𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 -𝗟𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗿𝗶𝗸 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘇 - Alexandrea Branson had left her life in Iowa behind, thanks to her father's PCS reassignment. She now found herself in Calabasas, grappling with the complexities of living in a new city and dealing with the emotional turmoil of her abusive father, a military man. Amidst the chaos, her passion for tennis provided a much-needed escape. One night, she stumbled upon a sobbing boy; this encounter would change the course of her life. Little did she know that the boy she found was none other than Erik Menendez , and that his connection to her would be far deeper than she could ever imagine. Her journey would intertwine with his and that of his brother Lyle, as they navigated the complexities of familial abuse and love. Through the bond of shared trauma and understanding, Alexandrea's presence brings comfort, support, and a new perspective to the brothers' lives, they find solace in each other's company. The three of them navigate the complexities of their individual circumstances, finding strength in their unity. As the story unfolds, their harrowing experiences and the challenges they faced would not only shape their own lives but also bring them together in unexpected ways. 𝗟𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘇 (𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘇) 𝗫 𝗢𝗖 IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER- This story is an adaptation based on the television series inspired by the real-life case of the Menendez brothers. this is solely a work of fiction and tho it does reference the actual events surrounding the case. This is based off the show "monsters." The portrayal of the characters, including my original character, Alexandrea, and the actors' portrayal, such as Cooper Koch as Erik and Nicholas Chavez as Lyle, is strictly fictional. There is no intention to spread misinformation or support any injustice as Ryan Murphy did