*Shanarra's point of view*
Hi, I'm Shanarra Vhietrize Lee, 16 years old. I'm here at the bar with my friend Gidgette. How did we manage to get in at our young age? It's simple, we just walked in through the door.
Now we were enjoying the night. Gidgette got really wild when she got drunk.
When I started feeling a bit dizzy, I helped Gidgette, who was completely drunk, to leave. Her brother can be quite scary, but I love him.
As we arrived at her house, I hadn't even rung the doorbell when someone grabbed my arm and pushed me against the wall.
I could sense the intimidating aura of Gidgette's brother in the dim light.
Sachie: "Where did you two go? Are you really testing my patience? Do you want to experience hell again?"
*I got scared instantly. I've been in situations like this before, but it mostly happened at Click's condo because he didn't want us to let Gidgette know that we were in a relationship. Did we have one?*
I avoided eye contact, but he held me firmly by the chin.
Click: "Go to my condo, and I'll follow. Get ready for your punishment."
*Then he left to get Gidgette, who was asleep in the car. Shaking, I got into the car and headed to his condo. How did we end up in this situation? Let's flashback, author.*
In the condo, not even an hour after arriving, the door slammed shut. I closed my eyes in fear as he entered the room, approaching me, and choking me.
Sachie: "How many times do I have to tell you not to involve my sister in your escapades? You're dragging her into your promiscuity. Remember, Vhietrize, you asked for this, so brace yourself."
*He kissed me aggressively and pushed me onto the bed. He removed my clothes, and in one swift motion, I cried out.*
Shanarra: "Ahhhhh!! Please stop, Click. We came here because my sister is heartbroken, and I-- ahhhhh!"
*He didn't listen to me, and my body went numb from the repeated blows. After a while, he dragged me to a storage room and locked me in. Not again. I wanted this, right? I asked to be his slave so I could be with him because I love him.*
I cried while curled up on the floor, not just from the physical pain but also from the coldness of the storage room.
I don't know why, but my eyelids got heavier, and everything went black.
*Shanarra's point of view*
*--flashback--*
I was about to open the fridge when someone grabbed my hand and pinned me against the wall. I was at my best friend Gidgette's house, and since we were the only ones here, who could this guy be? It was dark in the kitchen, so I couldn't see him.
I was about to scream when he spoke in a terrifying voice.
Sachie: "WHO ARE YOU? WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?"
*For some reason, just by hearing his voice, I felt something strange. I couldn't see his face, but I grabbed it, and he twisted my hand, making me cry out.*
Shanarra: "Ahhhh... Wh-who are you?"
Sachie: "I should be the one asking that. What are you doing in my house?"
*I was surprised. His house? Does this mean he's Get's brother, the one she always warns me about? Why am I not afraid? I pushed him away.*
Shanarra: "You don't have to twist my hand. Turn on the lights."
*I acted tough. He turned on the lights, and I was faced with a shirtless guy. Now I'm flirting at a time like this? He looked intimidating, but his face was oddly gentle.*
Gidgette suddenly appeared between us, standing up to her brother.
Gidgette: "Brother, don't you dare touch her."
*She threatened her brother, and he just grinned at me before they left. Get faced me and checked if I was okay.*
Gidgette: "Are you okay? Did he hurt you? Where did he hurt you? Hey, are you alright?"
*She bombarded me with questions, so I flicked her forehead.*
Shanarra: "I'm fine. He didn't touch me, okay?"
*I said this to avoid any arguments between them and her brother.*
Gidgette: "Stay away from him, okay? No matter what happens, avoid him. You don't know him, okay?"
*My eyebrows furrowed, but I nodded. I still had a crush on him, despite his gruff exterior. Sigh, why is life so complicated?*
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Shanarra's point of view
(present)
I woke up with my entire body aching. I was in my room, wrapped in a blanket. I looked around, but I couldn't see anything, so I slowly made my way to the kitchen. Click was in the kitchen, sipping coffee. He looked at me, and I avoided eye contact.
Sachie: "Eat now. You have a fight today, and I want you to lose."
I glanced at Sachie.
Shanarra: "Lose? Who am I fighting against?"
Sachie: "The Empresses. You need to throw the fight; otherwise, I'll kill you."
I lowered my head. If that's what he wanted, I would do it. Even though I was determined to win the fight, if I lost to the Empresses, I would replace them. Maybe Click would love me then.
Are you confused? I'm a beginner in underground fighting. Click is the Supremo, and Gidgette is the Duchess. I got into this because of Get. I'm confident I can defeat the Empresses.
After finishing my meal, I got ready. Soon, I was in my car on my way to the arena. Click couldn't accompany me because he didn't want to be seen with me, as Vivien was going to replace the Empresses.
When I entered the dimly lit place, Get and Brix welcomed me.
Gidgette: "Sweep the floor with the Empresses, Shan."
Brix: "You can do it. You're stronger than the Empresses."
I nodded and walked into the ring. It was enclosed with bars, and the decision to stop the fight or continue was in the hands of the Empresses and the Supremo.
I saw Click sitting in the audience. The other fighters cheered as the Empresses entered the ring.
One of them smirked at me, knowing that I was supposed to lose, but she was wrong.
I was going to do this to take her place and make Click love me because Click didn't want someone weak.
The cheers from the watching fighters would deafen you. We were waiting for the bell to start the fight. Despite the injuries I had from Click, I was confident I could finish this fight.
I would win. Click would be mine.