REVENGE GONE WRONG.*LOVE OR HATRED*

Darkness

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My body shakes with fright and chills. Anything sharp pierced the sensitive feet without a warning. A girl, alone, in the middle of the deep forest, surrounded by nothing but darkness. Suicide will be the only option for any other but she knew she had to be strong. After all, this wasn't the first time. As time went by the pain became unbearable. This was when she saw a shadow, the shadow of a creature that can't be mistaken for that of an animal. Then she collapsed.

"It was surprising how I could hear my heart pumping against my chest in an unsteady manner. I thought once you die, you will not feel anything. I moved my eyes around and I couldn't believe I made it to heaven. Everywhere was white.

"She's awake" I turned my head to where the voice came from and saw an angel. "Didn't they tell us that angels were not the way we thought they were? To be frank my skin was whiter than hers and she had no wings. "Why don't you have wings? Did God take them away?" I found myself asking and I could see the shock on her face. "Emily does the painkiller has any unknown side effects or did you give her anaesthesia?" The woman's question got me wondering. "No, she might be hallucinating" They both broke into laughter. This was when I realized I didn't die and I was in a room which looked less than a hospital. Before I could calm my curious part, they both walked out still laughing. I sat on the bed and observed the room. There was a collection of clothes and other female products. I smelled my body and realised how much I smelled bad. I walked to the bathroom which wasn't hard to point out for my bath. I stepped out after about two hours and I got back my vanilla mixed with rose scent. Just in my bathrobe I sat with my partially dry hair and ate the food on the small table. After several hours, I woke up not realising when I had fallen asleep. I hope no one entered the room cause my rope had loosened and opened successfully exposing my body. I dressed up after applying the pomade and walked out of the room to look for my helper. I walked through the hallway and the further I go the more I hear giggles behind me.

"OMG! I think she's going to replace Bianca."

"Of course she will, she is even prettier"

"Not only is her face gorgeous but her body is beyond thickness."

"Maybe, Sir. Francis wants to get married to her to escape Bianca. Since his mother is forcing him."

After walking a distance, I felt tired so I decided to go back. The person who brought me here will come and visit me. But before I could move another step I heard a cold, icey ,commanding voice. "Seems you're well" I turned and saw him seated. Unlike what I thought, he looked perfect. For a moment I was gobsmacked. Even though my brain prevented me from speaking, it did prevent my legs from moving towards the most handsome man I've seen in my twenty-two years of living." If you stare too much, you might go blind" He said plainly. This time his voice was soft and warm. "Uhm sorry, I was grateful and didn't know how to thank you.". " Don't worry, is okay." Francis wished he could ask her what she was doing in the forest at that time but according to Dr Philip, she might be traumatised . "Mom" Francis got up and hugged his mum. Mrs Wilson simply took her seat and asked calmly. "May I know who you are?" Her question was straight which I wasn't prepared to answer but for whatever reason, I simply said." I'm Francis' girlfriend" I could see the shock on Francis' face as well as his mum. oh no what did I do?

I close the door behind me and sat on the bed. A series of emotions run through me like water. It has been a month and I've not heard from my family. I wanted to call Mum but I was scared the first question might break me so I contacted Rhia instead. The phone rang for just a few seconds and she picked up.

"Hazel!!!!" I was scared of ear rapture so I had to move the phone from my ear before putting it back a few seconds later.

"What is wrong with you?"

"Why have you not called or answered me?"

"Are you okay?"

The question came leaving no space between them. I didn't even know how to explain things for her to understand.

"Calm down Rhia. I'm perfectly fine. You see I'm even speaking." I said and I could hear her exhale. I knew she wanted to ask more questions but I asked her instead." What is the sound in the background?" I checked the screen when she didn't speak but the call was on going so I knew something was wrong. "Tell me Rhia I'm perfectly fine," I said even though tears were streaming down my cheeks nonstop. "Hazel.... be strong. You know my shoulder is not there for you to cry on."Rhia said playfully but I knew she was just trying to comfort me in case I was crying." Tell me".

"They are celebrating the success of the company." This time my sobs became louder and I cried trying to ease the pain in my heart but the pain wouldn't stop. I could also hear the person who told me to be strong crying as well.

I cut the call and threw the phone somewhere not caring about where it landed and cried more until I heard a knock.

"Oh no!" I wondered what the person behind the door will think of me if he or she sees my swollen eyes I quickly grabbed the concealer and applied it but it didn't make any difference. Luckily there were glasses there that I wore to cover my eyes.

When I opened the door, he stood there emotionless. I wondered why he didn't come in since the door was not locked. Suddenly, I trembled feeling as if cubes of ice have been poured over me. I felt chills all around me realising what I did.

"I'm sorry about what happened. To be frank I didn't know what came over me. I overheard the maids talking about how your mum is forcing you to marry someone you don't like. so.. so... I thought that if I say that, she might stop..." After I finished speaking, he stood there unaffected and kept staring at me."Well, I'm sorry if I did anything wrong. I thought I was repaying you for helping me.".Good job!" I heard him say while he smiled widely.

Previously...

"Excuse me," Mrs. Wilson said leaving the table with her son. leaving Hazel there alone.

As they reached the balcony, she asked with her face full of shock."Is..is she your girlfriend?.she stammered. "Mum to be honest I don't even know..." he was about to deny it but realized it was his only way to escape Bianca. "Yes mum. I found myself a girl". He said while his mum had her eyes lowered speechless. "Mum don't worry she's a good girl". " I know.. I know Francis, you never make wrong choices but what am I going to tell The Owens. They all think Bianca Owens is going to marry you." Well is your problem mum. Go and solve it.". "You're right. But I have to meet my to be daughter- in- law first.

Presently....

"So you're not angry?" I asked to have him smile.

"Not at all but you have to keep this act and go to your mother-in- law who is waiting for you downstairs". "Huh"

"Wait" he said even though I didn't move an inch. His hand came straight to my face. For whatever reason I closed my eyes ready to feel his touch. Maybe because he was handsome. "Grandma's" the moment I realized he grabbed the glasses which he said belonged to his grandma and walked away. I felt super embarrassed but I had to hide it.

I went downstairs and immediately Mrs. Wilson saw me, she stood up from the couch. Her eyes remained fixed on my face . I knew she might be admiring my beauty but she stared too much making me feel uneasy. "Yasmine" Immediately I reached her place she held my face and called out a name. "Hazel.. not Yasmine" I corrected her hoping she changes it but no . "Can I call you Yasmine?" I didn't know why so I just nodded and she hugged me. I felt so comfortable when she did that. She bid me a good bye and left. For some odd reasons I wished she stayed longer. I just brushed my thoughts away and went to my room

I stood there like a lifeless being not able to process what Francis had told me. According to him I had to attend a business party with him as his girlfriend and continue to pretend until his family stop telling him to find a girl. He continued that I had to pay for the help he offered and this was the only way.

I looked through all the dresses and finally picked one.

After an hour Francis was done dress and had waited for Hazel for about twenty minutes. He was running out of patience but he had to wait, after all he needed her.

The new feminine fragrance could be smelled as well as the clicking sound of heels could be heard.

As if this was not the girl he has been seeing for the past three days. His Adams apple moved up and down in a slow motion as he stared at her oval shaped face, nice body with beautiful curves he almost lost it when he remembered the scene of her almost n***d body. That day he had gone to the room to pay a visit but saw that she was asleep with her thighs out as well as her cleavage.

As I walked down the stairs l could see the intense gaze. I wore a green feet length bodycon dress . I cleavage were popping and l like that . Like mum always say. "You got the body , praise it by showing it in a sexy manner girl. People are paying money for it. I wasn't that thick before, mum made me hit the gym to upgrade my looks. " Done". I said intentionally showing off my well arranged white set of teeth."Awesome" he complimented

We arrived at the venue and to the frank everything screamed of money. The place was a little noisy but , anyways. We entered and the paparazzi won't stop taking pictures and asking questions. "Miss please are you Mr. Francis Wilson's mistress?".

"Did you snatch him from Miss Bianca Owens?"

"Are you a gold-digger?"

"Sorry" he apologized after we made our way into the grand hall .

"Is fine" I responded with a smile.

We stood there hugging each other hand while he introduced us as a couple, I kept looking around admiring the place. My eyes then caught a familiar figure, "I hope she's not the one" I said in my head but my bad when she flipped her hair. She was the one. My mum! busy talking with Mrs Wilson who later noticed me. "Yasmine" She said with a smile making her way towards me. I smiled back and looked at mum who had a broader smile when she saw me. I knew instantly it was not about me it was about the hand in my hand. I know mum might have used tricks to get herself here . She came and hugged me and for the first time. "Oh my daughter" I was beyond shock cause this was the first time I heard her say i'm her daughter. I felt like crying but I had to keep my emotions in check.

"Oh my God Linda is she your daughter" Mum nodded happily.

"Oh, Juliana I can't believe we had become friends for just a week and we are already becoming a family" I didn't know what mum was up to but I could see she was on a mission.

"Linda why don't we get them married?" Juliana asked Linda and she nodded happily.

"Uhm mum isn't this too early?" Francis spoke trying to convince his mum but my mum hurriedly spoke. "Nowadays kids think they know more than us the elders. All you know is enjoyment. How long are you going to wait?" I knew if I don't do something they would end up fixing the marriage date which will affect me. "Mum , you guys should understand that we're still young and marriage is still too early " Mum instantly shot me a glare which almost made me cry. "Excuse us" mum said and pulled me along.

Maxwell's eye was fixed on the girl that was being pulled away. Juliana who had done the same thing decided to leave her husband. "She looks like her right" Alex nodded with narrowed eyes . "Does why I accepted her. while Yasmine is in heaven, Hazel will represent her on earth.," " Mum what are you guys busy talking about" This was when they realised that there was another human being with them. "Francis no matter what, you will get married. Let me tell your grandpa first and see if you will deny." "Mum please...." Before he could stop her she walked away. "Dad please convince mum for me". Francis begged even though he knew he can't rely on him. And as predicted" Don't want trouble. Go and face your troubles".He said and walked away as well.

"What the hell is wrong with you little brat? Huh? answer me!" Mum pushed me against the wall and roared. "Mum..can you please not do this? please I promise to do anything but I don't want to marry".

I pleaded. "Do this, marry Francis".

"Why are you so heartless?" it was my turn to roar. " I've lived for twenty two years only and only to please you mum. I've sacrificed every thing including my happiness for you but you always make me feel unwanted and bad you.." Before I could complete my sentence a hot slap landed on my face causing me to feel dizzy. "You ungrateful, stupid child! how dare you. I don't care what you think you've done but to me you are nothing but a useless person who is wasting space on earth! I swear if you object to marry Francis.... FORGET ABOUT ME AND YOUR FATHER AS WELL AS YOUR SISTERS!. I felt light and suddenly it was as if my soul left my body . I walked to the bathroom and washed my face.Before adding a little touch.

Francis stood there alone trying to figure out where Hazel was. "Please where's Hazel." he asked Linda. "Oh ,she went to the washroom. she might be on her way."

"Ladies and Gentlemen before I leave the stage I will like to proudly tell you all that . The heir of the Wilson's.My grandson will be getting married this weekend to the heiress of the Davids. Hazel Davids" Old Lincoln Wilson announced proudly. Francis looked around worried.He wished he had told

Hazel before the announcement.

I clenched my hand almost piecing my nails into my palm. I wanted to cry so bad but from the gaze from mum , I stood there battling my emotions alone.

Every one clapped out of excitement until."No! No! this is impossible. Mrs Wilson please don't do this to me". Bianca knelt and broke into tears. Please I promise to be a good wife, I will cook, do the dishes, sweep.... I will do everything "."Bianca get up and stop being stupid!"Her father screamed at her."Shut up!" she roared back at her dad causing everyone's shock. "This is all your fault. If you had not told me to act hard to get in other for the Wilsons to know they can't get whatever they wanted all these wouldn't have happened"."Bianca ,baby are you alright?" her mum spoke with concern. "Leave me alone mama". "Get them out" Juliana Wilson said and after few minutes everything was back to normal.