THE WASTED REVENGE

chapter 2

The Birthday party 1

Maria

The birds were Chirping and singing. I woke up and on a smooth morning singing along to their songs.I danced to the melodious tone of the precious and sensible creatures.The day came with a eye soothing light not a very hot sun that its radiance can burn the skin. Dad yelled my name out of the kitchen,

"Maria!"

"Yes Dad". I answered

"You sleepy head". Dad pointed to my forehead

"I have been calling your name for multiple times now.what have you been doing?".

I sighed and answered him feeling tired,

" Dad it ain't it.You know this sleep hits whe it clocks 6 am in the morning. You won't blame me for that because it what everyone does".

Dad looked angrily at me and scolded me,

"Maria i've tried to take you as my responsibility since you were young and when your mum left you for me in this world.I have put in much efforts to train you up to become a disciplined grown woman but since you have decided to take this path of life, it is left for you to correct yourself or not"

"Dad,it is not it.I know you've done your part in bringing me up but sincerely speaking sleep hits by 6am In the morning. Everyone knows".

" Then try to control it!" He yelled

I broke down in tears,

"I am sorry princess, I am sorry for shouting that way".

I continued as tears started rolling from eyes,

" I am used to it already and fine if you want to reduce the way I sleep and start behaving like a proper grown up lady. I will try as much as possible to do".

I continued,

"If you keep yelling at me like a three year old child,you leave no other option than to leave your house and you in peace." I know very much you took me as your and took proper care of me as mum is no longer in this world"

"Maria I am sorry, listen to me". He said as his voice cracks.

" Dad! What did you want me to listen to? Uh? Answer me? I did everything to please you.I dropped my dream of becoming a Doctor just to take after your damn stupid family dynasty. To not cause shame to our family.I sacrificed for you. Still yet you always keep yelling whenever I wake up late in the morning".

"Maria don't take things emotionally". He said bending towards me as I sat on the floor

" Don't touch me!" I shot him with my red teary eyes

"Am I not a human Dad? Am I not a human? Ain't you emotional? Don't you feel an atom of pain inside you when your body reacts to a unwelcoming stimuli?"

I stared at him with dagger in my eyes,

"I tried as much in my every steps to please you and because one thing I'm used to,you took it upon me and turned it upside down".

He answered me with a mellow tone,

" over the years that I've trained you to become a strong and willed martial artist. I trained you not work with emotions. You should think logically and act with your head".he pointed his fingers right at my head.

He continued,

"If not that you allowed emotions to sway you,you wouldn't have been played by your ex boyfriend and end up becoming the one hurt in the relationship!"

I stood up cleaned my tears and curled my fists,

"Yeah Dad,I get it.Do you wanna use my flaws to ridicule me. I have learnt from that and I bet I am changing. Everyone make mistakes right?" I asked rhetorically

He stretches his hands towards me gave me something sealed and shaped beautifully as I stood in akimbo

"You are invited to Nicholas Demunte birthday party".

" what?" My mouth went wide open

"Dad did you the Demunte party? Why will commoners like us have something to do with the Almighty Demuntes? Dad you must be joking right?".

" How will I be joking? Mr Demunte is my long time friend and he seeking to arrange young ladies that will get married to his son to keep the family name. He does not just want any type of girl.He wants an intelligent smart,bold and strong willed woman for his son and he has been watching you since when you were young and thinks you should hop into his invitation ".

I looked at him in amazement,

" what! I should accept his invitation as if I am a bag of salt who should accept his invitation as soon possible. Or he thinks he can get away with anything because he has the power with his cold billionaire of a son". I said keeping an awkward face.

"What does he even think of himself? Gosh!"

" Wealthy people with influence! "I shouted

" keep your voice down maria,you are not the only one living in this neighborhood".He said

"What if I don't accept his filthy invitation card?" I asked keeping a straight face

"It is not a must Maria as other women will be coming too.Women from rich and influential families as the Demunte. Beautiful and strong willed women".

" Dad did you say that to make me feel bad and look down on myself".

"No my dear .it wasn't my intention. I just want to give you full description of the people you might likely encounter at the big party".

He continued,

" Mr Demunte is a very good friend of mine for 10 years ".

My mouth dropped and I didn't allow him finish his sentence.

" When do you start keeping friends at my back dad?"

"I'm sorry I didn't tell you about this.It is not a big deal dear.I saved Mr Demunte from his attacker.One night,as I was walking along the side of the street 10 years ago.I saw a man running as if he was pursued by a wolf.When I turned my back I saw another man with a gun.Mr Demunte looked like someone that was beaten badly and decides to escape from the clutches of the evil man.The evil man was pointing his gun directly to Mr Demunte ready to kill him as blood was dripping from the former face.Mr Demunte was severely injured.As a Martial artist,I used my skills as I moved swiftly and kicked the gun out of his hand and pinned him to the ground.I tied him up as the police came in time to take him away.Ever since,Mr Demunte has pledged his loyalty. As we began to know each other I realize that Mr Demunte is not that cold hearted person as portrayed in the news".

I sighed,

" what a nice and interesting Storyline! "

Dad continued,

"He said it would be of great pleasure if you accept the invitation even though you are not picked as the wife-to-be".

" Dad I don't want to be a wife now.I want to just enjoy my youthful age before getting into marriage to age.I don't want kids now and I don't like his son either or want to get into any damn relationship with his son ". I said in relieve

" I understand dear but do it for me because I will be attending too and Mr Demunte wants me there too that will be the best we can do for him". Dad gave me that puppy eyes.

I laughed out,

"Alright Dad.For you. What's next?"

He hugged me dearly and dropped the invitation card on the table.As he was about going he turned back and said,

" do well to dress girlish".

I giggled and answered,

"Okay Dad,will definetly be the best dressed at the party and Prince will be head over heels In love with me".

I sighed and wondered about my Dad's double sides of his character. One time he behaves like a Lion like he acts mean and on the hand he acts like a darling sweet daddy. I know he does that to stir me up to become serious but nevertheless I will always love him because he is the only family I have left after mum.

" Let me get dressed for my birthday party ". I said to myself