From Rivals to Romance

Exposing Cynthia

As the moon rose high in the night sky, its silvery light cast an ethereal glow over the dense forest. Amid the rustling leaves and the whispering wind, I stood alone in the clearing. I could hear the faint sounds of music and laughter in the distance, the sounds of the party happening a few yards away. The colors and lights that danced and flickered amidst the trees.

A girl told me that Ruth and Laura called me here. It was a spot where we usually meet. But they aren't here. No one was here. “Ruth? Laura?” I called. But I can sense they are not here. I decided to wait a few more minutes for them.

There was a prickling sensation in my neck like someone was watching me. Someone was there. A twig snapped, making my ears twitch. A pair of eyes appeared behind the trees in the darkness of the forest. I instantly knew who it was.

I was tricked into coming here. I knew this was unavoidable, but I wasn’t going to stay far away from her. Now I know there is no avoiding her. I just have to get this over with. A wolf stepped out from behind the trees. I know that wolf. I could see her intentions and they were nothing good. The wolf transformed into Cynthia. She prowled towards me, she looks terrifying in the moonlight with her hatred clear on her face. And two more footsteps sounded behind me and Michelle and carol came into view. Of course, they would be here, they are her lackeys, and they do everything she does as if they have no personality. When she was gone, they didn’t even notice me. Now that she is here are back with her.

“You thought you would get to go to the arcane arts academy? I will also see how you will go when you aren't able to walk,” she said, walking towards me. She looked like she meant it. I think all the attention I have been getting didn’t sit right with her. She has bullied me, taunted me, teased me about being an outsider, but she has never done anything physical. It must have been humiliating for her that she didn’t get into the academy.

She growled, coming forward and punching me in the face. I could see that coming but I was unable to stop her from hitting. I had no idea getting punched in the face could be this painful. On top of that, she is a werewolf with enhanced strength, I was thrown back as the sharp pain exploded on the left side of my face. I stumbled on the forest floor, the pain making me dizzy, and another punch landed on the other side. This one was more painful than the other. I should have prepared better for this because I feel like all my teeth were going to fall. Tears formed in my eyes, and I could feel wetness in my mouth, a coppery taste filled my mouth. It must be the blood. I could feel the dirt on my hands as I fell down on the forest floor.

My pink dress was new, I didn’t want to dirty it. Now I will never be able to get the stains out of it. It was the only pretty dress I had.

Cynthia screamed, stomping her foot. Look at that, I was the one getting punched, and she was the one screaming. I tried to open my eyes, but the world spun around me, “how did you get in you b***h you are just an omega. How?” she will regret ever laying a hand on me if she knows what I can do to her, but this is not the right time. Expecting her to hit me again in the face I covered my face I will pass out if she hit me one more time in the face, I was not expecting her to kick me in the stomach. And a scream escaped me from the pain. The impact of the punch caused the diaphragm to spasm, making it difficult to breathe. I felt a sense of tightness or pressure in their chest.

“What are you both doing cover her mouth. You both are useless. Do you want everyone in the party to hear her?” at that hurried footstep neared me. Such loyal minions. Prying my hands away from my face, they shoved a cloth in my mouth and another kick landed on me. The pain radiated through my back, I felt dizzy and lightheaded due to a lack of oxygen.

“Cynthia!” a horrified voice of Cynthia's mother sounded from somewhere. Finally, they are here. “What are you doing?” She sounds shocked. She must be, as much as I know about her mother, I know that she is a good person even her father is respected. Maybe she was born evil.

“Anaya” it was ruth I can see her blurred figure nearing me she removed the cloth from my mouth, and I couched up blood that has gathered in my mouth. “You will find our Luna is here Anaya she will heal you.” I can hear her crying, even though she has been my friend she doesn’t know the extent to which they go to bully me, and I have never told her either. I wanted to tell her not to cry, but the darkness overtook me, and my consciousness faded, as I felt a cool sensation on my face, and I could also make out some voices in the background, then it was all gone.

I opened my eyes and found myself in my bedroom. My head was pounding as if a werewolf had just punched me. A sniffle sounded from beside me.

"Oh Anaya, you are awake." she said, hugging me, making me groan in pain. she moved away when she heard me groaning in pain "Why did you go there alone?" tears were flowing from her eyes as if she couldn't stop them. "hey! if I hadn't gone there alone, how would we have exposed her bulling to the alpha?"