Sneaking around (3)

"I think we are even now for you seeing my grandfather and not telling him to come save me from this torture. Why didn't you?" Linda asked, wanting to shake Hazel's shoulders. "Why? Why? Why?"

"Because it means we're even now as you said. Besides, I can't let him help you out of the selection and I am still here without a friend by my side. You only need to suffer for four more days and then you are out of here. It'll be over soon," Hazel said, putting her thumbs up to cheer Linda on.

"I wake up every morning and cross off the days. I am waiting impatiently for the seventh day to come. Meanwhile, you are enjoying yourself and I know it because the prince is coming this way and it is not for me," Linda said, slowly stepping to the side to get away from Hazel.