Post by Cerise on May 3, 2021 20:56:35 GMT -5
After the war that killed Michael Diamond, changing not only the life of Katarina, but also everyone that resided in the forsaken. The Pearl Fusion Empire now controlled every aspect of daily life for those who resided in the forsaken. There are curfews for the women, as it became as very male dominated totalitarian system of government. For Katarina and Laura, they did not have a “male” leading their household. Laura didn`t date as she didn`t trust anyone to be around Katarina, and when Cassandra was killed, that little girl became her world. Not having a male in their house left them vulnerable, but the limitless money Katarina`s uncle had, they were set up with certain security. When Katarina became of age, she could take on a job, at a local casino, one of the few establishments left not run by the Pearl Fusion Government. One run and owned by her Uncle, who had contracts with the government allowing him to run his businesses as he wanted.
Sensational Casino
The Forsaken
The cold air conditioning filled the room, the lack of windows and clocks left many never knowing exactly what time it was. That is the goal of course, so that the patrons spend their days and nights filling the casino with their money. The “house never loses”, a common phrase heard throughout casinos alike. The amount of money brought in by this casino was remarkable, the secret weapon, Katarina. Danny didn`t know how she could do it, but she could spot a card shark a mile away or get a card counter thrown out. She was able to predict the moment a slot machine would have a big payout, and suddenly the machine would go “out of order”; Katarina demanding the patron leave so the machine could be fixed. Danny was hesitant in bringing in his late sisters only daughter, but she had skills that could not be ignored. Katarina never told Laura what she was doing, as Laura never truly trusted Danny or his intentions, giving up her day-to-day life to protect Katarina.
Katarina was spotted hovering by “Playboy Gold” slot machine. An older gentleman, late 50`s caught her eye. He had had won the last two “minor prizes” and was headed for the “Major Prize”; a modest 3.5 million dollar pay out on the way. Katarina sauntered over, hiking her skirt up, taking her hair out of it`s ponytail, letting her brunette curls fall on her shoulders. The waitress walked by balancing a tray of drinks headed for this gentleman, a crowd building up around him. As the excitement of the sounds and lights grew louder and louder. Katarina shot the waitress a look and signaling for the waitress to give her the tray. Seamlessly, the tray was handed over to Katarina as she walked over.
Katarina:” A Manhattan on the rocks for …” She leaned over reading his name tag “George”
Raising her eyebrow and smiling as she handed his drink to him. He looked at her pulling her on to his lap. Security watching from the sidelines, seeing if they need to intervene, making sure
George:” Such a pretty girl delivering drinks, what a waste…. You should bend down so I can get a better look”
Katarina trying to hide her disgust, smiled as she responded
Katarina: “Looks like, someone is doing well”. She said as she stroked his face
George: “Must be my lucky day” he said groping at her ass
Katarina firmly gripped his hand, pulling it off of her back end; as she smiled at him. What he couldn`t see was her signaling the manager of the casino to pull the switch. The manager joined the cheering crowd casually, as she reached under the machine, flagging the alarm. George immediately upset and screaming
George:” This was a hot machine; what is going on”? the man growled angrily
He was immediately met by security, as they tried to quiet his yelling and screaming. The manager came around from the machine, trying to console him. As security escorted him out; Katarina stood back watching the crowd scatter. Holding the silver tray to her side. She took the ponytail holder form her wrist and collected her hair back into it. A fellow waitress appeared by her side. Another brunette, same height and build as Katarina,
shaking her head at Katarina. Katarina looked at her confused.
Katarina: What? She said cocking her eyebrow
Emmalyn: What is that…..seven machines in the last couple days that just “ go out of order..?” she said sarcastically
Katrina: So weird, isn`t it? She said with a smirk
Emmalyn: Just seems like it`s right before any of these people win the jackpot…?
Katarina shrugging her shoulders
Katarina: If only some could tell the future, and warn them not use those machines
Emmalyn just laughed and shook her head as Katarina`s phone began to ring. Katarina answered, as Laura was on the other end in a panic.
Katarina: Slow down Auntie, what about Blaine? She said nervously
Laura: They took him Katarina, they took him…
Katarina: Who…WHO took him? She yelled, as people started to look toward her, she started to make her way into the back room for some privacy
Laura: I don`t know, his girlfriend just called me. A group of men, came to their house and threw him in the back of a van… Laura said frantically
Katarina began to panic, her and Blaine hadn`t stayed as close as she would have liked. When he moved in with their uncle, after their parents were killed; he began to learn the ways of Danny, which wasn`t always aligned with the law. She still loved her brother, and the current climate of the forsaken could have meant anyone could have taken him. As Katarina went to respond to Laura, another phone call came beeping through “Uncle Danny”.
Katarina: Laura, I have t go…i`ll call you back.
She clicked on the answer button
Katarina: Where is he Danny? She barked
Danny: You need to leave the casino now…
Katarina: What are you talking about? She said concerned
Danny: Kat, how do you think I can do what I want …..how you can work at a casino, no other woman can? How I can keep my businesses when the rest are owned by the government?
Katarina, really confused now
Katarina: You are a Starr..?
Danny: No, I wish that held enough weight. I had to make a deal with Gerry Wilson…
Katarina: The leader of Pearl Research?!!! …….She said frantically
Danny: Yes, the deal was I could continue to run the businesses how I saw fit, if when….
Katarina: YOU MADE A DEAL WITH THE ASSHOLES THAT KILLED DAD??!! She screamed now hidden in a small bathroom in the back of the casino
Danny:” Look, we can discuss all of this later, right now you need to get out of the casino. Use your magical Diamond powers, and get out of dodge; before they see you”
The scene fades as Katarina begins to frantically look for her exit