Fated Revenge

CHAPTER TWO

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HARPER LIAM

I ride in the taxi Kate get for us, we are on our way going back home from the hospital. Miss Teresa insist i need to treat my leg, but what she didn't understand was that, despite the bruises covering my feet, it's my heart that hurt more.

I couldn't believe my mom can be this heartless towards me.

She has always blame me for my Dad's death, and i couldn't help but believe it was my fault too. If only i didn't ask for cake, if only i didn't ask for ice cream... These thought swirl in my mind as tears stream down my face. I slowly wipe them away.

" Miss Harper, isn't that your fiance?" Kate asked, snapping me out of my thoughts.

" My.. fiance?" My eyes widened as i slowly raise my head, pushing my eyeglasses back into place.

" Yes!" kate said, pointing out of the car window.

I stuck my head out, trying to confirm her claim as our taxi drive pass him.

I saw the shock of my life, Lucas was standing beside his car, parked in front of a restaurant. But what really caught my attention was the woman standing beside him, i can only see her side view. I must say, the side view looks very familiar.

Kate and I exchange glances, both of us wondering what's going on.

" Maybe it's just a colleague or someone from work." Kate said, trying to reassure me with her words.

I forced a smile on my face, trying to appear calm. "it's fine, i trust Lucas. Let's just go." I said, my voice low and calm, but my mind was racing.

" I know, right? he won't even do that to you, not after all you've done for him." Kate said, smiling.

I nodded, throwing her a warning glance. But my thoughts refuse to leave my head. i can't shake off the fear that Lucas might be cheating on me.

I have done so much for him and his family. I take care of their bills. I gave Lucas one of my kidney when he needed a transplant five years ago, and even tolerated his mother's and sister's insults. The thought of him betraying me was unbearable.

" We're here, Miss Harper." Kate said, tapping me gently.

I quickly snapped out of my thoughts, and Kate rush down helping me out of the taxi, she wrap her arm around my waist, supporting me as we walk.

As we approach the entrance, i couldn't help but feel nervous. What drama will be waiting for me in there? I prepare myself for the worst, my heart pounding in my chest.

I push open the door and step inside, I say softly. "I...I'm home."

my mom was sitting on the couch, her eyes blazing with anger as she clutched on tightly a blue dress in her hands.

" it would have been best if you didn't come home." She sneered, her voice cold.

I try to escape. " I.. will be in my room." I said, stammering.

" What's this doing in your wardrobe, huh!" She spat, throwing me a hard glare. Her voice cold and firm, sending shivers down my spine.

I remove my eyeglasses, trying to take a proper look at the dress in her hands. My heart was racing, feet and hand suddenly turns icy cold as i recognize the dress. I try to explain, but my voice trembled.

" I can explain, m-" I started, unsure of what to address her with.

My mom turn to kate, ordering." You! Get away from her!" She glare at her.

" But.." Kate try to protest but I quickly free myself from her grasp.

My mom hurled the dress at my face. her eyes blazing with fury.

"I remember clearly telling you that you are not allowed to look beautiful, you are not allowed to dress well or even live a happy life." she yell. "SO WHAT THE HECK IS THIS FANCY CLOTH DOING IN YOUR WARDROBE!?"

My eyes welled up with tears as i whisper. " I'm sorry, Lucas got it for me, but i promise i haven't even try it on." I said, My voice barely above a whisper.

My mom's expression turn into a cruel chuckle. "I see that moron isn't as poor as i thought, if i knew he could afford a dress like this, i wouldn't have allowed this marriage." She throws me a hard glare, her voice dripping with regret.

"Am i not allow to be happy?" The questions slip out of my lips.

I slowly raise my teary eyes to meet her gaze.

She stare into my eyes for a moment before letting out a cold chuckle. "I see you now have gut, huh!" She said, " Yes, Harper, you don't deserve to be happy. A murderer shouldn't be." She added glaring at me really hard.

Her words cut deep, and I felt my heart ache. "I know! And that's why i dress like a nerd, put on eyeglasses even when i don't need them, and make my hair look messy. I know I'm responsible for dad's death. I KNOW!" I let out my words without thinking. I don't know where the boldness comes from.

My mom's expression darken, and she take a step closer towards me. " You are raising your voice at me?" She asked, glaring at me.

I shiver in fear as she walks close. She hissed, her hand ready to strike.

I shut my eyes tightly, trying to dodge the impending slap with my hands. Tears streamed down my as i tremble with fear.

" Stop, mom!"

I heard a familiar voice exclaimed, immediately follow by the slamming of the door.

I slowly open my eyes, it's Hayden, my twin sister. She was wearing the same red gown i saw the woman with Lucas putting on earlier. What are you even thinking Harper, i quickly push the thought aside.

My own twin sister would never betray me, especially not with my fiancé.

Yes, Hayden has always want what's mine but not in this way.

" My love, you are home." My mom said, rush towards her, as she caress her hair back.

" Mom, I told you to stop bullying Harper, right? " Hayden said, throwing mom an annoying look.

I stare into Hayden eyes, she has always got my back in this hell of a home.

My mom rolled her eyes at me. "She always get on my nerves."

" Mom please.." Hayden shove her off and walks closer to me. "What happened to your feet?" She asked, her voice laced with concern.

" I'm fine, Hayden." I replied, forcing a weak smile on.

" Let's go to your room and talk, sis." Hayden said, placing her hand around my waist as she help me walk.

" Come and eat your dinner when you are through with that murderer!" my Mom's voice echoed from the hallway as we enter my room.

" Sit here, let me get you water." Hayden said, as she help me sit on my small size bed.

I hold on to Hayden's hand as she tries to walk away. " Just give me a hug, Hayden." I said, staring at her with tears in my eyes.

Hayden's expression soften, and she wrap her arms around me. " It's fine, Harper. stop allowing mom walk all over you like this. It's not your fault Dad died. stop punishing yourself like this, please!" she whispers, holding me tightly.

I let out a sob as i hug her back. she slowly break the hug, placing her hands on my shoulders. "Stop crying sis, it breaks my heart when you do." She said, smiling as she wipe away my tears.

I nodded, smiling and crying at the same time. "Thank you for always being here for me, Hayden." I replied.

Hayden's face lit up with a bright smile. "C'mon, how about we go on a picnic tomorrow? It's the weekend, anyways. Just me, you and Lucas." She said, sounding excited.

" I will..." I open my mouth to respond but she cut me off "You want to ask Lucas first?" She asked, already knowing what i wanted to say.

I nodded. "Give me your phone." she grab my phone even before i could say a word.

I watch her dial Lucas number, he didn't pick at first but later pick at the second try.

" Why are you disturbing me?" Lucas yell through the phone, sounding really upset.

"Hi Lucas! It's Hayden." Hayden said, smiling as she speaks into the phone.

" God! I'm so sorry, i didn't know it was a classy beauty that called me. But why are you the one talking, is Harper dead?" He said, his voice suddenly low and calm.

Hayden chuckled. " Your bride is fine, i was just hoping if the three of us could go for a picnic together tomorrow?" Hayden asked.

" picnic! Yes, sure. I'll pick you up - I mean, I'll pick you both up tomorrow." He said, his tone shifted to excitement.

He hang up the phone without speaking to me.

Hayden hand me the phone, smiling. "Here, let's meet up tomorrow, let me go and freshen up, I'm exhausted." She said.

" Good night, sis." I said, smiling back at her.

"Good night." She replied before storming out of the room.

The next few hours was a blur.

I feel a hand caressing my body, lips was sucking my breast really hard, and i feel a sharp pain as something thrust in and out of me. I try to open my eyes but they felt heavy.

Finally, I manage to open my eyes slowly. My head was pounding with a dull ache. I place my both hands on my head, feeling weak, and sore all over my body.

"You are finally up." I heard a familiar voice beside me.

I slowly turn my head and i see Daniel sitting next to me. He was the same guy that has been disturbing me, asking for a one night stand.

I sit up immediately, but a sharp pain shot through my head.

"Ouch!" I moan in pain, clutching my head.

" Don't force it, you need to recover from last night." He said, throwing me a sinister smile.

As my eyes adjusted to the light, horror set in as everything became really clear. I was lying down naked, in a hotel room with the same man that has always disturb me for a one night stand.

I slowly glance under the bed sheet covering me and i saw my naked body, with white discharge on my lap.

"WHAT THE HECK AM I DOING HERE!!" I screamed, tears streaming down my face.

Daniel chuckled, his eyes fixed on me. " I must say, you're really sweet...down there. i knew there was more to this baggy dressing of yours, you try your best to look ugly, but your beauty still shows." He said, staring at me with a naughty look plastered on his face.

I become frantic, my mind racing. "I'm supposed to be at a picnic with my sister and fiancé, how on earth did i end up here? Why am i naked? Why are you on the same bed with me in a hotel?" I sob, tears streaming out of my eyes uncountably.

" C'mon, i know you enjoyed it, you were moaning in pleasure as we had sex." He said, smiling at me.

I stuttered, "S...Sex...with you?" Tears stream down my face as i draw the bedsheets around me, covering myself.