Wang Min spent the last fifteen years of her life walking the hallways of Wentworth. She knows them by heart, can walk them in her sleep. Every corner, every door, every bump on the linoleum. She can recognize the smell floating in the hallways near the kitchen or bathrooms. Her steps silently echoes as she walks slowly into her cell block enjoying the little peace she has for herself.
Lately, everything went crazy, Tina keeps everyone on toes. They bashed so many women lately, it was insane even for Wentworth. She rubbed her sore hand as turned around the corner. Suddenly everything went dark. She felt something being wrapped around her head and before she could comprehend what is happening she felt a painful punch in her stomach. Another one followed very quickly, this time to hear head. Few more and she was on the floor trying to cover her head.
Min was never the one to give up easily so she tried to fight back and kick back, but it was in vein. Three hard and painful kicks hit her upper thighs and she screamed in agony. It was a bad idea. She felt sharp knee sinking into her side right before a fist landed on her jaw. She tried to fend the hits off, covering her head with one hand while with the other she grabbed her attacker. But that did not help a lot as the next punch sent her into unconsciousness.
Bea and Allie just left the bathroom, the door is closing behind them as they start walking down the hallway with towels in their hands. They are heading to the H1, but just to drop off the towels and their toiletries. Allie brushed her lover´s red strands from her shoulder.
- Your t-shirt is wet, you will get cold.
- It´s not so cold.
Allie links her arm with Bea´s smiling.
- I like your hair up, you know that half ponytail. It suits you, you look really sexy.
- Really?
- Really. – Allie hums and smiles brightly pulling Bea close as they walked down the hallway.
Bea´s body tensed as soon as they have landed on no one else than Tina Mercado, Kim and one other girl turning the corner and walking towards them.
Tina smirked and winked at Allie as they passed by. Bea felt her body stiffen and she froze on the spot, she yanked Allie back as their arms were linked. Her jaw clenched and she felt her blood boil instantly. Allie turned back, her eyes landing on Bea. "Ok, this is not good!" was the only thing what had a chance to go through her brain before Bea´s intense stare made her gut clench.
- Go straight to the yard, find the girls, stay put together until I find you. If I don´t come soon, you all go back together to the unit. Nobody can walk alone, not even in pairs, stay together and near the guards.
Allie wanted to protest, but she was afraid. The tone of Bea´s voice and her death glare were too intimidating.
- Go now! – Bea said and with that, she turned around and walked after Tina and her girls. "Fuck, no!" Allie thought, "What the hell! Is she really going after them in this state?" She wanted to go after her, to stop her or help her, but there was something blocking her. A tiny voice in the back of her head. She should listen to what Bea said. She has to find the girls and tell them what is going on.
Bea has been walking down the hallway with determined and strong steps. Her fists clenching already. She knew her adrenaline must be sky high because she hasn't felt any pain. First time in weeks. How stupid Tina is, like for real. Did she just winked at Allie? Yes, she did. She was told to keep away from her and Tina is so stupid that she winked at her right in front of Bea. She opened the bathroom door with a force yelling.
- Tina!
The Asian woman turned around just to get Bea's fist right in her face. Second punch landed on her jaw making her stumble. But the moment of surprise was gone and the third punch missed because she ducked and then launched forward at Bea. Their bodies slammed into the wall with a loud thud. They slid down on the ground and Bea quickly turned and she hoisted herself up grabbing Tina by the head and slamming it into the wall before she was pushed away.
Bea jumped on her feet and blocked the hit coming from the smaller of the two women coming on to her. Instantly punching her into her nose. The scrunching sound and blood flood was a clear sign that her punch landed very well. She backed to the wall and held her hands up to her nose trying to stop the bleeding. Bea turned around taking few steps towards Kim, but obviously, she is not the type to fight so she ran away.
Tina now on fours launched herself forward trying to tackle Bea down. No success. Bea did not hesitate, she would have weeks ago, but not now. She kicked Tina right into her head taking advantage of her close proximity. The Asian woman howled out in pain. Bea started kicking her until she was sure that Tina´s mood for fighting is over. Then she squatted down.
- This is your last chance! When you come back from the medical, you will stop your business and you will keep away from Allie and H1! Actually, I think that you will steer away from everyone. If I will hear and see something I don´t like, I will kill you. This is not a threat, this is a promise because I have really enough.
Bea grasped her jaw and forced Tina to look at her.
- Look at me! Look into my eyes! I will kill you!
Tina nodded weakly, yes, it was clear – it´s over. She has to lay low.
Bea let Allie walk into H3 first. She was looking around cautiously, partially it was a force of habit, partially she still doesn't trust Kaz and her crew. But she trusted Allie and plus it is better to have her in the line of sight than behind her back where she can't see if someone is approaching. Allie walked past Kaz's cell straight to the last one where Mel is recuperating after coming back from medical.
Bea saw Kaz lying on her bed reading, she lifted her head for a second then went back to reading. Allie walked into the cell. Two girls from the crew were sitting on the floor next to her, they turned to the door greeting Allie quietly and nodding towards Bea in acknowledgment. Allie sat down on the edge of the bed and took Mel's hand into hers squeezing lightly.
- How are you feeling? – Bea asked leaning against the door frame.
- Never better. – Mel answered with a weak smile.
- Yeah, you look great too. – Allie joked making the woman lying next to her laugh and then hiss with pain. Shuffling behind her back startled Bea. She turned around spotting Kaz standing in front of her door. Bea looked at Allie and then slowly walked to the older woman.
- She is still pissed, isn´t she? – Kaz asked.
- Are you surprised? You treated her like shit.
- I did not!
Bea just smirked and shook her head. There is no point to get into this right now, plus she very well knows that Kaz Proctor is too narcissistic and self-centered to see clearly.
- Have you heard that Wang was attacked early in the morning? – Bea whispered. Kaz rolled her eyes.
- Of course, you well know how quick is the gossip around here.
- I talked to her, - Bea leaned closer to her – she said it was a guy.
Kaz´s head snapped and she looked at Bea wide-eyed.
- We were visiting her in medical just before coming here. We didn't know Mel was released, so we were looking for her. We were leaving after the nurse told us she is back in H3 when I saw Wang and took the opportunity to ask her what happened. She seemed to be very sure. According to her, she might be in a prison for a few years but still can tell the difference between female and male body.
- Do you think it was someone else? I mean from the first attacks.
- I don't know. I'm sure the others would say so if they thought it was a man. – Bea said. – On the other hand, the others were ambushed so quickly they had no time to react. But Wang is a tough old bitch, she fought back and get closer. A male guard makes sense, though.
- Yes, it does. - Kaz nodded. – What do you want to do?
- I don´t know yet. We need more information. I want to talk to everyone again, then we will see. – Allie walked past her, going straight to the gate without a word. Kaz rolled her eyes.
- Let me know if I can help.
Bea nodded and quickly followed Allie, catching up with her just when she turned the corner.