'Hey Audrey,' Celine's voice floated down the staircase, laced with a hint of mischief, 'what scene did your friend cause today?' Ceilne asked as she descended the stairs, munching on cookies. Despite a playful glint in her eyes, a hint of worry lingered in her expression. She wore a plain white dress and had her hair in a messy bun.
Audrey, who had just returned from school, was still dressed in her navy cape dress, complemented by a matching clutch and pointy-toe pumps that she had chosen to wear to school today. Audrey's lips tightened, a flicker of hurt crossing her eyes as she gazed up at her sister. 'I might never forgive Chioma for lying to me and hurting my brother,' she replied.
Celine's laughter danced through the air like fireflies on a summer's eve. 'What will you do to her? Will you cripple her, perhaps make her lose a hand or a leg, or maybe blind her or cut off her nose?' Celine asked mischievously, knowing Audrey didn't possess the heart to harm anyone. 'And what about your boyfriend? Will you do the same to him?'
'Enough with your nonsense, Celine,' Audrey snapped, a flush creeping up her neck. Her gaze darted away from Celine, landing on a painting on the wall. Her hand instinctively reached for the delicate diamond necklace around her throat, a nervous habit. 'You make me extremely uncomfortable.'
Celine rolled her eyes. 'I know you don't hate Chioma that much to entertain my suggestions. But I will never forgive this girl who hurt our big brother Felix.' With a nonchalant shrug, she settled onto the couch, flipping through the TV channels, while Audrey retreated to her room, avoiding further questions for now, the cape of her dress swirling behind her like a closing curtain after a dramatic scene.