Europe?Like Paris?Jordan asks eagerly.
No.More like Finland.I hope that this will stop the questions.
It does.Most people don’t know enough about Finland to ask more, even though there are many Scandinavian immigrants in Minnesota.
Ladies, let’s stop giving poor Evelyn the third degree until I can explain why I invited her here.Destiny smiles at me.But before I say another word, I would like you to sign a confidentiality agreement.She pushes a pen and paper in front of me.We are all sorority sisters, and as sisters we keep each other’s secrets.
But this feels slightly sinister.
I’m sorry, but before I sign anything, I’d like to know what’s going on,I state firmly.Perhaps I’m not the most confident in social matters, but signing an official document in complete ignorance is for fools.
Destiny nods approvingly as if I’m a dog who has performed correctly.So, it’s a bit of an unusual circumstance.What we’d like to offer you is a chance to join our sorority.
But I thought your quota was complete.Did someone not accept?Hope bubbles up inside me.
It’s kind of… a backdoor invitation,she hedges.Someone did drop out, and as Recruitment Chair, I’m in charge of finding the next pledge.
My spirits rise.I take the paper and read the short text.
I, Evelyn Smith, agree not to reveal to anyone the proposal made to me tonight, otherwise I will be subject to suspension from all sorority and fraternity activities on campus.It’s dated, and there are lines for witnesses.While Alpha Z is the top sorority on campus, I rather doubt that they can control all the other sororities, so this threat seems unenforceable.
Is this proposal something illegal?I ask.
Destiny's eyes widen.Of course not.And we’ll all sign as well.
While I still have misgivings, I'm intrigued about what's going on here.Greek life always has a hint of mystery around it with secret ceremonies and traditions.I sign, and the document gets passed around the group.It already feels like we're bonded in some significant way.
Destiny leans towards me, her eyes glinting.Evelyn, Alpha Zeta Mu is a sisterhood.We are bound together for life.If you hurt one of us, you hurt all of us.
I bite my lip and nod, even though physiologically that's impossible.Unfortunately, my father’s pragmatism has made me resistant to flights of fancy and dramatic metaphors.
All the women in this room have been hurt by one man on campus,she adds dramatically.
And Alexa too, but she had a date tonight,Jordan pipes up.
Destiny narrows her eyes at the interruption, and Jordan shrinks back in her chair.
As I was saying, there's one man on campus who has broken more hearts than any other.I'm not going to reveal his identity until you agree to do this.While I am his latest victim, there are also many others on campus.She pauses, flicks out a tissue and dabs at her eyes.Her mascara must be truly waterproof because I see no smudges at all.
He can't be allowed to go on like this.We've devised a plan to get our revenge on him—by breaking his heart.Then he'll understand the pain he's been inflicting on women whose only crime was to offer him affection.Destiny looks at me with an intensity that's almost religious.And we've chosen you as the tool for our revenge.
Me?My voice rises in a very uncool screech.Am I now going to have to confess my very limited dating experience?They've already seen my inability to sit in a chair without causing a clumsy scene.I'm hardly the person to be chosen as a weapon of male destruction.Why on earth would you choose me?
First of all, you're brand new on campus.He's never met you.
I bob my head, but any freshman would fit that description.
Secondly, you're smart.That's going to be necessary for this mission.You'll have to think on your feet and remember a lot of things.
I release my breath.She must have surmised this from my academic scholarship.But everyone knows there's a huge difference between book-smart and street-smart.As far as I know, dating is nothing like taking an exam, except for getting nervous before either.
And finally, you have the right look.Viktor is attracted to tall women with dark hair,Destiny states.
I look around the room again.There is no one here under 175 cm, and on an essential level, we're all fair-complected with dark hair, even if the shades range from Mia’s auburn to Angelica's black.But in terms of sophistication, I feel like the beige caterpillar in a room of rainbow butterflies.
My mouth opens and closes several times before I finally choke out the words,I haven't dated much.
Angelica sniffs.We have eyes.We can see exactly who and what you are.She turns to Destiny.You need to level with her, Des.
