8

Chloe Montclair

Of course, Ken told me everything already and now, everything makes sense to me. When I was first brought into this place, I was treated like a piece of trash. The way Juliana has always treated me, the hatred from her, and how she made life miserable for me.

Janet didn't stop at that but, also gave her money to make life miserable for me in here. I thought she was the only one left for me. I thought, she loved me as her sister. What have I done to deserve all these horrible things from her? I've always loved her and cherished her so, why me? 

I'm mentally boiling in anger right now and I do not want to burst out. Not in presence of Juliana. She might think I'm like this because of her. 

"Hey, are you even listening to me at all?." I heard her say as her hand touch my arm which brought me out of my thought. 

"Of course, I'm listening to you. Look, Juliana. I've forgiven you, and I'm aware that all you did was out of lies said to you. It's your choice and you choose to believe her but, that still doesn't mean I'm going to blame you for that. The news was everywhere that, I killed my mom. Not only do you, everyone in this country hate me for that so, but I'm also not blaming you one bit for it. So, it's fine." I said the last part with a little smile on my face. 

"You know, it's hard to get people like you these days. I had no idea you could easily forgive me despite all the despicable things I've done to you in the past. Thank you so much."

"As I had said, I have no right to blame you. You're probably just doing your job that, you also hated me in the process."

"I'm sorry, Chloe. I'm truly sorry." I might have forgiven her but still won't stop the fact that she tortured me a lot. 

"Erm, can I leave now? I mean, we're done with our discussion right?." 

"Yes you can, but before that... You need to sign some papers. Everything is ready, you just have to sign them."

"Papers?." I asked confused.

"Mr. Domanco made the arrangements already. I'm talking about your freedom now but first, you have to do some important papers... So, just give me a minute." She said, got up, and brought a few papers with her. 

"So, you have to sign here and here." She said as she showed me where and where to sign. I did as I was told, and got up to leave but she stopped me again. 

What does this woman want from me again?

"Can I at least, get a hug from you?." I looked at her shocked. Did she just ask for a hug? Is she trying to be on my good books now because I'm about to be free from here and the fact that, I'm now connected to the president's son? 

No! You're getting crazy again, Chloe. Of course, her face says it all. She meant all that she had said. 

I moved closer to her and hug her briefly but, she pulled me back and hug me tightly. 

Okay.., I swear, this woman is acting strange. 

"Okay, I need to go now." I tried to break the hug but the door burst open. I rolled my eyes when I saw who it was. My crazy best friend. 

"Oh, wow! What a nice view I'm seeing right now." 

"What are you doing here, Tiana?." I asked in an irritated tone. 

Why am I being this way? Maybe, it's because of what I'm going through right now. I'm really hurt and truly wanted to break down but, I just can't do that. I've made a promise to myself not to break down anymore. 

I have to be strong no matter what the circumstances might be but again, not like this. This is too much for me to handle. 

Betrayed by my very own sister, my blood sister betrayed me with the man I fell in love with. 

She went extreme and lied against me. That wasn't enough, she brought me to hell just so I won't escape from here. 

Is there a sister who can go to any extreme just for wealth? She did all of this to me all because of our father's wealth. All she could have said was a few words to me. 'i want everything all to myself and, I would have need to her request. I'm not that desperate for the wealth or the company itself. 

"Don't tell me now that you're planning on leaving, you choose Juliana as your friend and now trying to cast me aside. You betrayal!! I've been there for you all these years and now, you find every little opportunity to yell and scream at me!!" She glared and hissed at me. 

She wasn't lying. I easily feel irritated by things she does now but, it wasn't my fault. 

"I'm... I'm sorry." I sighed and apologise to her. "It's not what you think." I said. 

"Then, how it's?." She asked as she placed her two hands on her side waists. Right now, she looks like a mom scolding her daughter. 

Maybe, Juliana did see what I saw and we both burst out laughing at the same time. "Okay girls, you two can go settle your issues in your room. I need to attend to some important matters ASAP." She said to us. 

"Sure, Juliana. Sorry for disturbing you." Tiana said sweetly to her and drag me out of her office before I could say anything. 

"Hey! Will you calm down? My hand might cut, hope you know that?."

"It won't. You're a strong girl." She said and stopped walking before facing me. "Now tell me, what have you been hiding from me?." 

"What do you mean? You literarily know about everything going on in my life so, what could I possibly be hiding from you?." 

"What did you go in there to do in her office? And, why have you been acting strange towards me? You're not cutting me some slacks at all!" She complained in a frustrated tone. 

I mentally roll my eyes. This girl is a total drama queen. 

"She told me to sign some papers and all that. And secondly, I apologize to you already haven't I? I didn't mean to act towards you in such a way... I'm just... I was only frustrated by the whole thing. I can't believe Janet could stoop so low and do such horrible things. I loved her! I cherish her so much! All she could have done was asked for everything! Everything and I would have gladly given it to her! I never wanted any of the responsibility bestowed on me anyways, I've always made complaints to my mom, told her to make her in charge of everything but she told me, that's what my Dad wanted besides, I'm the first daughter and my dad has put so much trust in me. I had no other choice... I really loved her so much!" I break down in tears. This is hurting me badly... My heart hurts!

"Hey! It's fine. I'm here for you, right? I've always been there for you and would continue to do that. Stop stressing yourself over things that don't worth it. Look, I know, she's still your sister no matter what but, she's chosen her path, allow her, and I promise to be always there for you. Your kind heart has favored you, Chloe. Are you the only girl in the whole world? Thousands of girls are out there which Mr. Stranger can choose from them but then, he chooses you instead. He shed more light on this and even made Juliana realize she has wronged you. You should be happy and grateful, don't you think?."

"But it's hard to let go of the pain, Tiana. Never in my wildest dreams will I think my own sister could betray me."

"And she did. The only thing you can do right now is to make your parents proud once again. Go out there, fight for what rightfully belongs to you, confront your sister, and hear her out. No matter what, she's still your sister and you can't change that fact."

I wipe off my tears, looked at her, and scoff. "You want me to sit and talk to someone who made my life this way? You think I will be able to control myself when I see her?!" I burst angrily at her. 

"Then, what do you intend to do? At least, you can't kill her, she's still your sister no matter what. It's advisable to take revenge on that monster who uses you and your sister at the same time but Safeeyah, you can't do her anything."

"Actually, I have a lot to do to her. She and Sebastian will pay for what they've both done to me. I will make them pay!"

"Chloe, calm down. You're taking this too far. I'm going to support you in whatever decision you make but, not hurting your sister. She's still your blood for goodness sake! Look, don't do anything stupid. You know I won't be out there with you to look after you so please, caution yourself as much as you could." She warned me in a strict tone. 

All this she's saying isn't making any sense to me. I've made up my mind. I will make them both pay for what they've done. She cease to be my sister the day she lay a trap for me and made a fool out of me. She cease to be the wonderful, innocent sister I so much adore the day she made me a murderer in presence of the whole world. No, I will never forgive her for this. 

She called for war and she's going to get it! 

"Christiana, are you supporting me in this or not?." 

"Of course, I will but yo-"

"There's no any but. You're going to be there for me right?."

"I just said I will and please, do not cut me off while talking. How are you going to take your revenge with this identity of yours? Your face... Everyone knows who you're. Don't you think, this is kinda risky for you to do? Why don't we tell Mr. Stranger to find someone else for the job." 

I looked at her unbelievable and burst into laughter. "Don't tell me, you're scared already?."

"Of course, I am! I cared about you."

"I will be fine, girl. Besides, Ken is there to protect me." I assured her.