div data-p-id="69311e4622bd32966163c5713675242c"Shakira sighed as she climbed out of the steaming hot shower and wrapt the towel against her body. It was a really relaxing shower, Shakira had to admit. It calmed her and unknotted all the taut muscles in her body. And she needed it. She needed to be as calm and as focused as she could for today's race. grabbing the comb that was placed against her basin, Shakira stared at herself in the mirror and stroked the brush through her chocolate-toned curls. To say that she was nervous was an understatement. She felt as though her heart was vibrating in her chest and would, at any time, rise like bile into her throat./div
div data-p-id="586accd7bbb113b109f806ba102dde4b"Shakira knew she was not that much of a good driver, let alone a drag racer. Her brothers were skilled at it. Though it seemed that the skill was not a genetic gift. To be frank, Shakira's dream was not really to be a race car driver, and she did not ask to grow up in the heavy streets of San Diego. In all actual fact, she dreamed of being a doctor. It was her passion to help and heal people. Unfortunately, she did not have the resources growing up to have proper schooling, or attend a higher Education Institution. She had been only 4 years old when Sean whisked her and Michael away from their abusive father, and to a life of parties, gangs and drag racing. She did not know when last she had heard from her parents./div
div data-p-id="c390cdeace873f24d5ce66adcd64a541"Despite the lack of funding, Shakira still kept the dream of becoming a doctor alive in her heart, and had a few years ago, taken up a course in nursing. It proved to be handy, what with all the bruises and broken bones that she and the rest of the Fast Five acquired almost everyday./div
div data-p-id="a9f1dbec71bdd038a52fa4d4e0ca70ef"But she did have a passion for racing. The adrenelin and fervour that she experienced every time she sat behind the wheel was amazing and all-consuming./div
div data-p-id="dfc313399b7389db78b6dd9a25db0ea5"She had to win this race. She had to join the rest of the Fast Five in the Quater Finals./div
div data-p-id="6e20914537c81da19cdd3abd92f8ce47"~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~/div
div data-p-id="8241a29829aba100c3f1a24c1aa207db""Hey, which one do you think is better?" Alydia asked, lifting the two, extremely revealing outfits up infront of her for Cassandra to see and pick her favourite. The one outfit was a blue corset with black lace covering and a mini-skirt and the other was a black strapless spagetti top with a torn middle revealing the abdomen and a pair of shorts. Cassy looked up from where she was jotting down notes, describing the details of her wedding, to what Alydia was displaying and pointed to the corset. "If you plan on luring Michael into a one night stand, no matter how disgusting that may be, and enduring the awkwardness of it for the rest of your life, choose that one." Alydia raised a brow "You're of no help" she muttered as Sean walked past to kiss his fiance on the cheek./div
div data-p-id="753733747a43e09f36e75d9c3e280e62""What do you think Sean?" she asked him, and this time, Sean raised a brow. em"They're really gorgeous but Im afraid they wont really suit my skin tone, and I don't have any shoes to match"/em Sean recited in a really high-pitched girl voice. Alydia and Cassy broke out into giggles. "Not you idiot!" Alydia said "Me! I want to make a good impression on your brother"./div
div data-p-id="b72d51dddf7a4303665ef56c514fcf56""Oh you've made an impression on him alright" Cassandra said "And that is: Mentally Insane"/div
div data-p-id="15490cd6f9cd8894ef4d0b1e457713ab"Alydia rolled her eyes./div
div data-p-id="5bb66441bfe77fb32514c2e5f0ee7938"Sean shook his head, feeling deep pity for both Alydia and her obsession, and for his brother who was the object of her obsession./div
div data-p-id="767abf3ae0e46445e84cd9b07526dbb8""Hey, have you guys seen my headphones?" Came Michael from above the staircase that lead into the dining room where Alydia, Sean and Cassandra were situated./div
div data-p-id="5566d4657b15c1d4c1ed7911e1a6fa60""Speak of the Devil" Sean commented. "Ready for the race, little bro?"/div
div data-p-id="d661155c98891a28e8952a8be21bd5c8"Michael grinned, a little too overconfidiently and shrugged, forcing a pair of sneakers onto his feet./div
div data-p-id="ae0b860882a43bc120f562b12379abc2""Dont worry Mike, I'll be at the sidelines supporting you all the way" Alydia said with a flirtacious batt of the eye./div
div data-p-id="ac13cfc0f6aed1546c73344c695d1dbf"Michael stood up straight, walked down into the living room and grabbed an apple from the fruit bowl, purposefully ignoring her./div
div data-p-id="000cfd1ccd4771ae0a76c73f2d088447"She turned confused to Cassandra who shrugged as well and gave her a small smile./div
div data-p-id="f3df78b85d5edd065ede224d67331849""Oh, Tami's fine by the way" Michael said "Considering how she was harrased yesterday, she'll be coming to watch me race."/div
div data-p-id="bb392f3803637763e75b6f32491ddbbf"Sean and Cassandra snickered./div
div data-p-id="950596bc022e280630144fe5c4787927"Alydia raised a brow/div
div data-p-id="7ca59fc37f09d5dc2e33fdc659ac1c22""And by the way" Michael went on "She'll be on the sidelines". He said this looking purposefully at Alydia who, at that point, was fuming./div
div data-p-id="399bbc1ee374e56d0c344431621dc3c8"Before she could come up with a decent comeback. Shakira descended the stairs, wairing a blue tank top and jeans with a pair of heels. Her wet hair was tied up into a high ponytail./div
div data-p-id="305cc30ffad4024b140011ad1719cada"Cassandra smiled upon seeing her best friend and future sister in law "Hey there Drag Queen" she commented "You ready for the race?"/div
div data-p-id="aa95642af8e4988658e6b4f9b8bf2ebf"Shakira shrugged and tried to put on a confident smile, but failed miserably, looking rather as if she needed to pee./div
div data-p-id="02ca5695e0666b00f378b9e222c1fd70"Her family burst out laughing./div
div data-p-id="36f9fe57aca3db572c176f2587b1be4e""Oh Kira, I hope thats not your winning smile" Cassy said./div
div data-p-id="676dad358a1214c68ba764396cef68d4"Shakira shrugged again. "Im going to do my best"./div
div data-p-id="02ce7b588366598675cb2e46604397bf"Sean smiled and went over to encircle her in his arms and lay a brotherly kiss on the crown of her head. "You'll do fine"./div
div data-p-id="3ba87d33ace5bb7c43285b6fee4c2c8c"After things settled, the five of them gatheringly sat at the dinner table and ate the breakfast that Cassandra made, much to everyone's dismay. It looked burnt to the crisp./div
div data-p-id="8e75efcaa29824d8e05b927a348f88d7"Michael cleared his throat, avoiding the food and instead, rather announcing. "Guess who's party Im going to crash tonight?"./div
div data-p-id="4d115d4c4d7bcc66d9d5785c42c22d79"Everyone rolled their eyes./div
div data-p-id="56b8d8ba0b37aad6be64d25e140b1181""Mike, if you can't land an invitation. You just should not go" Cassandra stated./div
div data-p-id="81827c9bab2f82c53abf93a50ae65c89"Michael then rolled his eyes. "I don't need invitations. My face is the invitation" he announced smugly "Anyway. Its not like I could get one when it comes to this party"./div
div data-p-id="860c53be56a8ae1ba4f42737c26416c0""Why? who's party is it?" Shakira asked, forcing down a bite of the scrambled eggs./div
div data-p-id="79d52e27812383bbbbbd87e88a910e7d""Drake"/div
div data-p-id="f156d8fb5589f582ea0044dcdd477deb"A clutter of forks was heard. Everyone turned to see that Cassandra had dropped her cutltery and was mumbling incoherently about her clumsiness./div
div data-p-id="8778695d69f0ae5e6aa7710739508e5d"Alydia raised her brow and nudged Shakira seated beside her, who rolled her eyes and resumed eating./div
div data-p-id="e5ca409bf4d886a1db52bf391766d6e7""Drake's holding a party?" she asked./div
div data-p-id="11580e03d2f40e0a13a42f7b167a970e"Michael nodded. " Yeah, celebrating their victory"/div
div data-p-id="367d11ed34ed8e2c5f4a643d7dfe5b24""A little prematurely isint it?" Sean asked, cocking an eyebrow./div
div data-p-id="fbf2d61bc6988259839964de79abcc84"Cassandra cleared her throat and Sean turned to her with suspicion. "You alright honey? I know the name Drake would make anybody choke on their own puke but..."/div
div data-p-id="b27a7ff17a98181baccdd562a0fa805b"Cassandra smiled. "Yeah im fine"/div
div data-p-id="999993273004b0931c3e07d3a4d71f47"A moment passed./div
div data-p-id="315a2a3c197940f5077abc0cdae87da6""So, am I doing the crashing solo...or are you guys going to be bored at home alone without me?" Michael said./div
div data-p-id="f40a64af9b6f68690364a34c1ad00d87""Ill go with you" Alydia said, almost immediately. They all turned to stare at her in disbelief. "I mean, I've always heard the Endragos host the most amazing parties in these streets. I just want to experience one"./div
div data-p-id="b3b5fa5d5f7a704bdfedbd6d815c63bf""Yeah Ill come with too" Shakira said, looking at Alydia sternly. "You know, to make sure that you guys dont get up to any emmischief/em"./div
div data-p-id="f7cbdf362059ce298c0d8b3403b226cd"Michael gagged in disgust at what his sister was implying and Alydia just shrugged and secretly winked./div
div data-p-id="dc763308116ab7763f08e9a6bcb0f0a7""Hang on, no" Cassandra said. "You guys cant go to that party"./div
div data-p-id="04227a4613ab1393f3e4a8433735d8db"Everyone raised their brows./div
div data-p-id="db62226132622d5553211a4af3866588""What? why not?" Michael asked with a whine in his voice./div
div data-p-id="bee916668c3814ab945394d176089f5e""Because" Cassandra said, looking around herself nervously, making Alydia raise her brow in suspision. "Because the Endragos are a dangerous crew and I dont want my team spending more time around them than neccessary"/div
div data-p-id="509c5711234d7f4788913a197b526bd7""Drake isint dangerous" Shakira argued with scrunched up brows. "He just tries really hard to make it seem like he is"./div
div data-p-id="d01bf78e825fa3e3dfa5bade7f745227""No is no Shakira" Cassandra said, with the utmost finality shining in her sharp green eyes./div
div data-p-id="e111a8e3aa584147ce2a54f19bb74052"There was another long moment of silence as they all stared at Cassy, before Alydia scoffed and returned her attention to her food, but not before sending Shakira a knowing look./div
div data-p-id="586accd7bbb113b109f806ba102dde4b"Shakira knew she was not that much of a good driver, let alone a drag racer. Her brothers were skilled at it. Though it seemed that the skill was not a genetic gift. To be frank, Shakira's dream was not really to be a race car driver, and she did not ask to grow up in the heavy streets of San Diego. In all actual fact, she dreamed of being a doctor. It was her passion to help and heal people. Unfortunately, she did not have the resources growing up to have proper schooling, or attend a higher Education Institution. She had been only 4 years old when Sean whisked her and Michael away from their abusive father, and to a life of parties, gangs and drag racing. She did not know when last she had heard from her parents./div
div data-p-id="c390cdeace873f24d5ce66adcd64a541"Despite the lack of funding, Shakira still kept the dream of becoming a doctor alive in her heart, and had a few years ago, taken up a course in nursing. It proved to be handy, what with all the bruises and broken bones that she and the rest of the Fast Five acquired almost everyday./div
div data-p-id="a9f1dbec71bdd038a52fa4d4e0ca70ef"But she did have a passion for racing. The adrenelin and fervour that she experienced every time she sat behind the wheel was amazing and all-consuming./div
div data-p-id="dfc313399b7389db78b6dd9a25db0ea5"She had to win this race. She had to join the rest of the Fast Five in the Quater Finals./div
div data-p-id="6e20914537c81da19cdd3abd92f8ce47"~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~/div
div data-p-id="8241a29829aba100c3f1a24c1aa207db""Hey, which one do you think is better?" Alydia asked, lifting the two, extremely revealing outfits up infront of her for Cassandra to see and pick her favourite. The one outfit was a blue corset with black lace covering and a mini-skirt and the other was a black strapless spagetti top with a torn middle revealing the abdomen and a pair of shorts. Cassy looked up from where she was jotting down notes, describing the details of her wedding, to what Alydia was displaying and pointed to the corset. "If you plan on luring Michael into a one night stand, no matter how disgusting that may be, and enduring the awkwardness of it for the rest of your life, choose that one." Alydia raised a brow "You're of no help" she muttered as Sean walked past to kiss his fiance on the cheek./div
div data-p-id="753733747a43e09f36e75d9c3e280e62""What do you think Sean?" she asked him, and this time, Sean raised a brow. em"They're really gorgeous but Im afraid they wont really suit my skin tone, and I don't have any shoes to match"/em Sean recited in a really high-pitched girl voice. Alydia and Cassy broke out into giggles. "Not you idiot!" Alydia said "Me! I want to make a good impression on your brother"./div
div data-p-id="b72d51dddf7a4303665ef56c514fcf56""Oh you've made an impression on him alright" Cassandra said "And that is: Mentally Insane"/div
div data-p-id="15490cd6f9cd8894ef4d0b1e457713ab"Alydia rolled her eyes./div
div data-p-id="5bb66441bfe77fb32514c2e5f0ee7938"Sean shook his head, feeling deep pity for both Alydia and her obsession, and for his brother who was the object of her obsession./div
div data-p-id="767abf3ae0e46445e84cd9b07526dbb8""Hey, have you guys seen my headphones?" Came Michael from above the staircase that lead into the dining room where Alydia, Sean and Cassandra were situated./div
div data-p-id="5566d4657b15c1d4c1ed7911e1a6fa60""Speak of the Devil" Sean commented. "Ready for the race, little bro?"/div
div data-p-id="d661155c98891a28e8952a8be21bd5c8"Michael grinned, a little too overconfidiently and shrugged, forcing a pair of sneakers onto his feet./div
div data-p-id="ae0b860882a43bc120f562b12379abc2""Dont worry Mike, I'll be at the sidelines supporting you all the way" Alydia said with a flirtacious batt of the eye./div
div data-p-id="ac13cfc0f6aed1546c73344c695d1dbf"Michael stood up straight, walked down into the living room and grabbed an apple from the fruit bowl, purposefully ignoring her./div
div data-p-id="000cfd1ccd4771ae0a76c73f2d088447"She turned confused to Cassandra who shrugged as well and gave her a small smile./div
div data-p-id="f3df78b85d5edd065ede224d67331849""Oh, Tami's fine by the way" Michael said "Considering how she was harrased yesterday, she'll be coming to watch me race."/div
div data-p-id="bb392f3803637763e75b6f32491ddbbf"Sean and Cassandra snickered./div
div data-p-id="950596bc022e280630144fe5c4787927"Alydia raised a brow/div
div data-p-id="7ca59fc37f09d5dc2e33fdc659ac1c22""And by the way" Michael went on "She'll be on the sidelines". He said this looking purposefully at Alydia who, at that point, was fuming./div
div data-p-id="399bbc1ee374e56d0c344431621dc3c8"Before she could come up with a decent comeback. Shakira descended the stairs, wairing a blue tank top and jeans with a pair of heels. Her wet hair was tied up into a high ponytail./div
div data-p-id="305cc30ffad4024b140011ad1719cada"Cassandra smiled upon seeing her best friend and future sister in law "Hey there Drag Queen" she commented "You ready for the race?"/div
div data-p-id="aa95642af8e4988658e6b4f9b8bf2ebf"Shakira shrugged and tried to put on a confident smile, but failed miserably, looking rather as if she needed to pee./div
div data-p-id="02ca5695e0666b00f378b9e222c1fd70"Her family burst out laughing./div
div data-p-id="36f9fe57aca3db572c176f2587b1be4e""Oh Kira, I hope thats not your winning smile" Cassy said./div
div data-p-id="676dad358a1214c68ba764396cef68d4"Shakira shrugged again. "Im going to do my best"./div
div data-p-id="02ce7b588366598675cb2e46604397bf"Sean smiled and went over to encircle her in his arms and lay a brotherly kiss on the crown of her head. "You'll do fine"./div
div data-p-id="3ba87d33ace5bb7c43285b6fee4c2c8c"After things settled, the five of them gatheringly sat at the dinner table and ate the breakfast that Cassandra made, much to everyone's dismay. It looked burnt to the crisp./div
div data-p-id="8e75efcaa29824d8e05b927a348f88d7"Michael cleared his throat, avoiding the food and instead, rather announcing. "Guess who's party Im going to crash tonight?"./div
div data-p-id="4d115d4c4d7bcc66d9d5785c42c22d79"Everyone rolled their eyes./div
div data-p-id="56b8d8ba0b37aad6be64d25e140b1181""Mike, if you can't land an invitation. You just should not go" Cassandra stated./div
div data-p-id="81827c9bab2f82c53abf93a50ae65c89"Michael then rolled his eyes. "I don't need invitations. My face is the invitation" he announced smugly "Anyway. Its not like I could get one when it comes to this party"./div
div data-p-id="860c53be56a8ae1ba4f42737c26416c0""Why? who's party is it?" Shakira asked, forcing down a bite of the scrambled eggs./div
div data-p-id="79d52e27812383bbbbbd87e88a910e7d""Drake"/div
div data-p-id="f156d8fb5589f582ea0044dcdd477deb"A clutter of forks was heard. Everyone turned to see that Cassandra had dropped her cutltery and was mumbling incoherently about her clumsiness./div
div data-p-id="8778695d69f0ae5e6aa7710739508e5d"Alydia raised her brow and nudged Shakira seated beside her, who rolled her eyes and resumed eating./div
div data-p-id="e5ca409bf4d886a1db52bf391766d6e7""Drake's holding a party?" she asked./div
div data-p-id="11580e03d2f40e0a13a42f7b167a970e"Michael nodded. " Yeah, celebrating their victory"/div
div data-p-id="367d11ed34ed8e2c5f4a643d7dfe5b24""A little prematurely isint it?" Sean asked, cocking an eyebrow./div
div data-p-id="fbf2d61bc6988259839964de79abcc84"Cassandra cleared her throat and Sean turned to her with suspicion. "You alright honey? I know the name Drake would make anybody choke on their own puke but..."/div
div data-p-id="b27a7ff17a98181baccdd562a0fa805b"Cassandra smiled. "Yeah im fine"/div
div data-p-id="999993273004b0931c3e07d3a4d71f47"A moment passed./div
div data-p-id="315a2a3c197940f5077abc0cdae87da6""So, am I doing the crashing solo...or are you guys going to be bored at home alone without me?" Michael said./div
div data-p-id="f40a64af9b6f68690364a34c1ad00d87""Ill go with you" Alydia said, almost immediately. They all turned to stare at her in disbelief. "I mean, I've always heard the Endragos host the most amazing parties in these streets. I just want to experience one"./div
div data-p-id="b3b5fa5d5f7a704bdfedbd6d815c63bf""Yeah Ill come with too" Shakira said, looking at Alydia sternly. "You know, to make sure that you guys dont get up to any emmischief/em"./div
div data-p-id="f7cbdf362059ce298c0d8b3403b226cd"Michael gagged in disgust at what his sister was implying and Alydia just shrugged and secretly winked./div
div data-p-id="dc763308116ab7763f08e9a6bcb0f0a7""Hang on, no" Cassandra said. "You guys cant go to that party"./div
div data-p-id="04227a4613ab1393f3e4a8433735d8db"Everyone raised their brows./div
div data-p-id="db62226132622d5553211a4af3866588""What? why not?" Michael asked with a whine in his voice./div
div data-p-id="bee916668c3814ab945394d176089f5e""Because" Cassandra said, looking around herself nervously, making Alydia raise her brow in suspision. "Because the Endragos are a dangerous crew and I dont want my team spending more time around them than neccessary"/div
div data-p-id="509c5711234d7f4788913a197b526bd7""Drake isint dangerous" Shakira argued with scrunched up brows. "He just tries really hard to make it seem like he is"./div
div data-p-id="d01bf78e825fa3e3dfa5bade7f745227""No is no Shakira" Cassandra said, with the utmost finality shining in her sharp green eyes./div
div data-p-id="e111a8e3aa584147ce2a54f19bb74052"There was another long moment of silence as they all stared at Cassy, before Alydia scoffed and returned her attention to her food, but not before sending Shakira a knowing look./div