Thursday July 16, 2020, 8:30 A.M

*Audrey's pov*

The next morning, I wake up early, my legs feeling weak. At my left, Lana stretches herself brutally, mumbling incoherent insult against her sleeping schedule.

- Audrey, Lana! It's the first task, the mice poop! Affirms Cassandra with a bright smile that makes me want to strangle her

I stand up reluctantly, putting on a green camisole with floral patterns with a black jacket on top, along with a white tennis skirt. Following Lana in the Frog tent, I see Cassandra showing us the bags reserved for that effect. My ex-friend signals Mary-Phoebe to come over, as my sight become black.

- 3, 2, 1, let's go! Cassandra shouts in an excited voice, which annoys me

Quickly, I start moving,  leaning down to pick up something. I trip over Lana's leg...and falls head first in mice poop! Groaning in annoyance, I remove the substance from my face and begin searching for something on the floor. Yes, I found one! Relieved, I run to put it in the trash, with difficulty. Confident, I run my hand on the floor again.

I bet Cassandra's watching us and that she's containing herself because she's about to laugh, but I can't really know.

Sometimes, I can hear Lana complaining "Ew!" or "Ah! I hate this!"

Personally, I found this very disturbing. Every time I catch a new piece, my thoughts direct to Cassandra-negatively, of course.

Seriously, everyone loves her at this point, despising Lana and I!

Without really wanting to, I continue my researchs with a  heart-breaking sigh, trying not to trip on those awful gifts those mice gave us.

***

- It's done! Cassandra says, as I feel hands at the back of my head, removing the blindfold

Annoyed by her expressive expression, I watch around. Lana and I did a pretty great job! The problem? We surely looked like idiots, seeking mice poops, blindfolded.

- Alright, let's count! Audrey, you took fifteen but dropped thirteen. Lana , you took fourteen, but dropped two. My ex-friend affirms.

I sigh and inspect the room with relief, finding out job quite well-done. There are a lot missing under the mattress, because we focused on the middle section.

- Audrey and Lana, you can consider this task a success! Cassandra reassures us with a proud smile.