Sorry for keeping people waiting, I've been in China/Japan for the last month.
This is my latest chapter and as usual I am procrastinating wildly and am again having negative thoughts about whether this story is worth reading. I am a sufferer of low self-esteem so even typing this up was a struggle as my brain is telling me that no one will wan to read this piece of crap that I am writing. This is why I need reviews from people. So please, go ahead and make my day.
Haruka was tense. She was entering the first paid race of her career and had already experienced heaps of sexism from the other drivers. It was only a small competition anyway. She walked onto the track towards her car. Her sponsor was generous enough to supply her with a vehicle.
She opened the door and climbed in, ignoring glares from the other racers. Revving her engine, she waited for the green light.
5…4…3…2…1… GO!!!
She floored the accelerator and shot out of the start, adrenalin flooding her veins. She passed the first few cars and realised her own need for speed. Confident in her abilities, she tore after the lead.
Suddenly the leader of the pack cut her off, he was a nasty one, but with more experience than the rest. She could feel his contempt that a girl dared to challenge him on the track.
She swung wide trying to avoid a collision, he cut in front of her again. Now she was his personal target.
He dropped back and then she felt him knock into her side, she slipped into the ring just as he swung at her again, causing her to lose all semblance of control. She wrestled with the wheel to no avail, she spun across the track towards the railing, slamming down the breaks, she came to a complete stop.
Silently screaming in frustration she revved her engine and moved back onto the track. Gunning her engines, she raced onwards, fuming that she had let him get the better of her. She caught up to the pack and began creeping up to the lead. Then, the finish line raced nearer and she realised that it was over.
Haruka got out of her car and stormed off to the change rooms. On the way, her sponsor stopped her.
'Haruka, that was a wonderful comeback. You would have easily won that race if not for the despicable behaviour shown today. You've made up my mind; Welcome aboard.'
On her way out, Haruka bumped into Kitsumo.
'What are you doing here? What will your mother say?'
'I heard you were racing here. I came with my Aunt.'
'What if your mother finds out?'
'Mother and Aunty don't get along. Not a civil word between those two.' Kitsumo frowned and looked over Haruka's shoulder.
'Aunt Yumi, I thought you were busy.'
'Not at all, you've heard that Haruka is my newest athlete, haven't you?'
'No Aunty.'
'You're her AUNT?' Haruka was incredulous.
'Yes.' Yumi smiled. 'I hear that you've been seeing my niece.'
'Yes, m'am.' Haruka went red. 'I care for her very much.'
'Kitsumo, I hear your mother doesn't approve. Let's keep this information privy only to us three.'
'Information?' Kitsumo was puzzled.
'You wish to see Haruka again don't you?'
'Thankyou Aunty.'
Author's Note: Yeah , I know it's short but the next chapter will sound better if it's separate. He he, you'll just have to read it won't you -