Diary Of A Victim.

11

Anna dragged me from the bed and pushed me to the bathroom. When I got out Sila was standing beside mirror with a whole make up items. I tried to back myself but according to her my eyes were like those of sloths, all puffy and red from yesterday's crying. I didn't mind it though. At this point all I thought about was my sister. Anyways I didn't argue any longer . After we were done we took off to school. We were already late as we had to stop at each one's house to take their bags . I didn't know I would be so lucky to have them . I never even in my dreams thought Sila of all people would be one of my good friends. We parted our ways to our classes.

        I looked out for Ian the whole time. He was nowhere. After the classes, we went to the hospital Sila's father worked at to meet Mrs. Ripley. She looked like she is in her mid forties. Shehad the smile to lighten up the world. I knew how the news would break her. But she has to know , I can't keep up my sympathy. My family had been through hell and back. My mom is a mother too.
"Hello dear." She hugged Sila.
"Hello, Mrs. Ripley." She greeted back.
"These are?" She asked Sila to introduce us.
"These are my friends. Anna, Dayanara and Trevor." She said pointing to each of us.
"Lovely to meet you." She said with her beautiful smile.
We nodded and she pointed to the chairs near her table. We took our seats and shifted uncomfortably, not knowing how and where to start.
"So..... Mrs. Ripley. It's about Ian." Sila broke the silence.
" Oh what about him." She asked, now her eyebrows furrowed with confusion all clear in her face.
" He is a convict in a case." Sila replied.
"I don't understand." She replied. I need to be brave . I can do this.
"Ian raped and murdered my sister, Delilah." I blurted out. Tears started welling in my eyes.
"What!!! Is it sime sort of prank or something. Not funny at all kids!!!."  She was almost yelling at this point . She stood up from her chair.
"Why would I lie. And  to top it , why would prank you with my dead sister. Why would I make a joke out of raping and murdering. Do you find it funny, Mrs. Ripley. " I asked rather calmly
"What, it must be mistaken. How can you even say that. What !! No. Please get out . Don't make me call the security." She yelled out.
"Really , I know it's hard to believe. Let me make it clear then. Your son, Ian bullied, raped , kidnapped and murdered my only twin sister, Delilah. I confronted him about it and he threatened me too. He threatened to do the same with me and my family . Why don't you ask your son yourself? And yes we will leave now. Here's my number , you might need it." I said and walked out with my friends following behind me.

    After that intense conversation, we to our homes. On reaching my home , I hopped through the stairs and reached my room. The door of my room was open. All of my blankets and everything scattered around . Suddenly like a lightening struck, I ran to the drawer to check for the diary. And with god's grace it was there. I knew it would be Ian. That little shit didn't think my sister would write something about him in a diary. Maybe he searched for a pendrive or something. I was lost in my own thoughts when I heard some shuffling. I snapped my head towards the bathroom, suddenly the door opened and Ian casually walked out if it. I was panicking at this point. My feet trembled. But I can take him down. I just need to calm down. I didn't show any fear. I just stood there like it's a normal thing to do when there is a freaking criminal at my house, in my room. All it took was an image of my sister hanging in the wall. I didn't know where I got the courage from but my fear vanished and was replaced with fire . I looked straight at him with all the courage I could gather. I didn't flinch nor I did look away.

   "You are a brave little thing, aren't you?" He asked.
"What the hell do you want?" I asked through gritted teeth. My voice came out without shaking which I was surprised of.
"Oh nothing , I just came here to settle something." He said cockily.
"There's nothing to settle. Get the hell outta here. Right now." I yelled.
"Why don't we come to an agreement about your little revenge." He asked. Is this bastard for real now.
"What the freaking hell do you mean. Nevermind. Get out." I was screaming now.
"I am ready to give you how much ever money you want but you have to keep your pretty little mouth shut ." This bloody asswipe was bribing me to keep my silence on Delilah's case. I was on verge of attacking him. I've never in my life wanted to kill someone so badly. I have never even hurt an ant, but here I am wanting to kill a human with flesh and blood.
"You must be delusional to think I would ever agree to be it. Why don't you get lost. Make some use out of yourself before you are thrown into prison for the rest of your life with guilt eating you up." I made myself clear. My jaw clenched and unclenched by just looking at his face.
"Well, I had to try. Anyway I'll go with the second option. Watch your steps.. sweetheart." He sang and walked out of my house like he owned the place.