CHAPTER 3 | Positive

The least people that I expected to come, appeared out of nowhere. One was in his usual business suit while the other one was wearing his black hoodie.

My eyes were widening as they walked toward me. I couldn't believe what I am seeing right now.

The one with the hoodie lends me a hand. "Are you okay?"

I was hesitant for a moment. Realizing that I can't get up on my own because my knees had long given up, I eventually accepted his hand.

The one in the suit removed his coat before wrapping it around me.

"What do you think you're doing?" It is Sam who steps up.

"Do you wanna have fun with her too?" says one of the loan sharks. "Don't be such killjoys, man. We can share."

"Share?" According to my memory, the one who scoffed was Emmanuel, the man in the suit. "I'm sorry I'm not into group sèx so no thanks."

"Let's get outta here." With his hand on my elbows, supporting me, Enric stepped away but we were immediately stopped when the group of quarterbacks stood in the way.

"Where do you think you're going?"

Sam raised a brow.

"So you wanna steal our dinner away?" one of the loan sharks stepped closer. Now it is not just me who is being cornered.

"You wanna fight?" Emmanuel threatens as he loosened up his tie.

All of them laughed.

"You two against all of us? Do you think you can win?" says Sam, belittling the two gentlemen.

Yes, the twins have a highly toned body with muscles visible even with their clothing but because the enemies are great in numbers, the chances of winning are almost zero.

"We don't want violence," Enric says, calm and composed. "So, just please let us go."

"And what makes you think we'll let you?" Sam says looking down at Enric.

"Then are you fine with a little spilling of blood?" Emmanuel smirks and rolls up his sleeve, ready to fight.

I was starting to get nervous when the two loan sharks started to grip on their knives. The quarterbacks were cracking their necks and knuckles too. Ready to throw punches at any second.

"Us? Afraid? Don't make us laugh, dude." says the loan shark and without wasting any second he swings his knife towards Emmanuel's neck. His reflexes were fast to avoid it.

Even though it didn't hit, I couldn't help but yelp. My hands trembled in fear.

Just like that, the fight started.

Enric guides me near the wall, only a few meters away from Emmanuel who is now having a fist fight with anyone who comes near.

"Stay here, okay? We'll protect you."

His words gave me safety so even amidst the chaos, I felt somewhat relieved.

The fight continues and much to everyone's surprise, the twins have the upper hand. They were extremely good at fighting. Their reflexes were fast and every punch was strong that could pulverize someone's gut upon hitting.

While they were busy fighting with the quarterbacks, the beat-up loan sharks stood up from the ground and suddenly ran towards me full of rage and holding their knives. I am frozen in where I'm standing. I looked at the twins but I couldn't bring myself to call for their help. Everything happened so fast.

The knife was about to pierce my heart when suddenly, deafening roars coming from animals vibrated all over the place. When I followed where the sound was coming from, I found two wolves, a gray and black colored one. They are larger than the average and their fangs are on full display, indicating their rage.

No matter how I try to deny it, the fragments of Emmanuel's suit and Enric's hoodie were scattered on the ground, proof that those wolves and twins were the same person.

My eyes widen in pure horror together with the separation of my lips. I couldn't believe my eyes. Like me, the loan sharks and quarterbacks were filled with terror too.

As the wolves walked nearer and nearer towards the trembling loan sharks, my eyes went blurry, an indication that I was about to pass out. But before everything turned black, I saw how the wolves bit the loan sharks alive.

I don't know how long I have been sleeping but when I woke up, I was in the same familiar hotel room.

"Because of what you did, look at what's happening to her, Emmanuel!"

"Me? You're putting all the blame on me when you even fùcked her too?!"

"It happened because of your goddamn vengeance! You thought I wouldn't know that you hired men to spy on me?! You're trying to mess up with me by stealing the woman I like! How pathetic can you get?!"

"You started this war, Enric. You stole the woman I loved and now I'm gonna steal yours..."

Those muffled voices came from the slightly opened door. Their conversation continued as I slowly walked towards it.

"She saw us shift into our wolf form, Emmanuel. What are we supposed to do now?"

I stopped in my tracks realizing that what happened was really not a fragment of my imagination. I can't believe it.

"Erase her memory of course. Like what we did to those punks earlier."

"I can't do that.."

"What's happening?" the two of them automatically shifted their eyes upon hearing my voice.

"Y-You're awake.." Enric quickly stepped closer but I can only step back in caution.

Seeing them face to face, embarrassment hit me. I can't quite remember but the three of us shared a bed so it was very awkward for me.

"I.. really appreciate that you saved me last night but... I think we should not see each other again." I decided.

Enrico's brows furrowed. "Why, Amora? Are you uncomfortable around us?"

"Yes," I told the truth. "I'm just a mere prostitute and you are just my clients. I have received my pay and that's the end of the deal."

"You received your pay?" Emmanuel raised a brow. "I doubt that." he gets something in his pocket before showing the golden necklace that I lost yesterday. "Here's your pay."

I needed the money but my pride is telling me not to accept it. "Keep it."

I went back to the room and got my bag on the bedside table.

"I would really appreciate it if you won't ever come and see me again."

Then I immediately left.

My hands couldn't stop trembling as I walked through the hallway. I can still feel their eyes piercing on my back.

What I saw last night, them shifting into wolves has never left my mind. I never believed in supernatural but seeing them changing forms from humans into enormous animals, I began questioning the scientific basis of things.

One thing is for sure, I would never engage with them again. I don't know what they're trying to achieve but I'm afraid. Really afraid.

…

My life continued. The loan sharks never visited me again and the quarterbacks suddenly stopped bullying me. Whenever we bumped into each other, they would either run or apologize.

What happened to them?

Everything went back to normal. I continued my work at the club and never did stripping again. All is well, not until one morning, I woke up feeling sick and dizzy. From the bed, I quickly ran towards the bathroom sink and vomited everything my stomach contained. With those symptoms, I began to worry.

"No.. this can't be.."

I bought a pregnancy test at the nearest pharmacy just to make sure. I followed the procedure and when I looked at the pregnancy test, my heart dropped. My hands trembled as I collapsed on the bathroom floor.

"I'm... p-pregnant.."