Wony's Apartment - Evening
Wony was sitting at her piano, her fingers hovering over the keys. Her expression was one of deep concentration.
Chima was visiting. "What are you doing?"
Wony smiled mysteriously. "I'm writing a song."
"A song? For what?"
"Revenge."
Chima's eyes widened. "Revenge? On who?"
"Alice."
Chima leaned in. "Tell me more."
Wony played a few notes. "She ruined my performance. She humiliated me in front of everyone. Now it's my turn."
"You're going to write a song about her?"
"Not just any song. A song that will expose her. A song that will make everyone see what she's really like."
Chima grinned. "This is going to be good."
"I know. I'm very talented."
***
Wony's Apartment - Night
Wony was deep in the creative zone. She was writing lyrics, composing music, and laughing evilly.
Fatimah arrived with snacks. "How's the revenge coming along?"
"Perfectly. Listen to this verse."
She sang:
"Alice, Alice, what have you done?89Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ00psjlFuCW
You thought that prank would be so fun.89Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7v7cozkkjC
But now the tables turn on you,89Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjN4piBIKvj
I hope you know the joke is through."
Fatimah raised an eyebrow. "That's... actually good."
"I know. I'm a genius."
Wony continued:
"You changed my song to heavy rock,89Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEIa2tC9KMj
The crowd went wild, but I was shocked.89Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGP2RU3bmaR
Now I'll write this melody,89Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9esvc62VP9
To show the world what you did to me."
Chima was clapping. "This is AMAZING!"
"Wait until you hear the chorus."
Wony played a dramatic chord and sang:
"Alice, Alice, you're so loud,89Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8KXWBJ22PX
You're the chaos in the crowd.89Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3BeuVp5hf4
But this time I will have my say,89Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ64bptGCmBB
Revenge is here, and it's here to stay!"
Fatimah was laughing. "Wony, this is incredible."
"I know. I'm going to perform it at the next talent show."
"Alice is going to kill you."
"That's the point."
***
Wony's Apartment - Next Day
Wony was rehearsing her song. She had a full plan: lighting, backup dancers, and everything.
Naila arrived and watched from the couch. "You're really going to sing this in public?"
"Of course."
"And Alice will be there?"
"Hopefully. I want her to see it."
Naila nodded slowly. "That's... actually kind of scary."
"I know. I'm very proud of myself."
Alice arrived, completely unaware. "Hey, guys! What's everyone doing?"
Wony quickly hid the sheet music. "Nothing! Just... practicing."
"Practicing what?"
"Just... a song."
Alice looked suspicious. "What kind of song?"
Wony smiled innocently. "A love song."
"A love song?"
"Yes. For Zhao."
Alice brightened. "Aw! That's so sweet!"
Chima and Fatimah exchanged glances.
The trap was set.
***
University Auditorium - Talent Show Night
Wony was backstage, her heart pounding. She was wearing an elegant black dress, her hair perfectly styled.
Alice was in the front row, excited.
"I can't wait to hear Wony's love song!" she told the others.
Chima grinned. "Oh, it's going to be a love song, alright."
"A very special love song," Fatimah added.
Wony walked onto the stage. The crowd cheered.
"Thank you all for coming," she said. "Tonight, I'm performing a song I wrote myself. It's about someone very special to me."
Alice leaned forward. "I bet it's about Zhao!"
"It's about a... friend."
Alice beamed. "ME! IT'S ABOUT ME!"
Wony smiled. "You'll see."
The music started. Soft. Gentle.
And then Wony sang.
"Alice, Alice, what have you done?89Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ40USUOTKBc
You thought that prank would be so fun.89Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ51ZovY1nI5
But now the tables turn on you,89Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRhKXKxj8jV
I hope you know the joke is through."
Alice's smile froze.
"What...?"
"You changed my song to heavy rock,89Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw7gcMpgvu2
The crowd went wild, but I was shocked.89Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiZ56fbbLAG
Now I'll write this melody,89Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqGkh6rz32E
To show the world what you did to me."
Alice's jaw dropped. "This is about me!"
"Yes, it is," Wony sang.
"THE BEAT IS SO BAD, SO LOUD AND MEAN,89Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqtf8sM9v3F
THE WORST PRANK I HAVE EVER SEEN..."
Alice stood up. "WONY!"
"SO PLEASE ENJOY THIS LITTLE TUNE,89Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlmosS28iys
I HOPE YOU FEEL THIS PAIN SOON!"
The crowd was losing it. They were laughing, cheering, filming everything.
Alice turned bright red. "I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS!"
Wony sang the final lines:
"Alice, Alice, you're so loud,89Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp3FiIoQ6hU
You're the chaos in the crowd.89Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡefMogydEpr
But this time I have had my say,89Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4xYnCOy1ZO
Revenge is here, and it's here to stay!"
The crowd erupted.
Alice was speechless.
***
Backstage - After the Performance
Alice was glaring at Wony. "You wrote a song about me?! I thought it was a love song."89Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjznJWHdsHO
"It was a song. About someone I love."
"You don't love me!"
"I do. And that's why I wrote a song about you."
Alice sputtered. "I... you... this is..."
"Amazing? I know. I'm very talented."
Chima was laughing hysterically. "THAT WAS THE BEST PERFORMANCE EVER!"
Alice whirled on her. "YOU KNEW!"
"Yes! And it was AMAZING!"
"I HATE ALL OF YOU!"
"We know," they all said in unison.
***
Campus Cafe - Evening
Alice was still sulking. Wony was looking smug.
"Okay," Alice said. "I admit. That was a good song."
"I know."
"But you didn't have to sing it in front of everyone!"
"You didn't have to ruin my performance."
"IT WAS A PRANK!"
"IT WAS HUMILIATION!"
They stared at each other.
Then Alice laughed. "Okay, fine. We're even now."
Wony nodded. "Agreed. But next time you prank me..."
"Next time I won't get caught."
"THAT'S NOT THE POINT!"
***
Campus - Night
They were walking home together. Alice was still a little grumpy, but she was getting over it.
"Your song was really good, though," she admitted.
Wony smiled. "Thank you."
"You have a beautiful voice."
"I know."
"Full of revenge."
"Also true."
Naila walked beside them. "You know, this is the most dramatic friend group I've ever been in."
"That's because you've never been in another friend group," Chima said.
"I know. And I'm glad. This one is enough."89Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcQUItrsRjX
and then Add to home screen.