"Jenna! Jenna!". Loud cheers filled the air immediately the lights returned in the stadium.
It was a boxing match with hundreds of spectator having their gaze fixed on the fighting ring.
Two teen girls on boxing gloves could be seen jogging in the ring exchanging punches, a blonde and a brunette.
The blonde launched a punch at the other but she blocked it with fist and they took few steps back.
The female Referee was on black and white T shirt was attentive as she moved around the boxers.
They brunette dashed at the blonde launching a punch at her face but she blocked it and they grabbed each other tightly.
"Let her go, break!".The Referee screamed and intervened breaking them apart, the girls let go of each other and moved at opposite direction.
"Fight”. She announced in accordance to the bell sound and they resumed jogging at a spot.
"Jenna!".The crowd resumed their cheer.
"Go for her".
"She's a piece of sh*t".
"You can do this Jenna".
The blonde girl immediately pulled at the brunette who was more ready as she dodged swiftly, she turned to hit her but the blonde was fast already send a punch into her tooth.
The brunette dropped to the ground and the crowd rose to their feet as the Referee began countdown but she couldn't get up.
"You can do this Xayne, get the hell up!".The Referee encouraged looking into her eyes, her vision was blurry already and her lip bleed because of the punch.
The countdown was to ten, Xayne watched the Referee stare at her again and again while the blonde moved around with each step of confidence and victory.
All that the brunette heard was the echoing bell sound of the bell mixed with the loud cheer of the spectators.
"Jenna! Jenna!".They hailed as she raised her fist up in victory.
The medical team entered into the ring with a stretcher and put her on the it.
She groaned softly closing her eyes and they carried her out.
That was Xayne Cruz, The eighteen year old boxer who is hell bent on winning at least one match but that is always impossible.
"I warned you to reduce your aggression in the ring?". A Man said following after the team who dropped her.
"I'm fine". Xayne said and she rose up from the stretcher.
The men helped her up and she took a bottle of water from one.
"Can you actually hear me Xayne?". The Man inquired as he stood at akimbo.
"You're a hell of a fvcking Manager?” She cursed and she turned to him.
"Aggression Xayne, it’s eating you up”. He said.
"I respect your talks Mr. Martin but where were you when the crowd screamed Jenna like their lives depended on it".
"Because she earned it and you have to”. He said with a wide stare.
"You call that aggression, isn’t that the aim, knock the fvck outta your damn opponent".
"You can't control yours Xayne, you lose control and she seizes that opportunity always". Mr. Martin said.
"You blame me now?”
"That's not what i meant?”
"i totally get it and I’m fvcking down with you,Shitty Manager”. She cursed picking her jacket.
"Xayne you have to rethink.........."
"There's nothing to rethink, Goodnight Manager". Xayne said and walked away.
She stopped at the restroom and pushed the door open.
Her eyes popped on hearing soft moan.
It was two couple who were probably spectators at the match kissing passionately.
"Does this place actually look like home?". She asked and they turned to her in shock.
They let out a creepy smile as they found they way out.
"Hush!". She said and kicked the door closed.
Xayne leaned against the wall with eyes closed as her defeat replayed in her memory.
She roared angrily hitting the mirror of which caused it to crack.
With bleeding hand she left the restroom walking down the hallway.
Her phone buzzed but she ignored the call and she continued moving.
"Hey loser". She heard a voice and turned to see a group of girls.
They giggled and they purposely walked out of sight increasing her anger.
Xayne clenched her fist and made to take a step but quickly hid behind the wall hearing the voices of another group of girls.
She let them walk past the place before she took off speedily.
This was her everyday life of defeat, she kept trying but the more she did, the more she failed.
Xayne walked down the lonely street sliding her hand into her pocket.
It was dark already except for the illumination caused by the street light.
Whistling to an unknown song
she let the frustration out.
She finally got to a bungalow where she didn't bother to hit the bell but she pushed open the door and in.
The lights became active and there was a lady in pajamas leaving against the door post of the kitchen.
"You're back".
"Yes I'm, Good night Aunt Monica".
"How did it go again? You failed, didn't you?". She asked and Xayne paused.
"I guess I've been tagged as a failure". She fired turning back.
"No, that's not what I mean baby". Aunt Monica whispered abd moved at her.
"Don't call me that, I'm not your damn daughter, My parents died a year ago".
"She was my sister also, Xayne".
"If Mom was here, she would support me, if no one one cheer 'Xayne' out of the crowd, she will but no, you all are against me.
"No we love you Xayne".
"You fvcking don't, all you care is taking the credit that you took your niece in".
"I take care you you Xayne, I pay your school levies, I provide everything for you, I'm trying to be the best mother for you".
"You are not my mother and you can never be close to what she was".
"Do you mutter all this because I'm against your boxing career, huh?". Aunt Monica asked angrily.
"You don't care for me else you'll be there to cheer me up,that's what a mother does".
"You don't teach me how to be a mother Xayne, that path of violence your parent would hate".
"Just stop acting like you know about them, I don't need your fvcking cheer, I don't need anyone to scream Xayne cos I'm gonna kick someone's ass in that ring, one day aunt!". She screamed and climbed up the stairs with her shoes making some noise.
"Xayne". Aunt Monica called out but she was out of sight already.
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It was midnight already and the
chirping of crickets could be heard from the woods.
The heavy wind blew twisting tall trees around as it was about to rain.
A lightning strike down
Xayne's window reflecting it's light on her face causing her to roll to the edge of the bed fast asleep.
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"Dad it's getting really dark". Xayne said leaning against a Dodge Viper GTS beside the road.
It was night already and the only the moon was the source of illumination.
"This should work". A Man said closing the bonnet of a vehicle.
The ignition of the vehicle began and Xayne cheered happily.
"I told ya, he's gonna fix it". A middle aged woman said getting down from the driver's seat.
"Mom, Don't hype Dad like always". Xayne said and she got into the vehicle.
"Whatever, he fixed it". Xayne's Mom said returning to the driver's seat.
Her husband sat beside her and they drove off with the headlight brightening the path ahead.
"Dad it's my birthday tomorrow". Xayne whispered leaning against her Father's seat.
"I know that already".
"What are you gonna get me, Play Station 5,right?". Xayne asked.
"It's a surprise".
"Mr. Cruz and surprises". Xayne said turned to her driving mother.
"I know mom is gonna get me that".
"Are you advertising?". Mrs. Cruz asked.
"Maybe..Get me a Vehicle instead". Xayne said and moved back to her seat.
"Don't say no, I'm gonna be eighteen tomorrow, I can't wait". She said happily and laid on the passenger's seat.
"The passenger's seat is never your bed, Xayne". Mrs. Cruz said.
"I need take a nap mother". She said closing her eyes.
"Sweet dreams, baby". She could hear their voices at the same time.
"There's a fog ahead, drive slow". She could hear Mr. Cruz voice but she didn't bother to get her eyes open.
It happened so fast in the twinkle of an eye as the vehicle hit something really hard.
Xayne opened her eyes as she fell off the seat.
The vehicle was somersaulting into the woods with the loud echo of her mom's scream.
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Xayne's eyes suddenly opened just as she woke from the nightmare.
She turned to the other side of the bed and the rising sun ray pierced into her eyes.
"Mom". She whispered as tears filled her eyes.
Her alarm rang loudly and she slammed it to stop angrily.
She rose from the bed in her pajamas and moved to the cabinet where she took a portrait.
"I miss you". She whispered and heard the horn of a vehicle.
She moved to her window and looked down to see a girl of her age seated on the bonnet of a Ferrari Dino 246 GTS.
"Xayne, it's fvcking time for school". She screamed.
That was Celestine, her neighbor and best friend behind their building.
She was a blonde, same height with Xayne but had her hair made in a pigtail style.
"I know that babe".
"It's 7am Xayne, Get your ass down then!". Celestine screamed.
"A minute".
"You mean an hour?". She asked.
"Help Grandma do some dishes while I get ready". Xayne said and pulled the roller blinds down.
"Xayne!". She could hear Celestine's loud voice.
She let out a creepy smile as she took off and pajamas set moving into the bathroom.
Xayne marched out of the bungalow putting on her dark shades.She was in a tight bodycon dress that shew her curves and had her little bag hung over her shoulder.Her heels balanced her motion as she careful not to move fast.She sat on the bonnet of the Ferrari Dino 246 GTS and took few selfie before moving for the door."Celestine". Her soft voice beckoned with her hand opening the door.She got in scoffed seeing Celeste who was fast asleep on the driver's seat.Xayne hit the horn and she jolt up hurriedly struggling with the seat belt."Don't hang yourself to death sleepy head, it isn't a bomb"."How could you?". Celeste asked."Are you done or you wanna sleep for....."."Just keep shhh and let's fvcking move". She cuts Xayne sharply."I've been waiting here for the past one hour Celeste"."Really? You're such a terrible lie
"Have your seat". Mrs. Brown said as Xayne entered into the office.She sat on one of the chairs and turned to her.Mrs. Brown finished writing whatever she was engrossed in and raised her head up clearing her throat."You asked me to see you if I can recollect"."I did Miss Cruz, I mean Xayne"."Sorry if I acted a little bit rude when you um...."."I understand, it's alright"."So here I am ". She muttered raising her hands up."We need to talk Xayne"."Alright......"."About your life"."Hish! I hate that part"."It's important so you don't get to regret in future and get to wish you had done the right thing". Mrs. Brown said taking off her spec."The future is nothing near, I'm eighteen, does that ring a bell?"."Big bell, I understand how it feel to be eighteen, it's actually one of the best feeling"."For you Mrs. Brown,My parents di
The Ferrari Dino 246 GTS arrived back at school and they both alighted from the vehicle."There was something out there". Celeste said as she closed the door."Maybe". Xayne replied and sat on the bonnet."You really believe it's your parent's ghost?"."Maybe I watch paranormal movies almost that have messed with my head or it's truely their ghost or we're both crazy"."Strike out that option three"."And I'll strike option two as well cos maybe those things don't exist". Xayne said."We're left with option one or add one more, you're Crazy"."Yep but I prefer psychotic maniac"."You're becoming something these days". Celeste said as the returned the key to her pocket."C'mon we just returned from an outing, selfie mode". Xayne said as she stood on the bonnet."Seriously? I'm not in the mood to". Celeste said."Okay, Photographer then". She said stretching out her Sa
There was a large crowd of students as Celeste pulled Xayne away from them.She was bleeding from the nose and her hairs were scattered which made it obvious that she just finished fighting."Let her, C'mon". The 12th grade student screamed trying to break free from those who held her.Her lips were swollen and her clothes pretty messed up."Just stop treating me like a baby". Xayne said angrily as she broke from Celeste's grip."You just finished fighting Xayne"."And maybe you shouldn't have stopped me?"."Look at yourself Xayne, you're pretty messed up, you should have just let me go do the damn thing"."You shouldn't get to act like a weakling, who is she to command us to move an ordinary trolley, She's a bitch, a fvcking one". Xayne roared."Hey just stop the aggression thing, let's go home".Jake, Celeste's boyfriend caught up with them and exhaled."I hope you're alright".
It was a beautiful morning as the sun rose brightly from the east.Xayne turned to the other side of the bed as its ray pierced into her eyes.The alarm on the cabinet loudly and she groaned."Not again". She cursed slapping it to stop.Then that unannounced horn of a vehicle caused her jolt up almost diving out of the window."Celeste!". She screamed out her voice raging for the window.That was her everyday life, it was like every starting event was the same.The rising of the sun to the alarm and then Celeste horn.She pulled up the blind and stared dagger from above."Yo Xayne, bright beautiful morning". Celeste announced and closing her eyes inhaled the fresh breeze."Do you want to die?". Xayne roared."Just spend your one hour, it's time for school". She said and opened the door of the vehicle."It's Saturday you book psycho!". She cursed."That
Celeste and Xayne could be seen walking beside the road in a staggery motion."I always had plans to kill you Xayne but I’m gonna do it today".Celeste sang loudly."I am dead already'.She replied."How the hell did you leave home without a penny else we would board a cab"."We had a vehicle".Xayne replied."We?,that's ridiculous cos someone just stole it because of you"."I hope you now believe cute dudes are deadly?".She asked."Stop making excuses,you were so lost in him that you did'nt see him steal it"."Can we stop talking please?,the percent of my strength left is just one"."i'll grab a drink then with the $2 left in me"."You got $2 dollars?"."Sometimes we need to punish ourselves for our mistakes"."Welcome to the psych
"Where have you been?". Celeste asked as Xayne returned to the table."I told you I was off to the restroom". Xayne replied and sat."It's been almost twenty minutes"."Seriously Celeste, you now calculate the time?"."Ahem". Mirabel said and they turned to her."You two must be really... Let's forget that. So where were we?". She asked."Um...."."I asked how many match you've won if I can remember". She said."Yes, that's right and I replied non"."I think you guys have spoken past that point already". Celeste cuts in."Do your parent know about this path you've taken?". She inquired."Maybe we should just skip that question part to the main deal". Xayne said."Is anything wrong?". Mirabel asked."She's not comfortable with such....."."They're gone, ain't they?".Xayne exhaled trying to contain the heat in her.""I
Celeste raced out of the house as a Ferrari Dino 246 GTS came to halt in front of the building."Oh my goodness, tell me this is dream". She screamed aloud and Xayne got down closing the girl.Celeste hugged her tightly not ready to let go of her."Don't suffocate me please". She begged and Celeste let go of her."How did you do it?". She inquired."Like I promised, I killed him"."Stop the joke, Celeste, I should actually ask how you found him instead"."I'm Xayne, I always find my way out". She sang."We both know things don't add up, Xayne, there's something you ain't telling me"."Kicked his ass, got the key and zoom"."You're not a good lier Xayne, I have known you for a long time already"."Alright, Alright, Fine but promise you will never use it to make fun of me and no one, I repeat no one will ever know about it"."Um... What could that be, did you f