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8 months ago

Susannah let her tears escape from the raging eyes. She let out a diabolical smirk and the past events came flashing in front of her. ‘This is the moment I was waiting for. That whole family should suffer like I did.’ Susannah thought to herself. Fury got the best of her, and she started breaking everything in her sight. Susannah looked through the invite and found out that the party was the next day. She immediately called Flora, her best friend. ‘Flora, I think I have made my decision.’ Susannah stated, waiting for Flora’s reply. ‘Please tell me you are coming.’ Flora prayed that Susannah should agree to come to the party. ‘Yes, I have decided to attend the party.’ Susannah replied. ‘I am so happy about your decision. We will be waiting for you.’ Susannah threw her phone to the sofa. ‘Did you think I am coming to the party to celebrate John’s birthday? This is the right opportunity for me to avenge my father’s demise. Adrian will die by my hands tomorrow, and I will blame John for it. After losing his two sons, Mr Wallace will go insane and Flora will suffer too.’ Susannah spoke out loud since no one was around. Her blood boiled as the past events circled her mind. The next day evening. Cumulonimbus clouds gathered together. The sun was nowhere to be seen. It was dark, rainy, and windy. Everyone who was invited arrived before the bad weather. There were almost 50 guests at the party. There was only one person left on Flora’s guest list, it was Susannah. The door opened. Everyone’s eyes focused on who was entering. It was Susannah. She was the embodiment of beauty. Her sharp, lustrous eyes caught everyone’s attention. She scrutinized everyone’s face as soon as she entered the room. A tinge of sadness captured her face, but she veiled her emotions with her graceful smile. She wore a dazzling purple and black themed dress and had a beautiful hairstyle. Adrian was beyond astonished. Everyone welcomed her with open arms. Flora happily hugged her friend. ‘I am so happy you are here,’ Flora said. Susannah’s eyes fell on Adrian. She was reminded of her relationship with him in the past. She saw the good and bad memories. Adrian was the definition of charisma. He was in a suit like other men. Adrian let out a grin unintentionally. Susannah motivated herself by imagining the horrific events of the past. ‘Adrian can you go to the basement and get the gifts,’ Flora whispered in his ears. ‘Ok give me a minute.’ With that, Adrian immediately rushed off to the basement.’ Susannah followed him behind and pushed him inside the basement and closed the door after she entered. Adrian was not shocked, he had already noticed her following him. ‘I knew you were up to something. You are no good like your father. A fraud like him.’ Adrian said, motioning his hand over to his pocket. He took out a gun from his pocket that he had hidden. He had a gun on his own as he is a police officer. She went close to him and they were inches apart. They looked into each other’s eyes, intensely, for answers. ‘Will you kill me?’ Suzannah asked, her eyes were focused and she didn’t blink. Adrian remained silent without delivering an answer to her. ‘I can’t kill you even if I can because I love you so much. If things hadn’t been worse 2 years ago, I would’ve proposed to you. I am afraid it is too late and I can’t love a girl whose father is a fraud. I don’t think you are the same as your father, but you are still his daughter, and that is holding me back.’ She got the gun from his hand without him realizing. He let go of his hands, while lost in her eyes and thoughts. She threw the gun afar. ‘I see you haven’t forgotten the past,’ Adrian said. ‘Is it forgettable? Have you forgotten it?’ she questioned. She revealed the gun she was hiding. ‘I was waiting for this moment. Your father killed mine and it’s my turn to kill you. Your father will then go through my suffering.’ She pointed the gun towards Adrian. ‘Do you know how I felt when I got to know that you used me as a puppet to get information about my dad to help Mr Wallace’s mission?’ Susannah teared up at every word that escaped her lips. Adrian felt sympathy for her instead of feeling rage. ‘Your father shot my father in front of my eyes, even though I begged him not to.’ Susannah said, while tears dropped one by one. ‘Wasn’t it your dad’s fault? He cheated many clients off money and also murdered two witnesses.’ Adrian spoke without a drop of fear in his eyes. He moved closer to her til the gun stopped him from moving further. ‘I know he is not a good person, but you should know everyone is capable of doing good and bad. Dad did all what he did to ensure I had a perfect life. Wouldn’t your dad go to any extent to make sure you live the best life? I almost convinced dad to surrender, but your dad thought he was escaping and shot him dead.’ Susannah spoke loud and clear with built up fury. She quivered with rage and agony. She was ready to shoot him. ‘I never bothered to understand what you went through, I was a fool. No one here is right or wrong. Why don’t you see things through my dad’s perspective? What would you do if you were in his position? Will you let emotions interfere with your duty?’ Adrian questioned her. Susannah hesitated at his question, but her anger blinded her thinking. She pointed the gun firmer than before. ‘Kill me, I have only one thing to say before I die. It is true that I acted as your boyfriend to help my dad catch your father, but I fell in love with you in the process. All the memories we shared together are true. I do love you, Susannah.’ Adrian said. Tears rolled down his cheek and he closed his eyes awaiting his death. ‘I can’t kill you Adrian, because I love you. I came here with the decision to kill you, but I can’t. I realized just now that I loved you too but it was blinded by my father’s affection. Both of you were important in my life. I lost one and I can’t bother losing you as well.’ Susannah thought. She threw her gun away and wiped Adrian’s tears. He opened his eyes and immediately clasped her hands. ‘I know you can’t kill me,’ he said. ‘How… but how?’ she asked. ‘Your trembling hands proved it. And I know you love me,’ he replied. ‘Why would I love you? I don’t love you, I hate you.’ she said. ‘You’re lying, your eyes speak.’ Adrian replied. He came closer now that the gun was not in between them. ‘We can’t be together, Adrian. I am selfish and you are a fool. I risked your life to avenge my father’s death. You’re a fool because you say you love me even after I attempted to kill you.’ she said. ‘Anyone would do the same thing if they were you. You aren’t selfish, you are just confused, broken and lonely. I still stand by the point that I love you.’ Adrian confessed. Suddenly Adrian collapsed to the floor holding his chest. ‘I… can’t… help…’ Adrian stuttered. With every word he struggled to breathe. Susannah found the basement door locked. She hit the door multiple times shouting for help. She held her phone to find there was no signal down there. She ran to him immediately. She rested his head on her lap and he left his last breath after revealing three words. ‘I love you,’ those were Adrian’s last words. Susannah wailed at the top of her lungs. Her tears fell on his cheek one by one. She rested her head on his. ‘I love you, Adrian. I love you. Wake up, please.’ Susannah cried. The basement door opened. Flora, John and Mr Wallace entered. There was motion from Adrian. Suzannah patted his face gently in order to wake him up. He opened his eyes quickly and got up from her lap. ‘Didn’t you say you hate me?’ Adrian questioned. ‘I do. I hate you,’ Suzannah replied, blinking her eyes more than usual. ‘I was just pretending, I heard everything you said,’ Adrian said. ‘We all knew that you were planning to kill Adrian. We heard you over the phone. You spoke thinking the call ended, in fact you didn’t hang up the call.’ ‘But… how…?’ Suzannah posed a stuttered question. Her eyes moved from Flora to John to Mr Wallace and finally to Adrian. ‘I apologize for my behavior Susannah,’ Mr Wallace’s words brought Susannah to senses and she thought about it rationally. ‘I am sorry, for all the trouble my dad had caused and for what I was about to do.’ Susannah confessed. ‘You can arrest me now for murder attempt and I am willing to face any punishment.’ ‘Your punishment will be decided by Adrian,’ Flora said. ‘The rain had stopped long ago, so we are going out for dinner. See you later,’ John said. John, Flora and Mr Wallace left. Adrian and Susannah were left alone. ‘I am sorry, Adrian. I am extremely sorry.’ Susannah apologized wholeheartedly. ‘You have a punishment.’ Adrian said with a grin. ‘What is it? I am ready to face anything at this point.’ she said. ‘I am asking you one last time.’ Adrian paused and got closer to Susannah. ‘I love you and I love us being together. What do you say?’ Susannah looked deeply in his eyes. She hugged him tightly and he hugged her back. She released herself from his grip and stood on her heels. ‘I like you so much,’ she replied with which she planted a kiss on his cheek. Adrian smiled and kissed her gently on her lips.

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