Emily and Olivia were best friends from childhood and always did everything together. Emily was known to be a renowned gambler through out the streets and everyone was always amazed at her talents because she never backed down in the game of gambling and she always took all the money home. Emily was always pleased with herself but instead of her spending the money on something reasonable,she would always spend it on alcohol and the courtesans. This always infuriates Olivia but she always tried to talk sense into her but she wouldn't listen.
Olivia was always getting bad reports about her but she was just fed up hoping that shoe would change but the situation got worsened .
There was one particular day Olivia had gone to do her usual business in the streets since she had no one on the lookout in time of need.
Emily usual business was to gamble,play games,pick pockets and drink alcohol and Olivia had left her to her fate since there was nothing she could do about it. Emily never supported Olivia instead she made derogatory remarks about her making her to be looked down by people.
This bothered Olivia but she was hoping with time Emily will change for the better but there was no improvement.
Emily got to her favorite spot in the gambling house and she sat down.
"Good evening what can I offer you"the waitress said .
Emily looked at the waitress with disgust because it looked to her that she was overstepping her boundaries.
Emily just smiled at the waitress awkwardly and that smile could tear the young girl into pieces because she had heard rumors but she found it too good to be true.
"I want booze and your best meal "Emily said in a cool voice as she didn't want to spoil the moment.
"Your request is guaranteed" the waitress said and looking at the waitress one could tell that she was a young girl in her teens and had suffered great damage and she was trying to put life together.
The waitress went and served her booze and fried chicken with spices.
After serving her, the waitress collected three silver coins as the payment for the service rendered to her and left.
"Hmmm it's tasty and delicious and I want to have every bite of it " Emily said as she devoured the meal and there were many eyes on her as she ate the chicken hungrily.
"She looks so hungry and the super hero of the gambling square is embarrassing herself" a fellow man said as he whispered to his friend and they both laughed and making a mockery as they watched her from a distance eating in that state.
"I want to devour every part of it as I cannot seem to get enough of this meal as it tastes good" she said to herself and the onlookers watched without her noticing.
She ate the meal to her meal and had a lot of her making her drunk and she started spewing nonsense to the amazement of others.
"Wonders can never end and I refuse to believe that the queen of gambling is drunk in the daytime" everyone whispered among themselves but she was too drunk to reply but she staggered forth and back .
She looked so worn out as the alcohol and it was really taking a toll on herand within some few minutes and a guy came to sit in front of her.
"What insolence and what the heck are you doing here" she said to him demanding an explanation for his behavior.
He studied her face and sighed deeply before answering her.
"I finally met the queen of gambling and I am so pleased to have met you after long years of searching for you " he said.
Looking at his appearance,he was dressed in silk garment robes with colorful stripes and one could tell he was from a wealthy background.
"State your cause man as I don't entertain nonsense" Emily said and behind the man his personal guard stood wielding his sword which was carefully tucked inside her clothes and he took note of everything around his master.
They had come in disguise to come and witness whether the rumors about the queen of gambling was true and they came prepared.
"I want to have a game with you my lord and I hope you can fulfill my last dying wish" the man said with a shy and bowed his head before her.
"I am not good but you see those over there they are better than me" she said as she pointed towards the people in the opposite direction.
"You are finally admitting to losing as you don't want to lose your crown before me" he said and laughed.
"If you lose you pay a hundred silver coins for each round but if I lose I will grant any of your wish" she said .
"Fair indeed and I'm satisfied with your decision" he said and she was shocked.
Never had she met someone like this but she must say this man was daring but she couldn't let her guard down.
This man had been secretly been investigating Emily because he had something he wanted to get from her by all means.
The cards were placed on the table and both players were looking at each other and their hearts skipped so fast and if gaze was a person,it could rip them apart.
This game had attracted the attention of everyone as many people watched on and were keen on what will happen next and who will be the winner of the game because the man seemed strange and he was not ready to give up.
The game started and people were cheering Emily. Go for gold!" It belongs to you and you are the true owner "the crowd cheered in unison and Emily could see that the man was also good in the game and she was always countering his attacks and he was always attacking her unaware.
In the first round, Emily won and the crowd cheered on and the second round , she won again.
"This game has become boring but why don't we do something else "he suggested to her .
"You are ready to meet your downfall today young man" she said.
"What's your question"? she said.
He looked at her face and he could see that she was anxious.
"Any of us who gets the question right is subject to the other demands" he said in a serious tone.
She agreed with him and she shot him a disapproving look but she didn't want to back down as no one was ready to give up.
"How many cups are in a bottle of alcohol "? he said and many wondered what was he thinking that made him come forth with such question because to them,it was too simple.
"I choose seven she said with pride .
"I take six"he said with a hint of happiness written all over his face.
A bottle of alcohol was poured into different cups and the people were counting and anticipating to who will emerge as the winner of the round.
They were shocked as it was six cups in the bottle because it was supposed to be seven but how come a cup is missing was a mystery to everyone present at the game.
"There must be a mistake somewhere"she said as she pleaded.
"You are not to pay in silver or gold but give me something I will treasure for the rest of my life " he said.
Everyone watched in awe as what will happen next and the man had made an unreasonable request and the game was just getting interesting.
"I will give my friend to you" she said as they concluded the game.
News had already spread about the events that occurred in the game center and when Emily came home, Olivia held her by the collar of her dress.
"I never expected this from you and you are ungrateful and you are a wolf in a sheep clothing. I never wronged you but instead you stabbed me at my back "she said amidst tears.
"It's not my fault as you were too annoying and a pest in my life" she told her.
"Have a wonderful life and i hope you enjoy your new start "she said to Olivia.
Never in her wildest dreams she would have thought Emily would do this to her and she had been given to someone as a token and an act of gratitude .
Few minutes later, the man sent his escorts to Olivia and she tried resisting them but they couldn't because they were too strong for her .
Olivia was taken outside her threshold to an unknown place where she never knew and it soon dawned on her that she had to adapt to the new lifestyle but she knew it won't be easy.