. It’s the only event where they can
Eliana asked. “The Fall Festival?
Mella noelded and said. “Our of the senions told me that the student council is already planning the venue for it?
eplars outside campus, the dance club,eamed in glory within.
b year, during the big festivals organized by in
hunstead University, the dance club stole the spotlight, outshining
the tennis club.
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Most members of the tennis club came from well–off backgrounds, and no one was really interested in standing on stage or going all out for performances, so they just put together some half–hearted acts, only to lose miserably,
In contrast, the Dance Club saw these festivals as prime opportunities to shine and prepared diligently each year.
Their captivating performances captured everyone’s attention and consistently secured them first place.
Eliana had heard of the dance club’s dominance at Isonstead University’s events. Taking another sip of soup, she asked, “So we’re likely to lose again this year?”
Stella shrugged. “Probably, we’re no match for them. It’s not like we can play a tennis match on stage. That would be ridiculous.”
Elana imagined the absurdity of a tennis match on stage and couldn’t help but laugh. “It’s still early. I underdogs this year.
Nothing’s set in stone. My bet is we’ll be the
