Kira was at the side of the dance drinking and talking with a young man. As a slow dance started, he held his hand out for her, but she politely refused. Her family had warned her time and time again to refuse any man's hand. After all, this was the biggest ball of the year and powerful people were attending. Kira wasn't going to give them a reason to scold her. When I don't do anything wrong they find a way to make it sound bad she thinks. What would happen if I actually disobeyed? Shivering at the thought, the dance before had ended. A new waltz started and Kira found her feet making their way to the dance floor. Her graceful movements taking her to a man with hazel eyes that looked as if they could peer into your soul. His skin was light and tan and his lips..She couldn't take her eyes of the rounded, light red lips. As their hands clasped, a shock went through electrifying both of their bodies. Fingers entwining, their swift movements were in sync for the entire piece. Slowly, desire pooled up in both of their stomachs as the man carried her out of the ballroom. With a quick pull, they were both inside the elevator. Impatiently, they waited, his finger circling the back of her palm, till the machine let out a ringing noise and the doors opened. Holding her hand, the man took her to the hotel room, swiped the card, and locked it. Once inside he threw her on the bed and they went on till they were both too tired to continue. Soon, they were both falling asleep underneath the pearl moonlight and the bright stars. When Kira awoke it was still dark outside probably around two o clock. Quietly, she picked up her things, put on her clothes, and made her way out looking back once more to the man she'd spent the night with. So much for not giving them a reason to beat me Kira thinks. I hope to see you in the future she says to the man quietly and closes the door behind her. As she makes her way outside, a cool gust of wind slaps her across her face. Her hair flies in front as she signals a taxi to take her home. Hopefully they thought I went home earlier she thought as the car arrived at her mansion. Taking her keys, she made her way to the door and silently unlocked it. Creeping up the stairs, she came to a stand still when she saw her father's furious face against the night light. Getting up, he slapped her then threw all her belongings at her, packed up. "Where were you? Slut. We saw you exit with that boy. You are a disgrace to this family. Get lost, I don't want to see you again."

Out of the corner of her eye, Kira could see her step mother smirking and her step sisters satisfied. In a way, she was happy to finally get out of her abusive household. While splattered across the floor, she vowed once more to get revenge on her "family" if not for her, for her mother. Standing up, she grabbed her suitcases and made her way out. Hoping to create a title for herself.

As Kira exited the mansion of evil, the door slammed shut behind her as she faintly picked out her family laughing. Luckily I have a car, Kira thought to herself and got on and drove. I can probably stay at a hotel tonight them go job hunting in the morning and apartment searching on the evening she said. Approaching the hotel she'd just danced and made out in, she gave her car to the valet and made her way to the lobby. After getting a room on the 4th floor, she went up, swiped her card and crashed on her bed. Falling asleep immediately with her beige hair on either side of her.

The sun beams unfiltered through the window and landed on Kira's eyes causing her to groggily wake up. Remembering she'd just gotten kicked out and is now homeless, she cleaned herself up then made her way downstairs to the breakfast bar. A simple coffee should do she thought to herself and, after pouring it into her cup, she made her way back to her room and wondered what she should do. Suddenly Kira remembered her sketchbook filled with ideas for the next generation of technology. Maybe I could make a start up she thought to herself, suddenly excited. Now, she thought of her college roommates and remembered they were looking for a job. Maybe I could invite them she thought to herself and sent out a message to the college group chat asking if anyone was interested. As she went through the designs, she realized her years of experience and torture in college may come in handy. I need proper funding and a plan she thought to herself as she created proposals. The entire day flew by on her getting her work together and typing it onto the document. By night time, she was exhausted and pulled her phone out to calm her nerves. Unlocking the phone, she looked at the replies and they'd all said yes!! Grinning, she sent a message asking them if they could meet at the Starbucks close to the campus tommorow at 10. Locking her phone, she entered a slumber, excited for the first time of her future.

"Wakey, wakey. Come on its time to wake up" someone greeted her "Don't want to be late today. Good morning sunshine "

Nothing like waking up to Felix's mesmerising voice she thought. She got up, and realized it was 8:30 just enough time to get ready she thought as she did her hair and got her clothes ready. Checking herself out once more in the mirror, she got on the elevator then got on her car and made her way to the coffee shop. 9:55 perfect timing she thought to herself as she parallel parked and got out. Ordering a cold caramel macchiato, she went to one of the long outstretched tables. Soon, all her friends had came and they were excitedly discussing their plans. They were all on the same page and agreed they needed to hire more employees first. After, they started scouting people on LinkedIn and had gathered 100 people altogether.

Finally Kira thought as she printed out her assignment. It had taken three sleepless nights and around 20 cups of coffee but she'd finally done it. For the first time this week, she could sleep. Like actually sleep. Not take a 2 hour nap but take eight hours of well deserved rest. Just as she was about to crash on to her bed, her door slammed open and in marched her step mother and step sister, Laney. In the back, she could see her father with a smirk on his face and a whip by his side. Her mother and sister had menacing stares and their piercing green eyes shot through her. Before she could wonder what she did wrong, her step mother slapped her.

"You think we wouldn't notice your bank account? Remember all your money is ours too. We give you shelter, food, and schooling. The least you could do is give us the measly money you earn at Starbucks. Do you even think about how your actions affect this family? Laney saw you working there and was too ashamed to even go in. If it hadn't been for her we wouldn't have even known. You're a scheming bitch just like your mother."

"In return for my sufferings, I'll take your paper. I had forgotten about that it's due in two days so you can type up a new one. Consider this a favor" Laney snaps

"Next time you do this sort of thing there will be several consequences " her dad says in his deep throated voice " This will serve as a reminder" with that he took out his whip and hit her on buttocks three times. After her family exited taking her hard earned money and paper and left her with embarrassment, rage, and a sting in her legs. What's the big deal about working on the first place? She wanted money to buy her self a birthdays present. And they don't even need the money Kira thought. They're just taking it to show they have power. She got up and scrummaged through her desk till she found the cold handle she was looking for. Taking it out, the sharp blade pierced her skin as she created another cut. A reminder to her future self. A reminder of what her family treated her as. Garbage. Crap. A reminder to get pay back. A reminder to make them suffer just like she did. A reminder to embarrass them. A reminder of how if feels to be at the bottom. Weak. Powerless. Glancing down, she saw the rows and columns of cuts. Each time was a bit deeper. She felt more useless. And more anger was bottled up inside of her. At least they send me to a good school she thought. Well they better or else they'll be shamed in public another voice in her replied. A tear dropped down the side of her cheek. Soon, more followed. A few minutes later, Kira was sobbing into her pillow. What did she do to deserve such a life? Why was she born into this family? Kira vowed to get revenge and show them what it's like to be at her side of things. No power. No hope.