Payback is a bitch

"... I've grown up without even realizing it myself,

and I've become able to tell more elaborate lies;

I've experienced many kinds of pain,

and yet, this ache still lingers.

The twilight is so red, it makes me feel like crying...

Your voice is becoming fainter and fainter

In the engulfing sunset..."

After finishing the song, Ivy lightly bowed to her audience. A cheerful and beautiful smile adorned her little face and her black eyes shone with delight due to everyone's praises.

"Thanks for listening to me. I hope everyone enjoyed my performance."

Claps ensued.

A little exchange of words with the host of the program she had guested followed before she went to the backstage to meet up with the middle-aged man waiting for her there.

As fast as lightning, the enchanting curves on her lips vanished.

Irritation showed in her expression, and anyone who would see would immediately know that she didn't like the other.

"I really hate your existence. Why are you still alive?"

"When did my life an