Episode 1 - THE STRANGE BASTARD

Rain couldn't believe she was actually graduating from college. All those late nights studying and working part-time jobs Will finally pay off.

She is celebrating this with her friends Nyx and Louis at a fancy club, The music was loud, the drinks were flowing, and everyone was dancing like there was no tomorrow.

Her heart was full of gratitude for the scholarships that gave her a chance to change Her faith and her family's Faith, She felt like she was on top of the world.

She had never felt so alive, but as the night wore on, her exhaustion started to catch up to her. Her feet ached from dancing for hours, and she could barely walk cause of those heels, she knew she shouldn't have worn those.

She signaled to Nyx and Louis that she needed a break and headed to the bar to get a drink. As she leaned against the counter, she could feel the sweat on her back, and her hair was sticking to her face.

In the midst of her fatigue, Rain's attention was captured by a handsome man in a sleek suit a few chairs away. He exuded confidence and sophistication, He stood out.

Captivating her imagination with dreams of a life filled with luxury. But her thoughts were interrupted when she overheard the man's intense conversation on the phone, seemingly discussing millions of dollars casually.

"Didn't I tell you not to call me today!?

I don't care how much money it is, say no, do you understand?!"

Rain's astonishment grew, and she couldn't help but wonder what it would be like to have that kind of financial security. The allure of a life without worries started to play with her mind,

"Maybe I should get a sugar daddy" Rain thinks it is a joke.

Even though pursuing someone solely for their money went against her nature. However, as she observed him further, a nagging feeling crept in, fueled by his aggressive phone call. She couldn't help but entertain the thought that he might be involved in something dangerous, perhaps even connected to the mafia.

Feeling uncertain, Rain decided to keep her distance. Just as she was about to leave, the handsome man unexpectedly approached her at the bar, and their eyes met.

"I see you've been looking at me. Any good reason?"

Her heart raced with anticipation as he confronted her, his tone laced with anger and suspicion. Rain was taken aback by his hostility and quickly reassured him that her attention had been innocent.

"It's nothing like that, I swear, I'm sorry, I---I didn't mean to bother you!" As she stuttered over her words.

She feels isolated and vulnerable.

But before she could explain further, The man grabs Rain's hand tightly, pinning her against the wall. Bends over, looks at her (It's not that she is a short women

She was isolated and stuttered, "I don't know what you are talking about,"

In her panic, Rain's hand was trapped in his grip, her trying to make him let go, causing her purse to fall and spill its contents onto the floor. The tension escalated when her cherished bracelet, a gift from her sick mother, shattered into pieces. The final straw broke Rain's composure, and she couldn't hold back her emotions any longer. She confronted him, demanding to know how he had the audacity to invade her privacy.

Realizing his mistake, the man tried to apologize and compensate her for the damage he had caused. However, rain was too distraught to listen, pushing him away and abruptly grabbing leaving, leaving behind the broken fragments of her precious bracelet.

As Rain rejoined her friends, they could sense her distress. They inquired about what had happened,

What happened? Are you okay? Nyx asked concerned examines Rain's hand and face, asking if the man had harmed her, noticing the broken bracelet.

But Rain downplayed the incident, "Oh, just some guy causing a scene. I'm fine, don't worry."

Attributing it to a drunken troublemaker, Though rain assured her friends she was physically unharmed, the shattered bracelet served as a painful reminder of the encounter.

Despite knowing that rain wasn't truly fine, Nyx attempted to lift her spirits, providing temporary solace. Louis used his humor to lighten the mood Hey, Rain, if you need someone to break that guy's nose, I'm your guy!

Rain manages a smile, but deep down, she can't shake off her anger and sadness. A determination grew within her to confront the man and teach him a lesson in appropriate compensation.

As the late hour approached 2 am, the group decided to call it a night. Nyx insisted on driving rain back to her dorm, concerned for her, Rain nodded, As Nyx opened the door for her "Thank you" says rain

Nyx smiled at rain but before getting into the car, Nyx Walked to her driver/bodyguard told him to give her the car keys and instructed him to go back inside and look for every single piece of that bracelet and bring it back to her "ALL OF EM" and get some info on the guy........

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