Twisted Fate (short story)

It was a bright night. A beautiful lady is lying in bed wearing a white nightie. She is in a deep sleep yet her face shows traces of agony. As moonlight cast on her, evident is a piece of paper overlaid by a spilled bottle of sleeping pills.

Manette is a very virtuous girl. She almost have everything: studying in a prestigious university, consistent honor student, a woman of leadership, a good supportive family, a volleyball MVP trophy and a renowned beauty title. But one thing is missing. It is the man she desires, Enrico. He is a very intelligent yet a quiet man.

They grew up together as well as her bestfriend, Kirsten, the woman Enrico loves. Kirsten is lame sickly girl but full of elegance and simplicity. A trait Manette doesn't have

One night she was rushing to Kirsten's house. Because of her tight schedule, she was late for the intimate occasion. But she can't let pass Kirsten's suprise birthday celebration. It was only a family affair, however, she is invited.

All the doors were locked when she reached the venue. So, she looked over the window. Much to her surprise he saw a well built man stabbing Kirsten at the sofa. She also saw other family members lying dead on the floor. She quickly ran away but she fell on the ground and got her right arm bruised. Even though, she succesfully escaped.

Tomorrow morning the news quickly spread out. Belinda, another friend, told her what happened of which she already knew. She noticed the bruise on Manette's arm and asked where did she get it. " It was all about yesterdays volleyball game", she replied. Though she knew who the killer was, she decided to be in silent and acted innocent about the issue.

Years gone by, Manette is now working at renowned T.V. company. Since the tragedy, Enrico became her boyfriend which made her complete. Still, she is a very competitive woman-- a woman any man would dream to be his wife.

Because of her tight schedule, she almost forgot her own birthday. After an impromptu office party, she rush towards home to make amends to her beloved family. When she arrived she got sad because the lights are already gone. As she open the door,she was doubly surprised. her family has prepared an intimare surprise birthday family for her. But she was shocked seeing their dead bodies on the floor.

Tomorrow morning, Enrico was caught by the police. Belinda, her friend, testified that she saw Enrico walking out Manette's residence filled with blood. But, he wasn't imprisoned. He was brought to a mental hospital. Enrico has an alter ego triggered only when a surprise birthday party is about to happen. He acquired it when his parents was assasinated during his 7th surprised birthday party.

Manette was totally devastated, She couldn't believe that the man of her dreams will ruin her life. If only she had told the secret about Kirsten's death this would not had happened which in contrary Belinda did

That night, a beautiful lady is lying in bed wearing a white nightie. She is in a deep sleep yet her face shows traces of agony. As moonlight cast on her through an open window, evident is a piece of paper overlaid by a spilled bottle of sleeping pills. And, she will never woke up again.

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This is a story why we ought to say the truth. Truth hurts but it will set you free and even save you.

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