Ch. 24

Sunday morning at the breakfast table. There is an eerie silence over Summer and Mia. They eat in silence. Even the clinking of dishes is really loud.

" Summer? Are you okay? ”, She slowly lifts her head. The blonde curls fall softly around her shoulders. “Everything is fine with me. What about you? I sat there yesterday like an idiot. Everyone knew what was going on, only I had to puzzle. ”Mia hadn't looked at it from this side. She believed she was protecting Summer from the brutal truth, after all, she has such a tender disposition. "I'm sorry. It all happened very quickly. It was a coincidence that Lola confided in me her assumption. If you had been around, she would surely have told you. ”, Mia bites into her honey bun. Delicious! “I understand that. I just felt really left out. "" Hey, you made progress! You haven't lost anything and you're definitely not left out. ", Summer nods.

“ We are the survivors. Eight women have already received a cancellation from Jack. We are the chosen ones. No argument, okay? Because of one guy we don't get into each other's wool or are unfairly dealt with? ", Summer is probably thinking about the night Mia slept with Jack. “It's a deal!” They smile at each other in agreement.

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“ Incredible. You went out with a junkie. ”, Finn's facial features fluctuate between laughing fits, horror and pure glee. "Of course, that's bullshit for the chick, but you, the oh-I'm-so-great-and-good guy and an addict." He's just making fun of him again.

“ Did you move in here? You're not over there anymore. ”He cleverly steers the subject onto his buddy. "Oh what ... mmhh ... somehow yes. During the day I am mostly in the city and steal moments with Sophia and at night I just come here. With so many women in one heap, that can't go well, as we've been shown several times. Actually at the beginning I was only there because of Sophia, with her the motivation to get through it somehow disappeared. ”“ Oh yes? You were keen on her from the beginning? “, He briefly considers teasing his friend that he, Jack, could have wanted something from Sophia too. But he decides against it. He's not that nasty.

" Summer and Mia, huh?", Jack grins. Finn tries to change the subject. Since he did that earlier, he lets him get away with it. "Yes, I feel really good with both of them and ... we're on the same wavelength." "Do you want to open a harem? You must already know who to choose. ”“ No? Why should I decide now? I still have a week left. ”What is all the hustle and bustle about? "You want to make me believe that you find both women equally attractive, smart, entertaining and funny as well as lovable?" Everyone has their strengths elsewhere, that's why it balances out. ”“ You're really screwed. Hope you've come up with something well for the coming week. Something that will help you to decide, because what if you realize in two weeks it was the wrong woman you decided for? "

Good reasoning. Jack has actually not given any thought to what he really wants to do. "Any suggestions?", Finn's mouth pops open. “Did you want to spontaneously decide what to do on Monday morning? Maybe you're one of me ... “, he giggles like Rumpelstiltskin to himself. Not for the first time he wonders what he has just gotten into. He's only going to be off the cameras for a week and hopefully has developed deeper feelings for one of the two and of course the woman too. Brooding, he sits down on the couch. Together with Finn and a couple of snacks. Soon after, you will see the sports program.

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" Do you miss your friends at home?" They lie on the grass and stare into the sun. Does she miss Kim? “I miss it in some moments.” “You're only talking about one person. You don't just have one boyfriend. ”Mia realizes how lonely she has been over the last few years. That she's digging herself into work. Suddenly she understands what Kim has been hinting at over the past few months. That's why she's here now. "I worked a lot. Almost always. I miss that too. My awkward little mothers. I have no idea how they are and whether everything is okay ... “, how is Lara? Or Anna?

Summer sits up and stares at her. "What? You have to change that! In any case, we'll keep in touch. Sophia and Lola will definitely help me to rehabilitate you. ", Mia is amused and touched. She never expected to find friends here. "Thank you! What about you? Are you someone who always goes out to party? That's not how I assessed you. ”“ No, we have our women's evenings and now and then men are towed away. ”“ Oh yes? Does Jack know that you are a naughty girl? "" Where are you going? He'll soon notice. At least he knows that I can't take alcohol. That was still clear in the first week. ”And with that Mia's mood changes.

Jack made out with Summer that night. The first one he kissed. With which he got carried away. Mia sighs, something crappy ... that her new friend wants the same guy. It's really ironic that what brought her here was waiting for her here too. And even more. Mia didn't believe in this whole TV date thing at first. Then came her blind date with Jack. She smiles at the thought. Immediately she felt that they were on the same wavelength. After she stopped mentally undressing him like a hungry wolf.

The other women were mostly nice and not as keen on arguments as Emilia. For example Aria, she was so shy and careful with everyone. After two weeks here, she blossomed, made friends and fell in love with Jack. What a shame she left voluntarily because of Mia. Maybe Aria would have been right for Jack. Or what about Hannah? She was a piece of gold and always raved about her work when the camera wasn't around. Something must have happened on this double date with Summer, because Jack sent her home that same week. Was he blinded by Summer's kisses? ... MIA, stop thinking about it. That's over, you had a lot of nice moments with him too, she scolded herself. Then there is Sophia, in any case she will stay in touch with her and hole her about her relationship with Finn. It has become pretty rare lately. Seeks the closeness of his love as often as possible.

And Lola, who had to go home yesterday. A committed girl who cherishes the dream to be the same as before. She too has changed quite a bit. What can happen for a few days away from your familiar surroundings is unbelievable. Mia is torn from her dreams by her cell phone ringing. "Hello?", Mia answers Summers questioning face. “Hey, favorite roommate. Congratulations. You made it to the final. ”“ Kim! Nice to hear something from the outside world again. This is not a battle, nobody will be heartbroken here. ”Mia hopes anyway. “Believe me, this buzzer is tough. It didn't go so well on Friday, but be careful, it can be completely different. You don't know what your cameramen are filming. ”She can't even imagine that. Summer is adorable and caring. "Change of subject! How does it go? What am I missing out on exciting? ”“ She's sitting next to you, isn't she? It's so strange and creepy. “, There is silence on the line for a second, then Kim suddenly squeaks. "OH! You don't even know it yet. At least not in detail yet. Somehow we hung up before I could tell you everything. Lukas invited me to dinner very nicely. ”, Her friend takes a deep breath. Actually, going out to eat is something they do and give. Nothing special. “He proposed to me in front of all the guests. Right on your knees and everything. There was even a violinist standing next to our table. I tell you my heart almost stopped. "" AAAAAAAAH! ", Mia jumps to her feet and dopst on the grass. This is exactly what she wished her best friend to do. An incredibly romantic and sweet proposal. "Congratulation. Congratulations! I knew that Luke would do it properly. Kim, I would love to be with you now to celebrate with you. ”“ Forget it. You are now fishing for your dream man. Bye, I have to hang up. My future is just coming in the door. Keep a stiff upper lip."

Your girlfriend is getting married. Simply ... the two are simply meant for each other.

Summer got up too. "Sounded like good news," but she doesn't smile. “She's getting married! My Kim is getting married! And her future husband did everything right with the proposal. ”, Mia is still shocked and stunned. What a shame she's stuck here.

You decide to go in. It's getting dark and fresh.