Between Love And Vengeance

Monica's POV My heart tightened as I saw my father in his own pool of blood. It felt so unreal, as if I was dreaming. I wanted to wake up so badly from these dreams, but it seemed impossible as it was real. I looked up to see the man i love so much with a gun in his hand. He was also shocked to see me, his hand became shaky and the gun dropped. I didn't know what to say and didn't understand what was going on. Why would Chris want to kill my parents? Were all these closures just to get to my parents? Did he truly love me? Several questions flow through my mind when I hear another gunshot. I looked at Chris and saw he was the one that was shot by my mother. He was shot in his arm, and he was bleeding profusely. I wanted to move so badly from the stairs that I was standing on, but it felt like my legs were glued to it, and I couldn't move. Someone rushed in and shot my mum twice in her chest. It all happened so fast, I looked at Christian again and this time. I was too stunned to say a word. I managed to take a step down the stairs, but I stopped. This man was pointing his gun at me, ready to fire, but my eyes were on Chris's. He was also staring at me. His eyes refusing to leave mine not even for a second, he held his bleeding arm with his second hand and moved forward, but then he stopped on track. It felt like he wanted to say something but stopped himself. The guy was still pointing his gun, waiting for Chris' order. I was also waiting. Is he going to tell his man to pull the shot? Will he allow him to pull the trigger? Did we come this far just for him to watch me die? But it seems like his mind is empty like mine, but mine is broken because the man I love just killed the only family i have. Meeting him was one of the greatest things that ever happened to me. He is just the perfect man every lady would want for themselves, but it all started when Caden started telling me to stay away from him. At first, it felt like he was just jealous. Maybe he didn't want to see any guy with me because he liked me, but when he became persistent about it, I started suspecting something might be wrong. SEVERAL MONTHS BACK NEW YORK CITY MONICA POV It was our final year, and we were ready to have lots of fun. My friends and I had planned not to hold back. “But we barely even go to parties. "The only thing we are good at is shopping,” Tina said. “Isn't the captain of the basketball team having a birthday party? "We can go to that one, "I said, and Lilian chuckled. “I thought you declined his offer,” she said. “Yeah, but we need to start from somewhere, you know, and who knows, I might meet my dream man,” I said and smiled while my friends scoffed. “He will only be a dream man," Monica said. "There's no one like your dream man, so snap out of that dream,” Tina said. “There is, and I know I will meet him one day,” I said, and looked up to see Kyle coming towards us. “Hi guys,” he mumbled, and I secretly rolled my eyes. “Yes Kyle, we will be at your party,” I said, and he smiled. “Thank you, it will be starting by eight,” he said and rushed off. My friends and I have the habit of getting everyone's attention anywhere we are. That's why everyone wants us to be at their party, because by going there, it will make everyone want to come. “I am hungry and tired” I mumble as we make our way to my car. We open the door and all hop in, then i start the car and drive out of school. “I can't wait to be done here”, Tina said. “Does that mean you can't wait to get rid of us?” I ask. “Yes," Tina said and scoffed while I laughed. NIGHT CLUB My friends and I walked into the club, and, as expected, eyes were on us. I was wearing a short body hug black gown that brought out my curves and shape. It had a V-shaped neck that made my breasts slightly visible. My friends were putting on short skirts and crop tops. I flip my hair and walk into the club confidently while my friends follow behind. We got to the section where Kyle was having his party, and we had met others there waiting already. Some were dancing, some were talking. Everyone was doing one thing or the other. We sat down, and something caught my attention. In the other section, a guy was sitting, though i couldn't capture his face, but I could feel the aura he held from where I was sitting. Some guys were surrounding him as if they were some sort of gangster. “Monica, do you want a drink?” Lilian asks, and I look at her. I nodded and looked back at the section, but it was empty, as if no one had been there before. I frowned in confusion and looked around, but I didn't see anyone. “Thank you for coming. "This means a lot to me”, Kyle said. “Happy birthday” I mumbled. “Stop staring at the guy like that”, Tina scolded. “He is literally hovering around us” I said. “He is just trying to be nice” “How many times must I reject him before he learns to back off?” I said and shook my head. I took shots of alcohol, and before I knew it, I started becoming tipsy. Kyle tried dancing with me, but I declined. I danced with my friends and had fun. “I am going to the restroom” I screamed into Tina's ear and walked out of their midst. I managed to get to the ladies' side and close the door behind me. I place my bag on the faucet and wash my face. I groan as I struggle to get my hair out of my face so it won't get wet, but no matter how much I try, more keeps coming. “I hate this”, I mumbled to myself and pushed the hair backwards again. I was still struggling with my hair when the door burst open. I looked up and saw someone charge towards me. Before I knew what was going on, one hand was wrapped around my neck and the other was holding a gun pointing at my head. My eyes became clear, and fear gripped me. My heart slammed against my chest as another guy entered also with a gun, pointing at us. I didn't know what was going on, and I sure didn't want to. “Let me go, and I will let her live” “I don't even know her. "You can go ahead and kill her, but you are not leaving without dropping my money,” the voice said calmly. “Please let me go” I mumble, but my pleading falls on deaf ears. The guy pulled me slowly towards the door while the other one also took a turn, just like in the movies. The one holding me managed to pull me back into the club while the other guy was following. There was a scream, and I turned to see someone running towards us. The other guy shot him before he could reach him, but he managed to get hold of his mask and pull it off. Even though I was in a dangerous situation, I could still notice how handsome this stranger was, his brown eyes that matched perfectly with his hair. His cute lips and defined jawline tighten at every word he says. I gasped when I heard a click. My body shivered at the thought of him pulling the trigger. He pushed me, and the handsome stranger rushed forward. He held me before I could fall and shot the other guy who was trying to escape. But all I could see was him, his handsome face, staring everywhere but me. I slowly stretched my hand, reaching for his face. I was aching to touch the smooth, perfect face, but he held my hand and looked at me. I manage to get his attention, his cute lashes slapping each other every time he blinks his eyes. His mouth was slightly open as we stared at each other. “Are you okay?” he asks, and I manage to nod my head. He let go of me and took a few steps back, then the light went off, and it came back on instantly, but he wasn't there anymore. It was as if he had vanished. I looked around, but he was nowhere to be found. “Monica, are you okay?” I heard my friend's voice. They rushed toward me and hugged me tight to themselves, but all that was in my head was Mr handsome.