Past Shadows

Truly Betrayal

‘ Is this it? ‘…

Prisca thought. She wasn’t even sure what they planned to do to her. Maybe beat her. Maybe kill her. Or even… r**e her.

No matter which they picked, it would be disastrous for her.

Maybe a beating would have been a lot better than the rest if she wasn't wary of her face being disfigured or a significant body part of her’s being crippled.

For death, it wasn't feasible either. She had too many regrets. Just too many. Her mom! Her future! And now; Casa and Anna. She really wanted to ask them questions. Why? How come? When? What? Where had she gone wrong?

When they needed her, she was there. But when she did, they were hardly available.

When they needed financial help, they came running to her. But when she needed emotional assistance and asked for their help, replies like; “ I am really busy. “, “ I traveled yesterday. “, “ I got injured seriously the previous day. “. She could remember one time when Casa claimed she had exams in her school and needed to study. Someone who never study’s suddenly wanted to. Plus for exams, at the middle of the semester. It was simply a hilarious lie to tell.

Yet, she condoned. Everything, she tolerated. As for why… Maybe fear of loneliness, or just wanting to be the best she could to the few friends she ever had. Or maybe she had no one else to empathize with. Hence, she endured.

She always assured herself; “ One day, they would definitely change for the better and reciprocate her care. “. That they would stop treating her like an outcast whom they only knew exist when they had problems. Especially financial ones.

Nevertheless, it still came to this. A BETRAYAL. FROM ANNA AND CASA. Why? She couldn't comprehend. What could have caused this? She couldn't even assume. Or… were they forced by this ruffian?

Just then, the group reached her vicinity.

“ Why did you stop? You can no longer bear it. Here I was thinking you were a cheetah or something akin to it. “

“ Wait! it’s a dead end. Hahahahaha… “

“ A dead end! Hehehehehe… Seems like even luck is on our side today. “

“ Don’t worry pretty, you won’t suffer too much. Hahahahaha… “

The minions spouted in ecstasy. After the stressful chase with little hope of catching up, she actually ran into a dead end. Humph! This sort of bad luck was too ridiculous. But it was to their good.

Another pair of eyes stared at her lecherously. It came from the leading hoodlum of the group of ruffians. It was Jake.

“ Now what? Prisca, right? “ He said in a weird warm tone, causing even his boys to take glimpse at him with hilarious gazes. His shamelessness came as a shock even to them.

‘ Truly our boss. You are seriously going to coax a lass you chased after with a bad intent? How savage. Seems like we still have a lot to learn. ‘

But Prisca paid no attention to the drama. Instead, she choose to ask the question that bugged her till the moment.

“ Did you force them? “

At first, Jake found her words to be obscure. But on a short contemplation, he got the hint behind them.

“ By them I assume Casa and Anna are your reference. Those girls! They are truly savage. What force them? They approached me on their own accord. They claimed you were a big fish, and if I was able to gain a firm hook on you, I would make a fortune. They even gave numerous ideas on how to go about it. Casa suggested I drugged you and snapped intimate pictures. That way, you could be blackmailed by us henceforth. She seemed to sympathize with you a bit. As for Anna. That girl carlousness is truly an eye opener. She actually suggested we r***d you and took a video while doing so. Her ruthlessness makes even me shiver. You really do know how to make friends. Kudos. “

“…”

‘ It was really done on free will. ANNA. CASA… Why? ‘ She thought in anguish. As for the words Jake spouted latter, she couldn't be bothered. This revelation was too much of a huge blow to her.

Noticing this, Jake suddenly took a bold step forward. ‘ It worked. ‘ His thought why he did so.

Truthfully, he was yet to give up on wooing Prisca. He refused to believe she wasn't moved by him one bit.

After all, he was a mafia boss. She on the other hand, was a damsel in distress. She was suppose to fall in love with him. If so, wouldn't he have her within his grasp.

Though they hadn’t told him who exactly she was when they brought the deal to him. They did mention she was a big fish. Plus their intense reaction when they pleaded with him to chase after her. All this signified her identity was nothing simple.

He also vividly recalled them mentioning something about her being the only child. Didn't that mean if they got together, everything would be theirs. No… he’s.

‘ As for those two girls, who cares about them. Since they dare to betray, they had to be ready to face the consequences if it backfires. ‘ he thought.

The bold step forward was a means to further shatter whatever was left of her resolve.

After that, he took consecutive steps forward. Until he was only a step away from Prisca. Then, he stretched out his hand to caress her face. His face at the moment looked so warm that even his underlings couldn't believe their eyes. Was this still their dreaded boss?

Just when he smiled triumphantly inwardly thinking he had successfully conquered, Prisca slapped his incoming hand away and forcefully plunged herself backwards.

Looking around, her eyes set on a long piece of glass with a pretty sharp edge. Without ado, she picked it up.

“ Dont you dare come any closer. “ She yelled at Jake ferociously.

Seeing her presumptuous attitude, Jake’s smile quickly turned into fury. “ You… Why wouldn't you just play along? “ He spoke in anger.

Hearing his utterances, Prisca’s eyes flashed with disdain. “ Look, I think you are unaware of what you are doing. Do you know who I am? Do you know the consequences of what you’re doing. Take your minions and leave right now, and I will pretend this farce never happened. “. Though she had little to know faith that her plan will work, she still choose to give it a try.

Alas, their reply was an intense laughter. “ Who will know, if I may ask? “ One of the minions questioned in ridicule.

Understanding her plan wasn’t going to work, she did something even more drastic. She changed the direction of the sharp edge of the glass to her own neck.

‘ Since that’s the case, goodbye mom. ‘ Then she drew her hands closer.

Just when she was about to do the drastic deed, a hand held her’s firmly. “ Don’t do that. “ A feminine voice muttered softly.

Taking a few steps forward, the female teenager spoke up.

“ If you don’t want a beating, all of you; SCRAM. “