Sweet Revenge

Chapter 4: The beginning of the end

Anna

After hours on a plane, we were about to land. I was taking a nap in the room and the pilot announced that we take our seats and put on our seatbelts. I found Felix, Hiram, and Marinette just as I left them. I felt a little bit distant because I was coming back to the place I dreaded. I was nervous alright but I was not going to let it get to me.

"'Hey, you are up. Come sit beside me" Felix said with an outstretched hand and helped me to a seat. He went ahead and strapped me in. I should swoon in the tenderness of this handsome gentleman but I can't even do that but I do like it. I've never met a man like him and I wish I had met him first rather than that backstabbing scumbag. Wishful thinking though things would have been so much better. I would not be where I am and certainly not treading the path of vengeance.

I guess it's true that everything happens for a reason, or I wouldn't have such a loving and caring family. In front of me where Marinette was seated busily sneaking glances at Hiram who laid his head back on the seat with his eyes closed.

In silence, Felix took my hand in his and interlaced our fingers. I looked at him and he was already looking at me. Sincere love and care were all I could see. I gave him a small smile and laid my head on his shoulder. Soon enough we were all getting off the plane and into the car that was ready on the tarmac. Hiram and Felix to the front seats and Marinette joined me in the back.

We drove into the city and a wave of nostalgia hit me hard. I was back in New York. Unfortunately, it was not for a sabbatical or to settle happily but to execute my enemies. I sometimes wonder if I had died, would I have been at peace? I guess that is just a question for I die. Suddenly, a thought came to mind.

" Felix, I want to take a detour, " I told him and he peered at me through the review mirror. I thought he would object but to my surprise, he told Hiram exactly where I wanted to go. It was like he was reading my mind but then again he understands me better than anyone.

We arrived at the destination and I rolled down the window. We were at my family home and it was as beautiful as I remembered with minor modifications. It seemed to have been taken care of. On the balcony of my parent's room stood a woman looking down at two children playing in the yard. It was not what I expected at all. I thought Bobby would sell it off for a penny to some degenerate just to spite. I'm glad the mansion went to another family. It makes me happy how it was preserved keeping my memories of the place alive.

" We can go now" I rolled up the window and Hiram drove off. I didn't want to long enough to alarm them. We would come off as creepy stalkers packed on the roadside. The ride was silent as always. I feel like everyone keeps quiet when I have a moment trying not to say anything wrong or insensitive. I don't like that they walk on eggshells.

I can't be treated delicately because I'm about to endure a vicious battle. So I need to be tough because the enemy won't be gentle.

We drove to Felix's place in New York. It was a humongous mansion built like a fortress. Marinette and I were in awe of the sight before us. Neither of us has been here before except for Hiram who looked unfazed. Our luggage was taken and we were led inside our new home. Some housekeepers showed us to our rooms and I went into the restroom so I could freshen up.

I looked at myself in the mirror. My hair was a bit out of place and I had dark shadows under my eyes. I sighed and tried my breathing exercises to calm my nerves down

I was feeling so uneasy but I could put my finger on why that was. I opened the tap and splashed cold water on my face. I did it several times until I felt fine and refreshed.

" You got this Anna. Just relax and you will be fine," I said talking to myself in the mirror. That moment I heard a knock on the door I took a towel and wiped myself and then I went out of the restroom I quickly went to open the door thinking that it was Marinette. I opened the door and Felix was looking sexy as hell leaning against the door frame. His hair was let down and he was wearing a shirt and some sweatpants. Nothing new but his appearance always makes me drool.

I got nervous again when his eyes connected with mine and shifted uncomfortably. " Uh...I was just in the restroom. Do you need anything?" I asked him with my gaze cast on the floor. It happens all the time. The racing of my heart and the flutter in my stomach. I'm sure I'm as red as ketchup. How embarrassing.

" No, I don't need anything. I just wanted to check if you are settling well. I mean how did you find the room, is it suitable or are there any changes that need to be done," he said with a tinge of concern in his voice. He must have been worried that I would not approve of the room.

I looked at him and gave him a small smile, shyly tucking a strand of hair behind my ear.

" This room is absolutely perfect. I especially like the balcony view overlooking the garden. I love this room. A smile appeared on his gorgeous face and my heart raced even faster. I noticed that he too was nervous about talking to me. Even after so many years, we get like this with each other. He put his hands in his pockets. " So... I'm gonna go," he said gesturing to the hallway. " if you need anything you will find me in the lounge, alright?" I nodded my head and he slowly moved to leave. I closed the door and leaned my back on it. My nerves were haywire again. Suppressing my feelings is going to be hard in the long run. How long can I deny the attraction?