The car meeting was all about the rules and how the race should go. The prize money was about 5k dollars and it was something she needed to get her hands on since she's flat broke.
She wore her black mask since she doesn't want anyone to know who the heck she was and fixed her hair into a ponytail.
Streetcar racing was illegal and some may be connected to the underground so she couldn't risk herself by exposing her identity.
When she first started racing, Benny advised her to avoid letting others know her name and face. So since then, she wore a black mask and goes by the alias 'B'.
Only Benny knows her real disposition and because he's one of the leaders of a notorious gang she was basically under his protection. No one could get near her or harm her unless they wanted to know what Benny can do when he's mad.
And all I can say is that it's not something good. Benny might be gay, has a soft-heart, and slutty but he's cruel and violent in terms of fighting. He's nefarious for being a good fighter and brutal with his enemies.
"You ready, B?" Benny came upon her and she nodded.
"Yup, Everything's checked and I'm good to go." He patted her on the shoulder and told her to prepare since the race's going to start.
"Good luck!" Benny added as she sat on the driver's seat.
"Thanks but you know I don't need luck." She flashed an arrogant smile.
A flagger came into view, it was a teenage boy with a hoodie and he stood up at the front of all six vehicles participating in the race. The crowd was making some noise to start the race quickly and they were all betting on which car would likely win.
The boy raised a green flag and waved it over him, indicating the race would begin.
"Bring it on baby!" She switched her gear to the 5th one and pressed the accelerator, lunging her forward with great speed.
****
The race went on for about an hour and the winner was decided in just a matter of minutes.
Beatrice was ahead of them for the duration of the race and she finished the race approximately 10 minutes before the second place winner reached the finish line.
"Woohoo, another win!" Benny congratulated her as she went and received the prize. "Drinks on you!"
She smiled under her mask and rolled her eyes. They would usually celebrate her wins with a drink outside, mostly in clubs.
She looked at the time and it was still 9 pm so she got time to spare before going back to Lucas's house.
"Fine, fine!" She drove to the nearest club and Benny followed suit in his own car.
As they entered the club, blaring music welcomed them. The neon lights that were flickering and people dancing made the vibe lively and energetic.
She removed her mask and placed it on her pockets.
Benny loved clubbing but she's mostly there for the drinks and she absolutely hates dancing. They went straight to the counter and ordered liquors from the bartender.
"I'm just gonna dance for a while, B" He chugged his drink and went to the dancing area.
Beatrice was left alone at the counter and drank the liquor slowly, savoring its taste. Her mind kept on wandering off as she twirled her drink around.
'Is Lucas worrying about me right now? Is he waiting for me again? Should I go home now and see his reaction?' Her thoughts were all about Lucas as she waited for Benny.
Benny came back with a pleasant smile on his lips, indicating he got a good time back there.
"You should dance, B!
"You know I hate dancing." She uttered nonchalantly and sipped on her drink.
"You'll get drunk if you drink like that" she finished her liquor and let out a soft groan, feeling the burn in her throat.
"I can handle my liquor well, " she flashed a smile at him and ordered another one again.
"B, you're tipsy already" she nodded but it was clear she didn't take note of what he said.
"I'm fine" Beatrice felt hot all over due to the alcohol and she could feel it rising to her brain. But she couldn't stop herself from ordering another one and chugging it down. She held out her hand to drink again but Benny stopped her.
"Hey, you're already drunk" she swatted his hand and grabbed the shot glass, drinking the liquor to the very last drop.
"I..I'm not" she slurred her words and felt intoxicated. She hiccupped and her cheeks were flushed red from being drunk.
Her eyes were droopy and she was slouching all over the counter.
"You know, that guy was the reason my life now is a mess!
But what can I do, we all owe him and I can't even do any teeny tiny bit to that fucker!!" She was clearly drunk and Benny shook his head.
He shouldn't have left Beatrice alone to drink.
"He's a demon incarnate from the depths of hell!" Benny placed his arms around her and assisted her to stand up.
"Can you walk?!" He asked as Benny tried to drag her out of her stool.
"Yesh! I absolutely ca-" she dropped down the floor and squatted.
"B!" Benny crouched down to help her stand but Beatrice struggled.
"You! You want to marry me huh?!.... How about you?!" She pointed at Benny and to the bartender on the counter that was peacefully mixing drinks.
"B! What are you saying?!"
"Take that motherfucker! You can't marry me now!" She brought her fists up and punched around while laughing loudly.
Benny was sure he was strong and could lift her any second. But she was damn struggling and Beatrice's whacks can be a bit painful.
"Beatrice! Hey, stop that!"
"Why am I married to that man? Asdfghk Huhuhu" She was sobbing and saying incoherent words that Benny just wanted to get the hell out before she could make a scene.
He shook his head with Beatrice's mood swings as she was laughing a little while ago yet she's crying and babbling nonsense things now.
"C'mon, B. Let's take you home!"
"I don't have a home!" Beatrice shouted and people were now staring at them which was super embarrassing with a grown woman squatting on the floor and crying the hell out.
"B!" He brought her up and literally dragged her outside while she was struggling when suddenly Benny felt a stinging pain on his wrists.
Beatrice was biting her and Benny felt like her teeth were digging in his bones.
"The fuck B!" Beatrice let his wrists go and growled as if she was an animal that was cornered.
"Oh boy! This will be a long night" Benny should have known that drunk Beatrice was bad news but it was all too late.