The reborn villainess; the end was just a beginning

I found out my hair care products were all in the bathroom and even my mini makeup bag was found still in place in my bedroom so I decided to do the grooming myself.

I took a really long bath although not as long as I'd like but it would do.

After moisturizing my body while calling grandma just to give her some info so she knows I'm okay, I got to work.

I started with straightening my hair, then I packed it up into a not too high ponytail. The hair was then curled and clipped into I curled bun. I left some part out at the front to make it dangle and frame my face. It was more like a bang.

After I was done it the hair, I moved to the makeup. It would be really right to say I don't know how to apply makeup. And it's mainly because I'm not into it.

I would have gone to a salon, get a makeup artist and get it all done it but I don't want to. The people I'm used to all know about what happened to my family, I won't allow them dampen my mood with their condolences.

So, I did the makeup I know how to do best. I nice lip combo, mascara, eyeliner, a little bit of eyeshadow and brushed my brows.

I had an hard time choosing which jewelry to wear. There are red ones, a pink one, a black one and a clear one. At first I wanted to put on one of the red ones but decided against it.

I chose the black one. It goes well with the heels and bag. Also, it looks really simple. It's a heart shaped diamond pendant and tiny diamond necklace.

But the time I was done with it all, it was already 5:49pm.

All that's in my head now are the confections. Yet, a voice in my head kept reminding me that they could be poisoned.

Well… once again, after a long time… I prayed over it.

Who am I to call unholy what the lord has made holy.

I must say, they taste heavenly.

I've never anything that nice before. Well, apart from the cookies – my grandma's own is better.

It was 6:00pm on dot that I left my apartment looking all glamed up.

There was a set of twin in the elevator with there mother. I heard them say I look like a princess. I love it when children compliments me. Those pure souls.

With a really great confidence, I drove over to the venue.

I wish I'd thought of a driver. I can't imagine coming back and driving back home myself regardless of how tired I may be.

By the time I finally got to the cruise ship, just the sight of the ship brought back a whole lot of memories.

I'd attended this dinner in the dream too. I'd gone with the McKinleys. More like they went with me. It ruined me. That was like the second part in establishing how spoilt and vulgar I was. The first being the attempted rape that happened at their house. They made sure everyone knows about it. They twisted the story, acted like they were helping me. Told people I seduced the rapist and it is the way I deal with grief. I was so stupid. I allowed myself fall into a really shabby trap.

With a determination to do better this time, I entered the ship.

I could feel eyes on me immediately I entered. Then they all started murmuring who knows what. I ignored it all and walked towards the lounge I spotted.

On the way some people stopped to compliment me, the dress or how my perfume. I was polite, I smiled and said thank you.

To my greatest surprise, the McKinley are here. I wonder who they came here with this time around.

I'd barely caught my breath before I was serene rush towards me. I wonder what she wants now.

"Nevaeh, you made it! I'm so glad you're able to."

"Yhh… I was invited so I came. If I didn't know so well I would think you are the host or something."

"Ohh… you jest. I thought you wouldn't come. You should be mourning not coming to parties in flashy clothes." She raised her voice octaves higher. It's so obvious she's trying to draw attention to me to make a point about me not being filial.

Then I heard people murmur about how she was right while some who didn't know about my family situation got enlightened. Through it all, I kept my calm.

"It's so enlightening to see how much you care giving I don't even know you and we aren't acquaintances."

"How could you say so? You stayed at my house when your had just lost your family."

"Then you must be a McKinley. I did stayed there for few hours before I left after I was almost killed at your house. Anyways, it still doesn't justify why you're in my business."

"I'm just trying to help you. We wouldn't want them thinking you killed your family to take over their properties now would we?" Could she stop all these now?

"Thanks for your concern. It's been more than two months since I lost my family and I know they wouldn't want me sitting and crying around all day long when it won't bring them back. Trust me I know this 'cause that was what I've been doing for 72 days. Are they back to life 'cause of that. Besides I'm here for a business dinner. Sitting around would only make the legacy they worked so hard for get destroyed by the likes of you."

"What do_"

"Now if you would excuse me, I've got better things to do. Unlike you, I'm not here in just for being here sake. I'm here for business." Then facing the crowd "I would really appreciate it if you'll try not to remind me of my family. Thanks for the condolences you want to offer. I'd like not to hear them." The look on Serena's face was to die for. Oh how I loved it. She went whole tomato red.

I walked away from them all and towards the lounge.

I thought I could have some moments of peace before I start what I came to do but how would the McKinley allows that. This time around, it's Ethan.

"Hi Nevaeh…" I walked towards me in a dark blue blue with his left hands behind his head and the other in his pocket.

"How may I help you." I asked plainly with no emotion on my face.

"Nothing, I_"

"Great. You can go then."

"No, I just wanted to tell you that you look really beautiful tonight."

"I know. Also, I always do."

"Yhh… can I sit by your side? I'd like to talk to you about some things."

"No. I don't have time for chitchat."

"Hmm… see you later then?"

"No. I hope not."

I watched him leave embarrassed. It was such a delightful sight.

I know I was rude but it's really necessary. I can't help it. I'd rather let them know where they stand than try to pretend. I've never been good at that.

The only downside is that… the plot is changeant from how it was in my dream.