BXBX NOVEL Chapter 21: Audrey and Eva
'I barely managed to win a triple threat match, now I'm going to have a Fatal Five-way match???'
Arnold's face turned dark.
Returning his attention to the arena after thinking for a while, he stood up from the mat. The referee approached him and grabbed him raising his hands to practically announce his victory.
Arnold couldn't help but let out a smile, proud of himself.
The fans suddenly began a unison comment, causing Arnold to flinch.
"You are Awesome!"
Pa! Pa! Pa Pa Pa!
"You are awesome!"
Pa! Pa! Pa Pa Pa!
The shouts were followed by claps, which was a wrestling cultural way of praising a wrestler... Or even an interesting match.
"Such a wonderful performance by Max Fury today. Not every newbie could come out victorious in a triple threat match on their debut match," a commentator praised.
"Absolutely right! Not only did he win the match, but he reawakened the almost-forgotten glory of Jk Styles. I'm sure the Grindhouse fans would love him for that!" Another commentator said.
"Not only Grindhouse fans but the lovers of Jk Styles in the entire Ultimate Revolution Wrestling universe!"
Arnold heard each and every word that the commentators made but only smiled and walked out of the ring, aiming to leave the arena.
As the "Monster" song echoed in the entire arena, the glory of both Max Fury and Jk Styles danced around. However, only Max Fury was receiving the spotlight.
Jk Styles was just a legendary memory.
Entering the exit of the arena, Arnold was suddenly welcomed by a beautiful young lady with raven hair and ivory skin holding a microphone. One wouldn't have to be told that this lady is the match interviewer.
"Congratulations on your debut victory, Max Fury. How do you feel about pinning one of the strongest men in the Grindhouse low-level roster to the count of three?" The match interviewer asked with a beautiful smile.
"I'm glad I must say. It was a tough match since it is having a reward so, I'm just glad that I'm the one earning it in my debut," Arnold said as he gasped.
The match interviewer nodded.
"So Max Fury, what do you have to say to your four opponents in the Fatal Five-way match come next week," she blinked.
Arnold forced a smile.
"I have nothing to say to them. I know it's going be a tough one, but I'm going to come out victorious just as I did today," he spoke.
The match interviewer couldn't hold back the smile seeing Arnold's confident face. Of course, with the way he talked, no one would even notice that he was slightly nervous about the match.
"Thank you very much, Max Fury, and congratulations once again," the match interviewer said as they ended the backstage interview.
Arnold walked through the alleyway and straight to the medical area somewhere in the boarding area. A wrestler's health must be taken care of after every match, so he had to make himself medically clear.
Fortunately, the doctor assured him that he was fine. Taking some painkillers and putting some icepacks on his slightly aching shoulder which had been thrown hard against the stairs and barricade, he left the medical room and walked back to his room.
Arnold also noticed that the system helped him recover from the pain quickly. Gradually, it looked like all the pain was gone. Other Grindhouse wrestlers who received the same treatment as Arnold in that match could spend three days in the hospital.
His arms hitting the stairs was already enough to send him to a two-month injury break, but here he is... Happy and healthy.
Emerging victorious in a chaotic match.
*Beep*
Arnold's phone rang just as he entered his room. He quickly checked who was calling and saw that it was his mother.
He quickly picked up the call.
"Hello, senior bro! Congratulations! I and Eva watched your debut match and saw you win. I'm so excited!" Arnold's immediate junior sister, Audrey shouted in excitement.
Arnold smiled.
"C'mon. Big bro is still cooking... Just let me cook! Hahaha!" Arnold laughed.
Audrey also laughed as a reaction.
Due to not being able to afford a phone for herself, she was using their mother's phone. Arnold remembered starving for days before he could get his mom a phone. The little money they had was used for feeding, and also getting Eva, the last child of the family, her daily medication to prevent her from dying.
Yeah... Eva was suffering from asthma.
And till today, it didn't seem to be getting any better.
"I'm glad that you are excited, Audrey. Can I speak to Eva?" Arnold requested.
"I'm sorry but she is asleep now. She managed to keep her eyes up while we watched the match. I can call back when she is awake," Audrey said.
"Alright then," Arnold sighed.
"As soon as I receive my first pay, I'll send you some bucks to get your own phone, okay?"
"Okay bro, I will really appreciate that!" Audrey replied in a delighted tone, causing Arnold to smile repeatedly.
Audrey would help their money in the seafood restaurant in the day and work in a different restaurant in the night just to support the family. Since Arnold was in the university and would need money to clear all the expenses, every penny she made was for the family. Her mother's sales in the seafood restaurant couldn't do much.
Arnold only sent money temporarily because he didn't have enough time to pick dumped metals due to university studies.
However, now that he was done with the university and now a wrestler, the story of their life might begin to change.
Arnold pledged to change everything for the better.
They had suffered a lot, drowning in a river of poverty for years. Arnold wouldn't rely on his senior brother who had become a drunkard.
He would make his family enjoy everything they had lacked, and make those who had looked down on them pay.
Finally, the era of poverty would end!
While Arnold was lost in his thoughts, the Pro Wrestling System voiced out from nowhere.
[Hey, host! Good job!]