Vexatious Passion

Mrs. Bateman.... The End

"My head was pounding in pain but there was some kind of relief which I was feeling inside me. I thought that this is heaven maybe, this is my heaven.Maybe this is what is going to give me peace, maybe this is afterlife. Just then a bright light was seen I can't understand what was going on. And again it was dark. Oh!I can see Ray, beautiful and shining my ray of sunshine."

Ray-How could you let her be alone in the situation when you knew what she was going through? She is your best friend how come you don't know anything ? (Ray banged the table in-front of him) .

Su- I'm feeling so guilty that I cannot explain. I was feeling helpless when I saw Syrene my friend lying quietly. Everything was blurry in front of my eyes.I could not even hear whatever Ray was telling me, there was just noise .Only one thing which was going around in my mind was prayer about Syrene... Her mother was sobbing. I never felt so bad about anything ever in my life.God please help us take us through the situation smoothly so that everything falls into places so that again we can go to the café we can have fun and everything becomes normal as it was before.

A bright day-

The warm liquid streamed through my throat and I felt solace.It feels great when you see the people care about you so much. It makes you questions about your good deeds and I was doing it too. I was asking if I had done something so good to receive such good people in my life. It was my mother's hand that blessed me through the whole trauma. It was my closest friend also Ray spend few sleepless nights in one attire for me. Yes I tired to end my life as I was feeling that it was the end of the world for me. I didn't care to know or understand or even believe what Ray had to say about Corrine. I just read one side of the coin and made my decision. But at the same time I was feeling slightly betrayed as Ray didn't open about Corrine. Well again yes ,yes I know that even Ray wasn't aware about Hope. I stepped down and packed my things with mom because finally after 25 days of struggle and almost a coma I'm fine and going back home. My mother gave me my phone and informed me that Mr. Petrakis from my work came to meet me. I was so glad to see his face and those beautiful white flowers in his hands. He hugged me and wished me quick recovery. He gave me few news about work as well. Then off-course it was Su entering in the room like a squirrel.She pulled my hair and threatened me about never talking to me again if I repeat.

Su- The Cab's here you guys. Come soon. I'll help you Mrs. Forbes with the bags.

When I looked at my house it was Ray standing in-front of my door. I saw his bright face.There was a muse everywhere. I was shaking like a leaf while opening the door. I couldn't wait to press myself against his chest. Inhale his love deep. To feel relief in his arms. I took short steps towards the love of my life . Yes he is the one. It's transpicuous to me that I can't live without him even there's Hope with him. I'll except him with or without any strings. When I was about to reach him with my blurred vision I saw My Ray of sunshine is on his knee. There was a blinding glisten and it took me less than a second to understand him. I sat on the ground parallel to him and before he could say anything I nodded my head up and down. The next moment my feet were off the ground. I was flying in the air, lip-locked with my Ray of sunshine. Our wet cheeks touched and transformed a current of warmth which transformed and touched our hearts. I heard ebullient giggles from behind. I took a look back I saw Su and my mother hugging each other and laughing their heart out. Ray held my hand and honoured me with the rarest ring. Was I happy or not?

Yes I was very very happy.... Until the day of the Wedding Day...

"Okay Okay enogh now everyone. The bride needs to breathe too. Let her take a sip of Cabernet Sauvignon. It's her wedding day after all" Su shouted.

She's my bride's maid along with two other cousins of mine. Ray's father is coming to attend our wedding. He happily agreed with our relationship. After three month of engagement we decided to get married. Corrine arranged a meeting with Hope. We all understood each other's perspective and respected that too. Ray and I requested to Corrine if she can attend our wedding with Hope. I could sense a little shine in her eyes but still she agreed. I have asked it for Ray as he wanted Hope near him. Corrine agreed without any reluctance. Later Ray asked if we can keep Hope with us for few days every alternate week after getting Corrine's permission or not? And I said yes in a heartbeat. Cause I knew it would mean the world to Ray and I wanted to give that to Ray.

My heart twitched when I was walking down the aisle moving towards a brand new chapter of my life. Towards my Ray of sunshine.

"I do" was the two words came out from both of us. We were bonded together for life they say when all the rituals are done. Now comes the cake then the champagne and after that the dance right? Yes that's how it goes. Then we'll leave together hand in hand away from everything.

Hope came running towards Ray as she was happy. She carried a red rose in her hand. Ray knelt down and swayed her up. I took the rose from her hand.

"What's up bride?" said Corrine.

"Hey! thank you so much for everything I don't think It could be any better without you and Hope" said Syrene.

Corrine stretched her hand and I didn't think twice before grabbing her. But should have actually.... Cause a few seconds later my white wedding gown was turning red because I was lying in the pool of blood on the floor.

Corrine- "Such a fool! You really thought I'll stand at ease and look at your wedding? I will never let you have Ray in-fact no one will ever have Ray. Hope will become the one and only heir of Batmen's.

Syrene- "But.... but..... I never wanted anything... apart from Ray Corrine. I love him. Trust me Hope will be like my daughter. Stabbing me wasn't necessary ...Ray.... Ray... (Syrene's hand tried to hold the door nearby. She was gasping in agony. She tried to call Ray. She was unaware of the cold-blooded intentions of Corrine. She couldn't sense the hatred inside her.)

Corrine- "Oh! Poor poor Syrene in a lovey dovey relationship with her prince charming, isn't it babe? You thought you"ll come and deal my life and become the heroine kill yourself then your friends and family will pull you to life by a magical resurrection spell. That ain't gonna happen girl. I don't care if I have to go to jail but I won't let Ray Bateman to be happy after what he has done to me. Let him take care of Hope for a while now. I have done enough." (Corrine couldn't finish her sentences.....she screamed in anger..)

Syrene- "No Ray is a good per son he didn't know about Hope trust me.. (Syrene's faint voice lingered in the washroom but it was so powerless that it barely reached Corrine. Corrine kicked in Syrene's abdomen out of anger and stormed out of after cleaning herself. )

Corrine stabbed me in the throat. I wasn't able to breathe . She stabbed me two times. Then smashed my head to the mirror. Was it an accident or she murdered me? But it doesn't matter anymore cause I can see Ray smiling at me coming to rescue me. My life is slipping from my hand slowly , it's getting darker. But I am happy cause I am leaving as Syrene Bateman. I will wait for you in the afterlife Ray, my Ray of Sunshine.

Hello My lovely readers. Thank you so much for reading and supporting me for so long. Do let me know in the comment section about the ending. Finally it's over.

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