Ch. 18

Even before Mia is really awake, she knows that something is wrong. Apart from the fact that she thinks it is strange to wake up without Sophia in the room. She tries to shake off the feeling, takes her clothes and goes into the bathroom.

She gets ready and wants to look again briefly in the mirror, then she sees it. Holes were cut in her shirt. A chest and a sleeve are missing and a few more cuts here and there at random. She stares at her favorite shirt in horror. Who is doing that? It's like in kindergarten!

Angry, she puts on a top that has been thoroughly inspected beforehand. That could only have been Emilia, but can you sink that deep as a grown woman? Apparently yes.

Sighing, she goes downstairs and meets Lola. "Tomorrow! Are you okay? ”“ Somebody made my make-up disappear. ”, Oh no, so the others too? "One of my shirts is cut up and ruined." Summer comes running around the corner. The tears run down her cheeks. "So what's going on? What happened? ”It takes a few minutes for Summer to regain control. “My cuddly pillow is gone. I woke up with. Was in the bathroom, come back and there it is gone. I can't sleep without this pillow. It belonged to my mother. "

Who is doing that? Mia is really angry. Now it didn't work out to make us monkeys, then do you steal or destroy property? Somehow a screw is rattling the wrong way round in the head. "We will find it and Lola you can use my make-up too. That's not a problem. “, Mia pulls the two women close and hugs them tightly. “We're not going to let this chick ... tease us. You can't get us down. Am I right? ”There is a violent nod. "Thank you! I have to quickly put on make-up. Summer, you can have the rest of my bun. “, Lola is gone faster than you can see.

Not ten minutes later the doorbell rings. Mia opens Jack. "Hey! Lola will be finished soon. The others are in the kitchen. ”In fact, Emilia has also reached them. As always, top made-up, skin-tight clothes and a disinterested but gleeful grin on his face. "Are you all right? You get along? ”“ Everything is wonderful. We grew together here like a family. “, Emilia has probably switched to slimes. She noticed that it didn't work with arrogance. Jack looks a bit puzzled from the laundry. He didn't expect that. Will he change his mind about her if she goes on like this for the week?

" Here I am again .. Oh, tomorrow Jack. If you want we can go right away. I haven't had great plans after yesterday. Nevertheless I hope it will be a nice and, above all, fun day. ”“ Then let's go! Bye! ”, He turns to the other women for a moment before he disappears with Lola.

As soon as the door is closed, Mia starts to simmer again. “Emilia! Look at me! ”But the model ignores her. "You DAMN at me again, I said." Mia is now screaming. The person opposite winces. Well! "Go then! What did you think of stealing or destroying our things? ”As if she didn't know about what Mia was talking about, she opened her eyes. "What? What was done to who? “, Mia pierces Emilia with her eyes. "You know that best, after all, it was you." She doesn't care that the cameras hear and see her outburst. How can a person be so cold hearted? “I haven't touched anything. You are accelerating the wrong person. ”, Yes of course. As if any of them were doing something criminal and hurtful.

“ Always stay calm. What's going on here? “, Finn slumps into the kitchen. His hair stands out in all directions. The face still wrinkled from sleep. "You accuse me of stealing Lola's make-up or something!" Summer steps in. “We never said anything about Lola's make-up. Only that things were stolen or broken. ”Now she can no longer talk her way out. "Was that you, Emilia?", Finn looks her straight in the eye. "No of course not. Somebody must have mentioned that in passing. ”“ Let's give the perpetrator the time to bring everything back to its rightful place. Nobody goes upstairs so that they won't be recognized. ”, Well, hopefully she'll bring everything back. You can't do anything with Mia. Your shirt is ready for the trash can.

Everyone nods in agreement and has breakfast in silence.

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Jack looks sideways at Lola. She has closed her eyes and is raising her face towards the sun. You are on Kurfürstendamm. Lola just wanted to run up and down her. Examine the shop windows and talk about strange moments. Now they are sitting on the market square. He is holding an ice cream sundae, she is holding a yogurt tub with fruit. It's only noon and Jack wonders what else she'd like to do. Was that all? A stroll through the city?

" Do you know? Sitting here may not be exciting or particularly resourceful, but that's what makes me happy. It doesn't take much to satisfy me. The presence of a person they like is what nobody pays attention to. Everyone takes this for granted. I learned this the hard way. In any case, you have to enjoy the simplest things. Sitting here with you is like we've known each other forever. We can be silent without it being embarrassing. We laugh and talk together. With such simple dates, the quickest way to tell whether you can do something with your counterpart or not. There's not much to talk about yourself on a date with extreme sports activities or a concert. That's why I chose an easy stroll. I really know a lot more about you after today. ”, Her eyes are still closed. Jack has listened carefully and is considering her words. “Yes, you're somehow right. I already knew from our last date that you wore a second face most of the time. Why, how and why you also entrusted me. You opened up to me, but I really haven't said much about myself. It's good that I have been made aware of it. ", He lifts his hand and gently strokes her cheek. Lola's eyelids rise in surprise.

Her face shines golden through the sun. Her blonde hair gently blows in the wind. Her gray eyes widened. The mouth slightly open. Beautiful.

His hand goes to her lips. As if in a trance, he strokes it and leans forward. "Jack ...", Lola whispers before they are disturbed by an insensitive man with a camera. A flashlight drives the two back to their place. "Hey, you two lovebirds or are you from a series because of all the cameras?"

Jack stares at the man in disbelief. Is that why he destroyed the moment? To be able to bring this question into a statement? "Why did you take a picture of us?" Lola distracts him. “You looked so lost, like in a fairy tale. Such moments should be immortalized. I'm actually looking for the perfect motif for a competition, but I just had to pull the trigger. On the PC I will display the background blurred and blurred. The light is perfect ... Hey, could I send this photo in? “, Jack is a little taken by surprise. "I don't mind and you?", Of course she's used to that, she's a model. “What happens to the picture if it wins?” “It comes in a photo catalog that can be purchased. I can send you the finished picture, then you can always say yes or no. ”, He agrees and they exchange the data. "Goodbye. To the best of luck. “, The man leaves again.

" Why so skeptical?", Lola looks blank. “It is one thing to let me film while looking for the right woman. A different one, if you can buy me anywhere. The show is broadcast once, this catalog lives forever. ”“ For that we have to win first. ”“ So you don't believe in our victory anyway? I have to say I'm a little offended. ”He smiles.

" We don't know what others have photographed, do we?" "We look at the picture when he sends it to us and then we decide." What also worries Jack is that he doesn't have to get together with Lola. In the end, she's not the right person, but there are still pictures of her at such a moment. That's kind of suspect. He's not an actor or a model, he doesn't have to like that. "Are you okay, Jack?" "Yeah, sure!" I just noticed that my ice cream melted. Now it's just a soup. Come on, you'd better eat your yogurt before it gets really warm. "

Lola eagerly spoons out her mug. "What do you think if we choose a shop in which we create a completely new outfit for the others?", She grins broadly and her gray eyes shine. "I Agree. Here we go!"

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Finn is sitting by the pool with them. They swim, sunbathe and play in town, country, river. Summer rips them all off. The woman writes faster than a rocket. It's incredible. "I do not believe it. You're cheating. ", Mia takes a look at Summers sheet. But there is nothing prescribed. “I played this up and down with my brother. Every trip by car on vacation or on a plane, at home and with friends. At some point you just have things in your head. But you're better at something else. ”, But Summer is beaming and happy about the incredulous faces of her counterparts. "Okay, let's see how you do in Tic Tac Toe.", Finn draws a field on the paper. “Where's Emilia?” “Maybe put your things back. It's about time. "Meanwhile the sun is already sinking. Everything is bathed in a soft orange. "Let's hope it is. Does any of you know what Lola and Jack are doing today? “, Finn looks at her. "No I dont know. There is now this duty of confidentiality over the dates. ", Because of her. Mia thinks that is good, the others probably less, and Emilia doesn't stick to it three times. Lola, Summer and you will definitely slip out a bit, but the happy faces speak for themselves after every date anyway.

" HA!", Mia makes a victory pose. "I have won. Twice in a row. ”, She is happy like a toddler.

Her cell phone rings. Kim. Your best friend promised to call you more often, but a phone works from both sides. She also had time to report. "How are you, Kim?", She lifts her finger in the direction of the others and takes a few steps away from them. “I'm fine, but WHAT THE FUCK DO YOU HAVE TO DO WITH THE DECISION? I know it was running yesterday, but if I had called immediately afterwards, nothing productive would come out of me. ”“ How productive? Nice to hear from you Kim, how is it going at work? ”“ Don't distract me, Mia! I would have pissed you off and not let you have your say. That's why I'm only calling today. ”“ Oh yes. And what should I tell you now, I said everything when I made the decision. "" Mia! Jack and you are perfect together. I know he's just the best for you. Why did you risk everything? ”“ Did you just listen to me? All I have to say on this subject is think twice about what I said. I would have given up on him to be able to live normally again. You signed me up for this. I didn't even want to come here. "" But, honey, you can't tell me that you don't feel anything for this incredibly intelligent AND social man. "

But she's right there. 'Do I have to change to get this man? Then he wouldn't love her but her changed self. '

“ Stop thinking. I know your point of view and you are partly right, but once in your life you can beat the shit girls. Let everything out, everything you hold back and when you realize you are no longer yourself ... then be stronger. We both know that you have an incredibly strong character. "

" How much longer do you need?", Summer yells over to her. “Was that the curly witch? I don't like this buzzer, she throws herself at Jack. "" You are aware that this is what this show is about? Besides, you are partial. ”“ And? I just think that you and Jack are a better match. I don't like Lola either, just not Summer and Emilia. ”“ She cut up my favorite shirt. ”“ What? Who? Emilia? That’s ... “, at the end of the line it goes quiet. A television is on in the background. "Oh my God! Shit Mia! The way it looks you let yourself go quite a bit. You didn't need my speech at all. What was that? “, It is probably on TV what happened yesterday. “Emilia provoked it and everyone played along. What happened there is not talked about here ... wait a minute, they are allowed to send that? "

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“ Finally show yourself!” He never goes outside the cabin like this in his life. “What did you look for? Who attracts that kind of thing? ”, You can't be serious. "Otherwise I'll come in the last chance."

Jack has knee-length, TIGHT pants and it doesn't even fit tight, if he's lucky after he's out there and can still father children. A shirt that could be XXL, but the sign says L. As if that weren't enough, Lola gave him a grandpa-style hat. Brown, airy and made of cotton.

He thinks about changing clothes quickly, but at this moment Lola comes in. First her eyes get huge, then a grin steals on her face and finally she squeaks excitedly: “I knew that would suit you. Not many can wear it. ”, She probably means not many suffer from a taste confusion. “Do you like that?” “Sure! Have you looked at fashion magazines lately? The men all wear it. ”Help. What were the designers thinking? "I'm not going to buy this." He looks her seriously in the eye. "Then I'll buy it for you." "And I'll never wear it." Jack has no mercy. Lola pulls a pout. "I'll give you one more chance.", The third and last. The first outfit consisted of gangster pants whose bottom hung in the back of his knees.

He has chosen a floor-length patterned skirt for her and a matching bandeau top. She stood up and liked it. She now carries the bag around with her.

But somehow they disagree about the clothes for him. "Get changed, I'll get you a new outfit in the meantime." He is curious what it will be this time.

It takes Jack almost five minutes to get out of the -thing-. Relieved, he hangs the pants back on the hanger. Trousers that hang on a hanger cannot be clever or good. Jack decides to stay undressed right away.

" Here, that will probably be more in line with your style.", Does he hear a slight irritation? "Thank you.", She gives him the clothes.

A blue shirt with the print of a surfer on a wave. Not bad. Plus cargo pants. He loves it when the pants have pockets everywhere, that's really practical. He dresses quickly. Comfortable, you can be seen inside, bought. "Perfect! I'll take that! “, Lola looks a little dissatisfied. She really wanted him to turn to the latest fashion. He can only say: Mission failed.

Happy with his haul, they let themselves be driven home again. But instead of finding a harmonious atmosphere, all hell breaks loose in the villa.

" EMILIA! What was that supposed to mean? “, A completely broken buzzer runs past them. A pillow in your hand, something is probably wrong with it. Mia can be found on the sofa. A tear is running down her cheeks. "What's wrong with you?", Lola is there immediately. "God, I know why I wanted out of here on Saturday." WHAT? “Emilia drives us crazy, but she denies everything. Summers pillow was gone now it's all smeared with felting pen. Lola, your make-up was emptied back into the bathroom, we don't know if something has disappeared, you have to check it yourself. "

" And with you? What about you? "" My favorite shirt was torn this morning, but now it has broken the barrel. I found my lucky charm burned in a bucket outside. "

Can it really be? Can a woman do something like that out of ... what actually ...? Is it about vengeance, jealousy or some kind of power game?

Jack is horrified at the thought that HE could be the trigger for all of this.