What a cheap man Thomas is, he cheated on me with kaida and now wants to cheat on kaida with me, oh not me, ruby.
" I feel so bad for kaida thou. She trusts us both, but we are about to break her trust" I said with a sad look.
" Heyyyy, don't worry about that girl, she isn't as innocent as she looks. Do you know what she did years ago, I wasn't originally interested in her but her elder sister Aria. But she seduced me and had an affair with me. She did so many bad things, it wouldn't hurt if she tastes her own medicine now would it".
" I don't think I can be with you then" I said pouting. Oh God how I hate myself for acting so sweet and loving with this snake.
" Why my darling" he asked taking my hands to his and intertwining our fingers. If it was before I would melt in joy but now I just wanted to throw up.
" You first cheated on Aria with her sister, and now you want to cheat kaida with her friend. What if you cheat me or leave me like you do with them both, how would I live" I said with teary eyes.
" I promise you it's not like that babygirl, I can't cheat on you. You see Aria, she was boring, she was a nerd, a fool, she had no good character that would attract a man. And kaida, she is so nagging, controlling, deceitful, cunning, all her character is bad I know her more than anyone, she might even decide to kill me one day if it serves her. But you, you are a beautiful angel, you have all the good characters Aria lacked, and lack all of kaidas bad characters, which make you perfect for me". Thomas said kissing my knuckles. Wow, so that's what he thought of me in the past.
" I really don't believe you, I saw the news years ago how you humiliated Aria on your wedding day and the poor girl committed suicide after that, what of you do the same with me huh" I asked.
His eyes betrayed a millions of expression and I can't say weather he felt sad, guilty or whatever. " I can do anything to make you believe that I genuinely want to be with you" he said seriously but I know Thomas more than anyone, he was once my best friend and I know him like the back of my hand, it was a matter of time, Thomas can never stay loyal to any girl.
" Okay, I would think about it and let you know, I think kaida would be home any minute now, I gotta go, I will go to a park and get some fresh air to think more clearly ok" I told Thomas.
" Okay my lady, as you say" he replied before pulling me into his arms for a hug. Poor coffee, I wasn't going to have it anyway and Thomas had forgotten about it totally.
I went to dad's room and I saw him in a corner holding a photograph. He looked better today, his room had been cleaned thoroughly, new beddings, and an air diffuser. He wore new clothes, his hair cut, and his beard trimmed, but his eyes looked dead and a single tear dropped from his eyes.
I went towards him in low strides and sat near him on the floor. My eyes also teared up after seeing the photograph in his hand. It was our family picture, we looked happy, only that the happiness didn't last forever. Mom looked like a beautiful flower, in the picture, her beautiful pink dress was flowing with the air, her chestnut brown hair cascaded down her back like water fall.
Her big brown eyes shine with purity, happiness and contentment. Dad's arm was lovingly placed on her shoulder, his face shine with happiness, his smile like sunshine. His casual t-shirt and pants gave the feel of a happy man rather than a businessman, and I, I was clunged to mother's arm, playing with her earrings. Life was so beautiful back then, only if I had the chance to relieve that life, I would change so many things and would have loved and respected my mother better than I did, I wish she had met my daughter, but father would, mom, I know you are watching dad and I from heavens, plz be happy there mom, and I would keep dad happy and safe here, we love and miss you so very much mother, I said in my heart and burst into tears.
Dad started patting my head, " don't cry sweetheart, don't cry, Tear drops might wash away a tooth or two,
And then your smile won't be as bright and new.
So let's wipe away those tears and grin,
And show the world your beautiful smile within!" Dad said patting my hair. I was surprised, this was the poem that dad always sang me when I was crying as a 3 year old, he still remembers?.
"Da...." I wanted to say dad but I couldn't, what if he didn't remember anything, and even if he does how can he recognize me, after all I am wearing a skin mask and a wig.
" If the whole world can't recognize you do you think your parents can't sweetheart. You were so little when I held you in my arm for the first time. Thou your mom and I were often away for business and all, but we had watched you grow from a toothless baby to a big girl with 32 teeth's. We had seen every tear and smile of yours".
" Do you remember when you were 5 years, you always applied makeup even thou you were not good at it, and scattered your hair, trying to scar me and your mom. I had seen every antic of yours".
" Yes Helen told me my daughter committed suicide, she tormented me and I had to submerge to her torture, but I never loosed my mind nor forgot you. I knew my daughter is strong beyond that, she is just kind. Your story wouldn't just end like that, you wouldn't kill yourself like that without pulling off a fight. I knew my daughter Aria would be back and after what happened yesterday I was very sure that you are my Aria" dad said caressing my face and I couldn't fathom what my heart felt, surprise, Happy, confused..... I dunno.