Her Sweet Vengeance

Chapter 11.5

Chapter 11.5

Hours later, we arrived at a tall building. When we went inside, she lead the way until she stopped in front of an office. She knocked three times before she went inside with me tailing her. I saw the minimalist room with an earth colored theme. She greeted a middle aged woman, around 40’s and she let me sat beside her on the sofa.

“You didn’t told me that you’llbring someone her Angeline. Who’s she?”

“Ahh… she’s my best friend. The one I’m telling you the whole time. Miracle, she’s Madame V.”

“Hello Madame. It’s a pleasure to meet you.” I stood up and give a curtsy by bowing my head. The manager looks really intimidating. She emits this dangerous aura around her.

“No need for a curtsy darling. Do seat down.” I gulped inaudibly and reluctantly sat on my place earlier.

“Madame, here are the munchkins that you asked me last time.”

The Madame’s face contorted then her eyes widened like she was reminded of something. She took the styro box and took out a piece of it. She stopped and so does my breathing. Does she not liked the flavor?

“What can you say Madame?” Jinny asked. Oh no! I can sense trouble here.

“What brand is this? Is this internationally made?”

“No. It is homemade. Is it bad?”

“Are you sure? It tastes unique and it is so delicious. The chocolate is not that sweet.”

“Oh! Thanks God that you loved it. I think, I’ll give Miracle the credit because she made that.” The Madame looked at me with wide eyes.

“I never knew that you have a very skilled and talented friend. Anyway, Miracle, will you do a photoshoot? You want to become a model?”

“Huh? I don’t think so Madame. I have no interest in modelling,” I said, simply declining the offer.

“True, Madame V. The reason that I became a model was because of her. I was trying to persuade her to be one but the crew spotted me. That was the history behind.”

“Tsk! How sad. I can see a great potential in you. You have the face and the body for modelling. Anyway, if you change your mind, here. Contact me so we can discuss the terms and such,” she said as she took a calling card from her pocket and gave it to me. I don’t think I can use this either. Modelling is not for me – or so I thought.

***

I was at the school library and looking for some books when I saw Maxine coming on my way. She really never changed – from looks, style and up to her attitude. But I just didn’t mind her afterall, we have no business with each other. I took a book on the last shelf and smiled as I saw that it was the newest updated edition. I was about to grab another book whern a white envelope appeared before my eyes. I followed the hand until it stopped to Maxine’s face.

“Here, it’s an invitation. You should be there or else, I’lll think that you have no decency at all.” After that, she turned her back and shortly, disappeared from my sight. What’s this? A party? Oh come on! Who am I kidding? They consider me a rat. I put the envelope on my bag and went to the front desk to borrow the books.

After lunch, I went home. And since today, I don’t need to go to the café because I already resigned. It’s just 3 months and two weeks anyway before the graduation and I still have money good for half a year. I stopped working to focus on my thesis. Jinny was not around when I entered the pad, well she’s at Moscow for I don’t know reason. I just woke up one day and I saw a sticky note on the fridge saying she’s off to Moscow with Madame V and her partner plus some crew.

I sat on the edge of my bed and then I remembered the envelope inside my bag. I took it out to read the content but I just wish that I did not bother. It still hurts me until now.

Grey Sheil and Maxine Carlin’s Pre-nuptial Party

Your presence is a blessing.

This was all written on the front page of the paper. As if I am really a blessing to them. And why do they invite me to this event? Then Maxine’s words echoed back to my mind about me having no decency if I won’t attend. I sighed and looked at the date. It will be tomorrow at six p.m. at Nova Hotel. My heart shouts warnings and it never wants me to get hurt but my brain won because I don’t want to look pathetic. I will show them that I am not affected at all.

On the day of the party, I wore an elegant dress that was given to me by Jinny. It was a white dress that reaches my knees in length. It has semi-flared skirt and the designs of the top part were small ruffles and a rose. I put on a light makeup although the thing that happened was, I just put a powder and a lipgloss. I looked at the mirror one last time before I went out of the pad and went to the party that I am sure I will never enjoy.

There were a lot of people on the venue itself. An usherette came to my side and told me that the family of the bride to be, wants me to seat on the family table itself. I closed my eyes and smiled at the lady. There is no point if ever I will scream here – I’ll just look like a loser. I walked to the table and payed my respects.

“It’s good to see you here Miracle! Seat here!” Maxine’s enthusiam was so fake and it strongly coated with sarcasm. I sat on the last vacant seat. I saw that Maxine, Grey, and their parents were there. I’m the fifth person on the round table and the odd one out.

“I’m so sorry that we needed to invite you here. You must be devastated as of now but you are still a part of our family, for what? Four years? And I know it is still fast but we need to hold the wedding for Grey and Maxine because clearly, Grey impregnated her.” I heard the disgusting tone of the Madame. I really want to walk out of this scene but I never dare to move an inch. I just plastered a fake smile on my face.

The party went on and on. When it was the couple dance, I excused myself and I go to the bathroom to pee and to fix myself again. I don’t want to look like a haggard lady in front of everyone. Just as I was about to go out, I gasped in shock as I felt a warm arm embraced me tight. His body heat travelled to my body and I slightly trembled. I know him. I know this familiar feeling that I feel whenever he’s near. My body can’t deny this.

“Let me go Grey. Let’s just let each other go for this is the right thing to do. You made her pregnant and so you need to stand for thaat.” I took his arms off my waist and I faced him. My tears streaming down my face, no matter how much I deny it, I am badly hurt right now. The man that I loved for years cheated on me. But I can’t blame him tho, I might have something lacking. I cupped his cheek as I looked at his eyes directly. I want to tell him something. I want too communicate to the deepest part of his soul.

“Miracle, please let me explain.” He was pleading. His teardrops drenched his face but he can’t change the things that happened already, can he?

“I’m so sorry Grey. I’m so sorry if I have something lacking. I am happy that I’ve been with you for a short period of time even though you cheated on me for a year and half already. I know what you did. We need to move on and part ways. You’ll build a family of your own and I’ll continue with my life trying to move on. It hurts so much, Grey. It hurts me to the core. You broke my heart into pieces and my trust on you vanished. Be happy please and just forget about me. Make Maxine happy. You’ll have a child to take care too soon.”

“Miracle, I love you.”

“No Grey. You never did. It was just a strong attraction or maybe infatuation. Because if you really loved me like what you’re saying right now, you’ll never find someone when I’m not beside you. You’ve been good to me Grey but I guess we are not meant to be. Let me go now and give me the peace of mind that I want. Don’t continue torturing me. I’m sorry I can’t be her Grey.”

I ran away from him. I ran away from the people who shattered my heart again and again. My vision is blurry as my tears poured like rain. I ran and ran until my legs gave up. I lose my strength and so I continued to walk. No direction at all. I just want to lessen the pain but who am I trying to fool? My heart is still heavy. I was a kilometer away from the bridge when a group of men, much older than me I think, approached me. Sinister smirks are plastered on their faces s they looked at me like I was some kind of a walking slut.

“This is graces from the hell men! We received a big payment from Miss Maxine and we’ll do whatever we want so that she’ll disappear in thin air,” says the man who has tattoes all over his body. The other three just laughed out loud. They look like they were drunk or some sort but I don’t care anymore. I know now that Maxine desperately wants me to disappear forever even though she’s the main reason of my misery. I just continued walking but they stopped me from walking away. I never moved. I looked at them one by one and I know that this will be my end.

“Will you kill me?” I asked. I don’t have the strength to fight nor run now. So I’ll just wait for my last breath.

“That’s why we are here.”

“I hope that the heavens will still bless you with a happy life after. If you wish to kill me, please do it without a trace. I am ready to die anyway. I just don’t want you to be in trouble later when the cops and the law will be after you all. Kill me in a fast and silent way please. Bury my body far fromm here and never get caught. Forget what you did and live a new life.”

The men laughed out loud. I know that it was ridiculous for me to say that but I am just telling them the truth. I want to die this moment. My life is meaningless anymore. They already destroyed me. They put an end on my life. One of the men touched my arm. I never blinked nor flinch even a bit. I just closed my eyes only to hear a loud roar of a motorcycle who’s coming on our way. The man in black parked his big bike and then he attacked the men who was tasked to kill me. I saw his body moves with accuracy and fluidly. He hits them on the right spots with strong blows but I don’t want to look at them anymore. I turned my back from them and started walking again. I felt the chill of the cold night wind that creeps on my skin. I slowly aimed for the bridge and I stepped on it’s gutter.