When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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This summer felt unusually hot.

From Monday to Friday, classrooms, labs, and the library all had their air conditioning turned on. The weekends were just as nice, with the cool breeze from the air conditioner at home and chilled watermelon to enjoy.

Sitting in the cool air, eating watermelon, and reading papers–if there was ever a moment to describe as peaceful and fulfilling, this was it for Miranda.

“Miranda, it’s Saturday. There are no classes today, are you sure you don’t want to go out?” Winter’s voice came through the phone.

Miranda replied, “Winter, please spare me. With this heat… I can’t even think about stepping outside.”

Winter sighed. “Don’t you want to go shopping, buy yourself some pretty clothes?”

“I can shop online,” Miranda answered.

“What about skin care? You need to test products at the counter to know if they suit you, right?” Winter pressed on.

“I don’t need to test anything. I always use the same brand,” Miranda replied.

Winter’s tone was growing frustrated. “You must at least want some good food, maybe fresh fruits and veggies? Surely you need to hit the supermarket, right?”

lowered, “Actually… home delivery is

deeply. “Have you been

let out a long sigh–her best friend

however, frowned. Something felt off. “What about those contacts in your phone–Kevin,

wouldn’t be so free as to suggest shopping during this hot summer, especially since she hated

something was wrong as soon as Winter suggested

it made her heart ache. Zach, the idiot, had gotten her phone’s lock screen password

result? Her phone was hit with a virus, and the entire

and Winter believed him. She even went off to

had struck. Not only had Zach failed

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lost, but all her stored contacts were erased as well. Even

was too strong, it even threw me off. I’ll

She really wanted to throw a punch at

where she was–the Graham

treated her to a luxurious spa and anti- aging treatment. When someone treated you so well,

Winter bit her tongue