Chapter 101: Confrontation
At first, Lily did not want to sound intimidated seeing Tricia in front of her. In short, she had expected Tricia to have left the school already and only come back when the matter had calmed down. Because she knew Tricia as the kind of person who always avoided problems due to her parents, who were very popular in the school and always kept an eye on her to ensure she was doing perfectly well. But she was surprised to see Tricia standing right in front of her. Her arms were folded, and she looked angry. And not just angry; she looked very much prepared as Lily laughed.
“What did you just say exactly? What do you mean? Why are you even trying to threaten me? What are you trying to get from this threat?” Lily attacked her with questions, which only made Tricia angrier.
She raised her hand in an attempt to slap Lily, and Lily immediately shut her eyes, trying to avoid it in a way she didn’t even understand. Even Tricia didn’t understand; she was not ready to slap her as she placed her hand down.
“You scared fool. You are always the foolish one. I don't even know what exactly made you label yourself as a villain in Isabella's life. I don't know what you're trying to gain. I don't know what you think you will get with the way you behave, the way you act, the way you try to be intimidating, threatening. It makes you look more foolish. Do you think because Beatrice and Rachel follow you around like a fool that you are, means that you are actually better than us? Or you are actually better than anybody, or you can actually threaten Isabella or threaten me? I have just kept myself calm, watching, trying to find evidence. Only for James to actually be the one to bring evidence out to the public. Not just any kind of evidence, but he said it right there in front of people.
“Luckily for you, they videoed every part of James' speech, and now you are all over the Internet. Every student has your video. Every girl in this hostel has your video. It has been forwarded and spread around within minutes. And you know what? I didn't even actually have to call the police myself. They came on their own free will. They will be here soon, and I am only here to make sure that you don't try to escape and come out as the victor again while Isabella suffers. Isabella cries in her room, trying to remember every day of her life, which she had kept as her best memories, only for you to take it away from her. All because of a minor thing. All because of a man. A man that does not care about you,” Tricia said angrily to Lily as Lily felt emotional but immediately covered it up and tried to act calm.
“So what exactly are you pointing at? What exactly are you trying to get from me? Because I am not going to say anything to you. I won't utter one word to you. And as long as you guys just saw a video and you don't really know if I did it or not, I would never accept that I did something I did not do.” She yelled at Tricia, who began to laugh.
“You are so dumb, no matter how many times I tried to prove to myself that you are actually smart. Naive girl who knew nothing, who wanted to protect everybody. You are still so foolish. Your points are not accepted. It's just foolish words you have to say to everybody. Now, if they take you to the police station and ask you your reason for doing what you did to Isabella, you don't even have a legit reason. That's just to show how foolish and stupid you are, not being able to think. Not even thinking of what could happen in the future. You have no idea of that. You are just there being dumb just as you have always been. You would never change,” Tricia said to her as Lily became angry.
“How dare you come to my own territory and command me? Come here to tell me that I did something wrong and that I am foolish? Enough with the insults! I have watched you for a few seconds now and you insult me like I’m a nobody. But I won't give you that chance anymore. We are not mates. Not in anything, not even academically. You are just one dumb girl who loves to party and sleep around with different men. That is just who you are. And always trying to act like a saint because your parents are always watching you from every corner you sneak around. And yet you are still the dumb one you just would never forget. Okay, I watched you too. I think I wanted the reason why Isabella is what she is. You pushed her to the very edge, and she became what you wanted. Then you abandoned her. You think I don't know that? You think I don't know all your secrets too? I know everything! That is why I have Rachel here. She might be following me like a fool, but she is not a fool. She is one of the best partners ever. And you lost your best friend because you were so dumb to keep both of them by your side. And now one is no different from a mad person, and the other one has another companion who is ready to stand by her side,” Lily attacked, even though she was not sure if her points had any meaning.
Tricia did not care. Just at that moment, Tricia was about to utter a word when the siren sounds of the police van slowly became louder and louder, and Lily realized that this was actually happening. Tricia was not just making up words, while Tricia's little smile spread wide across her cheek.
“I was just saying all those things because I wanted to stall time. I wanted to keep you here so the police can get you. I don't care what you say, and I don't care about the insults you say to me. It is not my fault Rachel became your companion, but it is your fault Isabella is where she is, and you would have to pay for it if it means spending the rest of your life in jail. And just so you know, Isabella's parents are aware of this, which means you would not be let off the hook so easily,” Tricia said angrily and then stepped back.
Just then, loud footsteps were heard on the staircase as a few students came out, also making videos secretly as police marched toward Lily. Lily was unable to escape, but Rachel and Beatrice made sure to hide themselves very well, and Tricia did not even bother to point out their hiding locations and instead gave Lily one last smile.