All For Revenge
CHAPTER 1
I always thought that life was fair and harmonious, full of wonders and joy...until...I lost the one I loved the most
Layla[12yrs old]
*Smiling sweetly while pulling her mom*
Layla[12yrs old]
Mom...mom..😁
Carter Isabella
What is it darling?!~
Layla[12yrs old]
*Pointing at a store across the street*
Layla[12yrs old]
Let's get daddy a present from there
Carter Isabella
Alright, let's do that...
Layla[12yrs old]
*Giggling as she skips across the street*
Carter Isabella
*Walking quikly behind her*
Carter Isabella
Be careful, Layla...
Layla[12yrs old]
I'm fine, Mommy
Carter Isabella
*Walks out of the store holding a lot of bags*
Carter Isabella
Ah... we got a lot of things, didn't we?~
Layla[12yrs old]
Hmm.. Anything for Daddy's birthday
Carter Isabella
I'm sure he would love the things you got him...
Layla[12yrs old]
*Stops and stares at a sign*
Layla[12yrs old]
Mom what's that?
Carter Isabella
Oh dear, it seems like they're maintaining the road up ahead
Carter Isabella
We won't be able to get home on time
Layla[12yrs old]
*Pouts* we won't make it in time for daddy's party
Layla[12yrs old]
*Sniffles*
Carter Isabella
Ah, don't worry, your pretty head, Layla. I know a shortcut
Carter Isabella
Would I lie to you, sweetheart
Layla[12yrs old]
*Beems and smiles warmly*
Carter Isabella
*Reaches out to hold Layla's hand*
Carter Isabella
Okay let's go~
We made our way to a dark alley, the passage was a bit narrow and the only form of light...
...was a dim light bulb that flickered as though it would go off at any minute
Carter Isabella
Stay close, Layla
Layla[12yrs old]
*Nods* hmm *a bit scared cuz it was dark*
As we made our way deeper into the alley, two shadows emerged from the darkness
¿Thug1?
Well...well...well...if it isn't Miss Carter
Carter Isabella
*Taken aback by their sudden appearance*
Carter Isabella
Who are you?!~ What do you want!
¿Thug2?
Patience now... we'll answer your questions in due time
Layla[12yrs old]
*Scared* Mommy!
Carter Isabella
Stay behind me Layla it'd be okay
Carter Isabella
Now, please answer my ques-
Without warning , he (Thug1) sprinted forward knife in hand and stabbed my mother...
...She stumbled back and faced me
Layla[12yrs old]
*Screams* Mama...!!~
¿Thug2?
Let's leave before someone sees us...our job here is done
Layla[12yrs old]
No...No.....you're bleeding 😰
Carter Isabella
*Weakly almost breathless* It's okay Layla mom will be alright
Carter Isabella
Take my phone call your father...call the police
Layla[12yrs old]
*Sniffles then sobs* Promise me you'll be okay mom
Layla[12yrs old]
Promise me mom!!
Carter Isabella
*Reaches for her bag* Take this Layla
Carter Isabella
When the time is right, you'll know what to do
Layla[12yrs old]
*Takes the key*
As she handed the key over to me she whispered something in my ear before finally saying...
Carter Isabella
I love you Layla
...as she drifted off into eternal slumber
Layla[12yrs old]
*Sobs*Mom...no don't do this...mom!!
CHAPTER 2
After crying till I couldn't anymore, I decided to call the police...
Maybe I should have called early...
Maybe they could have saved her...
Maybe we shouldn't have passed here...
...I said to myself as I sat down on the cold floor
When the police arrived, they asked me a few questions before taking me home
Maxwell Phillip
*Strolling down the stairs with a glass of wine in hand*
Layla[12yrs old]
*Runs towards him longingly*
Layla[12yrs old]
Dad...dad...!~ *Teary eyed*
I ran towards my only means of comfort at that time...and what did he do...
Maxwell Phillip
*Glares* Rose!
Layla[12yrs old]
*Clinging on to her fathers' cloth*
Rose[Head Maid]
*Bows* Yes sire!
Maxwell Phillip
Take Layla to her room
Rose[Head Maid]
Of course!~
Layla[12yrs old]
*Sniffles* But dad I...!
He had never looked at me that way before... maybe he blamed me for my mother's death or so, I thought...
Rose[Head Maid]
Come now, madam Layla
Layla[12yrs old]
*Scared but follows obediently*
... The next few weeks were a blur, but I remember what happened... how could I forget...
... What changed the course of my life
My father didn't look my way ever since I came home...he didn't give me the comfort i needed...
The only person who seemed to care was rose... but she couldn't be by my side all day she needed to work
Dad would bring different women each day and have activities that were rather noisy...
I buried myself in books as a way to escape my reality...
Rose[Head Maid]
*Knocks on Layla's door* May I come in?
Layla[12yrs old]
Hmm, you may.
Rose[Head Maid]
Reading again I see...
Layla[12yrs old]
Yes... it helps me pass time.
Rose[Head Maid]
We will be having guest around today
Layla[12yrs old]
Really, what makes these ones different from the rest?~
...She opened her mouth to speak then closed it again
Layla[12yrs old]
It can't be that bad, right?!
Rose[Head Maid]
*Sighs* He asked me to clear madame room...
Rose[Head Maid]
One of the guests would be staying there
Layla[12yrs old]
*Shocked*
Layla[12yrs old]
You can't be serious
Layla[12yrs old]
*Eyes well up in tears*
Layla[12yrs old]
M-my mom... what about her belongings?!
Rose[Head Maid]
Rest assured, I've kept them safely in the basement~
Layla[12yrs old]
*Hugs rose tightly and sobs*
Layla[12yrs old]
W..what..would I..I do without y..you..rose *😭
Rose[Head Maid]
I'm always and always will be on your side.
CHAPTER 3
The next day, the guests arrived
A luxurious car pulled up in our drive way...I was surprised because dad's usually guests don't come in cars of distinguished brands
Cortez Felina[Layla's Stepmom]
*Gets down from the car*
Rose[Head Maid]
Welcome to the Maxwell household~
Maxwell Phillip
Hope the flight wasn't stressful, Felina?!~
Layla[12yrs old]
*Standing by the stairs*
Cortez Felina[Layla's Stepmom]
Well, it wasn't pleasurable...
Cortez Felina[Layla's Stepmom]
We were reduced to first-class from elite due to some problems *Rolls eyes then it lands on Layla*
Maxwell Phillip
*Moves closer to her and takes off her coat*
Maxwell Phillip
What airport was that... let me speak to their-
Cortez Felina[Layla's Stepmom]
Hmm, that won't be necessary. I've dealt with it
Cortez Felina[Layla's Stepmom]
*Points at Layla* Who's that a maids' child?
Layla[12yrs old]
*Annoyed*
Maxwell Phillip
Oh, that's Layla...
Cortez Felina[Layla's Stepmom]
Layla...lay...oh the daughter of your late wife?
Wow, he said the daughter of my late wife... not my daughter
Maxwell Phillip
Come over here, Layla... Come say hello to your stepmom!~
Layla[12yrs old]
*Freezes in place* S..step...
His words hit me like a lightning bolt….mom had just passed two weeks ago
Layla[12yrs old]
*Shivers as she moved towards them*
Layla[12yrs old]
H-hello..
Cortez Felina[Layla's Stepmom]
*Scoffs* Lovely child….
Cortez Felina[Layla's Stepmom]
*Walks past Layla* Mia and Maya should be here any minute
Two girls around my age got down, from a car carrying a lot of bags...
Cortez Maya[Layla's Stepsis]
*Running over and smiling*
Cortez Mia[Layla's Stepsis]
*Following behind her*
Cortez Maya[Layla's Stepsis]
Mom!~
Cortez Mia[Layla's Stepsis]
We are here
Cortez Felina[Layla's Stepmom]
My sweet little angels... how was your trip to the mall?...
Cortez Maya[Layla's Stepsis]
It was amazing
Cortez Mia[Layla's Stepsis]
We got a lot of things
Cortez Felina[Layla's Stepmom]
Hmm, that's good...come say hello to your dad...
Cortez Mia[Layla's Stepsis]
*Hesitates for a sec*
Cortez Maya[Layla's Stepsis]
His our new dad?~
Cortez Felina[Layla's Stepmom]
*Looks at layla and smirks* Yes, his your new DAD~😌
Cortez Mia[Layla's Stepsis]
Yay!~ *Spreads her arms and hugs phillip*
Cortez Maya[Layla's Stepsis]
*Does the same*
Maxwell Phillip
*Smiling sweetly* My daughters, welcome to your new home. I've prepared rooms for the both of you...
Maxwell Phillip
Would you like to see them?
Cortez Maya[Layla's Stepsis]
Yes, we'd love to...
Cortez Mia[Layla's Stepsis]
*Nods*Hmm
Maxwell Phillip
Okay... let's go...
Cortez Felina[Layla's Stepmom]
Hold on, Phillip...*coughs dramatically*
Cortez Felina[Layla's Stepmom]
I seem to be a little parched...I need a glass of water...
Maxwell Phillip
Okay, I'll send a maid t-
Cortez Felina[Layla's Stepmom]
No, *looks at Layla* Why don't you help me, Layla
Cortez Felina[Layla's Stepmom]
*I'd like to see if their bond is still strong*
Layla[12yrs old]
*Surprised*
Rose[Head Maid]
Excuse me, Miss Cortez, but I don't thi-
Maxwell Phillip
Silence Rose!
Rose[Head Maid]
*Keeps quiet*
Cortez Felina[Layla's Stepmom]
Is that a problem, Phillip?
Maxwell Phillip
No...it isn't
Layla[12yrs old]
*Shocked and hurt*
Maxwell Phillip
Layla, go get her some water!
Layla[12yrs old]
*Holding back tears* Y-yes...father 😥
Cortez Felina[Layla's Stepmom]
*Oh, it seems like there is no such bond anymore...haha!~*
Cortez Maya[Layla's Stepsis]
...
Cortez Mia[Layla's Stepsis]
...
Layla[12yrs old]
*Walks toward the kitchen*
Rose[Head Maid]
*Following her feom behind*
Layla[12yrs old]
R-rose...*Tears falling down her cheek*
Rose[Head Maid]
It's okay, madam Layla ...I'm here for you
What happened that day made me realize something...my dad didn't love me anymore...
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