Punishable by death

strange calm

The clock struck 12. Ayessa lay, waiting for sleep to come. Her phone vibrated Siobhan's name popping up on the screen. Anger surged through Ayessa's petite body, why is she calling me. she knows we're over. i wouldn't even talk to her if there was a gun to my head. 

The ringing stopped. Ayessa picked up her phone and opened tik tok. Fresh tears ran down her face, a painful reminder her pride and joy, her hard work, her LIFE, was gone. for good. All because of siobhan. The sadness seeped away, replaced by resentment. Siobhan had deleted ayessas tik tok account, the lowest act of all. Ayessa shot up an idea forming in her mind. Feelings of fury and grief driving her thoughts. Sleep wasnt happening anytime soon and ayessa wanted revenge. She would make this right.

Siobhan looked so peaceful. Too peaceful. A strange calm overcame ayessa, a smile creeping across her face. She had no hesitation. no regrets. The knife struck her chest. that felt good. Siobhan's eyes flew open. A strange gurgle came from her. 

"Im so sorry siobhan i didnt mean to wake you," Siobhan's face twisted in agony, undistinguishable words coming from her. Ayessa felt no sympathy.  Siobhan had committed a crime. A crime punishable by death.

"Shhhh it'll all be over soon," Ayessa's voice was silky smooth.

The knife went it a second time. Then a third. Ayessa was speeding up finding a rhythm. There was no stopping her, built up hatred and rage fueling her. 

Ayessa stepped back to admire her work. Her friends body lay still, her bedsheets dyed red.