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Beastly

"You are finally free," the guard said as he opened my prison cell door. Oh god, it has been ten years, stuck in that black hole, with only my sadistic thoughts to give me company but now that I'm free I can get my revenge. Revenge on the one who started it all in the first place. I walk out of the cell and straight out. The sun was shining bright today and I couldn't help but squirm in pain. After all it has been ten years since I am seeing it again.

I walk along the side of the road. A scowl on my face the whole time as I stared at all the smiling faces in the area. I wish I could just burn them all. Now, there was only one thing on my mind. Taking my sweet revenge on the girl who caused me to end up in the dungeons for ten freaking years: Amelia. She was a breathtaking girl back when I was eighteen and she, sixteen. She had long red hair, freckles on her face and really pretty eyes. We met in high school and it was like love at first sight.

She was my everything. Back then, I was in a gang—The beasts—and I was the leader. I was ruthless, still am, but back then I was known as the beast. My behavior was so beastly. I would kill people without a second of hesitation. I would torture people, hurt people, murder people and more. I was a criminal. One could even say that I was cursed to be pure evil for eternity. But Amelia, spoiled it all. She told on me to the police after I confronted her about my actions. She betrayed my trust. You could be wondering why I only got ten years of punishment, well that was because she didn't gave much proof, I was after all a mastermind. I walk to my house which was in the very poor area of the town. I knock on the door and my mamma opens it. As soon as she sees me she pulls me into a hug, crying.

Mamma knew about my crimes but she never said anything. She loved me so much! In fact my father was originally the head of the gang I was in however he was shot by an enemy gang and the tittle was passed down to me. I also took revenge on that gang.

"Oh, mio bambino, mi sei mancato così tanto." My mother said in Italian telling me how
much she missed me.

"Me too mamma, me too." I say hugging her back much tighter. I hold hold her face in my arms and I then realize that she looked very different. Her then gorgeous brown hair was now adorned with stress white hair, her eyes seemed to be a tad bit hollow and one could clearly see the stress lines on her face.

Suddenly my mamma started coughing. Really harshly. And it looked like she was in pain. God I wish I was with her the whole time. All because of that bitch.

I hold my mother and ask her if she is okay, "Mamma, stai bene?"

She just nodded her head after she calmed down and then she brought me in. The house looked the same as it was ten years ago. Loads of comfy, antique furniture and the lovely smell of flowers. I used to find that scent very disgusting before but now, I felt really good.

"Who is this, mamma?" I boy who looked to be in his teens asked as he came downstairs.

"Mio bambino, this is your elder brother,"

The boy looked a lot like me and that's when I realized that he was my little brother who was seven back then when I went to jail. Now he must've been the age of seventeen and he looked good. He had the same black hair, black eyes like me. He seemed physically fit.

As soon as mamma said that, a huge smile formed on his face as he quickly came to me and hugged me. "Mio fratello, I missed you," I say as I hug him back.

"You go and freshen up, I will make lunch, your favorite meal," my mamma said and rushed me upstairs along with my brother. I walk into my room to see that it was neat and clean with a fresh bouquet of flowers.

"Mamma would change the flowers everyday since you were gone, knowing that when you come back, you will know how much she truly missed you. How much we all truly missed you." My brother spoke as he stood at the door way.

"I missed you guys as well, more than you could imagine," I say as I open my cupboard to get fresh clothes. They seemed to be the same size I am now. Looks like I did not gain any weight since I left. In fact I loosed weight.

"I am the leader of The beasts now," he said as he walked towards my bed and gently sat on it. "The gang is still going strong and I became the leader just last month. I could step down if you want to become the leader again?"

"No need for that, fratello, I don't have any intention of joining the gang at the moment. Now I only want take revenge on the girl who ruined me," I say. "I'm going for a bath."

I walk out of my room to the toilet and take a nice proper, hot water shower. Oh god it has been long since I showered in hot water. The hot water running down my body felt like absolute bliss. Relaxing my stiff muscles. The water in prison was freezing cold. After my shower, I wear my clothes and go downstairs for food. My mamma had made her special lasagna and it was absolutely delicious. Like fucking nirvana in my mouth.

After lunch, I head back to my room, informing my family that I was going to rest but no. I had to research on Amelia. After all it would be a waste of breath if I went to her place only to find out that she does not live there anymore. I get my old laptop out of my cupboard and firstly I lock on to my Facebook account. Ignoring all the millions of notifications, I immediately search for her name: Amelia Jennings. And I find her. All of her posts looked new and on her info, it showed the same address she was living in, however, her relationship status showed that she was engaged. There were a lot of pictures of her and some blonde guy. Any guesses?

After doing my research, I decide to sleep. After all, tomorrow is a big day. I wake up at around seven in the evening and I straight went downstairs to the kitchen where mamma was. She was preparing dinner. After eating dinner, I tell my brother my revenge plan and he even asked if I needed back up but I refused. This is my game and I have to finish it.

Early morning I wake up and get ready. I leave the house at nine. The time her fiancé leaves for work. Something she doesn't do. I walk along the streets, trying to find the house. It was hers. Once I reach her neighborhood I inwardly puke. It was such a gorgeous neighborhood with loads of rich people all around. Amelia lived in an apartment, not in a home so it was much easier for me to get to her. I walk to the apartment building, take the lift to her floor and knock on her door. And she opened it. Ha! I knew it. As soon as she saw me her hazel eyes widened in fear. Yes! Feel the fear Amelia.

"Y..you, wh..what are you..d..doing here?" She stutters.

"Here to see what is mine," I say psychotically, as I cocked my head to the side. She screamed and tried to shut the door but I had already before hand placed my foot there, blocking the door from closing.

I push open the door and walk in as she cautiously steps back as I step forward. It was funny watching her. All she was wearing was a man's shirt and I also noticed a wedding ring on her ring finger. To bad her lover won't be here to save her!

"Stay away from me!" she shouted but I just laughed moved closer. close enough to trap her between the wall and I, as soon as her back hits the wall, all the color from her face drains. It was really cute. I clutch her jaw. Rather tightly, "Oh babe, I have been waiting for this day since I was arrested ten years ago. Hmm..who told on me again..oh I know. You!" I seethe.

She tries to push me but failed miserably. "Why are you doing this. just go away!"

"Such a pity...I don't like snitches and what you did was really bad."

She screams and tries to push me away. As much as I enjoyed watching her misery, I knew it was time to end it all. I take out a big knife from my bag and hold it. Admiring its cleanliness. Too bad it won't be like this for long!

As soon as she saw the knife, she screamed even louder. "What are you doing?!"

"Something I should've done a long time ago," I say and plunge the knife straight through her heart finishing her off. The warm blow losing out of her heart replayed old memories. Man...I missed this.

Call me crazy. I don't mind! After all, not all fairytales should've had an happy ending for the princess. Especially the one involving the beast! Because this beast over here, didn't even get a chance to break his curse, of pure evilness! Hahahahaha!