He Lashes Out

Just as the crowd's laughter starts to die down, something unexpected happens. David, his frustration and humiliation reaching a boiling point, suddenly lunges forward and smacks Nadia in the face with his glove. The sound of the impact echoes through the gym, and for a moment, there's stunned silence.

Nadia stumbles back, her hand instinctively going to her cheek. Her confident demeanor wavers for the first time, replaced with surprise and a flicker of anger. She grunts and lets out a soft moan, a mixture of pain and disbelief in her eyes.

The gym falls into a hushed tension, everyone taken aback by David's unexpected act. Even Nadia seems momentarily speechless, her usual sharp tongue momentarily silenced. She regains her composure, her eyes narrowing as she looks at David with a mix of anger and astonishment.

"You little...!" Nadia starts, her voice laced with venom. "You actually had the nerve to do that? Who the hell do you think you are?"

David's chest heaves as he glares at Nadia, a newfound fire in his eyes. "You're nothing but a bully, Nadia. A mean-spirited, arrogant bitch who thinks she can just mock and humiliate anyone she pleases."

Nadia's jaw clenches, her cheeks flushing with a mixture of anger and humiliation. No one has ever spoken to her like this before, and it's clear that David's words have struck a nerve.

"You have no idea what you put people through with your constant teasing and taunting," David continues, his voice unwavering. "Well, guess what? I'm not going to stand for it anymore. You're not as invincible as you think."

Nadia's fists clench at her sides, her usually confident facade challenged by the weight of David's words. The gym is now buzzing with a mixture of shock and anticipation, everyone watching to see how this unexpected showdown will unfold.

For a brief moment, Nadia and David lock eyes, a silent battle of wills taking place. And then, with a determined expression, Nadia slowly raises her gloves, the fire in her eyes matching David's intensity.

"Fine," she hisses through gritted teeth. "You want a fight, David? You've got one. Let's see if you can back up those words with actions."