The Revenge

ARIANNA JANE POV

"Are you supposed to be in New York right now? What are you doing here? I thought you will stay there for good and besides, aren't you going to manage your dad's business there?"-my stepmother asked one after another.

Suddenly I was overwhelmed by nothing in time. Early in the morning the noise of his stinky mouth.

"If you want, you're the one to go. You're playing everything. You're really good, aren't you. The atten seeker" I said angrily to him and I really stressed the 'attention seeker' so that the pain would penetrate to the bone.

Suddenly he became silent but I could see in his eyes that he was annoyed as if he wanted to slap me. He can't do that because he knows I will fight and he knows what I can do.

"Don't be harsh to your mother Arianna"-papa's gentle rebuke

"Excuse me Pa. She's not my mother. She's just my step mother" -I corrected

The witch seemed to be crying. pretender. Papa's side begged for him. He is the hero I am the villain.

Dad was about to speak but it stopped him.

"It's okay Hon. She's right. I'm just her Step Mother" -he said

"See. He also admitted" -I said

I could see the annoyance on Dad's face because I was looking up to his dear wife.

"I know from the beginning you don't want me anymore" -He said

"Well you know" -I looked at him irritably

"But Arianna-" I interrupted what He was going to say

"It's Jane. You have no right to call me Arianna. I'm not your real mother. Only mama and papa have the right to call me that. Can you please don't pretend that you care about me. I know you want my fathers money, you don't love him. Gold digger "-I corrected

"I have enough of this. Where do you learn that habit. I didn't raise you like that. You should respect her whether she is just your step mother"- Papa's sermon to me

The witch looks like she wants more. You have a day too.

"Hon, that's right. Maybe if you can still do that!"-my stepmother scolded

"Arianna you are going to New York right now. Whether you like it or not. You will stay there for good" -Added Papa

"You will take me away from this house just for that woman Papa. You love her more than me, your child. It was because of her that Mama died !! And I will never forgive her. NEVER !!"-I hated her looked and left the living room

I slammed the door of my room and locked myself in there. Mama hasn't died yet but she has already brought her kirida here. I know everything. I hate her. I hate my father, because of them my mother died. Mama has had a heart problem for a long time but She doesn't tell us. When mama found out that Papa had a hook because of resentment, he was attacked and what was worse was in my own Debu.

That was the last conversation I had to my father and his mistress. It's been 5 months since I got here in New York.

I am Arianna Jane Cruz Chua 19 years old. I am a daughter of a multi billionaire. Since I left the Philippines I have learned to live alone. I can sustain my needs.

Even without the support of my good father. I can still live. I didn’t take care of our business here, instead I walked away from my usual life.

I work in a coffee shop at night and I study every morning. At first I had a hard time, I really wanted to cry and go home to our house here in New York. But of course I have pride because I have to stand by this decision. I want to prove to my father that I can be on my own without his help. Without his money.

"Good afternoon sir. What is your order" -I asked the costumer who arrived while bowing

"One caramel macchiato please" -He replied

"Is that all sir" I asked and looked at him

"Jane"

I was shocked that Miguel was here. My fiance.

"It's you. I finally found you too. I've been searching for you for days. I'm worried about you, you haven't even contacted me since you came here to New York"- he asked in surprise

"I'm sorry Miguel" I said

"Come with me back to the Philippines Jane. Your father badly wants you" -he said with a worry tone

I raised an eyebrow.

"And why would I return to the Philippines anyway?"-I asked with irritation

"Your father. He is sick. He needs you. He himself told me to look for you before he disappears"- he replied

I was shock. This is not true. My Dad is not gone yet. I stopped the tears that were about to fall at any time.

Suddenly his phone rang.

"Hello. Yes. I found him. Wait..What !! He's dead? Okay thank you" -his voice suddenly became sad

Even I was nervous. I didn't notice that. I'm not sure they were talking about papa

"C'mon. The car is waiting for us" -pag aaya niya

I nodded. We got off the plane straight into the car.

After 1 hour we were in front of the mansion. I looked outside. Still nothing has changed.

I immediately opened the door. I immediately rang the doorbell a few times. It opened.

"Ayy señorita, it's okay and go home"- said Manang Norma

I entered immediately and went straight into the house. When I entered I saw no coffin.

"Ayy señorita, your Dad's ashes are in the Mini altar room."-Manang pointed out

Here in the house we have a room where we prayed together every 6 pm when mama was still alive.

"Where's the witch?" I asked

"Ahh, Señora Matilda. She's just leaving. She'll be right back, someone will just take care of it. Besides, Señorita, your arrival is right now. The Attorney will come for your Dad's Well and Will" -He replied

"Is that so. Thank you" -I said

"I'll put it for you."-he said

"I think we're late."

I turned my attention to the speaker.

"No we're not being criticized by the witch for papa."- i said and offered my hand to him

He immediately accepted it and we went to our mini altar. When we entered I immediately saw the picture of my Father.

I immediately took his ashes and hugged him tightly as well as his photo.

"Pa I'm so sorry" -I cried I said

Miguel hugged me.

"Stop crying Love. Your Dad doesn't want to see you sad. He told me that I'll make sure you're happy. When I hurt you, he'll haunt me" -he comforted me

I laughed a little weakly. Dad was really the last one he still thought of while I was the only one I thought of.

I returned the photo of him. I sat in a chair, so did Miguel.

"Love. I'm sorry if I haven't felt for almost five months. I'm so selfish. I'm only thinking about myself, I didn't even think that you were worried about me. That you are still there to help me. Can you forgive me? Can we still fix our relationship? Is there anyone else? Am I still there? "-I asked him one after another

Suddenly he fell silent. So I was nervous. You fool Arianna. How could you forget him that easily your such a fool.

"It's okay if I have a replacement. I understand" -I added together

I stopped when he held my hand. Then he pulled me closer to him and give me a sweet kiss. I just closed my eyes. I feel his love again and I'm guilty to forget him.

"I love you. There's nothing new about you anyway. How could I easily replace you if I'm too obsessed with you. I accept your apology but next time don't do it again. You make me crazy for pate sake"- He said when our kiss end

Now I see in his eyes that he's too worried about me.

"I miss you" -i said

"I miss you more milady" -he said then kiss my forehead.

"I think we should eat. I'm hungry" I said

"I'm hungry too. Can I eat you?"-He asked with a mischievous smile

I immediately slapped him on the arm and laughed softly.

"I'm just joking. Let's go we'll eat" he said and pulled me out of the room

When we arrived in the living room, my witch step mother arrived just in time. Suddenly my eyebrows rose when I saw him and attorney Diaz together.

"Jane .. your here" the witch said in amazement

"Yeah I'm here and I heard that my father's last well and testament is with you attorney. You're going to read it now right?" -I asked with a smile

"Ahh yes Miss Chua"- He replied

"So lets proceed to the office" -I said smiling

He nodded and walked ahead.

"Let's eat Love later" I said

"Okay" he said sparingly and smiled

We followed them. When we entered Papa's office we immediately sat down. The attorney has already taken Papa's Last Well and testament.

"hmm..so this is what is contained in Mr Chua's Last well. First of all I want to give my house to my good wife Matilda and I hope she will take care of my unica ija. Matilda and will receive shares in the company -"-the witch suddenly interrupted the attorney's reading

"Ahm, how many percent of my shares are attorneys in the company?"-he asked with a smile

The witch was overjoyed because her struggle to make papa fall in love to get money had paid off.

"15% of your shares and the Beach and hotel in Tagaytay will also be yours. While I leave all my property to my dearest Son"-replied the attorney

It was as if the expression on his face suddenly worsened.

"Is there no other attorney there? How about my child? He knows that I'm pregnant" he asked

She was pregnant. That's why he has the strength to ask because he has a defense.

"I'm sorry Señora Matilda but that's all that is in Mr. Chua's Last well and testament"-replied the attorney

He was silent.

"Would you like to take some snacks before you go attorney?"-i ask

"No thanks. I have a lot of stuff to do."-He refused

"Okay attorney it's up to you. Thank you for your time" -I said

He just smiled and left. There were three of us left.

"I'll miss you. I'll just tell the maids to prepare something to eat" -Miguel said goodbye

"So your pregnant? Are you sure about my Dad?" I asked

He looked at me sharply.

"How dare you to accuse me of cheating on your Dad" -he said angrily

"Hey calm down. Maybe that will be bad for your future child, of course if it's papa. It means it's my sister, even if you're the mother." -I said

He looked at me as if amazed at what he heard.

"Don't get me wrong. I only assume your child as a family, not you. I can't easily forget" -I added

I immediately left Dad's office. I caught up with Miguel who was preparing our food. I smiled as I leaned against the wall as I looked at him. That's how he was when we got married.

"Smiling alone means your are insane"

I came back to reality when someone spoke behind me. I was even a little surprised when he hugged me. I didn't even notice that Miguel was behind me.

"So smiling alone is crazy right away. Can't we just be happy" -I said facing him

I put my hand on his shoulder.

"Hmmm .. I'm okay like that I'm happy that you are happy. It's better to smile than to cry" -he said and pinched my nose

I'm just upset.

"Let's eat, maybe it's just hunger" he said and pulled me

He lifted me up a chair and sat me down. He also took what I ate.

"Here eat this" he said and set the plate down in front of me

I raised my eyebrow.

"You probably don't intend to kill me. The net amount oh" I complained

He smiled sweetly. I just got tired and ate.

"You need to eat a lot. Look at you. You're skinny oh" -he said and sat on my table

My step mother came.

"Oh, aunt, you've already eaten. I'm sure you're appetizing now because it just smells delicious" Miguel said here

She even looked at me as if asking permission. So I just nod, I don't want him to be hungry because of me! Especially now, she’s pregnant.

Even if I hate him, I will not torture him. I'm a very bad person if I torture him and it's not in my vocabulary to hurt physically or emotionally.

"So how many months is your aunt's stomach?"-Miguel asked to start a conversation

We are too quiet.

"4 months" -she answered

His stomach is already quite big. I hadn’t even noticed it before, maybe because I didn’t care about him.

"If you need anything tita. Don't hesitate to call me po" -Miguel said while eating

"Thank you Miguel you are so kind child" -the witch is happy now

"I'm done. Excuse me" I inserted and left

"Love where are you going?" Miguel asked

"I'm going to rest"-I answered sparingly and climbed to the top

"But-"- he didn't finish what he was going to say when the witch spoke

"Let her be Miguel. I think she needs time to be alone" -it stopped Miguel