Vengeance So Sweet

Cynthia's Point of View

I woke up to the sound of a beeping machine. I opened my eyes. A sharp pain cut through my head, and I realized I was in a hospital. I tried to sit up on the bed, but I just couldn't; I lay back on the bed as I faced the ceiling.

My face burnt with anger, a fire raging within me, my mind racing with nothing but vengeful thoughts. I've never in my life experienced such fear upon seeing anyone's face; the fear I felt upon seeing their pictures broke my heart into millions of pieces. They broke me, and I was going to teach them a lesson. I will start with those goons, and then Amanda and Victor will follow.

"Are you feeling okay? " I turned to my side when I heard Ethan's voice; as usual, he was seated on the chair; the difference was this time around, he was reading a newspaper.

I cleared my throat.. "I'm fine.. " I said; he has been here for almost three years; it was only possible that I find him here too this time around. I just don't know how to thank him. What he has done for me was a lot to me, and I don't know how to thank him.

"Do you need anything? "Ethan questioned, his voice was calmer this time around.

"I want to get out of here.. " I said; I couldn't stay here any longer knowing that those rapists were out there enjoying their lives while I was breaking into pieces, while my heart had turned dark and cold. I just wanted them to feel how I'm feeling right now..

"The doctors said you must stay here for a few days under observation.. " Ethan said, but his words fell on deaf ears as I removed the drip on my hand and I sat up on the hospital bed.

"I'm not staying here for another second; I can't sit on this damn hospital bed when people who have caused me this pain are moving on with their lives. "I said as I peeled back the blanket, exposing myself to the chill; I rose off the bed, causing Ethan to rise off the chair.

"Cynthia, what are you doing.. I told you what the doctors said, right? " Ethan questioned, but I ignored him as I slipped my foot on the slippers; with that, I started making my way out of the ward; there was no way I was going to stay here anymore. It's time I make my moves..

Ethan followed me out of the ward, rushing after me. He grabbed my arms and stopped me in my tracks. I shot him a glare, and he let go of my arms.

" Cynthia, stop and listen to me, okay? First of all, you are still weak; you can't even stand looking at their faces because of the fear you have for them. Just take a deep breath, calm down, and think of all your moves properly because if you rush things, they will kill you, and I won't be there to save you again.. "Ethan said calmly,..

I inhaled deeply, my mind racing with thousands of thoughts. He was right; I should control my emotions, I should control my rage, and think clearly. I can't just think of taking revenge without knowing what I want to do first.. I needed to calm down..

"You just went through a horrible and horrifying thing, and you need to make peace with it and make it a part of you. You need to talk to someone and let all the pain and anger inside of you out... You need to start visiting a therapist; they will help you. "Ethan said calmly, his words hitting me hard, causing me to stiffen; a hollow ache echoed within me. I felt trapped in my suffering; how could I try to move on?

How can I move on when they are happy? How can I make peace with all this? Just how can I?

"I'm not asking you to let them go unpunished for what they did to you but all I'm asking you is to calm down and think properly.. Your anger is your worst enemy, and if you fight such battles angry, you will always lose. But if you calm down and think with a clear mind, then you will win. Now the ball is in your court.. You decide if you want to fight them now with that anger you have and lose or calm down and think clearly of all your moves and destroy all of them once and for all.. "Ethan said,

My breath caught in my throat at his words, he was right… I should calm down; I should think clearly before I do anything I will regret later... I didn't want to regret anything, but I wanted them to regret what they did to me..

"I will not talk to a stranger about my personal life, so going to a therapist is out of the question.. I will deal with my pain.. "I said sternly, trying to control my emotions..

"Well then, let's proceed with the wedding.. After the wedding, you can do what. "Ethan said but I shot him a glare.

"A fake wedding!! "I reminded him sarcastically before I started making my way out, and Ethan followed, walking beside me.

"Do you know anyone who can teach me how to fight and use a gun? "I questioned..

I knew perfectly well that I couldn't take on those goons without knowing how to defend myself or even use a gun. Ethan turned to look at me.

"Well, I think I'm perfectly suitable for the job.. It only depends on how much you are willing to pay me.. "Ethan said, and my brows furrowed as I stopped in my tracks.

"I'm not playing games okay? Can you train me? "I shot in a glare as I inquired.

"Who Is playing games? I said I could help you as long as you paid me. "Ethan said calmly; he didn't stop walking, and I started again, walking beside him.

"Money is not a problem at all.. When can we start? "I asked..

As far as I could remember, I had some money saved which no one knew about.. If Amanda doesn't remember about it, then it means it was still there, at the place where I hid it, it was over a million, and I knew that money would help me stand on my own two feet again. I hope Amanda hasn't taken that money because it was my last hope.

"Who said I wanted money? "Ethan questioned, and I scrunched up my face, throwing him a glare.

"What do you want then? "I questioned rapidly, I didn't have time for any silly games. Had I known someone I trusted, I could have hired them, but I didn't want any stranger near me; what if they did what Amanda and those goons had done to me?

"Five minutes conversation and express how you are feeling to me, and after each conversation, you will just pretend to be happy and just smile for thirty seconds. "Ethan said, causing my brows to shoot up..

"You've lost it, right? "I stared at him agog.. This was insane and there was no way I was going to have a conversation with him, especially about my feelings that were not happening.. I knew he saved my life, and I appreciated everything he had done for me, but that doesn't mean we are friends.

"Maybe.. But this is your choice to make.. "Ethan said, and we finally reached the car; he opened the door for me, and I got inside the car, and he got in and sat next to him.

"I will find someone else then.. "I said, and I looked out the windows, letting the chill air of the winter season hit my face, relaxing my tense body. Ethan said nothing more as the driver started the car.

His offer was just ridiculous and I couldn't do what he was saying.. I will find another way.