Chap-186*The Evil People Dinner*

Cynthia Dion: "I'll be waiting," I flashed her a wide smile. "Let's see who ends up regretting staying here." With a wink, Maleeka stumbled to her feet, heading for her room, when suddenly she spread her arms and sat down as if feeling dizzy. "What's going on with her? Is this some new game?" I didn't even bother asking her if she was okay, while Mara began offering her water and rubbing her back. "That's the difference between you and her," Maleeka grunted, closing her eyes to steady herself. Indeed, there was a significant distinction between us. Little did she know that Mara was not only rubbing her back. Mara held Maleeka's hand and guided her back to her room while she called the doctor. The female doctor spent a few moments in the room, and when she emerged, she wore a broad smile on her face. "She--," she began but stopped, looking at me. "Are you Cynthia Dion?" She inquired, and it struck me as odd that she seemed more focused on me than her patient. "Yes, that's me," I confirm