Kate's eyes sparkled with a plan . She needs the drama club to shine, and Lena's team might just be the ticket . At the handball match , Kate shows up in her drama gear, cheering loudly for Lena's team . After the win, she rushes to congratulate Lena ."We meet again Lena. Awesome game! You guys rock!"
Lena grins, sweaty but happy . "Thanks! What brings you here?"
Kate's smile's on point . "Needed inspiration for our drama club's next performance . I had an idea – what if we do a play at the sports fest?"
Lena's intrigued . "How can I help?"
"We need a venue, and...your team's support . We'd perform during the fest's halftime show ." Lena's in .
"Count us in! But you owe us a performance boost ."
Kate nods, beaming . "Deal! Let's make it unforgettable ." As they shake hands, their friendship grows stronger ... and that's how when one betrays the other, it will hit where it hurts the most .
"I don't like that girl" , Caren said after Kate left .
"Is that mint you are eating Caren?"
"Yeah,want one? " Caren offered, pulling out a packet of Koo mints .
"Wait where did you get this paper mints?" Lena asked, her eyes widening in nostalgia .
"My dad gave me ," Caren replied, smiling .
Lena's thoughts drifted back to her childhood .
"I do remember there was a time when peppermint sweets were simply called KOO . Fifty cents, and happiness was served . Sold from a big plastic jar, permanently coated in that mysterious white dust...no branding, no expiry date, just 50 cents, trust and pure Kenyan nostalgia . Honestly, I didn't even know they still existed… until today . There they were! Same green colour . Same strong mint . Same throat-clearing, life-resetting effect . Bad breath? Koo . Cold weather? Koo . Long matatu journey? Koo ."
"Wow Lena, if you know Koo, you're not too young but you're rich in memories " Caren teased Lena .
Some things change.... But Koo? Koo is forever .
"Back to the topic Lena,Kate is using you ," Caren said, her voice low .
"That's a big reaction Caren ," Lena shot back, rolling her eyes .
"My instinct is telling me she is bad news!" Caren warned.
"Your instincts have never been right, remember?" Lena teased, grinning .
Lena dismissed her worries as a joke , but Caren's words lingered... maybe she needs to be taught a life lesson , and by the time she realizes the mistake she made by trusting people easily will be too late .
Kate steps onto the makeshift stage, drama club members frowning around her . She clears her throat , a confident smile spreading across her face .
"Friends, we need a win . The sports fest's our chance . Here's the pitch: we perform 'Echoes of Us' – a play about unity, passion, and breaking barriers . We get Lena's handball team to host it, and we make the whole campus talk ." She scans the room, eyes sparkling with determination ."We'll need costumes, props, and...your A-game . Who's in?"
The club's hesitant at first , then nods turn to cheers . "Kate's got this!" "Let's show them our vibe!" The energy in the room shifts, and Kate's grin widens .
But...Lena's got a condition , her voice firm but playful . "One thing, Kate – make it worth our while . Win the sports fest, and we'll perform at your drama club's next big show ."
The drama club gathers in the cramped auditorium , the air thick with anticipation . Kate's directing 'Echoes of Us' – a story of twin sisters, separated by fate, reunited by music . Lena's curious, watching from the sidelines , her eyes fixed on Kate's passionate gestures .
Kate calls out, "Okay, Scene 3! Twins part ways ."
The twins (played by club members) hug, tears in their eyes . "I'll find you...in every note ."
Music swells .The sisters split, lost in the crowd . Lena's drawn in , her heart racing with the drama .
Suddenly, Kate stops the play , her voice firm but encouraging . "Guys, we need more emotion! Imagine you're fighting for each other ."
Rewind . The scene restarts , the tension building, the emotions raw .
As rehearsal ends, Lena approaches Kate , a curious smile on her face . "This is...powerful . What's the inspiration?"
Kate smiles wistfully , her eyes clouding over . "My aunt – she was a musician . Lost her twin in a tragedy . This play's my way of...healing? "
Lena's intrigued , her voice soft . "I'm sorry, Kate ."
Kate's got layers , a quiet strength to her .
Even though the rehearsal's a mess – props fall, lines are flunked ...But as time went by, everything goes in line , the pieces falling into place .
As they wrap, Lena teases Kate ."Guess drama's not just about drama ."
Kate blushes , laughing . "It's a unique vibe .
Lena is curious, she approaches Kate after rehearsal . "So, what's the deal with 'Echoes of Us'? It's...different ."
The play itself gives her deja vu.
Kate looked at Lena , her eyes sparkling . "It's about connection – twins, music, life . But also...finding yourself in the noise ."
Lena nods , her mind whirling ."Guess we all have echoes ."
Kate smiled mysteriously ."Exactly. Yours?"
Lena pauses , thinking deeply ."Mine's...figuring out the math of life, I guess ."
Kate laughs "Well, you've got Caren to solve it ."
*
Lena happen to overhear a conversation with the drama club treasurer , her heart sinking . Lena stomps up to confront Kate , her voice firm but hurt . "So, the whole 'let's be friends' thing was to use my team? "
Laughing nervously, Kate replied . "Lena, it wasn't like that—"
"Save it . You needed a win, and I'm the shortcut." Lena cuts her off , her eyes flashing with anger . She hate being used the most.
Kate's facade cracks , her eyes dropping . "I...I did need the exposure . Drama club's on the chopping block . I wanted to save it "
Lena raises an eyebrow , her voice cold . "And now?"
Softly "I don't know. I like you, Lena . But I messed up "
The air's thick with tension , the silence between them deafening .
The tension hangs in the air . the only sound the distant hum of the auditorium's lights .
Lena's eyes narrow , her voice low and even . "You used me, Kate . You used my team to save your drama club ." The words hang in the air, accusatory .
Kate's eyes drop , her shoulders falling in defeat . "I...I did . I'm sorry, Lena . I was desperate ." Her voice cracks , and for a moment, Lena sees the vulnerability beneath the facade .
But the anger's still there , simmering just below the surface .
"Desperate? You dragged me into your mess, Kate . What about my team's reputation? What about our trust? "
Kate's silent , her eyes welling up with tears . "I...I didn't think that far ahead . I just wanted to save the club ."
Lena's expression hardens . "You should've thought about that before you used me . Before you used my team ." The words are like a slap , and Kate flinches .
The silence between them is oppressive , the air thick with unspoken words . Finally, Kate speaks, her voice barely above a whisper . "What can I do to make it right? "
Lena's eyes flash is a mix of anger and sadness . "You can start by being honest, Kate . Be honest about what you did, and why you did it ."
Kate nods, a tear rolling down her cheek . "I will, Lena . I promise ."
The silence between them stretches, the only sound the quiet hum of the auditorium's lights .
Finally, Lena speaks, her voice soft . "I...I need some time, Kate . I need to think about this ."
Kate nods, her eyes dropping . "I understand, Lena . Take all the time you need ."
As Kate turns to leave, Lena's voice stops her . "Kate? "
"Yeah? " Kate turns, hope flickering in her eyes .
"Don't do this again . Don't use people to get what you want ."
Kate nods, her eyes welling up with tears . "I won't, Lena . I promise ."
The scene fades to black , the only sound the quiet hum of the auditorium's light .
Lena's words linger in the air , echoing in Kate's mind . She watches Lena walk away , feeling a mix of guilt and regret . The weight of her actions settles in , and Kate realizes she's hurt someone she cares about .
As Kate's alone in the auditorium , her phone buzzes . A text from Caren: "Lena's fury . You better fix this ." Kate sighs , knowing she's in the wrong .
Kate looks up, eyes red-rimmed . "Guess I messed up big time ." She starts typing a reply to Caren: "I know. I'm working on it ."
Suddenly, her drama club members approach . "Kate, what's going on? The sports fest's in 3 days , and we're still unsure about performing ."
Kate's face crumbles . "Guys, I'm sorry . I messed up with Lena . She might pull out our support ."
The club's shocked . "What did you do? "
Kate's voice cracks . "I...I used her team to save the club . I was desperate ."
Silence . Then, one member speaks up .
"We had a feeling something was off . But we trusted you, Kate ."
Kate's eyes drop . "I let you down . I'm sorry ."
The club's quiet , processing the news .Finally, the treasurer speaks . "We can still make it right . But you need to fix things with Lena ."
Kate nods, determination sparking . "I'll do it . I'll fix this ."
When everyone left, Kate's eye darkened her smile turned sinister but in a second her gentle facade returned.
"Pfft... I almost believed myself how annoying to keep on acting but that the side I don't want to be known" she said quitly.
Kate's eyes darken as she types furiously on her phone . "Lena thinks she's above me . Thinks she can just forgive me and move on ." Her grip on the phone tightens . "No one treats me like this ."
The shadows in the auditorium seem to twist , echoing Kate's anger . "She wants to play games? I'll show her what game I'm playing ." A sly smile creeps onto Kate's face .
Suddenly, her phone buzzes . A message from an unknown number : "Obtain Lena's trust and break her wings."
"Lena seems to have messed with a formidable opponent but so what she going to become the main player in the game"
Kate's grin widens . "Oh, this is gonna be fun how this ends ." She starts typing a crypted message : "Target: Lena's secrets . Dig deep ."
As the night deepens , Kate's obsession grows . "I'll show her what happens when you cross me ." Her laughter echoes in the empty auditorium , chilling and cold .
In the shadows of the deserted campus , a figure watched Kate . Eyes narrowed , they seemed to study her every move, in a whisper "The first piece in the game is set."
The flickering streetlights cast eerie silhouettes , adding to the mystery . Who could it be? The figure's presence was a secret , one that only the night knew . As Kate remained oblivious , the figure slipped away , leaving behind a trail of questions .
Caren watched from the shadows her eyes fixed on Kate," what is that bitch thinking,her eyes are scary" . She pulled out a phone and typed a message: "Plan B is a go . Keep Kate busy ."
The message sent , Caren smiled . She has something on Kate now. Maybe she will use it one day to her advantage.
Meanwhile, Kate was busy digging into Lena's secrets . She stumbled upon an old photo of Lena's family . A name caught her eye ." Catherine Hector. Same name, same face but different life.
Kate's curiosity sparked She hacked into Lena's family records and found a shocking connection Lena's father was Kate's adopted aunt twin brother.
"Oh, this is bigger than I thought ," Kate whispered , her grin spreading .
The figure watching from afar , nodded . "Time to turn the tables , game on Kate" they whispered.
Lena, oblivious to the storm , was preparing for the sports fest . Her team was ready , but she couldn't shake off the feeling that something was off .