The Last One (One Piece x Reader)

Chapter 7: Almost

Warning: Mention of Abuse, Miscarriage, and Manipulation.

You calmly walked around Loguetown and entered a particular shop-the flower shop, to be exact.

"Welcome to Sarah's Flower Shop! What can I do for you-Oh, it's you," a middle-aged woman greeted, her short black hair neatly clipped and a pair of scissors in her gloved hands.

You smiled brightly at the older woman, who rolled her eyes at your enthusiasm before returning to her task of trimming the beautiful flowers.

"Remove that smile from your face. It's making my skin crawl," the older woman said nonchalantly, and you chuckled.

"You're too mean to the person who will free your town from your corrupt husband," you hummed, admiring a red rose and gently poking its petals.

Just then, you effortlessly dodged a flying scissor aimed at your head.

"You're not going to scare me off with that, Sarah," you said coolly, stepping back and narrowing your eyes at her. "I'm here to talk business."

Sarah's irritation was palpable as she put down the scissors and wiped her hands on a towel. "What business could you possibly have with me? I'm just a florist."

"Oh, I think you're more than that," you said, your tone sharp. "I know everything, Sarah. You told me yourself, didn't you? You were once a marine under Asai's command and also his secret wife. Quite the life, isn't it?"

Sarah's eyes flashed with anger and fear. "You don't know anything about me or my life. I'm not going to give you any information."

You studied her with a cold smile. "You're quite loyal to him, aren't you? Even with his abusive behavior, you've stayed by his side. I've always admired your loyalty. You've kept his secrets for years, and here you are, running this shop as if nothing ever happened. It must be exhausting."

"You don't know anything!" Sarah snapped, crossing her arms defiantly. "I'm not telling you anything!"

You chuckled softly, moving closer to her. "Hmm, maybe not. But what if I told you it wasn't just a miscarriage?"

Her face went pale, eyes widening with a mix of fear and confusion. "What are you talking about?"

"You blame yourself for the loss of your child, don't you?" you continued, voice dripping with mock sympathy. "But the truth is, Asai was behind it. He never wanted a child. He made sure it would never see the light of day."

Sarah's hands trembled, and she took a step back, her expression crumbling. "No... that can't be true. I thought it was my fault."

You laughed softly, the sound devoid of warmth. "Such naivety, Sarah. Asai never intended for that child to be born. He used you and then discarded what he didn't want. He impregnated you only to make sure it wouldn't survive. He's that cruel."