Masked

Chapter Seven

WOW. It is chapter seven *she says dramatically*. So. Hello. How are you? I hope you are gosh darn fantastic. Anyway above is a picture of Karyna's gorgeous locks. Quick note, it's going to be a pretty long chapter since I added some other fun scenes ;)

Okay I'll stop wasting your time. 

Chapter Seven 

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L I L Y 

(Wednesday, before 'To the Death' began)

The day was Wednesday, my stomach was churning since Murray had texted and told me that the fight was moved to seven-thirty instead of ten because of this 'To the Death' tournament. I acted tough at the Dug Out but I wasn't. I really wanted to throw up, I guess I'm just a good actress. 

'To the Death' apparently was the big boss's dramatic way to find an heir to his thrown. To be king(or queen of course) of mafia world, of the underground fighting world, and probably to a lot more. I did not want to win or even be in it honestly, but I was going to go anyways since Murray said there wasn't a huge chance I'd be in the top eight, since I've only fought once. 

Besides, Violet needed to make an appearance. 

"Hi Astrid," I greeted. 

Rym was sick with a cold today and I was on my own, but honestly, I wasn't too nervous. This was a big shocker for my sisters... and me actually. Usually I'm pretty nervous in these situations but after the Dug Out. 

I mean, how hard an this be? Plus Rym and I made new friends. 

Anyway, Astrid turned around and gave me a huge smile. "Hi Lily!" 

Jasmine, River and Damien looked at me along with Astrid and waved. 

"Where's Rym?" Jasmine asked. 

"She caught a cold," I replied. "Allergies."

Astrid nodded. "Well tell her to get well soon! Carter's actually sick too today."

"He is?" I my eyebrows furrowed. 

"He, we assume so. He's not here," River chuckled. "I texted him but he hasn't gotten back to me."

I nodded. 

"So Lils, any after school plans now that Carter's sick?" Jasmine asked, slinging an arm around my shoulder. "You seem more confident than yesterday."

I shrugged. "I guess I am. This place is growing on me."

"Glad to hear it," Damien smiled. 

"Anyway! Jazzy ask her!" Astrid squealed. 

"Oh, Astrid wanted to know if you me and her wanted to hang out at the mall after school," Jasmine said. "Rym too if she's feeling up for it."

I thought... since Carter wasn't here I guess it'd be fun to hang out with some girlfriends. 

"Okay, I'll have to ask my mom though. Can you swing by my house after school? If I can't go I'm sure mom'll let you hang out with us there, my mom likes meeting people in person."

Astrid froze. She didn't speak. Jasmine rolled her eyes and chuckled. 

"She's always wanted to see the Easton house," Jasmine laughed. "It's like her dream."

I smiled. "Astrid?"

Astrid started nodding vigorously. "Yes! Yes yes yes yes yes! I'll be there!"