Warning: Abuse & Violence Ahead!!!
John was stopped as Max yanked him up by his shirt. "John I swear if you lay a hand on her then you will pay! Get over here!" I watched as John was tossed on his back by an equally angry Max. As the brother's stared down at each other something was made aware. This must not be the first time John has done something similar. Has he done this before to another woman?
"Why the hell are you defending this pickpocketing wench?! I'm telling you the truth this time! She stole $10 from me the day we met!" He stood hurriedly. "If you don't believe me then check her pockets!"
Glancing at Mary I noticed her looking at me. Feeling my pocket from the outside I realized that the $10 was still on me. I gave Mary a panicked look while clenching my hands. Licking my dry lips I opened my mouth to speak. "You say that I stole your wallet but why would you believe it to be me when there were many people who could have."
"...What are you saying...? That it just so happened to get stolen once you left? I hardly think-"
"I'm saying that you are accusing me of being a thief with no proof of it being me. I believe you are doing this after I've rejected your advances so far. You are trying to cast any blame on me so that I may lose my job!" I snapped. It was partially the truth, I had stolen the money but he is also trying to get me fired.
"How dare you! You are the one who came to me! All I did was return the favor! You lying harlot!" Max shielded me as John hurtled himself at me. John snarled at Max before trying to punch him.
"Dammit John! Stop it!" They wrestled until Max caught John in a headlock. "Calm down-'' Max let go of him as John headbutted him. In an instant John punched him in the stomach and wrapped an arm around my neck.
"Ah!!! Let-" I was silenced as his arm threatened to choke me.
I felt him sift through my pockets until he pulled out $10. He tossed me aside as he marched over to Max who was still winded.
"What is this?!?! This is MY MONEY MAX!!!" I watched in horror as John kicked Max in the stomach. Mary screamed as Max curled into a ball. "Shut it Mary! I don't wanna hear it from you! And you!" John pocketed the money before stomping towards me once again. Crawling away from him I tried to retreat into the kitchen. He grabbed a handful of my hair, yanking me to a stop. "You ain't going nowhere..."
"Let me go!!! Let me go!!!" I wailed out as John dragged me by my hair.
"John stop!!! That money isn't yours! Mr. Quartez-"
"Don't mention that fucking name! That bastard caused all of this too! If it hadn't been for him and this bitch I wouldn't have to resort to violence!" John screamed as he pulled me to my feet. He forced me to stare at him as I fought to escape his grasp.
"Let me go!!! Let me-"
"QUITE!!! I've had it with you!" He yanked my hair enough for it to ache at the tension. "Now listen here! You will do as I say you annoying bitch! Now apologize or I will snap your neck!"
I managed to kick his knee hard enough for him to let go. In a moment I was caught by the hair again. Screaming out I tried to break free.
"Let her go!" Turning I watched Mary hit John with a tray.
He didn't hesitate to knock her down. I watched her head hit the counter as Max finally managed to gain his breath. I could see the fear as Mary hit the ground yet Max turned red. He punched John square in the jaw. I winced as a hand full of hair was ripped away before rushing to Mary. She was bleeding from her head but she was alive. Thank god... I don't think I could bear the sight of her being dead like my moth-... I squeezed my eyes shut for a moment as the memories tried to surface. No, not now. Taking a deep breath I ripped my dress and pressed it against her wound.
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Devastation (Paused)
Mistero / Thriller"Keep talking and you'll end up as my pet..."
