CHAPTER 4

I stepped down the flight of stairs, listening to the sound of cheerful laughter.

I paused briefly- Jason was back. But they weren't alone.

Breathing deeply, i moved towards them. My footsteps silent against the marbled tiles.

"You're back" - I flashed a soft smile, my eyes scanning the familiar faces in the room before lingering on a female.

She had Edward in her embrace, her red hair falling over her face and down her bare shoulders. With raised eyebrows, i drew a lot - She must be Irina. Jason barely ever brought anyone to our home - but he had made an exception today. She had to be someone special then.

I bit the tip of my tongue, bitterness welling up in my heart. No, not out of jealousy - but out of the need for revenge.

"Selene, this is Irina" - Jason stretched out his hand towards the red haired lady which she held firmly while smiling softly.

My eyes zoned in on their affectionate gazes - I had guessed that already.

When Jason averted his gaze, she returned to giving me a smug look. Though I wished to tell her that her actions had seriously zero effects on me.

"Hmmm~" - quietly sighing in response as i made my way past them.

I attempted to sit in one of the vacant sofas when a book came flying, hitting me on the cheek. I stared at the magazine lying on the floor as i felt the pain sinking in.

"What do you think you're doing?" - Edward's childish voice sounded very agitated. "Who said you can sit with us, you disgracefully untasteful woman?!".

Listening to the little thing vent, i took my sit any ways. Raising my eyes to the child, calm and unbothered. He flinched, gripping Irina's hand as if hoping for some sort of comfort.

I never knew my eyes could scare the crap out the nuisance. Tsk tsk tsk, if I had known - I'd have done it sooner.

"Selene, he's just a child" - My ears twitched listening to that false sweet tone.

Staring at the young lady covering Edward with her body in a protective stance - I had to say, she deserved an award.

I stretched my palm open. "Did i say anything?". My eyes holding a sense of nonchalance, i never knew i once had.

Her slender manicured hands poked Jason's side asking for some sort of support.

"Selene, ENOUGH!!!" - Jason glared at me. Probably for making everyone's morning awkward - but how was i at fault at this?.

"I simply asked a question. Why are you acting all fessed up?". I averted my gaze from my hands, locking eyes with his in an instant.

Acting all grumpy just because his dear little lover poked him by the side huh!.

Irina placed her hands on her forehead, her hands gripping Jason.

"Jason, i don't really feel good. It feels like i might have a cold".- her voice was soft like silk or Indian chai.

Now i had to say, no wonder she was able to win best actress of the year. If not, this talent would have been wasted, No?!. To be able to feign ill within a matter of minutes - Such a good utilization of talent. She deserved a round of applause.

"Selene, have some homemade cold remedy prepared for Irina. She's unwell" - his arm was draped over Irina's trembling shoulders.

"Okay". I stood up, heading straight for the kitchen.

Cold remedy,my foot. Why don't i concort poison for her instead. Makes my revenge easier, albeit - she would be having a much easier death. I wanted to see her suffer and gruel in pain.

I wanted to watch her fall from her high place, to avenge my parents and myself. Poisoning her would be all too easy.

I heard footsteps from behind me as I tried getting porcelain bowls from the cupboard.

"Selene, right?!" - Irina asked,her voice laced with disdain.

I only kept silent. If the lassy knew what was in her best interests, she would stop bothering me.

She walked further, pushing me forward as i hit my waist against the sharp edge of the kitchen counter. I hissed, the pain shooting up my spine, bringing tears to my eyes.

"Low lives like you should learn to keep your place, not setting eyes on things that aren't yours" - she poked her finger on my forehead,her eyes blazing in fury.

I looked directly at the lady, what part of keep off wasn't she getting?. Using my hands against the kitchen counter,i straightened my posture. Turning around,i continued my activities all the while ignoring her presence in the kitchen.

"Aren't you listening to what I just said?. Don't you wonder where your husband and son have been for the past three days?. Jason is mine, mine and mine alone" - her voice rose in crescendo.

My busy hands paused. "And so?, he's still married to me?". If she was trying to piss me off,she had to consider if she wanted to get annoyed too.

I watched her eyes widening in anger as i watched veins bulging from the side of her eyes. Have to say,she was one mentally derailed person.

"Not for long. He's going to divorce you and then. He's going to make sure that you disappear from this world forever."

" Thanks for informing me. I appreciate your very kind gesture "- I said, being casually dismissive.

"Ahhh!!".

I flinched, listening to Irina's blood curling scream. Looking at her on the floor,her hands red and blistered before lingering on the hot kettle with it's content spilled all over the floor.

Realization dawned on me - I had been framed by this white lotus.

Jason barged through the kitchen door with Edward in suit.

"Irina, what happened?!". He turned his cold dark eyes to me. "What the hell happened?!".

"Selene it's okay if you don't like me. But spilling hot water on me -" . Her accusatory words, although uncompleted fueled the tension in the room.

Slap!!

I felt the hot burning pain in my cheek as i heard Edward giggle excitedly.

" You had better pray that nothing happens to Irina. Or else!". He picked-up the smug Irina from the floor, dashing out the doors.

" Suits you " Edward said with his tongue sticking out of his mouth, right before running out the door too .

I stood there, disheveled with anger simmering in my heart.