Chapter 10: CHAPTER TEN:WHAT HE WANTS
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EXT. ANISSA'S DORM – NIGHT
Anissa sits on the stairs, the weight of the flash drive's contents sitting heavy in her bag. She stares at her phone — one unread message.
STEVEN: "Tonight. Two rounds. No attitude."
She swallows hard, stands up, and walks off.
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EXT. STEVEN'S MANSION – LATER
The driver waits silently. Anissa gets in without a word.
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INT. STEVEN'S BEDROOM – NIGHT
Soft jazz again. Dim lights. Steven lounges against the headboard, drink in hand.
STEVEN "You're late."
ANISSA "Traffic."
He gestures for her to come closer. She hesitates.
STEVEN (softly) "You don't run from me. Not when you're carrying my legacy."
He stands, walks over slowly, brushes a hand along her jaw.
STEVEN (CONT'D) "Take your clothes off."
She obeys, but this time — no ripping, no demands. He undresses her like unwrapping glass.
STEVEN (murmuring) "You belong to me, little girl."
He lifts her onto the bed, moves over her like a promise. His kisses are slow, his hands firm, mapping every inch like a claim. He's tender — but it's possessive tenderness.
ANISSA (V.O.) This wasn't mercy. It was ownership.
Their breaths sync. Every touch, every kiss — a silent vow she didn't agree to.
Afterward, they lay in silence.
STEVEN (stroking her stomach) "I want this baby. And I want you exactly where I say."
ANISSA "And if I don't?"
He smiles darkly.
STEVEN "Then I'll bury everyone you love. And you'll watch."
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INT. BATHROOM – LATER
Anissa stares at herself in the mirror. Bite marks, love bruises, a war in her eyes.
ANISSA (V.O.) I can't run. But I can fight.
She pulls out the tiny recording device hidden under her bra. Light blinks green.
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INT. HOTEL BAR – NIGHT
Ronnie sips whiskey. Nelly approaches, guilt etched on her face.
NELLY "I can't do this anymore."
RONNIE (mocking) "You don't get to back out now, baby girl. Not after last time."
He grips her wrist. She yanks free.
NELLY "I'm done."
She storms out.
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EXT. STEVEN'S MANSION – LATER THAT NIGHT
Tanya leans against her car, watching the mansion.
TANYA (V.O.) Play your games, Derulo. I've already started mine.
She texts Anissa: "We need to finish this."
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INT. ANISSA'S DORM – DAWN
Anissa arrives back on campus, face bruised with faded marks of Steven's grip. She collapses on her bed.
Notification: $7,000,000 RECEIVED.
She stares at it, then at the flash drive.
ANISSA "It's time."
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FADE OUT.
TO BE CONTINUED