FESTERING HEART

CRYSTAL'S POV "Crystal, that's my son," Madam Frost said, walking forward, standing beside me as she pointed to her son, gesturing for him to get closer. "Xavier Frost, he's a year older," She added, smiling. My eyes flickered, a bad premonition brewing in my mind. "Oh... I'm Crystal Shawn," I introduced myself to Xavier, whose gaze was cold enough to freeze my entire being. He was just too scary. Xavier's expression changed drastically. He stormed closer and grabbed my hand, "Get out of this place!" He yelled, dragging me with him. "Have you lost your mind, Xavier? What the hell is wrong with you?" Madam Frost blocked the way, her eyes showing her anger. "You were the one who sent away our last cook, and you want to send her away, too? You don't have the right, Xavier!" She declared, moved forward, and slapped Xavier's hand away. "Don't mind him, Crystal. He's always that rude," Feeling troubled, I lowered my eyes a little and sucked in a deep breath, "It's okay," I replied, eve

CRYSTAL'S POV Xavier held the man's picture, which was even framed, and was crying bitterly...My body trembled violently, and the tray in my hand fell, water splattering everywhere. A shard cut my leg, bringing out blood, but it didn't help in easing my mind at all. My eyes were fixed on Xavier, who was startled by the noise and stood up from his bed, turning around while hiding the picture behind him. His eyes narrowed when he saw me, and he frowned deeply. His beautiful set of eyes had turned red, and his face seemed a bit swollen as if he had been crying for a while. I swallowed and lowered my head. Without saying a word, I turned around and ran away.I couldn't stay. I couldn't continue watching the pained Xavier. I couldn't continue watching those pairs of red eyes and swollen face, which were a result of the murder I committed!I continued running and only stopped when I entered my room. My face was already smeared with the hot tears that poured uncontrollably, and my bod

****CRYSTAL'S POV****Walking out of the bathroom with only a towel wrapped around my waist, I was humming a song with a smile. Madam Frost told me to get ready for tonight. She was taking me out for a banquet where she would introduce me to her group of friends as her daughter, also telling them to take good care of me in the future. She was planning to clear a path for me, trying to make it easier than it should ever be. I felt happiness from within me. It was difficult to keep my emotions in check since she'd told me about it a few days ago... "Wear this or wear that?" I contemplated, staring at the expensive dresses in the wardrobe, I wondered which of them would be better for the banquet. 'A white monkey in the dilapidated house down the village. Everyone knows its whereabouts except the owner. How sweet will their reunion be?How happy will the owner be?Oh, let's party tonight. A happy day it is."[A random song]I continued dancing as I stared at the dresses, runn

****CRYSTAL'S POV***I stood there, dumbfounded as I watched Xavier leave my room. I felt like everything was a dream, a long dream that took too long for me to comprehend. My body felt hot, my heart raced ridiculously, and my mind was chaotic. What just happened? Lowering my head to look at my hard nipples, I finally believed I had lost my mind. Something was strongly wrong with me, and I might need medication!Xavier touched me... He could have fucked me right there and I didn't even bother to push him back. This thought alone was enough to make me understand how ill I was. I slapped my cheeks roughly, tears staining the corners of my eyes as I paced around the room. I needed to calm down. I needed to stop thinking about Xavier and how he made me feel. I needed to stop my heart, which wouldn't stop racing. What was wrong with me?I felt troubled, as if I was in immense danger without knowing how to get out of it, until my eyes caught the slightly opened bathroom, and with the s

***CRYSTAL'S POV***There was silence in the room for a while as everyone stared at the leftover pasta and bacon on the table. I frowned slightly and staggered toward the table, picking up the plate to confirm if my conjecture was right___ .This...""It was made by Crystal!" Tyra shouted, breaking the tension in the room as everyone's eyes drifted to her. She shook her head, stepping back as she pointed at me. "I saw her bring out the food from the kitchen. She made them for the young master. It was Crystal. She killed Madam!" Tyra explained. My heart missed a beat as the plate dropped from my hands. It was like my heart had totally stopped beating. I stared at Tyra, unable to say a word as she was... right. Indeed, the pasta and bacon were the same ones I made for Xavier. It was the breakfast I made for Xavier before I went back to sleep. But... I did not poison it. I did not try to kill Xavier. No matter how much I disliked Xavier's attitude toward me, I still wouldn't kill h