Liar and Liar - Chapter 45

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Chapter 45

“Huh? What do you mean all of a sudden?”

It should be fine…

Danielle thought about Mari’s statement in the Science Classroom as she chose her words. Whatever the case, Danielle needed help.

“Can we keep this conversation just between us? Especially from Frederick.”

“Yeah, of course! What is it?”

“Well… I don’t think Frederick particularly likes me. He’s nice to me, but that’s just… maybe because he’s Italian, and he doesn’t do sports like other guys so he has a lot of free time.”

This is driving me crazy, really.

‘I can’t believe I’m saying this to someone else…’

“So… I want Frederick to become more interested in me. Whether by changing my style or doing things he likes.”

Unusually, Mari just stared at Danielle without answering. Those gray eyes so similar to Frederick’s felt endlessly burdensome. Even though she knew she was just being paranoid, those eyes seemed like they were evaluating and scoring her.

“Hmm… To answer your question first, I’ve never seen Ricky like anyone, so I don’t really know his type. But if you want a makeover, I’ll help you. You can show up at the baseball game looking so amazing that Frederick will be shocked! How about it?”

This was exactly the favor Danielle had wanted to ask Mari.

“…Okay. I’d like that. Thank you.”

“But don’t worry too much, Danielle! This is the first time I’ve ever seen Ricky put so much effort into someone. That alone shows he really likes you, right?”

It would be nice if she could agree with that.

However, Danielle’s reality was simply feeling relieved that she no longer had to see Queen Nerd flyers thanks to Frederick.

“…Oh, Mari. Wait a moment.”

Spotting Chris passing through the Hallway, Danielle grabbed a shopping bag from her Locker and hurriedly ran to Chris.

“Chris!”

Chris, who had been walking with books, stopped. Danielle’s gaze caught the neat, tidy striped tie he was wearing.

“I washed the gym clothes clean. Thank you so much for helping me.”

“It was nothing. I’ll help you anytime.”

His gentle voice made Danielle smile naturally. At the same time, she felt even more sorry for declining the baseball game invitation. She felt bad for accepting help but then making him uncomfortable.

“Sorry about saying I couldn’t go to the game. You must have contacted me after thinking about it.”

“No. What do you have to be sorry about.”

Chris smiled softly as he said that.

“Later, just let me know when you want to. We have plenty of time anyway.”

Danielle nodded slightly. Chris was right. Their relationship wasn’t some bet that would inevitably end someday.

“Thank you for being considerate. Next time I’ll definitely buy you coffee or something.”

When Danielle clenched both fists in the air, Chris chuckled. Thank you. He mouthed the response and left the way he came.

* * *

The LA Sharks defeated the Wisconsin-based Milwaukee Brewers and really won the championship. Danielle was able to witness that moment through vivid videos and photos of her family.

In the family photo taken by asking someone in the crowd, Danielle’s dad, mom, and Eunho stood in front of the Stadium wearing LA Sharks jerseys.

On this day, the LA Sharks secured their fourth victory and confirmed their World Series advancement without a single loss. It was truly unstoppable momentum.

[Mom had no idea there were such good parking spots available until now. Staff who were already there guided us to our seats, and oh my, we could see the pitcher right in front of us. Plus restaurant vouchers, shopping bags full of new Sharks merchandise. I was so surprised.]

[It’s been years since I’ve seen Dad and Eunho so excited. When the game ended, the players and crowd went wild about making it to the World Series. It was complete chaos.]

Mom’s voice was excited as she said this. Even though Danielle hadn’t gone to the game, she felt happy too.

[I covered well with Dad and Eunho. But Mom was so grateful, make sure to tell that friend.]

And so the Major League season entered its grand finale, the World Series.

The opposing team that made it to the World Series with them was Toronto’s Blue Jays. Since the LA Sharks had better regular season records, games 1 and 2 were played in Los Angeles. Games 3, 4, and 5 were played in Toronto, and after 5 games total, the LA Sharks led 3:2.

Naturally, Los Angeles was buzzing. Analysis articles and interview videos poured out daily. News spread that ticket prices for games 6 and 7 to be played in LA had an extra zero added.

A second World Series championship, and a home championship at that, was truly within reach. As Frederick had said, game 6 would be played on Sunday.

Now it was really time to move forward.

Did you arrive? XD Just give my name and come in~!

She had wanted to change her hairstyle and try makeup, but what Danielle had imagined was an ordinary Hair Salon. This was…

Not a luxury boutique…

‘Ugh.’

She had asked for help with styling. She had made that request with her own mouth.

But that really didn’t mean she wanted to visit a place like this. Getting out of the Car, Danielle stared awkwardly at the white Building visible in the distance.

The 2-story palace-like building that looked like it would be frequented by celebrities or some family heiress was designed with cream-colored stone and sturdy Roman white columns on both sides.

To think such places existed in Beverly Hills. She had lived in LA for 7 years and had never heard of it.

‘I came wearing a t-shirt and jeans…’

Danielle walked toward the entrance across the European-style landscaping with a troubled expression. The employee presumed to be the receptionist was wearing a spotless milk-white suit.

“Hello, I have a reservation under Marina Bastia’s name.”

“Welcome! I’ll guide you upstairs.”

The interior was definitely modern but seemed to aspire to the Renaissance. The window shapes, curtains, lighting, and classic patterned leather sofas reflected this.

There were several large doors that seemed made of expensive wood, and the staff guided Danielle to the innermost door. That door was already open, and as soon as she stepped inside, Mari came into view.

“Danielle!”

Mari, who had been sitting on the guest sofa elegantly drinking tea from a teacup, put down her cup and stood up. When Danielle approached hesitantly, Mari grabbed both of Danielle’s wrists first and acted friendly.

“I didn’t know places like this existed… But Mari, I think I need to discuss this first. I have a specific budget in mind. It’s-”

“Budget? What are you talking about. Of course Frederick is paying for everything.”

“That’s how it works…?”

“Of course! We’re going to do your hair here, get skin care, and nails too. It might be a bit boring, but it’s okay since I’m here, right?”

Hair + tip, skin care + tip, nails + tip.

‘How much total…?’

In the United States, you had to tip separately for any treatment. The problem was the tips.

If she could just pay for treatments like in Korea, Danielle would have gone to Hair Salons regularly, but having to pay tips made it way too expensive.

So Danielle had been cutting her own hair roughly. She would grab the ends and cut them appropriately with mini beauty scissors. That way it cost 0 cents.

“Okay! We’ll start with hair first. Have you thought about what hairstyle you want?”

After deciding to go to the Hair Salon together, Mari started texting Danielle photos of globally popular Korean girl idols. Asking how about trying hair like this.

The hair designer who introduced herself as Serena took Danielle and Mari to the next room. It was a private Hair Salon with a large mirror and only one client chair.

Danielle put on a gown by threading her arms through each side and sat in the client chair, while Mari stood beside her with a serious expression, staring at the tablet Serena had handed her.

Glancing over, she saw European models showing off natural yet luxurious hairstyles.

Long layered cuts in ash brown, dark blonde colored hairstyles were typical by rich people standards.

Danielle, who had been thinking with her eyes downcast and blinking, quietly took out her phone and showed it to Mari.

“…How about something like this?”

It wasn’t that Danielle hadn’t looked for references. But bringing up that she had looked and that she wanted to try this kind of hair felt embarrassing somehow.

However, the reaction came back even faster than Danielle had expected.

“Great!!!”

The designer who checked the screen nodded and put a new white gown over Danielle.

“Really? Does it look okay?”

“I think just cutting and dyeing rather than drastically cutting or perming would be better too. You can do styling based on your mood each day.”

“I’ll hold your glasses for you while we cut.”

“Oh, okay.”

Taking off her glasses in front of others. It felt like being naked. She couldn’t help it since she’d worn glasses since childhood.

‘What could be so different about taking off glasses…’

It was the moment she took off her glasses.

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