“Hen…..ry….. Henry, why…..have….you done this to….me?” Roseline managed to ask while clutching her chest. Her voice quivered with a mix of disbelief, betrayal, and heartache as she struggled to comprehend the pain inflicted by Henry's action. The weight of betrayal pressed down on her, causing a surge of agony to course through her body. Her face completely turned pale and her pupils locked tightly as she stared at the man who had just stabbed her with a dagger.
She could never imagine that she could be stabbed by the man she loved and trusted the most after all these years they've been together and today of all days that was their special day.Where have things gone wrong? This wasn't how she imagined her blissful life to be with the man she loved.**********A few minutes earlier.The once blue sky that was usually dotted with white fluffy clouds and shining sun had now turned into a beautiful dark night. There was a blanket of stars covering the sky that was constantly twinkling as they shone brightly at night. Even the perfectly shaped and bright full-moon elegantly illuminated the city below and reflected off the calm and clean sea water. The entire view created an awe-inspiring panorama.A wedding anniversary was being held on a luxurious cruise ship. The entire ship was decorated with fancy lightning and different kinds of ribbons and flowers. The guests dressed in expensive attires sat down on the chairs, all smiles as they happily wined and dined.What's more romantic than having a joyful and dignified wedding anniversary for two young couples by the beautiful sea?It was almost past midnight and since the necessary event for the anniversary had commenced in the morning the entire concept of the party had changed into a party in full swing. The once delightful wedding anniversary theme song that was playing in the morning was now replaced with a loud booming song.The DJ was deafening enough to dominate the smooth and melodious sound of the waves of the sea, while the loud squeals and cheers from the partiers emanated delightful vibes all across the first floor of the cruise ship.Most of the adult guests shook their heads in amusement as they watched the youngsters from different families turn into a different person from the once elegant and modest characters they always showed out. They've all become different people as they all gather on the dancing floor, throwing their hands in the air and dancing mindlessly to the booming songs.The elderly guests that couldn't withstand the loud noise stood up from their seats and decided to retire to the room that had been given to them since it was time for the youngsters to enjoy their party. Only a few guests that could still withstand the loud noise were still sitting down in their own seats as they watched the young adults having the fun of their lives.A young woman holding a glass of white wine could be seen walking around the hall, thanking the remaining few guests that were still sitting in their seats. She was wearing a white, off-the-shoulder long dress with a little slit in the front, exposing a little bit of her beautiful long legs. Her dress perfectly hugged her curves revealing her sexy figure. Her black jet-like hair was freely waving along with the sea breeze that penetrated the hall through the open windows and doors. She had beautiful black eyes fixated on the guests she was currently conversing with.Although she doesn't have a drop-dead beautiful face that would make any man want to take a second look at her, her beauty was something everyone considered average. However, her captivating personality and charm were evident in the way she effortlessly commanded attention and engaged in meaningful conversations. A confident yet approachable demeanor drew people in like moths to flame, making them feel instantly comfortable in her presence. Her magnetic aura that truly set her apart and made the center of attention whatever she went. It was also thanks to the combination of our inner beauty and outward grace that made her truly unforgettable.To them they always thought: So what if she isn't a beauty? She was blessed to have such a beautiful and sexy figure that even the most beautiful women don't have!This woman who was slowly gaining attention from the lusty stares of most men in the hall was none other than Roseline Gray, the oldest daughter of the Gray family which was one of the richest families in California. She had been married to her lover and now husband, Henry Walker for four years and today they were celebrating their fourth year wedding anniversary.“Haha, I never knew that Mrs. Walker was going to throw this kind of after party for young adults. They seem to be enjoying themselves." One of the guests that Roseline was greeting remarked with a smile on his face as he stared at the people dancing.“I just thought of doing something different for us young adults to have some fun as well. I apologize if this has caused you any discomfort." Roseline replied in a modest and polite tone.“Of course not. I'm quite glad to see that they have loosened up. We all know the amount of pressure adults put on youngsters nowadays to meet our expectations. You have just given them the opportunity to spread their wings and enjoy their time before they head back to their daily lives.” The guest replied. No form of animosity was found in his words as he was genuinely glad.Roseline forced a smile on her face when she heard the old man's response. Of course, even though he found it a good thing, Roseline didn't. She couldn't help but secretly frown at how loud and ear-deafening the music was.This wasn't how she had envisioned and planned the wedding anniversary to be. She had wanted a simple, elegant and modest wedding anniversary but her younger sister- Sophia Gray had begged her endlessly to throw an after party like this for youngsters after the whole ceremony was done because she had a lot of friends she had invited over. As a result, Roseline couldn't refuse her sister's request seeing how the girl had been persistently begging her for a week before the party. She had always doted on Sophia and wanted to give her everything she wanted so she willingly agreed to it. Aside from also wanting to please Sophia, she also gave it some thought and realized that Sophia is more socialized than her so it was only normal, beside even Henry and agreed to it as well.At this rate, she still couldn't help but frown because she didn't know that this was how loud the entire after-party would be and given the fact that she wasn't the kind that appreciates loud stuff like this.Speaking of that, she hadn't seen both her husband and younger sister for over thirty minutes now, and she was the only one who had been greeting the guest since when it was supposed to be both her and Henry doing this stuff.‘Could those two be up to something again?’ Roseline thought to herself but then a sweet smile creeped up on her face. Earlier, before Henry disappeared from her side, he had told her that he had a big surprise waiting for her and both him and Sophia and her family had prepared it specially for her.Roseline was aware of the abnormal closeness between her husband and younger sister, but she had chosen to turn a blind eye and trust her husband no matter what. Despite the fact that she wanted to trust Henry, there were sometimes when she got angry and infuriated seeing them together, but she always believed that Henry loved her just as much as she did for him.‘Perhaps those two are still preparing the surprise, but I can't help but feel impatient seeing how much time it's taking them. I should probably go and find them so that they can show me whatever surprise it is.’ Roseline thought to herself again, starting to feel uneasy with the amount of time both Henry and Sophia were taking and she couldn't find her parents anywhere to ask them. “Please excuse me, I have to go and look for my husband." Roseline told the guest she was with and excused herself away from them and headed to the elevator that leads to the next floor since she had seen both of them entering the elevator earlie
Roseline rushed out of the elevator in hurried steps. She balled her hand into a fist in anger not expecting to see what Henry would chase after. She still doesn't have a full understanding why he would cheat on her with her own step sister and given the way they were so intimate she was sure that they'd been having that secret affair for a very long time.Feeling completely disgusted thinking about what she had witnessed earlier, Roseline decided to change her direction and head to the bancoly of the ship on the second floor. She knew Henry would soon reach the second floor seeing how he had asked her to stop earlier so it's better for her to divert his attention.Roseline gazed at the full moon, reflecting on the ocean water with a blank expression. Her marriage was supposed to be different from this betrayal by her husband. She loved him too much and was hurt by what he did to her. She remembered herself telling him a few minutes ago that today was one of the happiest days of her li
She shivered. She was in extreme pain not from being stabbed but her heart was the one in the pain right now. Her heart sank hopelessly into the dark. Right there and then, her whole world collapsed in front of her. “Aren't you too smart, sister? It was easy for you to connect the dots. That's right you've been poisoned." Sophia admitted, all smiles in mockery at Roseline. Roseline gulped. She remembered that Sophia had brought her drink earlier to drink. She didn't think much about it and happily collected it from her sister not knowing that it was already poisoned by Sophia. “How could you do this to me?" No, why are you both doing this to me?! Answer me, Henry and stop hiding behind Sophia like a coward!" Roseline yelled furiously at Henry. She hadn't had the chance to ask Sophia why she was also doing this to her since it was obvious that she might be jealous of her. She needed answers from Henry himself. “What exactly do you mean by that you've been enduring me for the past te
Every single time that she falls sick, her mother, or to be more precise, her stepmother is the one who always takes care of her. There was even a time when she exhausted herself while taking care of her one time . How could that be all fake? Then it suddenly occurred to her, her father had been acting strangely lately. He kept calling her to have a meal with him, sometimes he'd ask her to visit him and spend a few days at the mansion. He showed her much more love than usual like he was going to lose her to the past few months and days. But she thought that it was because he misses her so much that he was acting strangely. At the same time, her father had also been the one to arrange this wedding anniversary for her. He kept saying that he wanted her to have a memorable wedding anniversary for the past four years she had been married. So how could all this happen of he hadn't planned it or arranged it in the first place? Even if she screamed at this rate, it was useless because no o
“Awwn, where do I start from……. First of all, let me thank you wholeheartedly from the bottom of my heart, sister , for transferring all your money to me and my brother. Hahaha, it's worth tens of billions, sister.” Sophia muttered as she pulled out a few pieces of paper from her bag and held it in front of Roseline. She took a few steps forward, waving the documents proudly at her. “This is what I mean, sister. You see, this paper in my hand, is the paper you've signed to agree to transfer all of your money to us on your wedding day. You're just the most stupid person in the world. Thank you so much, my idiot sister, because you've foolishly signed the documents without taking a proper glimpse of it.” Her pale face was tainted with blood oozing out of eyes, as she took a closer look and read the content on the documents. Her heart went frozen in pain and shock, she shivered and trembled. It felt like her entire body was whipped by thorny lashes. The sudden desire and urge to kill a
“Sophia! Henry! You both are so evil and vicious, you both don't deserve to be called humans at all! Even if I die and become a ghost, I will haunt all you down.” Overwhelming hatred surged within her as she glared at the both of them with bloodshot eyes. “Hahaha, then go ahead and become a ghost. I've been waiting so long for this day to come and it's finally here, did you think that mere threat would scare me?“ Sophia's eyes were filled with a sinister desire for destruction as she moved extremely closer to Rose, she grabbed the dagger bottom and pierce it deeper into Rose's stomach. “My dear sister, you deserve to die for us to lead and live a happy life that wouldn't include you.” Sophia muttered in a gently soothing voice but there was no sort of emotion in her gentle voice at all. “Ahh!" Rose let out a gasp when the dagger pierced through her. The sky stumbled upon her, blood gushing out of her mouth and her heart burned in pain. “See you in hell, sister. I will be looking f
Rose stopped laughing when she heard the loud thud sound in the room. She moved her head down and turned to look at the direction where the sound came from.To her dismay, she saw a beautiful young girl, dressed in a black and white knee-length gown standing by the door. She had a scared, frightened and stunned expression on her face as she stared at Roseline who was still sitting on the bed.Rose glanced at the girl for a few seconds before her gaze trailed off to the white bag on the floor. Obviously it was the bag that had fallen down and caused a loud thud sound in the room. However, Rose was puzzled why the girl was standing by the door without moving except for the shocked expression on her face.She recognized the girl, who was none other than her roommate.“Why are you standing there like you've just seen a ghost?" Rose finally asked, raising a brow at her roommate, who could also be considered as her friend.In a flash, after the question left Rose's mouth, her roommate who w
‘ I was partially the cause of your accident, if you hadn't come back to California because of me you wouldn't have been involved in that accident.’ Rose thought to herself, feeling guilty for what happened to Alisa. ‘ However, in this life, there wouldn't be a wedding that would make you come back.’ “You know that you're the only one who I think truly cares for me apart from my mother." Rose suddenly remarked, making Alisa turn to look at her with a confused expression." What are you talking -” Before she could finish saying her words, Rose suddenly hugged her which took her by surprise."Thank you, Lisa.” Rose mumbled softly , hugging her tighter. This was supposed to happen when she saw Alisa again but she was too consumed by the thought of getting revenge to organize her thoughts. “Hey, why are you suddenly acting this way?" Alisa asked after Rose released her from the embrace. She couldn't help but feel like Rose was acting completely different from what she knew ever since sh