WAR BEGIN

I'm riding my cute bicycle while singing. Although my voice is not that good, but that is just to get rid of my fear for riding a bike at night like this.

Aunt Jane, the owner of the restaurant where I work is really kind. At 10 o'clock at night she told me to go home. She said it's dangerous for me to returning home alone in the dark. She said even though I'm a tomboy, my energy are still those of a woman. Not strong enough to fight the energy of a man. She said again, even though I'm a tomboy, if I'm raped I can still get pregnant. When I think about it, everything she said is true. I feel scared too. Suddenly...

Ponnn !!!

The sound of the car horn startled me so much that I lost my balance, then fell on the grass at the edge of the bend. Thankfully I fell on the grass, otherwise I will definitely get hurt.

" Heyyy!! Are you crazy? You want to die??? "

A man stuck his head out of the car window. I can clearly see his face. I looked up. No wonder I can see his face clearly. It cuz I really fell under the street lamp.

I turned back to the man.

" You're the crazy one! Drive a car like a speeder! "

" What did you said? " That man got out of his car. His fists were also clenched. His hands continued to grip my shirt.

" I said you're the one who crazy! Drive a car like a speeder. Deaf! "

I repeated what I've said loudly. At the same time he unleashed a solid punch right on my cheek. Aucchh! It hurts! Blood spurts out. My inner cheek is injured. This man must be crazy. Can't he see the difference between my body and his? My height is only as high as his chin.

" Ha ha ha...you deserved it lil boy! What do you feel? Good? "

" Your stupid jerk! Ofc it's hurts stupid guy! "

" What are you saying? Do you want me to hit you again? What a rude lil boy! "

" You are the rude one! You hit me then you also beat me! Then, you didn't even intend to ask apologize. "

I wiped the blood that was flowing on my lips. This wound is also bad. I feel like my head tilt by itself.

" Whose fault? You're the one who ride your bicycle without look at your left and right? Riding bicycle just like this is your dad's road. "

" Even if I'm the one who's wrong, can't you say something nice? You're rude! "

" Heyyy... lil boy, I'll beat you again if you being rude again. Your mouth is really dirty. "

" I'm being rude to people who rude to me, stupid! "

Bukkk !!!

Another solid punch hit my stomach. I sat down. It hurts! Aunt Jane is right, my strength still cannot fight a man's energy.

I looked up. Trying to find the strength to get up, but I fell down again. I feel like crying. No! I can't cry in front of this arrogant man.

" Next time, if you know you're weak, don't be rude! "

" Yahhhhhh, stupid jerk! What's wrong with you? Are you looking for a fight? "

" Heyy, Shorty! Even if I wanna fight, I won't choose you cus I'm not interest to fight with a weak lil boy. Shorty! "

He's being too much. I started to feel challenged. I woke up even though the pain was still there, I was brave. For the sake of not being bullied again.

" You're drunk, aren't you? You know alcohol is illegal, right? You've never heard the slogan, don't drink and drive? Right? You're drunk, you're causing trouble for people! "

Pangg!!!

I got another slap on my cheek. I fell down. The cap I was wearing was thrown so that the long hair that I had in a bun unraveled. The man's eyes widened. He was stunned.

" You...you're a girl? "

What a stupid jerk! Did he just realize that I'm not his opponent? Really rude! I just glared at him angrily. The blood that melted on the lips, I was abusive. It hurts so much. Be patient, be patient Charlee.. fuhhh.. you can't cry. I don't want to drown in emotions.

" Get out of my way!!! "

I pushed him to take my bike that was already lying on the grass. I pushed the bike and stopped to collect my cap which was thrown away from the scene. I turned to see that super arrogant man.

He was still staring at me. His face is a little upset and look guilty. Maybe he just realized that the one he beat earlier was an underage girl. I left the man who was shaking in the darkness of the night. My lip was broken and hurt cus of that rude man. Just wait, I'll make you pay for everything you've done to me. Me, Charlotte, I swear to make him pay everything and the war with that unknown stupid jerk began.

" Siso! What happened? " Christy reacted anxiously when she opened the door for me.

" Shuu! Try to slow down your voice a bit. You will make Caden awake, you know? "

She ignored my words, she went to get a towel and hot water. I sat leaning on a rattan chair. Aucchh... it's hurt too much. I wish I won't never meet that jerk again.

" Siso, you fighting again, right? What is the reason this time? "

Christy does have a motherly nature. Although she is still young, she seems mature. She is a patient person, unlike me who is hot-tempered. She wiped the remaining blood on my lips.

" Auchh! It hurts! Slow down a bit! " I growled. My heart is burning actually because I was beaten even I clearly unable to fight back. My heart hurts when I remember the sharp words that came from the man's mouth. But then, Christy became the victim where I let out everything I feel.

" I'm sorry Siso, I didn't mean to. "

" Hmmm..."

I was silent. Trying to control my emotions. I I feel like my body is shivering just because I'm trying to hold back my anger and pain.

" Why aren't you sleeping yet? "

" I was studying. After all, if I sleep, how you will come in later? "

I was silent again. I close my eyes, trying to be calm and forget about what was happening.

"Siso..."

She handed me a piece of paper. I frowned at her face.

" Caden gave me this, he want to ask for permission to go on a group trip while studying. "

"A group trip? "

I read the details written on the piece of paper. It's a study group trip.

50$??? It's expensive. Where do I want to spend that much money? The money in my hand is only one hundred and a half. That's enough to save until the end of this month. I squeezed my forehead. I feel sorry for Caden.

" I've told him not to go. I said we don't have money. "

" Then, what did he said? "

" He's upset. What else? He still kids Siso. He won't understand much. "

I'm sighing heavily. Inexhaustible with problem. It is also difficult to be the head of the family apparently. I read the letter again. The closing date until the end of this month. I still have time to find money.

" It's okay, I'll try to find money till then. "

Christy just smiled then she headed to the kitchen. I watched my lil brother who were sound asleep in a dream. He were sleeping sprawled on thin mattresses. There was only one room. That's the small room where we change clothes and keep all the pillows and rotten mattresses. If we want to sleep, just spread out the mattress in the living room.

I just close my eyes but I can't. My mouth is throbbing. I'm trying to survive. My tears slowly dripping. The pain is unbelievable. Beaten by a man who is really not a gentleman but a rude guy. Just imagine, his big fists and the fast swing of his hands crushing my cheeks and my stomach. I can still imagine his indigestion until now. It's like the insides didn't come out at all. And even more unfortunate, that man's rough hand slapped my face so hard till I fell down.

Crazy! That guy seriously crazy. He's mafia I guess.

But is it really my fault? Am I that rude?Aren't I trying to defend myself from being built up and bullied? Ah, I deserved it indeed! I already know that man is not in the good mood, why I added it up?

But I'm also not in a good mood, how it can be my fault alone? It can't be! He is indeed a man who does not know manners. He don't know how to respect people. Aren't men supposed to be gentle with women? The woman was not created from a sole to be stepped on, not from a head to be flattered but from the left side, close to the hand to be protected and close to the heart to be loved.

But, maybe it's not his fault, right? The man does not know who I really am. Huh, I won't forgive what that man did to me! If I see him again, I surely will make him pay for everything he did.

But who is that man? I've never seen his face before?

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