Chapter 20: Revenge

I gingerly massaged my bruised back. The door opened and I heard a lock click into place.

I turned around to see that it was Kyle. He gave me a cold, piercing look, so I returned his gaze with an equally icy stare.

"Why are you acting like this? You've become so cold and distant! Now you're even angry?!" He demanded.

"If you don't want to get slapped again, you'd better leave," I told him.

I had managed to regain my composure, and my anger quickly dissipated. There was no point in letting my rage get the better of me today.

I grabbed my backpack and pushed him out of the doorway so I could leave. As I did, I caught sight of Yanna standing by the door, a smug smile playing on her lips. That insufferable woman.

I walked into class without having eaten anything for lunch.

By six o'clock, my classes were finally over. I dialed Tres's number, not wanting to go home with Kyle.

I pulled out my phone and quickly saved the footage I had taken from the security camera the night before. I had had enough. I had reached my breaking point.

We were only two weeks away from our anniversary, and if I was not mistaken, it was also his father's birthday on the same day. I knew we would get invited.

Just wait, Kyle. You had no right to hurt me, whether it was emotional or physical. As I moved my back, a jolt of pain shot through me, causing me to wince.

A car pulled up in front of me, and my cousin and his friend, who was in the passenger seat, got out.

He looked at me, raised an eyebrow, and opened the backseat door for me.

They didn't immediately drop me home. They had another house to visit, but I had no desire to accompany them. I stayed behind and before I knew it, I was being pulled into the grip of sleep.

When I woke up, I was in my room. I glanced at the clock and my eyes widened in shock when I saw that it was already past midnight.

I tried to get up but was stopped by a sudden wave of pain from my back.

"Ouch!" I cried out. My throat felt sore and I felt feverish.

I touched my neck and found that I was burning up. I forced myself to stand and made my way downstairs.

I found my mother watching TV. I approached her.

"Mom," I called out.

She turned to look at me. Her eyes filled with concern as she got up and came over to me. I hugged her tightly. She could feel the heat radiating off my body.

"You have a fever," she commented. I winced as a wave of pain shot through my back.

Even though I couldn't see her face, I knew she was frowning in concern because of my pained expression. She stepped back and turned on the light.

She lifted up my uniform, which I had yet to change out of.

I heard her gasp in anger. Her eyes were aflame with rage when she looked at me.

"Who hurt you?" She demanded.

"No one, Mom," I denied her assumptions.

If she found out that Kyle had hurt me, she wouldn't think twice about taking the matter to court. And I didn't want that.

I must yearn to witness their humiliation, to see them grovel at my feet. I will enact my revenge. I'll make them both suffer at my bare hands.

The next morning, my fever worsened. It was also raining, and a storm was brewing outside. I was relieved when our morning classes were cancelled due to the weather conditions.

However, we had classes scheduled from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm. So, I spent most of my time resting. I only got up to eat, so that I could take my medicine. Before my mother left, she massaged my aching back.

She advised me not to take a cold shower, and she prepared a warm bath for me. She encouraged me to soak in it for a while.

The warm water from the bathtub was soothing to my skin, and it made me feel better. If my mother hadn't knocked on my bathroom door, I would have stayed in the bath for much longer. I got out, put on my bathrobe, and didn't wet my hair as advised by my mother. Instead, I used hairspray and dry shampoo to style my hair. I turned off the air conditioner and used a small electric fan instead, setting it to rotate at the lowest speed for some ventilation.

My parents left, and despite their advice for me to stay home, I went to university in the afternoon without telling them. I took a taxi to the university and was relieved that Kyle wasn’t there. His presence would have ruined my mood.

I returned home after my classes. My mother was waiting for me at the gate and scolded me for not listening to her.

A week passed. I coldly stared at our pictures with Kyle, removed them from their frames, and placed them in a separate plastic trash bag. I planned to burn them once we officially broke up.

I sat in silence at the café, handing over the employees' salaries to Tres, who was distracted because the woman he was infatuated with was around. I couldn't help but shake my head when I noticed him blushing slightly at her presence. After distributing the salaries, he immediately went to her.

It was afternoon when I finally got to meet the woman who caught Tres's attention. She was tall, I think her height is 5'7, and beautiful with her chinita features. She was of Chinese descent, demure and seemed very kind.

This girl is lucky. My cousin, who has an exquisite taste when it comes to women, had fallen for her.

The week I had been waiting for finally arrived. Everything was falling into place as per my plan. I was eager to see if they could withstand what I was about to do to them.

I savored my wine, gazing intently at each passing vehicle. I toyed with the white and black roses in my hands, captivated by their contrasting beauty.

Gradually, I plucked the petals from the roses, one by one. As I indulged in this delicate act, a bumblebee flew right before me, startling me and causing me to accidentally knock over my wine glass. The contents spilled onto the floor, mingling with the fallen petals. Consequently, the black and white roses took on an appearance reminiscent of bloodstains, creating an intriguing and somewhat eerie sight.

Pinanood ko lang kung paano umagos ang pulang wine sa sahig at nagpasiyang iwan na iyon. Seven thirty pm will be a big celebration for Kyle father's birthday, ngunit doon din lalabas ang baho ng anak niya at ng pinalit niya sa akin.

Ngayong araw niyo mararamdaman ang galit ko. Damay kahit sino Kyle. Kahit ang ama mong may ginawang katarantaduhan sa kumpanya ng aking ama ay makakatikim.

I simply observed as the red wine flowed across the floor, and I made the decision to let it be. The evening of seven thirty pm held a grand celebration in honor of Kyle's father's birthday. However, it would also serve as the moment when the dark truth about his son and the replacement he chose for me would come to light.

On this day, you shall feel the full force of my anger, reaching even Kyle himself. Even your father, who committed a despicable act within my father's company, will face the consequences.

Today marks the beginning of a reckoning, a time when the weight of my fury will be felt by all those involved. No one will be spared, as the truth unfolds and justice prevails. The tides have turned, and the consequences of their actions shall be met with a vengeance that knows no bounds.

Now, I shall unveil the foul stench that emanates from you Quinto clan. Every single person there will despise you, and it will be your own actions that will lead to your downfall in the mire. Each and every one of you will weep tears of blood and yearn for a collective nightmare to engulf you all.

It was utterly wrong of you to target me. It was completely unjust to deceive me.

I will become the Quinto clan's ultimate karma. The final laughter and applause will be mine, while they sink into the muck, consumed by everlasting shame.

Today, I commence the revelation that will shatter the facade of the Quinto clan, leaving them exposed and vulnerable. Their reign of deceit and manipulation will crumble beneath the weight of their own transgressions. With unwavering determination, I will orchestrate their downfall, ensuring that justice is served and their lives are forever tarnished with the indelible stain of ignominy.

As the Quinto clan witnesses their empire of lies crumble, I will stand tall, a bastion of truth and vindication. Their cries for mercy will fall on deaf ears, for I will be the architect of their undoing. Through their suffering, they shall learn the true meaning of remorse and regret, while I revel in the resounding victory of justice prevailing.

Remember this day as the turning point, the moment when the Quinto clan's web of deception unraveled, leaving them exposed to the harsh light of truth. The echoes of their shame will reverberate through the corridors of their lives, forever serving as a reminder of the consequences that await those who dare to deceive and betray us.

I smiled evilly. My eyes were as like as cold. My revenge is now starting that Kyle and Yanna's families will be in big embarrasment.

The clock is ticking,

My revenge is coming...