205: CONFRONTATION


    ARIEL’S POV


    I was finally going back to face my old life. Well, it has only been a year, but still, that was the past. It


    was now time to continue the chapter that had almost ended a year ago. This time, I was going to end


    it. But I’d also miss this calm, wonderful, and peaceful location.


    As I packed my clothes, memories of my time here flooded my mind. Thete–night conversations with


    Laura, the delicious meals cooked by her husband Bernardo, and the endlessughter we shared.


    They had be like family to me, and I was eternally grateful for all they had done for me.


    After folding my dress, Laura walked into my room with a smile on her face. “Do you need any help,


    dear?”


    I shook my head. “No, thank you. I’ve got it all under control.‘


    Bernardo followed behind her. “We just wanted to make sure you’re not forgetting anything important.”


    I chuckled. “I think I’ve got everything, but thank you for reminding me.”


    They both stood by my side, watching me pack.


    Laura cleared her throat, breaking the silence. “Ariel, we wanted to talk to you about something.”


    I turned to face them and asked, “What is it?”


    Bernardo spoke up: “We’ve been talking and decided to give you a remarkable spot in the business.


    That’s if you want.‘


    My heart skipped a beat. “What? Are you serious?”


    Laura nodded. “You’ve done a lot for us. So we thought we could just put this wonderful smile on your


    face. Plus, you’ll need some good money if you want to take out those people responsible for hurting.


    you.”


    “I don’t know what to say. Thank you. Thank you both so much.”


    Laura hugged me tightly. “Don’t thank us, dear. We’re just happy we can be there for you.”


    Bernardo joined in the hug. “You might not be our blood. But we’ll always be there for you, Ariel.”


    Feeling overwhelmed with emotion, I pulled away. “I don’t know how I got so lucky to have you both in


    my life.”


    Laura smiled. “We feel the same way about you.


    ”


    We finished packing, and I made my way to my car. After a delightful conversation with Laura and


    Bernard, I drove away. We would meet in New Haven since they had some important stuff to take care


    of. So, of course, it was me going back to the crap out there. But I wasn’t going to waste any time.


    Once


    205 CONFRONTATION


    I was done avenging and finding Janice, I would leave this country.


    2/3


    I was driving down the highway towards New Haven, still thinking of how this chapter would be and


    how I had nned it to be. Was everything going to be just the way I pictured it in my head? Nah, I


    didn’t really think so. The sun was shining, the music was sting through my car speakers, and I


    couldn’t wait to reach our destination. I had carefully curated a ylist for the trip, filled with upbeat


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    songs


    that would actually keep me alive. Yeah, because if I let this hate stir me, I could actually crash into


    some shit or something. Yeah, I’m just kidding.


    I was singing lowly to the songs ying, and suddenly, my car started making strange noises, and I felt


    a jolt as it came to a sudden stop. I couldn’t help but make a confused face as I tried to figure out what


    was wrong. I took a deep breath and tried to stay calm. Maybe it was just a minor issue that I could fix


    myself. This wasn’t the first time this had happened to me.


    I got out of the car and popped open the hood, but I couldn’t see anything obvious that could be


    causing the problem. I checked the engine oil and gas, but both seemed fine. I started to feel frustrated


    and worried. I had no idea what to do, and I was stuck in the middle of the road with no one around to


    help.


    Feeling defeated, I got back in my car and sat there for a few minutes, trying toe up with a n.


    Suddenly, a song came on that I hadn’t heard in years brought back memories of my childhood when


    my dad used to y it on road trips. I smiled and closed my eyes, letting the music take me back to


    simpler times.


    But then, reality hit me again as I realized I was still stranded on the side of the road. I took out my


    phone to call for roadside assistance, but there was no signal. I waspletely alone and helpless.


    I got out of the car, driving my hands through my hair. I tried calling again, but there was still no signal.


    “Fuck!” I threw my phone to the ground. Then, I red at my car and forcefully kicked one of the tires.


    But then I held my feet as I felt the pain of carrying out such an action.


    Still standing around here, fuming angrily and frustrated, I saw a car driving towards me from afar. I


    waved my hands, hoping they would stop and help me. To my surprise, the car stopped and started


    driving in my direction.


    But as the car got closer, my heart sank. It was Mason, the fool, idiot, and scumbag, who I despised


    with every fiber of my being. And what the hell was he doing here anyway?


    “What the hell are you doing here?” I spat at him as he got out of the car.


    “I could ask you the same thing,” he replied, a hint of surprise in his voice. “I thought I had taken care of


    you. I thought Harriet had killed you. Why are you still alive, and where have you been the whole time?”


    I chuckled. “You thought you killed me? You thought you could just get away with it?”


    Mason’s expression turned cold, and he took a step closer to me. “You were a loose end, Ariel. I had to


    tie it up. And you were the one who brought shit upon yourself.”


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    “You and Harriet both made a mistake. Well, the fool made a mistake. She should have shot me


    millions of times in the head. But that’s too bad, and trust me, I am going to make sure that karma hits


    the both of you real hard.”


    “You shut up, Ariel. You might be alive for now. But don’t be too happy about that. I can still ruin you.”


    I couldn’t believe his audacity. “You are sick, Mason. You will pay for what you did to me.”


    He chuckled, a sinister smile on his face. “And how do you n on doing that, Ariel? You’re all alone,


    stranded on the side of the road. You’re helpless.”


    “You don’t have to worry about that. And you can get your ugly ass out of here. But just keep in mind


    that I’ming for you. So if you still have Janice with you, you better start bringing her out.”


    “Janice, your daughter. I wonder if she’s still alive. What? Do you think she’s going to be with me for a


    whole year? Do I look like a babysitter to you?


    “You’re trying to y games, I see. But believe me when I say this: Payback ising.”


    Mason red at me for seconds before he finally said, “We’ll see about that.”


    He got into his car and drove off.