The Birthmark (#Wattys2016)

Blurry Vision

Sandra's POV.

For moments, all I could hear was my heart hammering against my chest. The process of circulation of blood through my body stopped because the organ which pumps blood suddenly got such a painful and powerful attack that it could hardly pump.

"Wait, whatttttttttt!!" I exclaimed, a bit loudly. Stacy's eyes widened upon hearing my voice, and I knew many of the people standing around me had heard me. But they were too drunk to give a fuck.

Stacy motioned her hand for me to calm down. Anger crept up my neck. "How can you expect me to calm down after telling me this fucking news?" This question of mine registered in Stacy's mind and in reply she closed her eyes for a moment. Silent tear rolled down her cheek. I was confused but my heart was still thumping loudly.

"Sandra." Stacy said and stopped for a moment, before continuing,"I know this hurts. But I have seen this with my eyes. If you don't believe, come let me show you." She caught hold of my hand and started heading upstairs towards a room, I guess.

I didn't utter a word. If Stacy saw Mike and Jezabella sleeping together, then it might be true. Why on earth will she lie about this? What will she get by doing this?

"What do you think babe? Did Mike really sleep with that bitch?" I asked my heart inside my mind. It didn't reply for a moment, but then it did. "You know honey that Mike is the guy which loves you like meniac. He won't ever hurt you." A smile automatically made its way on my face. But at the same time, I was scared as fuck. What if Mike really slept with Jezabella? What if Mike breaks up with me?

"See, now we are about to reach that room. See it yourself." Stacy said as we were approaching a room in the corner of the second floor. It was deserted there. Heart rate caught speed.

I didn't know what was gonna happen. I knew that Mike couldn't hurt me. But at the same time, I knew that Stacy can't lie about this. Curiosity got the best out of me, as we reached the door. I licked my lips when I saw that Stacy was going to open the door. Sweat started appearing on my forehead. Heart was still thumping loudly against my ribcage.

Since, it was a house, the door of a room could be opened without a key. So, twisting the knob Stacy slowly opened the door. Everything felt bad. And I didn't knew why, I got a feeling that Stacy is true. Licking my lips again, I saw that Stacy had fully opened the door now. I kept looking at the doorknob for a long time, not wanting to look inside the room. But when, curiosity got the best out of me, I looked inside the room.

There it was. All as I expected. There was my love. Love!! I don't think I can call him that now.

I saw Mike and Jezabella kissing. My heart sank into the pit of my stomach. Tears welled up quickly in my eyes as I saw what was happening in front of my eyes. Mike was shirtless, his jeans was thrown on the floor, and he was only in his boxers. Jezabella was having time of her life kissing Mike.

I heard a noise. Stacy must have heard it too. Did you hear it?

It was my heart shattering into pieces. Tiny little pieces. Watch out on your step. You might get hurt. They are all over the place.

I couldn't resist but emit a silent tear. They were still kissing. Everything felt like a dream. Mike was the first person who took my heart away. I thought of him as a guy who would never, ever hurt me. But fate had something else planned for me.

"Sandra!!" I heard a deep and hoarse voice, directed towards me. I looked up towards Mike who was now looking at me. Looking at my tear stained face. Jezabella was standing right next to Mike. She was looking a bit confused.

"This is nothing-" And those typical dialogues started, which one says to his/her lover when the latter finds out another affair of the former. Mike was starting to say those words. But do you think, I am gonna let him speak and fool me?

"Shut the fuck up. Quiet, I said!!!" I literally yelled. Mike immediately flinched a bit. I didn't stop there.

"You Mother of a fucking bitch. Why did you do this Mike?" I asked, before ending up crying. Mike replied,"Hey, this isn't what you are thinking. She-" Mike was cut off again. But hey, wait. I didn't cut him off.

"Mike, oh shit. You have a gf. And you still decided to sleep with me? How fake of man are you Mike?" It was Jezabella. I saw her. She was looking at Mike with a face full of anger. I followed her gaze to Mike. I don't know why, but I saw innocence in Mike's eyes. It felt like he didn't do all this. But again, it was my love for him which was forcing me to think all this.

Mike scrunched up his eyebrows and spoke loudly,"What! What are you saying? I told you before only, that I love Sandra. And you have brought me here. You did every fucking thing. And you know how." Anger crept up my head and I had heard enough now. Even if I hear Mike for a few seconds now, blood will blast out of my veins.

I cleared my throat, and yelled,"Enough Mike. Enough!!! I heard all your rubbish shits. Now for god's sake, shut up. You are such a dirty asshole. How could you do this to me Mike? I thought our love was priceless and sacred. But you..look at you. I hate you so fucking much!!!! Don't even think of showing me your face ever again. I will tear it apart in pieces."

With this, I made my way out of there. I didn't care to look at Mike. My eyes now started emitting salty tears with lightning speed. Everything turned blurry and all I could see was my legs running and heading me somewhere.

Jezabella's POV.

I saw Mike wearing his shirt and jeans. He was trying his level best not to cry. He got ready to go and find Sandra. As soon as he was about to leave, he saw me with murderous eyes. And then, to my surprise, he started heading towards me. I felt my heartbeat increasing.

From nowhere, I got an powerful punch from Mike on my nose. I fell on the floor with a thud. Stacy started approaching me. I felt as if, my nose was broken. A trembling pain was felt inside and I couldn't help but wimp in pain.

"You sluty witch. I won't ever let you escape from this shitty work of yours." He said and went outside the room. Stacy immediately helped me to get up.

Minutes later, the intensity of the pain had finally decreased. Stacy asked,"You ok?" I nodded in response. But a happy smile made its way on my face.

"Do you realize Stacy, what happened? Mike and Sandra- this term is no longer a term." The words escaped my mouth. And Stacy just nodded in reply, before speaking up,"Yep, and nothing makes me more happy."

I smiled back. And then, we kissed, as a sign of victory.

To be continued in part 21. Hope you guys liked this chapter. Please vote and comment if u liked this part.

Watch out your steps guys. The pieces of heart can be anywhere. Feel sad for Sandra right? What do you think? Did Mike sleep with Jezabella with some purpose? Stay tuned to find out more.

I would like to throw some light on my friend HarshPurohit 's book "The Girl with the black piano." Guys please check it out. I am sure, you all will love it. It is one heck of a good read. Although, get ready for the goosebumps that you will be inviting if you decide to read the book. It's horror and quite scary.

So, read it and keep smiling. :):):):)