" Let's all vote pigeon. Okay ?" asked Anna in front of everyone.
They just slightly glance at her then just turn away.
" I get it." said Daniel smiling, " I will vote pigeon."
Anna nods.
They watch Daniel going in the voting room.
***
Wilfredo comes out and exhales.
Suddenly he laughs, " I chose crow, so I can relax !"
The others also chose crow, if what they said was all real.
Daniel just sits there silently.
Anna heads to the room.
***
Anna opens the door.
Shane just sits on the sofa, holding a book or something at hand to give an impression that he isn't paying attention.
But he is.
Anna sighs and sits beside him.
" Shane, Daniel chose Pigeon because of me. Now everyone chose Crow. I think I should choose Pigeon.." mumbled Anna feeling guilty.
" No." Shane cut her sentence.
Anna looks at Shane, " Why ?"
" If he lied to you, you will be in debt." said Shane.
" He wouldn't !"
" How would you know ?" growled Shane, " even if he lied, you would still believe in him."
Anna turns away, " I want to believe in people. If you're asking me to doubt people, then maybe I should start doubting you."
" Mr. Shane, you will know that I'm right."
Anna forces a smile and opens the door.
Anna closes the door.
' Why ? Why can't you believe in people ?' thought Anna dropping a tear, ' Did you believe in me only because I'm naive ?'
Shane closes his eyes.
' Doubt.. I thought you would make an exception for me.'
Anna is shocked that Shane opens the door behind her.
Anna hurriedly wipes her tears and walks away.
Shane stops her by pulling her hand.
" I'll go first."
***
Shane comes out.
" You. Are you really going to vote Pigeon ?"
" Of course, Mr. Shane."
Anna stomps in the voting room.
Shane notices that Rara was staring at him.
Shane walks away.
Anna comes out and smiles.
Time stop
" Don't worry. I voted Pigeon." said Anna smiling.
Anna smiles and Daniel sighs in relief.
" Now, we'll show the votes." said Chelsy.
Crow
...7...
Anna widens her eyes.
Pigeon
....1....
Daniel kneels and cries.
Daniel turns to Anna, " You lied !"
Shane stares at the board.
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Dumb Beauty & Genius
Mystery / ThrillerAnna easily believes in people. In contrast, Shane uses complex logic to get the result that he wants. One day, Anna gets involved in a scary game because of her father that has a huge debt. Will they survive ? Will Anna ever learn to lie ? Or will...
