The Son in laws Revenge

TITLE: RETURN

Booted feet walked down the stairs, creating awareness as Ariana stood up, squared her shoulders and looked at her father in the eyes.

"Are you ready Aria?" he said in his usual playful tone, holding her elbow as they both walked out. "I've never been more ready dad, it'll finally go down and we'll be free,free of that__"

"You don't need to mention his name. He'll be forgotten in no time and we'll finally have the peace we desire." Mr Thompson said, assisting her into the car. They arrived at the court, Ariana's eyes taking in the environment. Soon, Jason would be led into this place and she'd be seeing him for the last time.

"What are you thinking about? You'll be free today and he'll face his punishment,you should be happy." Mr Davidson her attorney said, leading her into the huge building.

"I know right, it's just that I can't believe he's this kind of person"

"Do not think of anything,just the way we forgot about your mom as soon as she left, that's how we're gonna forget about him, I'll help you." She nodded, forcing a smile.

They walked into the courtroom awaiting the arrival of the judge and Jason.

"They're here." She heard a lady say as she turned to see Jason walking into the room with his brother Jerald. "Dad, they're here."

"Do not look at them, they're not worth our time and glance."

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"Court arise." They all arose and Ariana knew Jason's eyes were pinned on her the whole time,she could feel the scrutiny and it didn't sit well with her. She danced on her toes, refusing the urge to look up into his eyes.

"Dad I'm nervous."

"Why? He cannot touch you anymore, he won't do that to you again,I'm right here."

"What do you think he's telling her?" Jerald asked as Jason shrugged.

"Probably cooking up another lie to tell the judge, lying about me cheating wasn't enough,they had my signature signed on a fraudulent document and now it's being used against me."

"Today is the final verdict and it'll__"

"Jerald,no matter what happens today, if i get convicted and taken to jail you must promise me one thing."

"Stop talking negatively, you'll be free, mother is sick and she might get worse if she hears about this, how long are we gonna hide this from her?"

"You'll hide it for as long as you can,tell her i went out of the country for business or something but Jerald,she must not find out.

"After previewing the evidences and the complaint from the plaintiff, I hereby sentence Mr Jason Griffith to ten years imprisonment with hard labor."

Ariana buried her face in her palms, her eyes tearing up.

"You finally got what you deserve, now my daughter can live a free life." Mr Thompson said, looking scornfully at Jason.

"You either leave peacefully or i make you__"

"Jerald, that's enough go home and meet mom."

"I really hope you rot in there." Ariana said,her eyes not meeting Jason's eyes.

"Is it difficult to look into my eyes? Is it?" He asked, shaking his head.

"I hope we meet one day and on that day,i won't be nice.......

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10 years later....

"Bravo! You were so good out there." Mr Thompson said, kissing Ariana on her cheek as she smiled and walked towards some group of men.

"Hello Mr Blackwell, i see you didn't come along with Judith." She said, looking behind the man.

"Oh yeah," he replied, moving closer to her. "You know i wouldn't." He whispered, pulling her closely.

"Not here Mr Blackwell, I'll see you around." She walked away, swaying her hips.

"Why's he late? He should be here already and__"

"Sorry I'm late." Brandon Langston,the business associate they've all been waiting for said over the mic,his jet black hair positioned in a cool style and his tuxedo cost more than everyone's clothes put together.He looked so charming Ariana found herself drooling over him.

"Dad can you see him screaming wealth?" Ariana asked, biting her lips.

"Yeah of course,we must make sure we become good partners with him,we cannot lose this opportunity it'll elevate our company and make us stand out in all areas,you must get it.

"Yes dad." she replied, smiling sheepishly as she wondered what it'd feel like to be his woman.

"I'm new in town but my personal assistant, Miranda has filled me in on the events and all that i need to know. Of course I'm gonna partner with everyone here but I've picked my favorite already." He said as Ariana placed her drink on the tray of a waitress passing by.

The hall went silent.

"Miss G

Thompson? Can you come forward, join me right here." The hall went into an uproar of applause as she made her way towards the stage.

"I've seen her works and she's really impressive and very talented,i must commend her father." Everyone laughed.

"Thank you so much Mr__"

"Just call me Bran, you look beautiful."

"Thanks Bran and you look good too,we should meet up and discuss, what do you think?" She asked as he offered her a glass of tequila.

"Oh that'd be nice,my assistant will make a reservation for us and we can get to know each other."

"Excuse me me Mr Langston? Your ride is here." Miranda said,she was dressed like a man in an all black overall with a dark shade and a really tight face to wade off people.

"Oh i really hate to cut our time together short, we'll talk properly when next we see."

"Dad!" Ariana screamed softly, dancing on her toes as several men surrounded them.

"Congratulations Mr Thompson, she's a gem, you should be happy about having her as a daughter."

"Of course i am, she took after me."

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"I hate her guts." said, turning to look at Miranda as she sat quietly next to him, her face was a shade of red and he knew she was angry.

"What's wrong?" He asked.

" It's nothing really, how did you feel meeting her again for the first time after ten years?" She asked and he shrugged.

"Hatred, nothing else but hatred, she'll wish she never came in contact with me, I'll make her life a living hell."

"When should your next meeting with her be?"

"Tomorrow,i want them to think I'm desperate,to think i want to be partners with them for real then I'll slowly take back what's mine and serve them their dishes."

Just then, a call came in and Miranda picked up.

"What do you think you're doing?" Miranda yelled into the phone, shaking her head.

"I have to be somewhere, I'll be back by morning." She said, stepping out of the car.

"Make the first attack." He said into his phone and smiled.

"By morning, I'll be the hero." He whispered.