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AGAINST ALL ODDS Forty one
HELAENA slammed the door of her trunk close, then she stood, taking in a lungful of air.This was for the best, she told herself. She'd made the right decision. There was no use dragging it out. It was only going to end in disaster if she did. She had wanted to hurt Sybil and had even brought a knife with her when she confronted her in the parking lot, but she hadn't been able to bring it out and do what her darkened heart told her to.It wasn't worth it. Sybil dying was not going to bring Dian back to her, instead, it would be the opposite. It was better for her to leave this way, especially since she'd already confirmed that Sybil wasn't trying to take revenge on Dian.Helaena walked to the door of her car and yanked it open, hesitating a bit as tears impaired her vision, making everything look blurry."You can do this Helaena. It is time to let go" she said to herself, her hand gripping the door handle harder."Helaena" a desperate voice called and she flinched, turning to face th
AGAINST ALL ODDS Forty two
DIAN ANGELO POVSybil was seated on the couch beside me and I couldn't help but steal glances at her even as I worked. She was so cute, it messed with my heart- a heart that refused to calm down even when I took deep breaths and tried to relax. This was how it was always meant to be. The thought of what it took for us to get here was triggering though, and I hated it. We shouldn't have suffered so much. Sybil had told me about what happened with her parents that led to her losing her memory and it just stoked the fury that I harbored for them. They were living their lives as if they didn't do anything wrong while Sybil had to bear the trauma of everything. I just wanted her to be happy so she didn't have a moment to think of all the bad things she went through. I never wanted her to look sad, or to be lost in thought. I was going to do everything I could to erase all the bad memories because I wanted her to live a free and happy life. She was not wearing the ring I gave her yet, bu
AGAINST ALL ODDS Forty three
Zach stepped into his room, grudgingly hitting the light switch before he slammed his bag into the couch with more force than was necessary. He was furious and he wasn't even sure why. Sybil getting back together with Dian shouldn't have made him feel as if someone was twisting a knife in his guts but it did and the feeling was disconcerting. It made him want to punch a wall, throw things around and scream at the top of his lungs, but that would be crazy and what explanation would he have to give for his crazy behavior? I am mad because my best friend got back with her ex. It was ludicrous. But it hurt. It hurt that he hadn't been able to get her to smile so brightly and yet after spending just one night with Dian the sparkle was back in Sybil's eyes, and she'd beamed as if she was the happiest person alive. It wasn't fair, not after everything Dian did to her, it wasn't entirely his fault because Sybil's parents had a hand in the whole bullshit, but still, he didn't like Dian. See
AGAINST ALL ODDS Forty four
SYBIL EAGAN POVMy parents were the absolute worst. I couldn't believe what they'd done even as I and Dian stared at Mom and Kehlani talking in the video that Kehlani had sent, admitting to their crimes and also threatening to kill her if words ever got out about what they had done to me. Something wet trailed down my cheek and then I was being pulled into the warm chest of Dian. I felt too raw, and it was like Dian knew what I needed because he tightened his arms around me until I could feel him all around me.When I was done, he let me go and I just stared straight ahead, different thoughts swirling around in my head. "This is all that we need to put them away, Sybil. This is the evidence we have been looking for. There is no way they won't get convicted for their crimes if we submit this as evidence"I nodded, wrapping my hand around myself. "You are right about that. This will be undisputable".I could feel Dian's gaze peering at me, even though I wasn't looking at him. He took
AGAINST ALL ODDS Forty five
SYBIL EAGAN POVIt was Kushi and Rohan's wedding and as I watched the two couple smiling at each other, I couldn't help the smile that tugged at my lips. Everything had gone perfectly without a hitch, and for that, I was glad because I still couldn't get past the threat my parents had made. The ring Dian had given to me was in my purse and I'd already decided to wear it. What we had was beautiful and I didn't want to waste any more time not after all that we had been through, and what we'll probably go through in the future since I was sure Mom and Dad already got the lawsuit, and I knew the case would soon be in the news, since they were public figures, and father was running for the presidential election.The news would carry it creating more exposure and there will be a lot of court hearings, but it would all be worth it. They had to pay for what they had done if we ever wanted to be happy.Dian walked up to me and took my hand."Are you having a good time?" He whispered as he pu
AGAINST ALL ODDS Forty six
SYBIL EAGAN POVThe constant buzzing sound in my ear, as I spoke with the doctor grew until I thought I was literally going deaf, and I could feel my heart still pounding furiously within my chest, making spots swim around the edges of my vision. The doctor's hands landed on my shoulder and I flinched, gaping wide-eyed at him as my vision cleared a bit. He'd been saying something... I just couldn't remember what it had been. "You're still in shock, you should rest for a while and have someone else...""No! Just tell me. I can handle it" I got out steadily even though my whole body was trembling. I was still wearing my blood-soaked dress. Dian's blood. Everything that happened after Dian got shot was a blur of screams and frantic movements, and more shouts for someone to call the ambulance. They had arrived in time, and I could tell that those that were still in the building probably didn't know that anything was going on outside, since not a lot of crowds gathered, which I was thank
AGAINST ALL ODDS Forty seven
****It was all over. The guards had managed to get Rose out of the hospital back to the house but she knew that it was only a matter of time before the cops came for them. The clip had gone viral despite all her effort to contain it and she was sure that everyone probably hated them, and were already speculating on the list of crimes they might have committed.It was all Eagan's fault. If he'd just done what she'd asked of him, they wouldn't have been in this mess.The bastard he'd sent to kill Dian hadn't even been able to get away and he was already in custody. Rose knew that there was no way he was going to keep his mouth shut, especially once the news spread that they were going to be investigated for a murder case and also the abduction of Sybil because she was sure they would be, soon. And Dian was still fucking alive. Rose dragged my hand through her hair, then inhaled shakily, the air not being quite enough to stave off the feeling of suffocation.The cops would probably st
AGAINST ALL ODDS Forty eight
SYBIL EAGAN POVI had thought mother would put up more of a fight, but that didn't seem to be the case, instead, it was father who was fighting tooth and nail to exonerate himself.But I was sure he knew that he was fighting a losing battle especially after the hitman confessed that it was Eagan who paid him to kill Dian.The date for the trial had already been fixed and was going to take place soon. In the meantime, they were being held in detention. They were going to have a hearing in a few hours to determine if they would be granted bail or not, and I hoped to God that they weren't, because I knew if they were released, they'd have more time to scheme their way out of the whole situation and I couldn't have that. But judging from the uproar the clip had caused and the sudden surge of other victims coming forward to accuse them of heinous crimes, I was sure they preferred to stay in detention than out there, facing the angry population. Mother had requested to talk to me and I kn
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