Special Chapter: Lies

As night settled, Itzy, already prepared for sleep, was interrupted by the familiar beep of her phone—a signal that a message had arrived. Despite the drowsiness settling in, she chose to reach for her phone, curious about the late-night communication.

Rubbing her sleepy eyes, she unlocked the device and opened the message. The soft glow of the screen revealed a message that held the promise of either a quiet goodnight or a surprise that could stir the tranquility of the night.

Confusion crept over Itzy as her brows furrowed upon seeing an unknown number on the screen. The message contains: "Come out at 11 p.m.; I'll meet you at Cindy Cafe. Wear a hoodie to cover your face so that no one can notice that you left. -T"

She pondered over the cryptic message, a mixture of curiosity and caution swirling in her mind.