Chapter 1918 The Fight
Nina burst out laughing. “You act exactly like Goofy, hence the nickname. But I don’t act like Daffy. I’m a pleasant person.” “Hey, you’re not pleasant at all. You’re grouchy!”
“All right. I’m grouchy, and you’re Goofy.” Suddenly, Evan barked, “Nina! Apologize to Maya this instant!”
Nina refused to cave in. “Why should I? Yes, I said I was worried Maya’s pastry might give me a tummy ache, but you don’t know why I said that in the first place!”
She turned to Maya and declared, “Maya, tell Mommy and Daddy why I said that.” “Because…”
“Say it!” Nina urged. Maya replied, “I have a reason for saying that. I saw a woman whose face got destroyed after she used the wrong cosmetic products! That was why I decided to be careful. You’ve just finished developing your beauty products, so what if it ruins my face? Is it wrong to be careful?”
“You can be careful, but I’m merely doing the same thing. You are doubtful about my products, and I’m doubtful about your pastry. It isn’t wrong to doubt each other. If none of us are in the wrong, how could you tell on me?” Nina retorted.
Maya was speechless at her retort.
“No, Nina. That’s different! It’s normal to have an allergic reaction to beauty products. But one won’t get a tummy ache after eating my food! Besides, that won’t even happen.”
“Why not? Some people are lactose intolerant and can’t take certain food. So they will get a tummy ache after eating your pastry.”
“But you won’t! You were fine after eating the food I prepared previously!”
“I might be fine back then, but this is a new pastry!”
Maya’s jaw dropped. “Nina, you’re being unreasonable.”
“No, I’m merely stating the facts. You can doubt me, so I can also doubt you. It’s the same.”
“How could it be the same? It’s two different matters! Mommy, Daddy, help me out…”
Maya was about to ask Evan and Nicole for help when she looked up and realized they were nowhere to be seen. The girls had been so engrossed in their fight that they didn’t even notice their parents leaving.
“Where is Daddy and Mommy?”
“They must’ve left because you’re too annoying!” Nina declared. She picked up a slice of pizza and bit into it.
Maya couldn’t believe her eyes. Didn’t Daddy promise to teach Nina a lesson? Why did he leave us alone? I knew it! Daddy loves Nina too much to punish her!
“Hurry up and eat. We need to go to work,” Nina urged.
Maya snapped back to reality and glanced at her. “From today onward, don’t eat the food I prepare.”
“You are welcome to use the beauty products I develop. I’m your elder sister, so I won’t stoop to your level.”
“I won’t use them! You’re not my sister!” Maya pouted.
Nina thought Maya looked adorable when she was mad. After finishing breakfast, she wiped her hands and poured a glass of milk for Maya.
“I won’t drink it!” Maya got to her feet furiously and stormed upstairs.
Meanwhile, Nicole and Evan were on their way to Bernian Hospital.
“Evan, my head is aching from their argument. Why didn’t you let me stop them?”
“You don’t have to stop them. They will stop after they have had enough. Besides, it was obvious none of them would give in. It isn’t a serious matter, so let them be,” Evan answered.
Nicole nodded and asked, “Who do you think is at fault?”
“At first, I thought it was Nina’s fault after hearing Maya’s complaint. Then, after Nina forced Maya to reveal the reason, I thought it was Maya’s fault. They were both at fault for being difficult people.” Evan’s remark was on point.
“When they were little, Maya would throw her teddy bear at Nina whenever the latter was harsh. Now, it is the opposite. I think Maya’s the harsh one.”
