Sweet Revenge

Chapter 3: Ready or not

Felix POV

Anna was standing by the terrace watching the vast sea ahead. The place where her life almost ended. I don't know why she does that but she does it anyway. She tries hard to act normal but it's still visible in her eyes, she is sad. I feel bad that there is nothing that I can do to help but what I can do is stick by her side through thick and thin. She is about to take the path of retribution to get justice from the ones who caused her suffering and I would like nothing more than to help her.

The only thing I am sad about is that the innocent and radiant girl in her fades away day by day, she's barely visible under the layers of pain. Before the incident that brought us together, I'd always admired her from afar. I steered clear of her so she could at least be as happy as she could but she was suffering from the inside. I regret not approaching her first because if I had done that maybe she would not have had to escape a near-death experience. I would have protected her and she would not have to relive the agony each day.

I approached her from behind and placed my hands on her waist. She gasped but relaxed when she realized that it was me. " So today is the day huh" she took in a deep breath laying her head on my chest.

" Yes it is"

" If it were up to me I wouldn't let you go back but I know that you have to do this and I will support you through and through." I declared

" Are you ready for this? I asked her after a little moment of silence. " How can I be ready for something like this? Going head to head with my crazy uncle is not something I will ever be ready for but for my sanity, I will have to go through with it."

I took her hand we sat on the chairs and I took her soft hand in mine for support as she expressed herself. I encouraged her to never bottle and suppress her worries because they will accumulate and cause her to always feel unhappy. Talking doesn't change or relieve your problems but it helps you acknowledge them and seek help to deal with and overcome them. It was what we do, let it all out and not hold on to anything that causes us pain.

" At one point, I had a family and I was happy then. My parents gave me more than enough love and nurture. They were my friends too so I didn't feel the need to have any siblings...but maybe deep down I selfishly wanted them all to myself, their undivided attention. They instilled good values in me and one thing my father liked to tell me was that I should always be happy and should not hold grudges against anyone, forgive and forget if possible because grudges inhibit a person from truly living and burden them. I was just a child and I didn't understand what he meant by that but now his words are resonating in my mind. I want to listen and let this go but I can't I won't let this go because the culprit doesn't deserve it, not one bit. So ready or not I am going to do this. They simply have to pay the ultimate price for all their wrong deeds."

I could see it in her eyes. She was trying so hard to restrain the pain but her eyes reflected it. If taking revenge was going to help alleviate some of her pain then the was no question about it. This was not her fight alone, all of us would be behind her supporting her and providing her with everything she needed to win the war she was going to wage with he uncle.

My phone rang, it was Hiram. I picked up immediately to hear what he had to say. He is my head of security and a brother. He is my protector and I could not afford to make any mistake by not picking up his call.

" One second," I told Anna and stood up to talk to him.

" Yes Hiram, tell me"

" I guess we were just paranoid. I did a sweep of the whole area and there was no one keeping tabs. it's safe to come out and the jet is all set and ready. I'm going to stay at the airport to check the jet personally for any errors and I will assign our trusted men to come to get you. There is no time to waste so make sure you are ready." The call got disconnected before I could even talk. Typical Hiram, I am the boss but he is so bossy and commanding. He is the only one of my men who have the liberty to talk to me like that and I have gotten used to it.

" It's time to go love"

" Was that Hiram? she asked with a knowing smile on her face and I nodded my head in confirmation.

" You should have let me talk to him, he has been awol for the last couple of days"

" How could I when he did not even let me talk " I chuckled

Anna knows it too how Hiram acts when he is in guard mode. He can be overbearing and overprotective sometimes, especially when it comes to Anna. He developed a brotherly feeling for her and it puts me at ease that beside me there is someone else who cares for her and a person I trust more than anyone.

" No matter, let's get going before he sends a search party for us" We both laughed at her silly joke. We are going to say goodbye to the villa that has been our home for the last 4 years. In this place, we formed a great bond that is unbreakable. The bags were already in the car so that's done. We were descending the stairs and we met Marinette at the bottom. Anna broke free from me and ran down the stairs.

" Hey Mari, what are you doing here, I thought you would be with Hiram, like always" I snickered at what she said. Those two have a thing for teasing each other almost all the time is it's not surprising.

" Funny thing I was thinking the same thing but you know him, he thought it was a good idea to ditch me! Giving me the ' I don't need you ' speech " she said sarcastically and they laughed it off.

" Okay ladies I'll meet you in the car, make it quick"

" Sure thing boss!"

" Right behind you Felix"

I nodded my head making my way out. To see Anna smile is something I always want to have the privilege of and I'm gonna make sure that we get through this and come out strong and happy. And then I'm going to make her the happiest woman in this entire world, even if it's the last thing I do.