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The dimly lit room was shrouded in mystery as Christine spoke in hushed tones.
"According to the my sources. Piper was last seen with The Peros." her words hung in the air like a challenge, daring anyone to question her intel.
Evan's eyes narrowed, his gaze piercing through the shadows."The Peros is a notorious frat club. High school students are often seen mingling with them, trading favors for cash. They're second on the chart, but their leader's identity remains a closely guarded secret."
Charlie's voice chimed in, a hint of excitement creeping into her tone. "Rumor has it, the leader is a stunning high school student. Girls can't take their eyes off him." Her words were laced with a mixture of fascination and wariness.
Christine's gaze locked onto Evan's, a silent understanding passing between them.
"We'll infiltrate their masked party. We need to uncover Piper's whereabouts." With a swift motion she adjusted her tie, her eyes gleaming with determination.
As the night wore on, Christine and Charlie prepared to put their plan into action. They donned their masks, their faces hidden behind a veil of secrecy.
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7PM, AT THE PARTY
The party was in full swing, the dimly lit room pulsating with the thumping bass of the music. The air was thick with the smell of sweat and spilled drinks, and the crowd of students was a blur of colorful outfits and flashing lights.
"Are you ready?" Evan asked, his voice low and urgent.
"Yeah," they replied in unison, their voices barely audible over the music
"I'm parked out front." he got into his car and drove off.
"Why do I have to do this," Christine let out a sigh.
As they entered the party, heads turned, and whispers spread like wildfire
• Who is she ?
• Haven't seen her in town before.
• OMG! She's so hot!
Christine's presence commanded attention, her beauty and confidence radiating like a beacon. Her long straight blond hair was let down for the first time in a long while instead of the usual jet-black wig.
"You know the layout, right? I'll do what I need to do down here and join you later on." Christine whispered.
With a smile that could charm the devil himself, Christine slipped into the crowd, her eyes scanning for any clues of Piper.
"Hey, gorgeous!" a college student called out, but she only flashed him a polite smile as she continued on her quest.
She turned around when she felt a hand on her waist.
"Hey. I'm Warren," he smiled "Me and the guys are having a drink. Wanna join ?"
"Sure, it won't hurt" she replied.
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"Don't tell me you're drunk" Charlie asked.
"Of course not" Christine answered.
The only reason Christine could hear what Charlie asked was because of the airpods they were putting on.
It's been 30 mins since she joined Warren for a drink and she was having a blast at the party. She just had a shot of tequila and lime juice and the taste were still stuck to her tongue.
At that moment, Ricky walked in. He exchanged handshakes with the guys around him, but was cut abruptly when he noticed the beauty standing in front of him.
"I'm Ricky, and you are ?" he asked extending his right hand towards her.
"Celine" she lied.
It was merely a coverup to hide her real identity.
"Oh, nice to meet you," he smiled "Wanna go for a stroll ?"
"Sure" she replied grabbing unto his hand "I'll see you later" she turned to Warren blowing a kiss at him.
"Please don't get caught up in your role as Miss hottie" Charlie jerked.
"Oh please. The moment I'm done with this, I'll gladly punch you on the face." she whispered.
"Who are you talking to?" Ricky asked.
"Oh, no one" she laughed.
"Be good" Charlie said.
Charlie strode upstairs, towards the third floor, walking past several rooms until she got to the designated room of assignment.
"Bingo" she tried twisting the handle of the door, but it wouldn't budge open.
"Common" she was getting weary as she turned around to see if anyone was watching.
Guess I'll have to pick it open.
She grabbed a pin which was holding her dress in place and tried picking the door lock open.
Clack!
The door finally opened. She swiftly got in closing it shut.
She scanned through the room in search for a computer, tablet or phone.
"There you are" she uttered in relief as she found a laptop.
Before she could get to it she could hear a knock on the door.
In that instant she rushed to a spot to hide herself.
"I thought he wasn't supposed to be in here" he muttered to himself intruding into the room.
"Yo, Ricky! You in here?" a voice called out.
"Ricky! Ricky!" he hiccuped, his breath reeking of alcohol. He immediately left the room as he couldn't find anyone in.
Seeing as he left, she got to work as she got hold of the laptop quickening her pace in other to pay for lost time.
"Girl, you really should see this" Charlie spoke her voice wavering as her eyes were focused solely on the screen.
"On my way" Christine replied.
"I have to use the loo, I'll be right back." she turned to Ricky giving him a peck on the cheek as she retreated towards the room.
"Dude, been looking for you everywhere. Your room is basically unlocked and accessible right now. Did you leave it open ?"
"No, I didn't. I must have forgotten" he replied.
He reached for his phone, unlocking it as he scrolled through.
"Shit!!" he cursed racing towards his room.