219 Is there anything I should forgive you with? (2/2)

Ryn unconsciously smiled at the thought of Mika, once realising she could not control her, went back and apologized. Mika even promised to change herself so that her behaviour would not hurt their budding relationship.

Truthfully, even until now, Ryn had no idea why Mika was so determined to be her friend. It was weird but at the same time, Ryn was grateful for finally having a person she could call a friend. She was no longer alone.

Their friendship, of course, created rumours and such a scandalous thing happening and Ryn, being the poor student, received all the accusations. She was called a gold digger, materialistic, opportunist, and so many other names Ryn was too lazy to remember but at that time she was hurt. she did nothing but being friend with Mika and was treated like a criminal.

But it did not stop or end their friendship. In fact, it strengthened it. Mika was more determined to keep their friendship stronger and stronger. Hence the introduction to the most popular and handsome boy in the school, Mika's own older brother, Jeremy.

Ryn sighed a bit at the memory. It was full of happiness, sadness and everything in between. She really missed those moments. She wished she could turn back time and experience everything all over again.

”Ryn.”

Her reminisce session was interrupted again by Rebecca's voice.

Ryn looked at the other woman and lifted an eyebrow. Had Rebecca had enough time to process what she just said?

”You are wrong,” Rebecca spoke.

She was hugging herself tightly as if she was trying to tell herself she was right and Ryn was the one in the wrong. Ryn accused them wrongly.

”Wrong?”

”We are not Irene's followers or lackeys. We are her friends. And as friends, it's our job and responsibility to help each other,” Rebecca cried.

Ryn simply smiled. She turned around to pour out the already warm water into the sink. It was left out on the open quite long and no longer fresh. Ryn ran the glass under the water before pouring it with cold water from the refrigerator.

”So, as Irene's friend, it is my responsibility to help her,” Rebecca put a hand against her chest to emphasize each word she spoke.

But the seriousness turned into a puzzle when Ryn handed the glass of water. She looked at Ryn in questioning.

”Is that so?”

Rebecca nodded her head rather violently. Her hands even shook a bit resulting from the movement and making the water filling in the glass until it almost drips out. Rebecca, realising her mistake, quickly put the glass down onto the counter. She did not want to make the covered floor wet.

Ryn poured herself a glass of water and walked back to the living room calmly. Rebecca followed behind. Well, she had to retrace her steps to retrieve her drink but soon enough she found herself sitting on the same sofa, facing Ryn.

”Rebecca, why are you so flustered when I said you've become Irene's follower? If you are really her friend and she treats you like a friend, why are you so nervous and frustrated when you're explaining to me just now?” Ryn asked slowly.