It takes years to build a 'happily-ever-after'. And then life takes less than a moment to crash down what you thought would remain forever.

Karma isn't always responsible for misfortunes. Sometimes, all it takes is one evil eye to dampen your smile--in my case, there were three pairs of them.

Those six, blue orbs will not blink anymore... but were mine happy with that fact?

Inner peace is necessary, but how to find it when your soul is nothing but pitch-black?

I was named 'Light', but I can't find a single ray of it in myself.

I have hardened my soul to such an extent that my heart beats no more. Then why does the damn piece of flesh flutter at Edric's sight?

Why the hell can't I see him dead? Why do I tremble in his presence?

Edric clears his throat. "The officer handling Wisteria's case has resigned. He is being treated for his heart problems."

Zora almost drops the glass she was drinking water from. Edric takes it from her hand, brushing his fingers against her caramel skin.

She flinches as if he has burned her skin. Her doe-like eyes widen. "I don't like this, Mr. Irfing. Eefil is here. I feel it. Eefil will do bad."

Edric throws a puzzled look at her retreating back and then at his hands.

"Eefil will do bad." Her voice has an eerie echo to it. Her black, floor-sweeping robe disappears as she makes a turn towards the kitchen.

Bet she will share her theories about 'eefil' with Dominique. The kitchen is less for cooking and more for gossip these days. Good for me.

Spike, who has watched the exchange between Edric and Zora, decides to make his presence known.

Lily follows behind like the puppet she is. Give the rabbit a carrot and make her do what you want. I still don't know whether her half-witted innocence is real or a mask.

Spike is vexed. "Stop making that woman uncomfortable, Edric."

The accused raises one shabby eyebrow in response.

"You won't get your woman back, okay? Glitter must be dead by now."

People can be so wrong. Wait till he sees me in the flesh. Will he live to see that day?

Something snaps in Edric. His eyes glower as he grabs Spike's neck. "Say that again, cousin. I swear I'll kill you."

Lily steps in between them. Her fists are balled. With one swift pull, Spike's neck is released from Edric's grip. "You said you don't know who Glitter is. Why the anger then, sir?"

Edric blinks once, his jaw tenses. He scowls at Rabbit and Porcupine (you need to look at his hair) before trudging away.

Spike releases a breath as Lily wraps her arms around his waist.

"Don't call that fool 'sir'. You will be my wife soon, Snowflake."

"He doesn't know that yet, love."

"Who cares? My cousin is a crack. Always has been. Let him rot in Glitter's memories."

Lily gasps, her white face turns a shade paler. "Why are you so mad at him?"

Spike sighs, his nostrils flare up. "He loved Glitter. So did I. She always favored him... apparently he was the gentler one."

Lily cups Spike's left cheek. "Do you still love her?"

Spike touches his forehead to hers. "Not anymore. Her wealth is enough to keep me... us happy."

At least he remembers everything's mine. They were all in it--Edric too. He betrayed me... or he didn't. God knows.

They were all blinded by my jewels. They could have just asked. I would have showered them with wealth.

Why take something built upon someone else's hard work?

Snatch they did... so, pay they will.

Hey, everyone! How are you all? 💟 I'm back with a new update after one long month. I missed writing so much and I had a terrible writer's block. Hopefully it's gone.

What do you think of GD's thoughts? Lots of questions, some answers. We know a little more about Edric, Spike, GD, and Lily.

Any ideas, theories, or suspicions? GD wants revenge but will they go ahead with it? Do you sense their guilt?

If there's anything which can be improved, please let me know. Thank you so much for the 509 reads. It means a lot. 😻

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Sakina

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