Roses And Thorns

4

-The pain turns into anger.

As far as I knew, my pity party was ending.

I was fueled by newfound rage, unable to fully grasp the betrayal they had inflicted on me.

Anger slowly burned within me, promising a well-deserved revenge.

I couldn't accept that they could deceive me like this—I didn't deserve it.

Why do innocent hearts always get attached to the worst kinds of monsters?

For the first time, I saw them for who they really were, what others had warned me about when I refused to listen.

The once naïve girl was gone, buried deep.

They could never dream of hurting her again—she was ready for war.

She rebuilt herself as a ruthless warrior, unapproachable and fierce.

Revenge suited her; it was exactly what she needed.

Rage fueled her, kept her going, and gave her a reason to fight.

I had to build new walls, strong as bricks.

I made sure that this would be the last time anyone could hurt me.

I would make them regret every hurtful word they ever said.

They'd beg for my trust, for my support, because no one else would be so selfless with them.

I wanted them to see how unreachable I'd become.

Watch me from afar as I achieve everything I set my mind to.

The old me is never coming back—she doesn't exist anymore.

They had their chance, and they blew it.

I know they'll miss me once they realize I'm truly gone.

And while it may sound petty, it satisfies me to know that regret will consume them.

One day, they'll understand that I was everything they ever wanted, but they lost their chance to their own pride.

Maybe then they'll see how that pride ruined everything, and they'll face their downfall—something I'll savor.