ONE
I had finished my work at the company early, elated to see my fiancé, Ben. We were getting married soon and were supposed to pick up the invitations together. We were to meet at four, but I missed him so I drove to his house immediately after changing.
I was wearing a white long dress, the same style as the one I wore when we first met. With my lush black hair falling over my shoulders and my makeup on, I looked like a teenage girl in love. Well, I wasn't that old ,I was just twenty-five this year.
I felt like calling him on the way, but decided against it. I wanted to surprise him today.
I had his keys, so I let myself in and sneaked toward his bedroom. As I got closer, a feeling of dread pulsed through me. My heart quickened as I heard moans from the room. My face changed as I pressed my ear against the door.
“Ben, are you going to meet that b***h today?” the woman whined in a seductive voice.
I felt weak in my knees. Is this Lisa?
“Babe, you know we still need her, but I swear, once we get the company, I'll be with you openly. I promise.”
I was furious and kicked the door open. “How could you guys do this to me!” I turned to Lisa. “And how could you? We're sisters, Lisa!”
They were startled, but Lisa stared at me coldly. “Sisters! You’ve stolen everything from me since you were born! Our parents’ affection, my friends, my man, and even the family company! Why is it always you, Mabel?”
I was stunned. Was this how she thought of me? Then I noticed her eyes. They were cold, like chips of ice, filled with hatred. She came closer, and I backed away with each step.
“If you could just disappear from my life, everything would be perfect! Why don't you just go die!”
She pushed me, and the force sent me spiraling. The world flashed before my eyes.
I only realized it when I had fallen to my death.