"Alexander Knight!" I shouted attracting the attention of all the guests. Soon Alexander walked towards me but kept a good distance. Seeing that, I laughed humorlessly. "So now you can’t even bear to be close to me? I disgust you now, isn’t it?” I asked with a broken heart but a bright smile on my face "Son, do you know her?” an older version of Alexander asked "No dad, I’ve never seen her before” he replied looking at me dead in the eye. He shattered my heart into countless pieces. I looked around and saw everyone condemning me with their eyes and words. At first I wanted an explanation but not anymore. His answer says it all. What happens when everything you’ve ever known and owned is ripped away in the blink of an eye? Gina Jameson had it all. But one tragic loss after another turned her world upside down. But Gina isn’t giving up. She’s ready to reclaim everything stolen from her and rise from the ashes with a vengeance. The world will see what happens when you push someone to their breaking point. •~ THE CHRONICLES OF BETRAYAL, SELF DISCOVERY AND REVENGE •~ "HE REJECTED ME, HE DENIED ME. THEY ALL DENIED ME AND NOW THE MONSTER IS CREATED"
View MoreCHAPTER ONE
THE SERVANT GIRL
~ Gina ~
"Gina! where is that stupid girl?" I heard the woman I used to call mom yell my name.
"Such a nuisance, I'm sure she's somewhere lazing around," Selena added and of course, loud enough for me to hear.
"I'm coming ma!" I had to yell back so they could hear my voice since I'm currently washing the red Bugatti downstairs.
Yvonne and her husband have been named top ten millionaires for 10 consecutive years. Obviously, they can afford to pay someone to wash the car but won't, they're just hell bent on breaking me.
I desperately want to punch that fool in the face. Lazing around? seriously?
If laziness was a person, it'd definitely would be Selena Ross.
After running up the stairs, I went to the lounge, panting. Don't blame me, I could never get used to it. There's an elevator in this house, but I'm not allowed to use it.
Entering the lounge, I saw two of the three devils in my life.
"You call..." I could not finish my statement when a resounding slap landed on my right cheek. I didn't need a soothsayer to tell me who it was.
"Why did you take so long to get here?" Selena yelled in my face.
"I'm sorry ma'am Selena," I apologized. Don't worry, that wasn't sincere.
"Oh, no. You are never sorry, dimwit" Yvonne supported her child as always. One would think that she's not my biological mother as well.
"Get down on your knees," Selena shouted.
Feeling the usual rush of anger surging through my veins, I did as commanded.
"Calm down damsel, you wouldn't want to get stressed. Remember, you have a shoot scheduled for tomorrow," Yvonne said in an unbelievably calm voice. Not like I'm surprised. She only uses that voice for her husband and daughter.
"True mum, she just wants to stress me because she's jealous of my beauty" she said smiling
Sorry? what beauty? Who? Selena beautiful? she's just delusional again.
"Get the hell out of here, go to my room and prepare the things I'll be needing for my shoot. Make sure you take your bath, wash and sanitize your hands before entering my room and touching my stuffs" Selena ordered.
"Yes, ma'am." Don’t be surprised even though she's just one year older than me I call her ma'am.
How did Yvonne do it? I don't know. I'll just tell you the story another time. For now, I have some packing to do.
I hurriedly took my bath, and I went to her room to start packing. As usual, the room decor, all the luxurious clothes and accessories, mesmerized me.
Even though she's not that beautiful, she's a top model.
I could only admire her things but never dream of trying them on.
After I was done, I went back downstairs, finished cleaning the car and head back to the kitchen to prepare dinner.
Mr. Ross will soon be back. I have to be fast. I boiled water and set it aside.
"Gina!" I heard Selena yell my name for the hundredth time today.
"What now?" I rolled my eyes at her annoying attitude. Soon she came rushing into the kitchen.
"How dare you?" she barked angrily.
"What did I do, ma?" I asked politely
"How dare you mess up my room?" she barked with so much anger.
I was confused, given that I was clueless about what she was talking about.
"My room stinks" she hissed, placing her left hand on her hip
Before I could open my mouth to speak, she took the hot water I had set aside for her father's tea and poured it on my hands. Thankfully, I covered my face because right now my face would have been ruined.
I yelled in pain, crying profusely. Yvonne came out of her room with a grin on her face.
"Better get up and finish preparing dinner, stupid" with that she left together with her daughter.
Why me? Why does my life have to be so miserable? What have I done wrong?
I'm tired of this unending pain. Have I not suffered enough? It's been over 15 years.
I miss my papa. He was my best friend, the best dad in the world. After all the pain Yvonne has caused me, I realized that anybody could be a mother, but not everyone can be a mom.
After crying, I had to get up and continue making dinner because if Mr. Ross comes back and I haven't finished preparing his meal, that means today will be my last day on earth.
I had to boil another water, bearing the pain Selena had caused me. Few minutes after I finished cooking, Mr. Ross came in, thank goodness.
"Good evening sir" I greeted respectfully
"What is good about the evening? Definitely not seeing your face" he spat.
His eyes drifted to my hands, but said nothing.
Soon, his wife and daughter came down to welcome him.
I quietly left their presence and started serving their meal. After they finished eating, I cleaned up everywhere.
Hiding behind a corner, I sat on the floor eating the leftover Mr. Ross left. Yvonne and her daughter didn't leave any, because they want me to starve to death.
Finishing my work for the day, I retired to the tiny space I call my room. It's actually a tiny store where we keep unnecessary stuffs.
I applied ointment to the burns, after which I did my regular night routine and went to sleep. I laid on the old tiny mattress thinking about my life.
All the terrible memories but the happy memories and my love brought a smile to my face. With that, I dozed off.
~Third person ~
It's another beautiful day and Gina was ecstatic. She was already up and going about her usual routine.
Yesterday was horrible, but Gina could somehow feel that today would be different. Currently, she's preparing breakfast for those masters.
Right, there are basically three reasons for Gina's joy. Western Aves University will release their admission list, her boyfriend will be back from his business trip this week and most importantly, Selena is going to another country for a shoot.
Don't be confused. Yvonne and husband are not kind enough to sponsor her education. Selena has always been lazy in education, so Gina secretly reads her books. The laptop that Gina is currently using it belongs to Selena. Don't blame her, Selena was not using it, in fact she disposed all of them. Saying she didn't like the color.
Seeing that her masters won't help her, she attended online classes and has been under scholarship since high school.
Gina was smiling brightly and singing happily that she didn't know when Selena walked into the kitchen.
"Why are you singing?" Selena asked with a scornful look.
"I just felt like singing" Gina casually replied. She wasn't ready for anyone to ruin her mood.
"To even think that it’s a romantic song. Listen, no man in his right senses will settle for something like you, not even a beggar" Selena smirked.
"Time will tell” Gina mumbled
"What did you say?" Selena groaned, ready to attack again.
"Nothing. Do you want something?" I asked, changing the topic.
"As if you can give me anything nonsense." She rolled her eyes.
"Okay” I am not gonna let this witch ruin my mood today. It's true my body still hurts from the beatings, but I won’t allow anyone to make me sad.
"Make me banana split " she murmured, acting all cranky
"I thought you said I'm not capable of giving you anything." I acted surprised, trying to irritate her .
"Shut the hell up and do as you're told." with that she walked out, swaying her non-existent hips.
"Such a rude brat" I scoffed.
Yvonne really did a poor job raising her daughter. Not only is she ugly, she's mannerless.
~ Third Person pov ~
Later in the day, Selena left for Italy, Yvonne went shopping, and Mr. Ross went to the company.
Gina was home alone. It was time for her to check the admission list. She was confident until a few minutes ago.
Though she wasn’t totally discouraged, she was very anxious because she had checked the university’s recent news and had seen a new update, which didn’t look very encouraging.
What surprised her the most is that someone very close to her played a role in the recent development and the worst part is that Gina didn’t know what the person was up to.
"Please God, help me get admitted into Western Aves University" she silently prayed, after which she logged in to her portal on the school's website and inputted her password.
Mrs. Yvonne, her so-called mom, and her bitchy friends are responsible for the recent development.
According to her, when interviewed, she claimed that Western Aves University is a school for the rich and that poor kids are prohibited from the school.
Even though the poor kids would be on scholarship, they still had to undergo strict scrutiny by the board of investors and she is the chairperson of the board.
What scared Gina was the probability of her mother removing her name from the list of beneficiaries.
I am not ready to open up to anyone, at least not yet.No, maybe I'll stay at a motel for the time being" I replied enjoying the new sight.There are no motels or hotels here" Jerry informedHow come you know so much about this place?" I asked unable to contain my curiosity Hahaha. This is where I lived up until few years ago" he smiledOh, I see. So tell me how is this place? Is it safe" I inquired because I wouldn't mind leaving immediately I encounter any issues. Hopefully I don't Willow Vine is a cool place. I can't really tell you about the present condition of this place. Every place have their own flaws, one just have to careful" he shrugged and I nodded. I made a mental note to be careful and mind my business'I have another question though, you said there are no motels or hotels here, so how do I get a place to stay?" I asked trying to clear my confusion.You can rent an apartment. I can introduce you to some of my old aquintance and tell them about you. Hopefully they hav
Gina's PovBy the time we got to Willow Vine, it was already dawn.Do you have a place you plan on staying?" Jerry asked. I got to know that the driver's name is JerryJerry and I talked a lot but I with held informations about myself, thankfully he didn't push.I am not ready to open up to anyone, at least not yet.No, maybe I'll stay at a motel for the time being" I replied enjoying the new sight.There are no motels or hotels here" Jerry informedHow come you know so much about this place?" I asked unable to contain my curiosity Hahaha. This is where I lived up until few years ago" he smiledOh, I see. So tell me how is this place? Is it safe" I inquired because I wouldn't mind leaving immediately I encounter any issues. Hopefully I don't Willow Vine is a cool place. I can't really tell you about the present condition of this place. Every place have their own flaws, one just have to careful" he shrugged and I nodded. I made a mental note to be careful and mind my business'I hav
.Gina's PovTears strolled down my face as I looked out of the window. I already packed my stuffs from the motel and I'm on my way out of town.Remembering the ordeal that occured at the club made me tear up.My heart is not only broken but shattered. Somehow I feel like everything that has happened is my fault.I caused all these troubles. The only person who genuinely cared about me is in deep shit and I can't do anything to help her.Not only am I a coward bit a self centered bitch.Aside from Yomiko and Yuri, Ama is the only person that wants the best for me.Remembering all the times she protected me, showered me with love made my heart swell with joy because someone else not only claimed to like me but proved it.I've been holding myself from telling the driver to turn back and drive towards the club but I know they must have left that place.Also I don't want to make Ama regret helping me. It must have been a hard decision for her but she chose it anyway.I'm scared for my frie
Gina’s PovThe atmosphere changed immediately. A knife could actually cut through the tension in the room right now.Why the hell are you wasting our time Bills? The boss will be coming in soon” the blonde guy grumbledI’m sorry for the delay. I am getting the girls ready” Miss Bills shivered obviously scaredWhere are they?” the ugliest of the two asked and Miss Bills pointed at Ama and I. Oh God.I almost peed on my pant as their cold eyes zeroed on ours.Bring them along” they ordered Miss Bills before leaving the room.Come on” Miss Bills gestured but Ama and I refused to move an inch, I mean who would?For crying out loud, these guys are gangsters. All the girls who normally run their mouth are now quiet. Gosh what did Ama and I get ourselves into?’This was supposed to be a harmless hustle.Get moving or I’ll call the boys to bundle you girls there. In as much as these guys are dangerous, this is still business and I don’t joke with it” Miss Bills hissedAma stood in front of me
Gina's PovToday is Saturday and the last day I'll be working the club.Ama and I have been going to work and coming back. Infact we spent a lot of time together.Vicker came back from his business trip yesterday and he got Ama and I so many gifts.In simple words, we've become very close.I got dressed and went downstairs to wait for Ama when her car pulled up in front of me and I got in.Hello baby mama" she smiledHello baby aunt" Baby aunt? I'm older than you remember?" She frownedThat's right, sorry my bad grand baby aunt" I smirked What? That's even worse. You should be grateful I'm driving. I would have tickled the hell out of you" she scoffed and I laughed at herSo silly" she laughedSoon we got to the club and Ama parked the car at the extreme end.Let's go make this money girlie. Remembering you'd be quitting after today makes my heart ache. I'm going to miss you baby mama" she said in a low voice with her tears forming in her eyes.C'mon don't be sad. I told you let's le
Mom?" I asked surprisingly Son?" She rolled her eyes at me before focusing on AshtonGood day Nita" Ashton smiled walking over to meet and hug herLeave me alone Ashton" she feigned angerI know you are angry at me but please forgive me" he gave her puppy eyesDon't bother because that's not going to work on me" she sat down facing another direction.C'mon aunt Nita, I'm sorry"Why are you boys like this? Well you've grown, so of course you feel you can do anything you want. Both of you have become rebellious'For the past few months I haven't set my eyes on either of you. Tell me is that fair?" She huffed It's work mom" I saidShut up. Don't give me that crap" she chipped inNo, aunt. Don't mind us. You wouldn't want to get any wrinkles on your face due to stress" Ashton stood behind her and massaging her.That's true. I can't afford any wrinkles since there's an upcoming gala that I have to attend" she gasped But seriously aunt, tell me what's your secret, you never age. You look
Alexander's Pov I walked into my office angrily as I had just concluded a three hour meeting.Drinking the coffee my assistant had ordered for me, I collapsed on the leather couch.At this point, it just feels like everyone is out to get me, to frustrate me.Leaving my house this morning to come to the office, my sole goal was to work. Getting frustrated was never part of the list.The just concluded meeting wasn't meant to aggravate my headache but it some how did because of the idiots I hired.I remember giving them specific instructions to follow, so we could conclude a business transaction but guess what, they did a completely different thing. Rubbish to be precise.How can I be paying them to do rubbish? If not for the fact that this project is almost done and I can't afford to bring in new people who have no idea about the project and start teaching them from the beginning, I would have fired all of them.Picking up my phone, I turned it on.Don't look surprised after what happe
Gina's Pov Sorry for asking even though it sounds dumb and stupid'.Are you sure you're not mistaken?" I whispered I am not and can never be when it comes to that asshole. I can never forget the man who raped me and stole everything from me". She yelledI have always known Ross to be a wicked and cruel man but rape is not something I thought he could do." I replied folding my armsWait a minute, you know the bastard?" She asked looking at meHow can I not know him? He is my step father" I broke the news to her and she was beyond shocked.Ross is your step father?" Yes, he is. Then why are you in this condition? The asshole is rich"How do you even think Ama? You thought be was going to be nice to me since I'm his wife daughter? Don't be ridiculous girl" I eyedI know Ross to ruthless man to outsiders but I never expected him to be mean to his own family" she exclaimed And who said I am his family? I don't have his blood running through my veins or do I?. Listen, the only family th
Gina's Pov What the hell? Are you kidding me?" Ama asked dumbfounded No, I'm not. I got scared that he would see my face and once confirmed that I am Gina, his brother's secret ex girlfriend and family enemy, he would bundle me back to them and have them throw me back in prison". I whispered unable to hide my painFamily's enemy? I don't agree with that. Their son betrayed and hurt you" she shook her headAnd I crashed their son's wedding" I chipped inSo what? He deserved every bit of it, he had no right to mess with your emotions. He should be grateful I had not met him then" she hissedThe family will always blame me for the insult no matter what" They don't even know the full story" she flared upThe full story doesn't matter, don't you get it Ama?"I do get it Gigi, the thing is just the fact that they don't care. The only thing I've realized over the years is that wealth and power is what makes the world go round'No one gives a flying fuck about sympathy, the truth or humanit
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