Ivan||"You really don't have to do much honestly. Just enough to keep my grandma's suspicion at bay," I said to Tania who was reclining in the passenger seat next to me in my black Brabus.It was the same car I had hit her with a couple of weeks ago. I wondered what it felt like sitting in the same car that had almost killed you and next to the man who had almost killed you.It had been two days since we had made our plan to help each other's deceitful plans and even though I had intended to let her stay in the hospital for a couple more days for further observation, my grandma had insisted that she be discharged.I could not help but admire the beauty that was sitting next to me. I would consider my work on her face to be my best reconstruction.I had indeed taken my time to ensure she did not have any scars or imperfections mostly out of guilt for having destroyed the masterpiece that had originally been her face. However, I had ensured I kept some features of her old face. Tania
Tania||"What do you think?" Ivan asked me.I moved my head from side to side as I examined my face in the mirror."Perfect." I respond.He had just taken out the last remaining stitches on my face. There was still a little reddening and swelling around where the stitches had been taken out, but apart from that, everything was flawless."It's safe to say Nana's idea of bringing you back home for a quicker recovery really worked," Ivan said with a smile.It had been six days since I stepped into Ivan's home. Six days of spending the night in the same room with him, and I would have to say it had been worth it.Nana had spent all her time dotting over me and turning me into an adult spoiled brat. I would not lie. It felt so good to have someone care for you, and I made sure I enjoyed every bit of it. I was so comfortable in the house, but Ivan didn't seem to be enjoying it as much as I was. He seem
Tania||As her question sank through my head, the pasta passed into my windpipe, choking me out of my thoughts.I coughed out the food and Ivan got up immediately to help me.He patted my back while I continued coughing with one hand and with the other hand, he held a napkin to my mouth."Nan see what you have caused!" Ivan chastised her."What did I do?" She whined, oblivious to the murder she almost committed."I told you to stop saying things like that, Nana!" Ivan hissed and she pursed her lips sadly.When I recovered, Ivan went back to his seat and grandmother cleared her throat."I'm sorry honey. I didn't mean to rile you up...""It's okay Nana." I replied forcing a smile. "I was not expecting such a question, that's all.""But you should." She insisted and from the corner of my eyes, I saw Liam roll his eyes in exasperation."You both are obviously in love so there is no re
Tania||"Tania?!" Marcus' replied.The sleep seemed to have cleared from his eyes."Yes, Marcus! It's me!" My voice cracked as I spoke to him but I didn't care. It felt so good to speak to my friend again, after so long.If there was one person I trusted, then it was Marcus."How?" He whispered. "You're dead!"I could hear the shock and disbelief in his voice. But all I could do was chuckle."Seems I must have resurrected then." I joked."If this is a prank I advise that you stop it immediately or I call the police." Marcus hissed sternly."Marcus is me, Tania. It's not a prank." I tell him. "Oh Tania! My sweet girl." Marcus cooed joyfully. "I have missed you so much.""I have missed you too." I replied as my excitement opened my tear glands."Where are you? What happened to you? I looked for you everywhere. I went to the police and went to every hospital. You were nowhe
Ivan||Tania always looked so gloomy, like an approaching storm but today, I could almost see the cackles of lightning around her.The newspaper article from yesterday had really messed with her feelings and I was the one on the receiving end of it.She had not replied to my greetings this morning even though I could tell she had been awake by the rise and fall of her blanket as she breathed.And when it was time for me to leave for work, she had only left me a grunt as a reply to my goodbye without even casting me a glance. It was as if I was an annoying bug she wished she could swat away.I hated seeing her this way not because it made her grumpy and ignore me but because her hurt was my hurt...As crazy as that seemed.It was strange and difficult to admit but for the first time in my life, I was concerned about the feelings of a woman. All my life, women have been more like playthings to me. Fancy little toys I got bored of and discarded, moving onto another.Yet with Tania it wa
Ivan||But there was no way I was going to let that happen. No way I was going to let her slip out of my grasp.We both kept silent as we waited for the tension between us to subside."Tania," I called her softly after a while as I reached for her hands.She tried to pull them away but I held them firmly in my hands."What exactly do you want? What would make you happy? Tell me and I will do it." I whispered, my voice determined.Slowly, she lifted her eyes to look into mine.She took a lot of time not saying a word and looking into my eyes and that drove me crazy with fear. "I want a job," she finally said.I exhaled a long sigh of relief as she continued. "I cannot keep on staying locked up here. I will run mad. I am already running mad."As much as I was relieved that her request had not been to leave the house, her request about a job didn't leave me ecstatic either."Is
Tania||I stayed awake throughout the whole night. I was too excited to sleep.The thought of getting an inch closer to my revenge did not let me sleep. Everything was set. I had spoken to Marcus earlier though this time I did not have to steal Ivan's phone since he had gotten me one.At five am, I got up from the bed and went to take a shower.When I was done, I took a long time in front of the mirror ensuring that I had gotten everything right.Ivan stirred behind me around six a.m."Good morning." I greeted him cheerfully.He paused , looking at me as if I had lost my mind before replying to me. I gave him no mind and focused on what I was doing.I drew my hair back into a sleek low ponytail. I knew how much Nicholas loved seeing women with ponytails, but I had to take it down as I noticed a few scars which had not totally disappeared around my temples.I let my hair flow from the center part in its natural soft waves before applying a thin coat of powder to my face.I followed t
Tania||"Thank you so much Marcus. I really appreciate everything," I whispered as I clutched the envelope to my chest."Don't think it's for free," Marcus said, shaking his head and I smiled. "When you're back, I'll need a promotion as payback," he added and I laughed.Marcus was the sweetest guy that I had ever had the privilege of meeting. He was the one good thing in my life and I couldn't thank him enough. Not even the promotion he playfully asked for could cut it.With sincerity in my voice, I smiled; "You'll get more than that I promise."His right hand stretched over mine and he nodded, right before he got up and grabbed his back. "I'll be on my way then. See you later and good luck."He then paused and looked at me with sad eyes; "Be careful Tania. Nicholas is a mad man and I won't forgive myself if you get hurt again."I reached out my hand over his and squeezed it."I'm Angel from now on," I