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Chapter 3 - Incentive and Destruction
Great Aunt Gretchen was ready for that crown. The gold, shiny hat she had
dreamt of wearing for the months leading up to the triathlon, and this was her
chance to finally have it.
Her confrontation with Judge Judie practically guaranteed Pinky’s victory.
Gretchen’s motivation routine went into full swing as she approached Pinky.
“It’s easy, Pinky!” she exclaimed, never allowing herself to be questioned.
“All you have to do is run, cycle and swim. You’ve been doing all of those
your whole life, so what makes this so hard? You’ll win by 200 metres,
2000!” Gretchen’s blond spiralled hair swayed in all directions as Pinky tried
to be inspired by her words. But still, Pinky was apprehensive. She didn’t
want to let Great Aunt Gretchen down. Who knows what would happen
then?
“W-what if I lose?” Pinky asked, stuttering as she knew the response would
be fierce.
“If you lose,” Gretchen chided with a cold, passive anger, “I will make sure
you never, ever forget
It.” Pinky’s heart leaped at the threat. The crunching fire in her stomach was
too strong for her to say any more.
“Okay, okay, I’ll win. I’ll win Aunt Gretchen.”