41 Unveiling Deception

Confusion and annoyance mingled within Ria as she watched the opposing group of inmates from afar release spoons of their meals towards her direction. Some food particles hit the ground, and some clung to her hair. She could take away the grains of rice but not the oil that had messed up her perfect hairs scent. She shot a bewildered glance at her roommates, who leaned in, their eyes filled with curiosity and concern. Unable to provide an immediate answer, Ria communicated silently, her eyes conveying her uncertainty. She didn’t know if she could fight back or raise an alarm to the hall guards stationed around. She just didn’t want to put up any fight between two parties. A female guard strides into the hall, her presence commanding attention. The atmosphere changes subtly as other female guards, stationed throughout the area, snap to attention, their eyes trained on their colleague as she makes her way toward Ria and her roommates. The clatter of conversations and the s