>>5718334“So,” She concludes with renewed purpose in her voice, “that’s why it’s imperative we find something concrete.”
And only share it with her, right? The girl nods.
“You’re catching on. Good.”
Not that you’re planning on it or anything, you segue as you give your head an idle scratch, but would it really be <span class="mu-i">that</span> bad if word got out? Like-
“Would it be bad if the company was buried under red tape, sanctions, and scandal?” She counters as she shoots you an incredulous look, “YES, Diesel, that would be very bad.”
Right, you huff, but-
“Let me make myself clear again:” She sighs as she rubs her temples, “<span class="mu-i">I</span> want my father’s company. <span class="mu-i">He</span> won’t give it to me. <span class="mu-i">Darren</span> is set to inherit it, but <span class="mu-i">I</span> don’t want to wait for my father to die so I can step in.”
So she wants the company intact and some dirt on her daddy, you nod, that makes sense.
“Let me be <span class="mu-i">clearer</span>:” Mina continues as she gets close enough for you to smell her Gardenia-scented perfume, “It will be beneficial for you if you help me inherit the company.”
She leans in closer. “<span class="mu-i">VERY</span>.”
And let me guess, you retort as you lean back a bit, that has something to do with why she’s keeping everyone here in the dark about the killer?
“Jake told me everything when I asked him.” Mina frowns. “And while I don’t appreciate being kept in the dark, his reasoning is sound.”
What sound is that, huh? Because it’s gonna be crying and screaming soon! Lots!
“Use your head, Diesel.” She sighs, shaking her head dismissively, “At the moment the mansion is a melting pot of hormones, substance abuse, and stupidity.” The heiress pauses for a moment to let the image sink in. It works! “The minute word gets out that some superhuman slasher is stalking the island, everything will descend into CHAOS.”
Word’s already getting out, you counter! And how’s it going to look when that slasher kicks the door down and everyone finds out you were lying, huh? Mina shrugs.
“We’ll cross that bridge when we get there.”
A frown forms on your face. And what about Moose, huh?
“Darren already knows.” Explains the Class President. “The current story is that you tripped him up and he ran off to ‘cool his head’. Be thankful the story paints you in a positive light, because some of us question why you decided to lead him towards the mansion…”
A pit forms in your chest as the girl gives you a stern stare. “If we didn’t have more pressing matters to deal with, Diesel, that would be interesting to unpack, don’t you think?”
The guy was a <span class="mu-i">tank</span>, you growl, not liking what she’s insinuating, you thought Moose would just-
“So you knowingly put him in mortal danger.” Interjects the heiress. “I’m on your side, Diesel, but your story is <span class="mu-i">very</span> easy to spin…”
Biting your lip, you shake the feeling off before continuing. So what’s next, then?
>CONTD. 