For Now And A Revenge

Her Brother

Bright knew by heart what was in the package. He had looked at it a million times since the day he received it. Once again, as if to torture himself, he pulled the contents out and read it.

“Petition for annulment between Bright Vachirawit and Win Metawin Vachirawit. Petitioner: Wife.”

*Flashback*

“Sir.” His secretary timidly added, “I think the package is from your wife.”

Bright immediately scrambled out of his chair and rushed outside his office, closely followed by Dew.

“Where’s the package?!” Bright demanded, as soon as he saw the messenger. He immediately signed for the package and ripped it open.

Dew, still not fully understanding what had happened, watched astounded as the papers fell from Bright’ lifeless hands. He immediately went to pick them up and saw that it was a petition for annulment from his sister. Then, he turned and looked at Bright who was just standing there, looking as white as a sheet.

“I think we have to talk. Let’s go back to your office.” Dew had to help Bright walk back to the office. After making Bright sit down, he helped himself to some strong drink from Bright’ supply.

“Here, drink this.” Dew gave a glass of cognac to Bright and drank some himself.

Bright regained some color after a shot of cognac, “Want some more?” Dew asked, as he poured more alcohol in his own glass. Bright shook his head and took the documents that Dew had placed on the desk. He felt numb all over as he re-read the heading. Then, he leaned back and closed his eyes as he rested his head on the back of his chair.

“I think you have some explaining to do.” Dew started. Then, his mind reeled as he looked at Tu’s picture, “You bastard, tell me you didn’t do what I think you did!” He stood up to get to Bright but then, something about Bright’ demeanor stopped him, ‘This doesn’t make any sense.’ He thought to himself, ‘This guy looked too sad and depressed over losing Win.’

Bright finally opened his eyes, “You can beat me up if you want. I deserve it for what I did.” He said tiredly, wishing that Dew would hit him or something, anything to stop the deadness he’s feeling inside right now.

Dew took another look at Bright and said, “Just tell me what happened.”

Bright sat straight up and started telling the story. After everything was said, he clutched his stomach as another surge of pain attacked him. Dew saw this and automatically, handed Bright the medicine he had spotted on the desk.

“And now you don’t know where my sister is?” Dew stated.

“No. I’ve been looking all over for her. This.” As Bright held the annulment documents up, “Is the first contact I’ve had since she left.”

“You are in love with my sister, aren’t you? Your plan of revenge backfired.” Dew was looking at Bright with pity. Suddenly, he yelled, “What’s wrong with your family?! First, your sister assumed that I left her, now you go on this revenge scheme without checking all the facts out! You know what; I really do feel sorry for you! I hope my sister is fine and I hope that you continue to suffer!”

Bright looked at Dew with defeated eyes, “You’re right. All this is my doing. Yes, I really love your sister. It all started with revenge in mind, by the time I realized what a special person Win is, it was too late to change anything. That’s why I wanted us to get married right away. I was hoping that by the time Win finds out the truth, she would already be convinced that I truly love her and would understand. This is all a mess and it’s my entire fault.”