Airalin

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I put the necklace around my neck, doing my best to keep the images from the hallway out of my head. Those women were just memories; they didn't matter anymore, and their pity was meaningless. I wiped my tears away and turned to Vivian.

"Are you sure you want to do this?" I asked softly, hoping she would reconsider. "I will go through a lot of pain for this, and you may, too. You look like you've had more than enough, and I know I have. If we kill them another way, all that could be avoided."

I didn't know why I was caving in to this plea - perhaps the way Vivian was behaving reminded me of myself. And all those gazes... I had a bad feeling, a feeling that scream at me that my end was coming, that everything I had been through so far would be nothing compared to the experience ahead of me. My only comfort was in the thought that once I had died, it would all be over. I would never have to suffer again! That bittersweet thought was all that remained to me. It felt surreal to consider that less than an hour ago, I had been optimistic about the future. That feeling had been nothing more than an illusion, a distraction to make me forget that the only thing that would be constant in my life was suffering.

Where... where was she? The girl who had been kidnapped all those years ago, who had died so soon afterward, only to be replaced with a frightened husk of what she once was. Why had she not reappeared after her ordeal was over? Perhaps she had moved on. Perhaps it was time for me to accept that.

"If you're going to go through with this, get it over with," I said, silently adding one last name to the list of those to be slaughtered: my own.

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You... I kind of hate you...

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This... this was too much. They were going to die, all of them. No matter what the cost - even if it meant I died, too - this family was going to be reduced to ash. I had the perfect accomplice to aid me in this.

"I didn't mean to laugh, Vivian," I said, kneeling down next to her and gently putting my hands on her shoulders. Her wounds changed everything - all my previous plans were rendered obsolete. "The truth is, I got my necklace back," I admitted, "It has been causing me strange giggling the whole while I've had it, and it just did so again. But having the necklace also means I can grant your wish, and I'm going to. I will give this house a feast of blood of the likes it has never seen before. Your family will regret everything that they've ever done to you, and we'll finally be alone."

I had looked them up shortly after being saved from my kidnapping. A clan of assassins that would kill almost anyone for the right price. Well, $20 billion was likely to be enough, even if they did have to wait a couple of years to receive their pay. That sum of money would be a small price to pay to wipe out the filth I had the misfortune of calling my family. Best of all, if the assassins did all the dirty work, the necklace should not punish me so harshly - I would be wearing it, of course, but it would only be my backup plan.

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Apparently, my step aunt wasn't as old as I had expected. I laughed at my mistake. It was a good thing I hadn't let Erica hear what I'd say - she was bound to become unfriendly if she did, and I could hardly blame her!

After we sat at the table and ate our fill of a variety of breakfast foods (all delicious, of course) I tilted my head and smiled at Vivian. "You know, I think we'll be alright even without Amanda here," I said, "As long as we each watch the other's back, we should be just fine!" I wasn't entirely certain where my sudden optimism had come from - perhaps it was born of relief to be rid of Frank and have the necklace sealed away. Regardless, I was going to run with it - having a positive outlook was rather refreshing compared to my former extreme paranoia!

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Silly Vivian, to think she had to keep me at a distance! I closed the gap between us and hugged her, messing up her hair a bit as we parted. "You got a haircut!" I said, smiling at her! "I like it!"

I took a seat at the table and began telling her about how things he had while she was gone, though of course, she had already heard most of it. I left out all mention of the necklace, as planned. My long sleeves should ensure that my bruises remained hidden until they were gone. Hopefully, the necklace would remain as harmless as they were while it was hidden away.

"Amanda is leaving!" I said, unsure whether she was aware of that development. "And, apparently, some old lady is coming to live with us. I've been promised she won't be a hassle though... anyway, how have you been?"

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Well, I haven't decided on a love interest yet. XD But Eva will see Vivian in the morning, or maybe even as soon as she returns.

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Nathan's sympathy was unexpected, but not unwelcome. I was in desperate need of people I could trust, after all. Before he left, I made sure to express my gratitude; he had been arrested because of me, so I had expected him to hate me.

I hadn't the faintest clue what the team leader's display of disapproval was all about. Perhaps Nathan had already discussed his plans with his boss and had been judged a fool. It didn't really matter. As long as the team leader continued to do his job, he could think whatever he wanted to.

As dusky began to settle on my mansion, I returned to my house. My book had been rather unrealistic, just as disappointing as the other. Still, perhaps Amanda was right - I might benefit to meet more people. Corny though it was, romance was not unappealing to me.

Dinner was almost ready by the time I entered the house; I could smell the scent of something delicious the second I opened the front door. I licked my lips, just now realizing how hungry I was - and my cook was the best. He really did deserve a raise!

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I wasn't particularly pleased to learn that some old lady was going to be living at my house, but I decided to just shrug it off. Hopefully, she wouldn't be too much of a problem to have around. And if she was, well...

No. I could only use the necklace on her if she was trying to ruin me. I didn't want to go through all that pain again if I could avoid it! Of course, according to Amanda, I could just tell her to go away and she would obey me... I didn't trust that, not for a second, but it was something that I would try before going to the necklace for help.

I couldn't really blame Amanda or wanting to get away from this place - there really were deaths here all the time. But, with her gone, I wouldn't have to worry about intrusions on my peace and quiet quite as much. I hadn't spent any time in the pool yet, and I had loved to swim as a child... perhaps I would give that a try once my bruises had faded.

I sighed, bored out of my mind and sick of watching TV. Uncertain what else to do, I retriever one of my stupid romance novels from my room, then made my way outside. I kicked off my shoes, rolled my dress up to my knees, then sat at the edge of the pool, feet in the lovely, cool water, and began to read.

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I frowned uncertainly. "Who will be appointed my guardian, then?" I asked. Not that I felt I even needed a guardian, but hadn't being mine been the entire purpose of her visit? She had arrived far earlier than Frank, after all. And she was certainly one of the most tolerable relatives I had encounter so far - I didn't resent having her around. I didn't think I would really miss her, either, though. We certainly weren't close.

As for meeting new people... that wasn't safe. The second I exposed myself to such a risk, I was bound to be hurt, especially now that I had as much money as I did. Amanda wouldn't understand, of course. She hadn't been through what I had. Vivian, however, probably would - at least I would have her by my side again soon. I couldn't deny that I had become quite fond of her, and thought of her more like a little sister than like my niece. I had responded to her text, saying that I couldn't wait for her to return, so hopefully she understood my feelings.

"Well, I won't feel quite as safe without you," I said to Amanda, shrugging. "But I'm sure I'll get by. Just make sure to convince Nathan to take my side a bit more if another member of my family invades this place - it's bound to happen, after all. These people are as persistent as cockroaches, and twice as unpleasant."