Chapter 418 - Four Hundred And Eighteen: Her Dream (2/2)
”What is it?”
”Those years, you mistreated me, did it make you happy? Seeing me at my lowest point, how did it feel like?” I couldn't help but ask. I've always wondered how much joy bullies derived from abusing their victim.
”Is not the joy,” Kim said to my astonishment.
My brow raised at that comment to which she explained,
”Is the power that comes with it. Yes, maltreating you then made me happy but the greater happiness was the power that came with it. Seeing you below me, made me feel powerful like you were meant to be there and would always remain there - you proved me wrong by being the woman you are today
”So what's my point? Most times I didn't beat nor maltreat you because I wanted to have a good laugh at your misery, I just craved dominance - like God-level kind of glory. I wanted you to squirm and tremble at the sight of me. I called you scumbag - amongst the many others - because I wanted you to be one so I could prove that I was greater, better, and more competent than you.
”But then power comes with its curse. No matter what you did, I craved to bring you down because I was insatiable. To be honest, you might not have realized it but you saved me by sending me away to Africa. I was slowly turning into a monster I couldn't recognize,” Kim turned to me, took my hand with this rare kindness in her eyes, saying, ”Thank you for saving me, Reina,”
I took a deep breath, beginning to comprehend the load of information I just downloaded. To think that I always thought of myself as inferior when I was Maya when it had been psychological manipulation all this time.
”Fine, if you say so,” I said, checking my time and still searching around for those kids. I'll kill them once I get my hands on them.
”You should get Tommy to come around sometimes,” I announced and watched confusion grow on her face.
”My kids never got to know Angela, I would not deny them the opportunity of knowing their nephew too,” I said to Kim, taking my leave before she could respond. Just like I said, the sins of the father should not be visited upon the children anymore - Tommy is ignorant and innocent of all things.
I resumed my work of finding the kids and in no time located Neon with a stranger, probably his latest target - they are a terror. My kids were the most questionable when on good behavior - you should never trust them.
”Excuse me, gentleman,” I faked a smile to the startled young man after I caught Neon who had attempted to slip away as soon as he laid eyes on me - yes, he's been corrupted that much by Allen and Allen.
”Now, lead me to the others,”
I commanded Neon amid the questioning look from the young man. Catching one of the triple troubles means catching all of them.