"No way! Tomorrow's Saturday. Can we start later? My legs have got tired after walking for a few hours." Claire was beginning to regret agreeing to Louisa's offer. She was in really low spirits.
"There's only a few days left. So brush up on your technique so you don't embarrass yourself that day." Feeling trapped, Louisa had to turn to Claire for the modeling gig.
"We've got at least a week, right? Fine. I should go. Goodbye, Louisa." With a wave of her hand, Claire left before Louisa could even say anything. She rushed to catch up with Leena, who was waiting for the elevator.
Louisa gritted her teeth. She had been extremely furious with Claire recently. She couldn't even curse around her now. She swore that she'd teach Claire a lesson as soon as the contest ended.
Leena slowed down and waited, so Claire could easily catch up with her before Leena entered the elevator. Although Claire found herself panting for breath, at least she didn't have to wait for the next elevator.
"Come on in." Leena was about to push the button to close the door. But she saw Claire rushing to her, and hurried to prevent the door from shutting. Claire knew she had to explain what was going on.
"Leena, don't take Louisa too seriously. I think she's hurt and lashing out. It hurts to lose the one you love so much." Claire then bit her lips and looked up at Leena anxiously.
"I'm good. Her bark is worse than her bite. I'll leave her alone," said Leena. She didn't count on Claire to help her. However, she did hope that Claire wouldn't join Louisa to attack her. She didn't need that right now, with the fashion show and everything else.
"Probably a good idea. The less you two see of each other the better. By the way, is that a new phone?" Claire observed that Leena was in a bad mood, so she decided to clam up about Louisa, and change the subject.
"Yeah! I bought a new one today. As you know, the old one broke. You need to get home, take a shower and catch a nap. I'll take you out tonight, and you can meet my friends." Leena glanced at her worriedly. Actually she desperately wanted to know where had Claire been.
"Really? Where's Kevin? Isn't he coming?" Claire's spirits were lifted when she heard they were gonna go out and have some fun. Since she got here, she almost never had time to go hang out and relax.
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