Intoxicated Vengeance

Author's Pov

A cold wind sprinted her hair in a rhythm as she tightened her arms around her body trying to provide her small frame as much warmth as she could, she took feeble steps towards the hotdog stall heaving out a tired sigh. Even after working whole day she knew she couldn't afford to buy something more than this for her dinner. If she did she will waste money which was needed for other matter. Her whole body felt like tons of weight had been thrown over it but the irony she still had to endure it after all she had no other option.

She paid for two packed smoking hot hotdogs before accelerating her speed to reach her little house, finally a sigh of relief decided to erupt her lips as she stepped inside the small apartment which she called as her house. Who could have guessed that once a spoilt princess had to face this unfortunate day when her pride, ego and luxury would be crushed under the cruelty of fate. Well indeed everyone had to face the karma and she was no less than the person who had to live through it even if it was too painful.

Her tired blue eyes roamed all over the living room trying to find one particular man but he was nowhere to be seen. Coming on the conclusion that he hadn't returned yet she placed the packets of hotdogs on the table and decided to make a cup of tea for herself. The day at the cafe was hectic, she had to work twice what she has been assigned for. The manager was taking advantage of her vulnerability and she couldn't even protest. She badly needed this job.

From the time her fate had thrown her from the lengths to sky to the deepest of earth she had learned to endure, her patience has increased twice the way she was in past. The short tempered whining woman was no where left in her. The life had taught her valuable lesson, the more weak you will be, the more people exploit you, and if the situation was hers she couldn't even protest anymore.

Her eyes lit up and small smile of gusto broke on her pale lips finding the man she was waiting for entering the room, he returned her gesture getting rid of the worn out coat before taking a seat on the years old couch. She brought a glass of water for him and with a grateful gesture he took it.

"Dad, I bought this. You must be hungry." She said placing the plate in front of her father who chuckled in sadness after witnessing their almost everyday dinner, but could he complain? It was more than what their condition could ask for.

"I am such a failure, I couldn't even provide you a good meal anymore." The young girl sighed taking a seat beside him placing her cup on the table. She smiled at her father even though it was full of sadness she shook her head.

"I am fine, dad. Right now our main concern should be the debt." Her father nodded his head before grabbing the hotdog and munching on it and the girl mimicked his actions biting the now cold food. It did nothing to fill their growling stomachs but in the end something was still better than nothing.

"I paid the loan sharks today, their debt is off our head now." This news sprung a huge smile over her lips as she took a deep breath of relief, at least they wouldn't be disturbed by few of the loan sharks now.

"That's such a great news!" She exclaimed but her gleeful expressions soon got exchanged with worried one.

"But dad why are you so tensed? Those men were the huge burden on us." The man looked at her nodding his head in affirmation.

"Yes, and I am grateful that we were able to pay off the debt but the bank's debt is still on our heads. And this month's installment has to be paid in two days otherwise they will convict this house as well and we will be left with nothing." Her breath hitched when realization finally started seeping in her.

How can she forget that more than those loan sharks, banks authority can be vicious! They had already gathered half off the installment money but the other half was spend in order to pay the loan sharks. Now she understood her father's worry, this house was the only thing left for them and they couldn't afford to lose it as well.

All these year's earning and reputation of her father has already been tarnished a long time ago and this house was the only thing left for them. If they lost it as well they will be left on the streets and they might not even be able to eat these hotdogs anymore.

Pondering over the matter for a few minutes her mind clicked and even though the thought alone squeezed her heart but she still wanted to do that. After all she had no other choice left apart of that, she couldn't see her father losing the last piece he had bought with his money, even if to save it she had to rip out of her own last happiness away.

"Dad, I have something I can sell." She expressed loudly and instantly the old man knew what she was talking about. He shook his head negatively, there was no way he wanted her to give up only thing she had left of her own.

"No my daughter. Those are yours I can't do that!" He refused her idea but she held his cold hand in her warm ones squeezing it.

"Dad, it's fine. We need this right now and it's not like they are any of my use anymore. They are like decoration pieces that's it." Being adamant her father again refused but she was as stubborn as he was and finally in the end he agreed with a pained heart.

Night wiped away and morning arrived with birds chirping and wind making a soft noise indicating that the weather will be as chilly as it was yesterday. She woke up and got ready before opening the drawer she once named as her treasure. She never thought there will be a day like this when she will have to take this step.

Pulling out a box and the shiny range of gold and silver badges shimmered making her eyes instantly glistened with tears. Those badges were the proof of her being an excellent student, not even a single year was spent without her winning a badge, be it a golden or silver and she once also got a diamond one. It was such a proud moment for her to hold them in her hand but today her pride once again would be crushed. And she knew she deserved it.

She caressed the golden badge she won on the competition of the best pianist, she smiled as the wave of the past memories hit her remembering those beautiful yet regretful days. She chuckled watching her reflection in the shiny material, who will even recognize this girl now? The same once proud and egoistic girl has become a broken helpless one. Hard to believe yet that what fate was.

Once bright blue eyes every girl was envious of, the same beautiful princess who was famous of snatching every men attention. Sadly smiling at her skinny frame and lifeless pale face she closed her eyes. Even her own reflection disgusted her, she wasn't that pathetic yet her karma was cruel than the people who did the same crimes as her.

Taking a deep breath she wiped her tears away not wanting to go back to the memories that will haunt her for the crimes she once committed. Grasping the badges in her hand she put them inside her worn out bag and just when she was about to place the box back something caught her eyes.