Revenge Never Knocks

Chapter 1: The Beginning of the End

Vivian wakes up screaming and gasping for air. The door opens and a concerned looking friend runs up to her, 'The same nightmare again, Vee,' he hugs and strokes her silky, soft hair.

Vivian weeps and exclaims, 'Yes Bash, I just can't get over it. I should have been there.' Vivian cries into his shoulder, the weather reflecting her feelings. It is raining heavily, alongside frequent thunderclaps and lightning. The sky is plastered with grey clouds creating a gloomy darkness on earth.

Sebastian sighs and rubs her back, 'Don't worry, it will get better, now get up. I've made pancakes, come down and eat. Then, we have a long day ahead of us.' That is Sebastian Miller, he is Vivian's best friend. They have been friends since high school and they currently live together in a mansion in England.

They own a business called VIAN publishing house, for writers. She thought writers deserved more recognition and fame thus, any and all are welcome who wish to pursue their dream and career as a poet, author, or journalist. They started off with jobs in publishing houses, then eventually moved to the USA to begin their business. To their surprise, it became successful quite quickly, they gained many investors, a lot of recognition, and plenty of fans. Money and glory poured into their life like water.

In time, they missed their home and also wanted to globalise their business; hence, they moved back to England and opened another franchise. This idea was a huge success, their books started selling fast, investors increased, and they opened a few more franchises in Europe. Both best friends since little dreamt of living in a mansion, now they had enough money to buy one, therefore, they did. Using their hard work money, they brought a huge mansion and renovated it to their liking, with a pool, a mini gym, a garden filled with colourful flowers, and a bar. They eventually constructed a home cinema and a mini library with famous works from William Shakespeare to Sylvia Plath, Edgar Allan Poe, Jane Austen, Ernest Hemingway, and many more writers.

Unfortunately, they do not have any family. Sebastian is an orphan, his parents died in a car crash. He changed several foster cares, until he was 18 years old, then he chose to move out. Vivian's parents passed away when she was 11 years old. She also moved fosters until she found a lovely home and lived with a lady called Nicole Mercer until she was 18 years old. Afterwards, she moved out to live with Sebastian. Ever since then, both best friends have lived together and are each other's family.

Vivian gets ready and goes downstairs after getting a whiff of the heavenly aroma of pancakes, Sebastian is an exceptional cook. He lays a plate full of pancakes and drizzles syrup on it making Vivian very hungry, 'Mate, that smells so good, give me some,' Vivian groans.

'Say please,' Sebastian grins.

'Give me the food before I butcher you,' Vivian picks up a butter knife.

'Wow, violent much,' Sebastian murmurs, setting the plate in front of Vivian who instantly starts chuckling then proceeds to eat. He takes a seat next to her with another plate and begins to devour it.

Vivian sighs dramatically, 'Sebastian, you have the hands of a God, this is so delicious. You should've been a chef instead of a writer.'

Sebastian proudly pats his back, 'What can I say, I'm full of talents and no, writing is a passion, cooking is a hobby,' he smiles. They continue to eat in silence and Sebastian comes up with an idea, he yells out, 'Vee,' startling her.

'What the hell, Bash, you can't scare me like that, especially whilst I am eating,' she yells back as a piece of pancake drops on the plate.

Sebastian squirms and apologises to her, 'Sorry, but I just got an idea. We should go clubbing tonight. It's Friday as well.'

Vivian pauses and considers for a second before replying, 'Sure, I'm down for shots and dancing.'

Sebastian beams, 'I knew you would be. Listen, I am heading out for the day. I will go meet Andrew about the investment. You can take a rest day, but just to let you know, you are meeting Callum next week, good luck because you will be needing it,' he smirks.

'Oh no, that's not fair, not Callum. He annoys me and flirts and I just want to punch his face, but I can't,' Vivian groans.

Sebastian chuckles, 'Too bad, he irritates me too, thus, I am giving him to you,' he grins.

Vivian's eyes widen in shock, 'Sebastian, how dare you throw me under the bus?'

Sebastian runs away to the kitchen to avoid Vivian's puppy face, 'No, don't give me the look. I won't change my mind,' he yells sticking his tongue out.

Vivian rolls her eyes, 'Very mature, Sebastian Miller, very mature.'

'It's fine, if the lad chooses to say something stupid, I'll just break his jaw,' Vivian shrugs causing Sebastian to laugh.

'Feel free, then I will sue him so he cannot screw us over,' Sebastian smirks.

Vivian smacks his head, 'Now shut up and go get ready, then head to your meeting.'

Sebastian massages the spot Vivian hit, 'Yes ma'am,' he obeys and heads to his room. Vivian heads to the living room and flops on the sofa turning on Netflix.

Sebastian heads down wearing a dark blue suit, looking very posh and rich. Vivian whistles and winks, 'Look at you, a fine piece of man.'

Sebastian bursts out laughing, 'Love, I need to teach you how to flirt.'

Vivian gasps, 'Are you insinuating that I cannot flirt?' to which he replies casually, 'Yes, I am,' causing Vivian to sulk.

He then grabs his bag and keys and heads to Vivian, 'I was kidding, love. I'm going now, take care and I'll be back in the evening. Get ready because we are getting wasted tonight,' he kisses her head and walks to the door.

Vivian rolls her eyes at his orders, 'Will do, daddy,' she exaggerates.

'Oh, you wish I were your daddy,' he replies back. They both freeze in awkwardness as they process his words and burst out laughing, 'Ignore what I just said, bye,' he mumbles in embarrassment and disappears, slamming the door behind him.

Vivian laughs at his stupidity, then starts binge-watching movies and cuddles with her teddy bear.

'WAKE UP! sleepyhead,' Sebastian screams as he enters the house.

Vivian wakes up, 'What happened?'

'You need to get ready, it's 7 p.m.'

Vivian sighs and heads to the shower then wears on a maroon bodycon dress with stilettos and applies subtle makeup. She walks downstairs to see Sebastian waiting on the sofa in ripped jeans and a casual yet, classy shirt. Sebastian looks at her in awe, 'Damn Viv, you look gorgeous,' he compliments.

Vivian does a little catwalk and flicks her hair, 'I know I do. But, careful Sebastian, you're drooling,' she chuckles causing Sebastian to fluster with humiliation.

Sebastian pulls a funny face then gets up with the car keys. They head out and drive to the new club called 'Bling'. It's known to be owned by a famous and rich family called the Marshalls.

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