re·tal·i·a·tion
rəˌtalēˈāSH(ə)n/
noun
the action of harming someone because they have harmed oneself; revenge.
"protectionism invites retaliation"
synonyms: revenge, vengeance, reprisal, retribution, requital, recrimination, repayment.
"Things happen for a reason", they said;
"When it's time to go home, it's time to go home", they said. Yet, this wasn't a calling, nor was the reason good.
It was spiteful.
"Revenge is bliss", they said. And that was the only thing she agreed on.