I am a fool.
These were the words that crossed my mind as I lay dying in my pool of blood from the stab wounds I received in my adopted family's house - The Czarino family.
My parents, Victor and Maria Czarino are the head of the Czarino Financial Conglomerate in Daire City. They are extremely well-connected. They adopted me when I was 18 at the foster home's local function, which is hosted every year. They took me home to meet my older sisters - Elle and Elena Czarino, Twin Supermodels.
I grew to love them as my family, but it came at a cost. Giving up my relationships with my friend circle. My eyes teared up as I recalled their faces - Kain Demarc, Mia North, Cassius Flame, Ren Jung, Elisa Carson and Desmond Clive. In the blink of an eye, all my friends abandoned me, as they felt that I was no longer the same person.
As they disappeared, my life was bleak as I was all alone. My new family did not care and ignored me until I met Grey Anderson - a well-known financial magnate and the heir of the Anderson Group, a top-tier financial conglomerate. He and I fell in love and began to date each other for six months before we tied the knot.
Like a good partner, I stayed home and took care of the house while he went to work. The days after our courtship changed as he ignored me at every turn. I was confused and upset. We fought about the distance a lot, but nothing was ever resolved.
Just like that, our marriage crumbled as he was never home and I was lonely. I was never allowed to work. My in-laws despised me as I was an orphan borrowing my adopted family's background. I wanted to leave and start afresh when my parents summoned me home.
As I walked into the house, I was ambushed to the ground and stabbed multiple times. Pain coursed throughout my body as I gasped for breath. Blood flowed out as I collapsed to the floor, leading to my present state.
A giggle echoed in the room. I turned to see Elena holding a knife in her hand, covered with blood and a manic expression on her face. Shock coursed through me as I saw Grey and Elle. Pregnant, standing behind her.
I was dumbfounded and sad.
"Tut, tut, tut... Solarion, Solarion, Solarion. How sad and so stupid you were to think that you could be a part of our family and circle with your dirty blood. " Elena's sing-song voice as she loomed over me.
She kneeled near my face and gently scraped the backside of the knife against my face. "Too bad, you were a pawn in our games. Your marriage to Grey was a cover for him and Elle to get together but who knew that she would get pregnant so easily? Alas, I wish to spare you but you see....I do not care enough to let you go free. "she said as her eyes began to glint with an evilness that made me want to throw up.
Footsteps sounded around my head. My eyes tracked the footsteps to reveal Grey's face on the other side. He was tall at six feet with a muscular body. He had blond hair that glinted in the light, giving him the appearance of a halo. He has some great facial features and bright evergreen eyes that are filled with disgust and contempt. They were no longer loving.
"I am surprised that you still deluded yourself into believing that I had any shred of affection for you," he said as he softly traced the side of his face with his fingers. It made me shudder with revulsion. " I never loved you. I never desired you for you were just a means to an end for me. Elle is my one. She is noble unlike you with filth in your blood. Anyone with a brain in our circle will never look at you. You are an orphan with no background. Lay here and die. " Grey gave the words with a condescending tone as he got up and gathered Elle in his arms.
I looked over to see Elle smile like a gentle and virtuous girl. 'What a green tea bitch.' I cursed mentally, seeing her white lotus act. Regret and pain came in tidal waves. I spent five worthless years worshipping their feet. I felt my strength ebbing when an airy voice sounded in the air. "Children, we need to get going. The banquet has already started. "
I recognized that voice. Maria Czarino popped into view with Victor in tow. She was a delicate beauty at five feet nine with brown hair tied in a French bun with blue eyes. Elena was her exact copy, unlike Elle and Victor who share the same flaxen blond hair and green eyes.
"Yes Mom, we are just about done." came Elle's voice as she and Grey stepped towards them with Elena trailing. Maria walked off gushing over the couple but Victor stayed behind.
He walked towards me and knelt. His face was full of sadness and a hint of pain. " Solarion.... I am so sorry. I know that we have hurt you beyond repair but I never advocated murder. Words can't make do but I hope you sincerely believe that I never wanted you to die. " he said softly. I looked at him, feeling weak. His eyes showed his sincerity and I believed him. Opened my mouth to speak.
" Forgive.... You... Please... Ta... Care.... Of..... Your... Self" I spoke with blood dripping and darkness covering my vision. Victor nodded and walked away and darkness descended. I wished that I could change my decisions and find a way to be happy. I swore to myself that I would get my revenge.
I would find my true friendships and live the life I was destined for. With that, my eyes closed and I died.
Unbeknownst to me, life decided to give me a second chance as I jolted out of bed to the sounds of shrieking and joyful laughter. I looked around to see the familiar bunk beds and tables as well as the children I used to live with until I got adopted.
Feeling surreal, I pinched my cheeks, only to feel pain. I dashed out of bed and headed to the bathroom to see that I looked younger and healthier.
I was reborn.
I came back to when I was 18.
I looked at the date on the calendar hanging on the wall as I stepped out of the bathroom.
4-05-20XX.
I was reborn three days before the party.
Revenge, hatred and anger curled in my gut. My lips pulled into a cruel smile.
Maria Czarino, Elle Czarino, Elena Czarino and Grey Anderson.
I am coming.
Nothing is going to stop me at all.
With that, I decided to make my way to the kitchen to refresh myself and recall everything that occurred to me.
I vowed to find my family and get my affairs in order.
Never will I trust anyone unless I am sure.
Revenge is coming and I can not wait to see them in despair just like was in all those years.
Nothing can stop me now.
Little did I know, that I would get a proper family, allies and a love that would cherish me forever.