Sonia returned home after cooking for her grandfather. She almost gave herself out, but was glad she quickly covered it up.
Entering the living room, the first sight that greeted her was a raging Mathew who was pacing the room like a hungry wolf waiting to devour its prey. “Why did you disgrace your sister at the company today? You have issues with me, why must you take out your anger on her?” he asked in annoyance. “Please don't scold her. I only told you what happened because you insisted.” Laura said as the peacemaker she was. Sonia scoffed when she heard her. Only a fool like Mathew would fall for her pretense. “You have sacrificed a lot for her, but what did she choose to repay you with? Imagine the insult on everyone. You're not to blame but your mother who didn't wait to install some manners in you before she disap___” Mathew's words were cut short as Sonia kicked him in his groin sending him flying as he hit the painting hung on the wall. “Mathew!” Laura called as she quickly ran to him, helping him to his feet. Mathew glared daggers at her as he leaned on Laura. This wasn't the first time he had insulted her mother. He had expected her to break down in tears like she always does. Who would have thought that she would attack him? Laura helped him to the couch before she reprimanded Sonia. “What has gotten into you? Why did you have to hit him?” Laura asked with reproach. She had always appeared loving to her, but not at the expense of her lover. “You have broken mum's favorite painting also.” she added fuming with anger. “I can't recall touching any painting.” Sonia said with a shrug intensifying Laura's anger. “Don't exchange words with her. She's jealous that she couldn't have me. Let her continue wallowing in her hatred.” Mathew spoke up comforting Laura. He could only attack Sonia with their relationship for fear of being hit again. “That reminds me, my grandfather has decided to cancel the marriage alliance. You should inform your parents so we can get it done quickly. It irks me when I think of being betrothed to a nonentity like you.” she said leaving their presence. Mathew laughed out loud when he heard her. He believed she said that to save face for herself. According to her personality, she would have cried a river and had her grandfather forfeit the thought if the information was true. Sonia entered her room and went straight to the shower before immersing herself with the company's affairs. She had bugged the company's system and noticed the abnormality which she traced to the accountant who happened to be Benita’s brother. She spent hours on the company's data and only closed the system when she had enough information about the company plus she couldn't concentrate with the loud commotion coming from the living room. She was certain that Laura already informed her mother about the destroyed painting and the commotion her appearance caused at the company and was already making a ruckus as expected. She swiftly left her room and went downstairs. Seeing them angry gives her comfort she couldn't pinpoint. “Glad you came out yourself. What has come over you to defame the company's employees?” Benita asks immediately she sees her approaching. “By employee, do you mean your lapdog of a brother? Don't worry I am sure he'll rot in jail when I am done with him.” she responded, flashing her an innocent smile. “I know you don't have a mother, but that doesn't mean you should not respect others.” Laura spoke up as she glared daggers at Sonia. They were the only ones around, and she didn't have to pretend to tolerate her. “Say that again and It might end up being your last utterances.” she said, her smile vanishing completely from her face. “Do you think I don't know about your schemes? Or how you pushed me down the building claiming I tried to commit suicide? When I am done with you, you will regret ever coming after me.” she uttered with venom laced in her voice as she left the room. The mother and daughter pair stared at her retreating figure, and they felt she had been threatening them after her return from the hospital. Sonia left the house and went to the nearest bar. She hated it when they talked badly about her mother. Maybe because she never gets to experience a mother's love, or it was because she had promised the previous soul to help her get revenge, she couldn't tell. ******* Benjamin scrolled through the collection of pictures in his gallery. It was mainly Anna's unaware pictures as she didn't like posing for the camera. “After our marriage, we will have houses all over the world as I would be touring the globe.” he recalled Anna's words as he stared loving at the picture. The lady he met earlier had insisted that she wasn't his fiancée, but he didn't believe her. He had secretly investigated her and knew her changes started after his fiancée's death. He didn't believe in reincarnation, but he was ready to compromise if it revolved around his fiancée. “Ahhhh!” he pulled his hair in frustration as he picked his car key exiting the room. A drive around would surely alleviate his anxiety. Benjamin drove around the busy streets of America that he lost count of time. It was late at night, but his drive didn't do any justice to his raging heart. Only his fiancée could take the pain he felt away. He missed her; her smile, her naughtiness, her complaints, he missed everything about her. He hit his hand on the steering as his vehicle stopped abruptly. “Great! Just great.” he thought as he stepped out from the vehicle. “A good time to run out of gas.” he said to himself as he abandoned the vehicle moving to the bar across the road. The first sight that caught his attention was the lady behind his present predicament drowning down alcohol as if her life depends on it.Benjamin entered the bar and sat a few seats away from Sonia. Watching her alone lessened the burden in his heart as he tried to pinpoint the difference between his fiancée and the lady before him. As if feeling the stare directed at her, Sonia turned towards his direction and was met with the back view of the waitress who was currently taking his order.Her attention was shifted back to the dancing floor as a familiar tune played out from the loudspeaker. It was her only song before her rebirth. It portrayed her loneliness, wants and most, especially her yearn for freedom.A tear subconsciously slid down her cheeks as she quickly cleaned it up. Funny how she got the freedom she wanted, but not in the way she could ever think of.Her mind drifted off to Benjamin. She never wanted to release the song, but Benjamin persuaded her to which she was grateful for. She would have probably been regretting it if she didn't have anything to show that she once lived as Anna.“Another bottle of A
“Pardon my lateness, I got the notice a bit late.” Benjamin said as he entered the room fully.“Who dares question Mr. Godfrey? I didn't know you were coming for this meeting. I would have ushered you in myself.” Mr. Knight said nervously as he vacated his seat for him.Sonia watched with mouth wide open as it clicked in her brain that she was occupying his seat and had been delusional earlier. But the main reason was why was he here? As far as she could recall, he has his company stationed in California and this company belongs to her mother! Was she missing any point?“I will be leaving first. I have something to tend to.” Sonia said after recovering from her shock as she headed to the door.“Did my present make Miss Knight uncomfortable?” Benjamin asked, stopping Sonia in her tracks.Sonia took in deep breaths as she plastered a fake smile on her face before turning to him. “Mr. Godfrey thinks too highly of himself. My work here is done, so it's natural that I will leave.”“Since y
Benita paced the room as she awaits Sonia's return. Laura already informed her about the arrest of her brother.“You should relax. I will convince her to drop the case and____” Mr. Knight was saying before Benita cut him off angrily.“Will you keep shut! Were you not there when that irresponsible daughter of yours got my brother arrested? Coward.”Sonia knew she was going to have a dose of her craziness, but she didn't expect it to meet her already going rampant.She prepared herself mentally before opening the door, as she was determined to meet Benita's craziness head on. She wasn't the fearful lady they once knew. Now she was reborn, and she won't allow anyone to trample upon her.“Good! Here comes the useless daughter of yours.” Benita said sarcastically as she glared daggers at Sonia.“Agreed. But I'm sure I am not as useless as your chameleon of a daughter.” Sonia fired back as she dropped her bag on the couch.Benita wasn't expecting the counter-attack. She knew she had grown f
“Hey, the school queen wants to have some words with you.” One of the students approached Sonia as the rest stopped a few feet away.“School queen? I have no time for bitches.” she responded as she removed her helmet, placing it firmly on her motorcycle.She intentionally spoke loudly, so everyone could hear her. The self-proclaimed school queen moved towards her, enraged.“Did you just refer to me as a bitch?” she asked with the little bit of patience left in her.“If you aren't deaf, then yes.” Sonia responded as she faced her head on.Mara was annoyed when she heard Sonia's response. She had crossed her bottom line and wouldn't lose face in front of her underlings.She raised her hand to slap Sonia, but it was held midair. “I am not lenient with bullies. I will let you off this time, but you might not be lucky next time.” she said as she extracted pressure on her wrist and only left it when she felt it snapping before walking off with her hands tucked in her pocket.Mara's underlin
Sonia jumped at a lightning speed with Vincent who she held firmly onto. She had moved out of instinct. She looked up towards the rooftop the billboard came crashing from and saw a familiar silhouette walking away. “Seems she doesn't know when to stop.” she thought as her gaze turned cold.“Are you okay?” Mara asked Vincent who was still in daze staring at the dent the billboard created. They were surrounded as everyone was attracted by the loud thud sound.“I would have been below that if we were a minute slow.” he said as he pointed at the dent which was just before the cafeteria.“It's because you hang out with this loser. I'm sure she inflicted her bad luck on you.” one of Mara's underlings, Vivian, said as laughter erupted from them.Sonia glanced at her as she remembered an incident that happened in the past.“I saw Mathew making out with a girl in the female restroom. You should separate them.” Vivian had said to her, and she quickly sprinted to the restroom not knowing it was
Sonia walked to the parking lot. Her lectures were over for the day, and she was tired as well. As she approached the parking lot, she could see the mess her motorcycle was covered in. She didn't have to guess before she knew who was behind the mischief.“Pim,pim.” Two car horns sounded simultaneously behind her.“I will give you a ride home.” Benjamin said simply as he rested on the car door.“You don't intend to leave in that right? Hop in!” Vincent called out to her.Sonia stood transfixed as she stared at the two men. One was her fiancé before her rebirth, while the other one was her supposed best friend who was in love with her.Without thinking twice, she moved towards Vincent, and the latter drove off with a triumphant smile on his face.Benjamin clenched his fist in anger as he watched the vehicle drive out of the parking lot.“To the public library.” Sonia said to him as he drove out of the school building. She had her own reasons for going with him. Benjamin had challenged
“This is mine!” Sonia said as she stared intensely at the locket. Mrs. Jordan was annoyed with Sonia's uncultured behavior, but didn't voice out her displeasure. She was pleased that her son is no longer attached to the waste. “Of course, it is. It's specially made for the Williams.” Grandfather Williams affirmed not understanding why she had such a reaction. Sonia stared at the locket totally ignoring everyone. How was she supposed to explain that she had the same locket as Anna and the only difference was the picture inside? The locket had been her prized possession and was forcefully collected from her by the cult. A tear slid down her cheeks as she remembered her ordeal. It was still fresh in her memories. The five years old Anna had slept in her room and woke up in an unfamiliar environment. Her only solace was her locket which she shared with her mother, and it was forcefully collected from her despite her pleads. “What's wrong?” Grandfather Williams asked anxiously,
Sonia alighted from the taxi all smiles. She had a great time with her nanny and her grandfather, making her forget her ordeal for a while. Entering the house, she saw her motorcycle parked in a corner, but what attracted her to it was the flower on it. She picked it up and found a note in it. Don't leave me hanging again. I might do the unimaginable. Ben❤️ Sonia's smile deepens as she reads the notes. She knew he would clean up the motorcycle, and he didn't disappoint her. She went in as she inhaled the flower like a teenager in love. She was about to enter when she heard Laura's words and her smiley face was replaced with a deep frown. Maybe it was out of instinct or her insecurities, she had always moved around with weapons and still did even after her rebirth. Without making any sound, she opened the door and threw a knife towards Laura, purposely avoiding her throat. Giving her an easy death wasn't in her plans. “Oh my God! So accurate! My new fling taught me that, a