Way back home

The other side of the ring was damaged and my opponent was thrown out due to the force of my blow. She lost consciousness and her face was bloody. My whole body trembled at what had happened because I did not expect to be able to beat him with just one blow. I turned to Coach Nieves, who obviously still couldn't believe what I did. He applauded, and all the audience applauded.

"Amazing! Did you see that? Just one punch from Ms. Smith knocked down our Champion Ms. Hammer. It's different and extra ordinary! "The host said in amazement.

I raised both my fists, but I still couldn't forget the strange strength I felt. This was the first time I felt that way. Coach was just looking at me and he was obviously curious about what he saw. I knew the strength I felt was not normal for a human.

"How did you do that?" Coach asked me.

"You said you had confidence in my abilities, Coach," I replied to him.

"Yes but that's not normal for a normal person, should I know anything, Crema?"he asked me.

I also didn't know what to say to him. I also didn't know where that strength came from. I was really confused and many questions entered my mind at that time.

"Let's talk about it later. What's important to me now is that you won. Congratulations, Crema," Coach said with a smile.

I nodded to him and smiled sparingly. The Belt and Medal I had won were hung on me. All the spectators shouted and applauded.

Later, the people left and I got dressed so that we could go home.

My team invited me to eat out and I could not refuse. As a thank you to them, I sincerely accept their greetings to me.

"Congratulations, Ms. Smith. Until now we still can't believe that you defeated Ms. Hammer so easily. If I didn't really know you I would think you're not normal. You're an extraordinary" Dianne said with a smile.

"What can you say, Coach? "he asked Coach Nieves.

"You're right, if I didn't really know Crema, I would think she was a monster, hehe," he joked, but I knew it still meant something to him.

I put my thoughts aside because I wanted to allow my friends to celebrate my victory. We went to a nearby restaurant and ordered a lot of food. I often caught Coach always looking at me. I gasped because I know the reason why he just stares that way.

"Excuse me, I'll just call Daisy," he said.

I can't help but be upset while still thinking about what happened recently. I want to check Ms. Hammer to see if her condition is okay now.

"Why do you seem upset, Crema?" Lesley asked me, one of my boxing friends and colleagues.

"Uhmm, Maybe you're thinking about Ms. Hammer's condition. Don't worry, she's still breathing. That woman is a weed!" she said laughing.

"That's not a good joke, Lesley," I scolded her.

"Okay, I'm sorry," she replied.

A few moments later, our food orders arrived and the waiter placed them neatly on the table. We had fun while talking and Coach was often still staring at me. I just avoided my gaze to him because even I , was also really confused with myself.

After a happy dinner we decided to go home. The coach was quiet as we drove home. He suddenly spoke and I was surprised by what he said.

"Crema, are you sure you are a normal person? he asked me.

"Don't be offend but all my life I've only ever seen a boxer knock down an opponent with just one punch. Normal human cannot break boxer's ring, Crema," Coach said seriously to me.

"What are you really? "he asked me again.

"I don't know either, coach. I don't know why I did that. It was also the first time I felt such strength," I replied to him.

I heard his sigh and I couldn't help but watch my hands. It was a strange force that I couldn't control so the car we were riding in suddenly stopped. I was very surprised and confused because of what I did, especially Coach Nieves who clung tightly to the steering wheel.

"I..I'm sorry, Coach," I stammered.

"Can you calm your hands first?" Coach Nieves said calmly to me.

"What if I just go back to Arizona?" I asked him.

"What?! I can't let you. How many times would I tell you that you can't go back there. I won't allow you, Crema, "he countered.

"But I won't know who or what I really am if I don't go back to the place where I was born, Coach. Please allow me," I begged him.

He did not answer my request and he just drove quietly until we reached the house. When we got out of the car, he walked to the gate first.

Daisy happily greeted me and hugged me. Her smiles were sweet to greet me. I also hugged her tightly and stroked her hair. I love this child very much even though he is not my real sister.

After a while, we said goodbye to each other to rest. Coach Nieves still didn't approach me, but I understood him. I went into the bedroom and cleaned my body in the bathroom. I brushed my teeth and changed my clothes before going to bed. I closed my eyes until I fell asleep.

"Your blood looks delicious! Do you want to witness your death? "the tall man with gray hair said.

His body was muscular and his face was very handsome. But suddenly his eyes turned black, so I was very scared, but because of fear I covered my mouth. I only cried during those times.

He suddenly shouted loudly and I saw him change form and become a scary creature; he is a wolf.Suddenly my parents disappeared and two wolves came and rushed at him. But the man was very strong and fast, and he managed to kill the two werewolves. But I was so shocked when the two werewolves in front of me became human and that was my parents. I wanted to scream in pain as they saw no life, but fear overwhelmed me at those times. I promised mommy and daddy that I would remain hidden behind this wall. The man remained for a while and seemed to smell something, so I just closed my eyes out of fear.

I woke up to a bad nightmare of my past. My knees were shaking and my body was sweating profusely. I immediately got up and left the room. I fetched water to drink from the Refrigerator. I immediately sipped a glass of water to calm myself down.

I thought of peeking at Coach and Daisy in their rooms. It wasn't easy for me to make a decision. But I had to find myself and rebuild my life. I wanted to know the truth, especially when I remembered what I witnessed my parents who disguised themselves as wolves. Am I also a wolf like them?

I immediately packed my things and took a piece of paper to leave a letter for Coach. I knew I would hurt him with the decision I made, but I could do nothing but disobey him this time. It was better to just run away because I knew he would stop me from making the decision.

When I arrived at the bus station I looked for a moment on the way home. It was too painful for me to leave them without saying goodbye, but I had to do it. It also took me a few hours to travel to Arizona. I didn't realize that I had fallen asleep.

"Ma'am, we're here," the man said with a smile.

I immediately got up and got off the bus. I was already here on the Greyhound and I could see the forest in the distance. I still had to walk to our house and I took a bottle of water and hit it.

A few moments later I arrived at our old house. My knees were shaking as I walked towards the house. It was too old to be inhabited by many spiders. The door was so dusty that it looked like it was going to be destroyed. The surroundings were so quiet and I could only hear the sound of birds. This place is so peaceful, so you wouldn't expect the ruthless murder of my parents to happen.

When I saw the exact area where they were lying bloody, I couldn't help but cry. I sobbed in tears because of the pain I was feeling. Repeatedly replaying in my mind the bloody murder of a werewolf to my parents. I still remember that man's demon face.I went into our room to search for things. But I stopped and looked away when I heard the voice of a man behind me.