Chapter 2: A chance to revenge.

Chapter Two

A brisk knock sounded on the door. Wendy's gaze drifted towards it. Who could it be? She thought. Muttering a "come in", Wendy ushered the intruder in.

Her eyes watched as three figures walked in, each with a guilt filled face. What was going on? Why were they here? This was strange.

The room seems different from the previous night, much like a change had been applied to it. They met Wendy standing close to the roller blind, her gaze centred on them as they fully made their entrance. Her eyes held fury, more like a volcano waiting for the slight touch, to erupt.

Her gaze on them further intimidated them, causing their legs to falter. Slowly making their way towards Wendy, they stopped simultaneously. Their knees went to the floor as they knelt before Wendy with fidgeting hands.

What was going on? Why all this unnecessary act? Could something be wrong?

"Ma, we are sorry for everything. Swear! We didn't know he lied that was why we let him in" Jules began apologetically, fidgeting with her nails.

Didn't know what? Like? What were they talking about? Don't tell her, they had an hand in the issue at hand?

"What are you talking about?" Wendy asked perplexed with a furrowed eye brow.

"The truth is, we saw when Billy came in last night. We stopped him as he tried making his way to your room. We asked him who he was and what he wanted. He told us you sent for him. Ma Agnes was skeptical about his response but still, we couldn't help the issue at hand. We thought of confirming from you first before giving Billy the permission to go up but he stopped us. Persuading us, he wasn't a bad person" Luke began.

"Besides, Billy said, he would never have come if you didn't invite him over. We couldn't do a thing because we thought you actually invited him over" Jules voice broke.

Oh. Nothing really serious. Wendy's shoulder relaxed, releasing the tension in it. She stood by the roller blind watching them silently.

"We are truly sorry ma. Swear! We didn't know Billy had an evil agenda, an evil motives which he was trying to execute." Tears flowed freely down Jules eyes.

"The thought of what he would have done to you is killing me. I feel so guilty. We are truly sorry Ma"

Agnes watched them knelt pathetically. Tear filled eyes, an evident of their broken heart. Damn Billy and Carlin for this shit. No! The blame was fully on Carlin. She was the master mind behind the whole scene. She plotted this evil, executed it. Carlin deserved more than a whipped. And she, Agnes will ensure Carlin get exactly what she deserves. Agnes vowed.

"It's okay guys. Literally, you guys are not at fault here, no matter how hard you may think of it. The fault is definitely not from you guys. Guess, if you had tried stopping him, maybe," Wendy shrugged. "He might have escaped without my knowledge. I wouldn't have been in a position to do any trash to him because I didn't caught him right in my house" Wendy spoke, advancing towards them.

"Everything happens for a reason. Don't feel bad, okay?" Wendy stopped some few feet away from them, gazing affectionately at them. "Come on, I don't blame you guys for anything that happened. Besides, I don't see the point in you guys kneeling. Get up"

Hesitating, Jules stared from Luke for approval to Agnes who stood few metre away from them, hands in an akimbo fashion.

Seeing the questioning look casted on her by Jules, Agnes sighed, giving her a slight nod as approval.

"Get up guys" Wendy urged.

Unexpectedly, the words slipped out of Luke's mouth seconds before he could stop it. "Please, we will only rise on one condition"

Jules knees dropped back on the floor at Luke's sentence. This was the climax of it all. The reason they were here, the desire to revenge, let out the unhealthy wrath upon the perpetrators of such evil, barbaric act.

Agnes glanced from Luke, Jules to Wendy who looked intrigued by the statement. What were they up to? What did Luke meant by getting up only on one condition? Worried, Agnes gazed pleadingly at Luke.

Seeing the pleading look on Agnes face from his peripheral vision, Luke made a mental vow to avoid Agnes look.

"Yeah, what is the condition?" To say she wasn't intrigued will be a lie on her part. Her curious mind already wondering what condition Luke wants to refer to. No matter how hard Wendy thought of it, she couldn't pin point what exactly was going on in Luke's head. The least she could do was - wait patiently for him to spill it out. There, Wendy could decide if she likes it or not.

"Please, can you give us the permission to deal mercilessly with Billy and Carlin?" Luke asked expectantly. "We just want a mean to release our burning fury on him. The thought of what he would have done is badly hurting us, fueling our anger. Please just a little chance. We can assure you that he will be save"

"Yes Ma" Jules added, pleased by Luke's statement. "Please Ma, we only want to teach him an unforgettable lesson. You can be rest assured that Billy will not die. We can assure you of that" Jules added.

This was more than Wendy expected. No! It never crossed her mind that, they could request this from her. No matter what, Wendy won't dare decline such condition for any reason in this world.

"I am truly impressed" Wendy began with a smile. "Swear it! I never expected this from you. I can truly understand how you feel, so for that reason, I will grant you your desire. You all have the mandate to deal with them anyhow you deem it fit but don't KILL THEM" Wendy cautioned.

Yeah! Jules, Luke glanced at Wendy. Certain she was not joking, they jumped up in excitedly. Heart filled with glee. "Thank you Ma. We so much appreciate"

"Come on, it is nothing" Wendy waved their praise off.

"Are we going now?"

"No. After breakfast"

Hastily, Luke, Jules rushed out, to set the dinning table, as well, prepare some breakfast.

"You know what you just did?" Agnes asked. Staring at Wendy who had her back to Agnes as she creamed her body.

"Yeah. I am truly aware of what I just did." After a moment, Wendy added. "I am still wondering how Carlin could have stoop so low as to do the trash she did. Come on, It is clearly understood the depth of Carlin's hatred for me, I have got no issues with her on that, considering, the feeling is mutual but for her to stoop so low as to involve a third party to rape me, in my own house. Fuck!" Wendy slammed the cream on her dressing table.

"At least, the good news is that Carlin's plans didn't go well"

"Yeah" Wendy added drily.

"Hold on Wendy" Wendy glanced at Agnes wondering the reason behind the sharpness in her voice.

"What?"

"You said, Carlin drugged you. Right?"

"Yeah" Wendy answered already aware of where the question was slowly drifting to.

"Then how come you woke up easily and fast. I mean, when once a person get drugged, he or she stays for a certain period of time before the drug wears off the system but in some cases, an additional drug, much more like a remedy is injected into the victims to destroy the effect of the previous drug. In your own case, how did it happen? I mean, you were drugged, Billy was closed to raping you. How come Billy lay unconscious, evident of been beaten to a punch"

Wendy smiled at her spot. "You are in deed very smart" Wendy complimented.

Casting a full glance at Agnes, Wendy smiled. "You are right. Yes, I was drugged and almost rape. I don't know how it happened but I woke up to see my elder brother, Marshal by my side. Billy lay some few feet away from my bed, unconscious"

"Marshal? Like your elder brother who is an international soldier? The one who joined the special forces?"

"Yes, he is the one"

Surprise evident on Agnes face. "But how? I mean, he is not in the state..." Moment later she added skeptically. "Or is he?"

Wendy gave a nonchalant shrug. "Well, that is what I am not aware of. I mean, Marshal took me completely by surprise. I still don't understand how he knew I was in grave danger but anyway, that isn't important. Marshal saved my life. Fuck! Those idiot would have had their evil way with me if Marshal didn't show up at the time he did"

Relieved, Agnes conceded. "Yeah. It doesn't matter how Marshal got to know you are in danger, at least he saved the day!"

"Exactly my point!"