My Roommate's Gold-Digger Dream, My Payback

It was the day before summer vacation in our third year of university when Sophie Evans, my roommate, burst into the room with a huge grin on her face.

Bursting with excitement, she announced a trip to Europe for all of us.

"My boyfriend's covering everything. Our flights, food, and lodging are all free. You guys just wait and enjoy yourselves!"

I couldn't believe it.

It sounded way too good to be true, like one of those human trafficking schemes. Panic set in, so I quickly suggested we check out my family’s new hot spring hotel instead.