Maria hesitated as she finished her plan, her fingers trembling over the strange devices now scattered across her bed. The quiet hum of the house echoed around her, every creak making her second-guess her decision. But the thought of reclaiming what Becka had stolen—of finally being more than a shadow in her sister’s life—overpowered any hesitation. Tonight was her night.
The hours dragged on until the house settled into silence. Maria tiptoed to Becka’s room, clutching the devices. Her sister’s soft, rhythmic breathing filled the air, a stark contrast to Maria’s thundering heartbeat. Becka’s curvaceous form was sprawled out on the bed, her body barely contained in the oversized T-shirt she’d thrown on before bed. Maria steeled herself, careful not to let her frustration distract her.
She bent down and placed the device from her room under Becka’s bed, switching it with the original one. Her fingers brushed the buttons as she adjusted the placement. A surge of power seemed to pulse through the air, making her shiver.
Back in her room, Maria held the device from Becka’s room in her hands, her thumb hovering over the buttons. "Just a little," she whispered to herself. She pressed the yellow button and felt an almost immediate rush. Her chest tingled and swelled, her waist cinched in, and her reflection in the mirror seemed brighter, more vibrant. For the first time, Maria felt... beautiful. Powerful.
But her victory was short-lived.
A sudden crash echoed through the house, and her bedroom door burst open. Becka stood in the doorway, her hair wild and her eyes blazing. Her usual cocky smirk was gone, replaced by raw fury. In her hand was the device Maria had left under her bed.
"You really thought I wouldn’t notice, Maria?" Becka hissed, stepping into the room. The floor seemed to vibrate with her steps. "You think I don’t feel it when someone messes with *my* power?"
Maria stumbled back, clutching the device to her chest. "You’ve been stealing from me! From Mom! For years!" Her voice cracked with anger and fear. "You don’t deserve any of this!"
Becka’s smirk returned, cruel and confident. "And you think *you* do? Sweet, delusional Maria. I built this," she gestured to her body with a dramatic flair. "And you? You’re just a failed experiment. Now, hand it over."
Maria’s grip tightened on the device. "No." She pressed the yellow button again, draining more from Becka. Her sister staggered slightly, her figure losing some of its perfection. For the first time, Becka looked vulnerable.
But it lasted only a moment. Becka lunged, snatching the device from Maria’s hands with a strength that belied her dwindling form. Her fingers danced over the buttons with practiced ease, and Maria felt a sharp pull, like a hook dragging at her very essence.
"Let’s see how you like being the runt for a change," Becka sneered. She pressed the yellow button several times in quick succession.
Maria gasped, her body shrinking as Becka’s figure swelled again. The stolen curves returned, fuller and more exaggerated than before. Becka’s smug grin grew as Maria stumbled backward, her clothes hanging loosely on her now-petite frame.
"I could drain you completely," Becka said, her voice low and dangerous. "But where’s the fun in that? I think I’ll leave you just enough to remember what you lost."
Becka stepped closer, towering over Maria now. Her beauty was even more striking in contrast to Maria’s diminished state. She bent down, tilting Maria’s chin up with one finger. "You wanted to play with fire, little sister. Next time, think twice."
Maria’s tears burned as Becka walked out of the room, leaving her trembling on the floor. The device lay discarded, its blinking lights mocking her defeat.
But as Maria wiped her tears, a glimmer of determination flickered in her eyes. Becka might have won tonight, but Maria wasn’t done yet. If Becka thought she could keep everything for herself, she was wrong. Maria would find another way. This wasn’t over.
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