On a fresh new Saturday, Mariana went down to a grocery store to do her regular shopping as well as buy some drinks for the party. She was dressed simple yet comfy, with a white shirt, a denim jacket, and black jeans.

She walked along the food aisle, getting some herbs for her cooking along with other ingredients. She was thinking of what she would eat, later on, she wasn't really sure but she was thinking she could make lasagna later on if she fancied it.

She then went over to the drinks section and got one wine for herself and started picking out others for the party.

She was crouched down as the cart stood behind her, and she gathered some cocktails and fruit juices that were further down. But she didn't notice the fast set of wheels that were rolling towards her.

Another cart bumped into hers, causing them to clash and the metal banged against the back of her head.

"Ouch!" She hissed, rubbing the sore area.

"Hey Mariana." A taunting voice crept upon her it was deep and sounded like a low growl, but she, unfortunately, recognized the voice because of the too-familiar chirpiness.

"What do you want Electra?" She glared up at her who was smirking while leaning on her cart. She didn't understand why Electra had to come to bother her at this time.

"Nothing, just wondering why you're not dead yet," Electra said casually, way too casually, as the words rolled off her tongue like they were part of a normal, every-day conversation.

"What! Why would you say that?" She was shocked that Electra would go that far to do something like that. But what shocked her, even more, was how she said it so lightly, like she was used to doing these kinds of things and it didn't faze her. Those kinds of people you need to be careful around because they can be capable of the unpredictable.

"Because you don't deserve to be alive, and you especially don't deserve to be around Micah," she said with slight aggression, her teeth clenched together like she was an animal who didn't succeed in getting their prey.

"And you do? Didn't you cheat on him with his own brother?" She raised one eyebrow at her.

"T—That was a long time ago!" She argued back like she was trying to prove a point, but her stutter at the beginning ruined it.

"Still hates you for it." Mariana couldn't help but smirk with triumph as she looked down at her nails.

"Oh whatever," she said as she passed Mariana, "there's nothing you can do because one way or another, he'll have to come back to me. After all, I seduced him once so I can seduce him again," she said while licking her lips. The ending of her words was like a slimy serpent slithering sneakily in the grass, waiting to attack.

Mariana's hands gripped themselves tightly because she didn't like the thought of this ugly parasite "seducing" Micah. That word sounded disgusting and it just brought an unpleasant image to mind of Electra's arms all over Micah, which Mariana definitely did not like.

Electra smiled wickedly, waiting for Mariana to say something, but Mariana knew she wanted a reaction which she wasn't going to give her the satisfaction of seeing, especially not in public like this.

She picked up the bottles and placed them in the cart as she walked away with her head held high.

"Just remember Mariana, Micah will never love you sweetie, only me," Electra yelled at her while blowing a kiss.

Mariana ignored her while speeding her pace to get away. She tried not to let Electra's words get to her, but just a small bit managed to prick a hole into her.

She quickly paid for her stuff and then got out of the store without any more disturbance.
She rushed to her car and started putting the stuff into the trunk. She wanted to be done fast so that she can go relax at home. Today was supposed to a new day, not one filled with another set of worries.

"And Mariana." Electra followed her because she didn't know how to mind her own business. "I just wanted to say, what makes you think he can love such a broken wretch when he has me? I'm stunning, you're just an ugly accident whose slutty, dead mother should've swallowed instead of giving birth."

Mariana immediately stopped in her tracks. Her hands held tight around the handle, holding it so hard that her fingers went from pink to crimson. It started to hurt but at this moment, she was numb to the pain. Her muscles tensed up as her breathing became more stertorous as hot steam blew out of her nostrils. Her heart rate increased greatly, quickening its pace like a surge of adrenaline.

Even though she tried to ignore Electra's words, this she could definitely not ignore because her mother was off-limits.

She swiftly turned around, and making eye contact with Electra seemed to have set her off her pent up anger, as she a scream ripped out of her throat:

"Don't you dare talk about my mother!"

She lunged at Electra, trapping her sides with her legs and pinning her down. She started to punch Electra's caked-up face, her knuckles got stained of foundation, but that didn't stop her from clawing at her cheeks till blood leaked out.

Electra screamed out of fright and tried to pull Mariana off, but Mariana wasn't having it so she slapped Electra's mouth shut just so she wouldn't have to hear her spew anymore nonsense.

As punishment, she used one hand and squeezed around her throat tightly. It's what she deserved after thinking she could talk trash about her mother and stealing Micah away.

Electra used her feet and tried kicking herself out but Marina kept choking and punching her at the same time.

Electra grabbed her face and pulled it, while trining to inhale for the relief of air but found it hard as long as Mariana had her in her grip. Electra's eyes looked like they were gonna pop out as she was surprised at her violent reaction, she never thought Mariana was going to act like this.

With one final pound to the forehead, Mariana finally got up and looked down at Electra. Her once magnificent face was now marred with soggy mud and bloodstains.

"My parents are off-limits, remember that."

And with that, she walked away from a stunned Electra and got inside her car, not even caring to look back.

When she got back home, she was in a mix of being moody and upset, but slightly more on the moody side.

She picked up Rio like he was a handbag and sat down on the couch. She squeezed Rio tightly but not too hard, although it was hard enough to make him squeak. She kissed his fluffy face and held him like he was her teddy. She loved having him, he was just what she needed to hold when she was having a bad day.

She rocked back and forth while having his face close to hers. She wished she could rant to Rio about her problems, but just cuddling will have to do.

While she held Rio to her chest, she gazed over at her piano. Maybe playing something will cheer her up since it has done so in the past.

She got up and down sat down in front of it. She plopped Rio down on her lap as her fingers settled on the keys. She slowly started to play Titanium while the words naturally came out.

You shout it out, but I can't hear a word you say.
I'm talking loud, not saying much.
I'm criticized, but all your bullets ricochet.
Shoot me down, but I get up.

I'm bulletproof, nothing to lose.
Fire away, fire away.
Ricochet, you take your aim.
Fire away, fire away.

You shoot me down, but I won't fall
I am titanium.

She started enjoying herself whilst playing and even sped up her rhythm. She played the rest of the song, swaying along and making her fingers dance like ballerinas across the black-and-white keys that were like a dance floor.

Once she was finished, she took Rio and she sat back on the couch. She was feeling much better now as she switched on the TV to watch something.

A/N: Hey I hope you enjoyed the chapter!

Who else thinks Electra is delusional😂✋🏾