Chapter eight

Dion and Emilia, who had regained consciousness were shocked beyond belief;

Dorian?!!!

Didn't he say he wanted to kill Sarah?! Who could've thought he had been working with her all along?!!

But, but I'm your son damn it?!! You can't do this to me.

He cried out

Son?!! Dion and Emilia were left shocked again;

Dorian was Sarah's son?!! But that didn't add up in anyway!!

How can he be your son?

Emilia couldn't help but ask, Sarah turned to her ;

Who do you really think I am? Do you really think I'm Sarah Burke?!

she said mockingly.

Although I don't blame you, I am living in her house, wearing her clothes, living her life.... and wearing her face.

Then she literally pulled off Sarah's face, as in, skin!!

Emilia suddenly had the urge to vomit, Dion winced, quickly turning his face away.

: to reveal a much younger and beautiful face.

The Irish maid?!!!

You're Iris, the Irish maid?!

Dion asked. Sarah then turned to face him.

How do you know my name? Who told you my name?!!

she demanded angrily.

Your sister, Rose, she told me, why are you doing this?!

Why!!?

she exclaimed.

You ask me why?!!

Why wouldn't I, why shouldn't I?!!

This is wrong Iris, what did Justin and his family ever do to deserve this?!!

Emilia questioned

Hmph,

I don't expect you of all people to understand what I mean.

she eyed Emilia intently.

Then what do you mean Iris, why all this?!!

Shit up!

Don't call me that, EVER!!

she screamed at Emilia

Then what should I call you?

Emilia scoffed.

She angled her shoulders and raised her chin high;

from now on, I will fully become Sarah Burke.... but first, I'll erase every trace of my past. And start all over, start afresh.

But you said we'd start over together, you promised, you used me, you lied to me!!!

Dorian cried out, one could almost feel the pain in his words...

Oh shut up you useless idiot, if I hadn't gotten pregnant with you I wouldn't have been thrown out of the Burke house and sent to live as a slave. You ruined my life!!

she hit Dorian's face hard with the back of her hands, imprinting her fingers on his face, the impact sent his face sideways.

Pregnant for Justin Burke?

Dion questions.

Sarah sighed heavily;

Yes, I did get pregnant for Justin, infact, I believed I and Justin were madly in love before he met that witch, Sarah Jones, then it only got worse when I got pregnant, then everything just, fell apart....

she said, deep in thoughts.

But how is it that even possible?

Huh!

What is so hard for you to understand in all this?!! I and my sister were servants in the Burke mansion in Filephina, it was there I met and fell in love with Justin, my owners son. We would sneak out at night and sit in the Fields, talking about our dreams and our future. But all that went down in ruins the day he met Sarah.

Iris's face concocted in a very ugly way as she narrated her past.

She ruined everything!! And my so called "Justin" didn't even bother looking for me or my little sister when we got kicked out; never looked back, he just continued living his fancy life with " Sarah"

she sighed again.

But I have come to learn the bitter truth, a woman should never give herself freely to any man , even in the cursed name of love!! If it truly is love, then he should show his love by marrying you, not the other way around!!

He should have married me before impregnating and ditching me!

she scoffed.

Anyways, lesson learnt, now we can all rest knowing he's right where he belongs......

You said you loved me, I killed for you, I helped you get to where you are right now.

Dorian said as anger flashed in his eyes.

You were nothing more than a tool for me, just like your bastard father,

she spat on his face.....

and you still are.

Why did Justin buy you from the black market then?

Emilia asked.

Because the bastard didn't even have the courtesy of remembering my face, he didn't Know it was me, until he turned me to his whore, and soon after, until I killed him with my two hands.

And you didn't stop there, did you?!

Dion said in disgust.

She smirked.

That's my revenge on all of them for what they did to me!!

Dion was glad he and Emilia were able to keep Iris talking long enough for him to untie his bounds.

Now just a little more..........

So what do you intend on doing with is then, kill us!!

Emilia mocked.

First i'll kill the three of you and let Tilda burry your bodies in the woods far away from here. You gave me no choice, if I'm to start afresh, I need to get rid of anything tying me to my past.

And that includes killing your own son?!

She shrugged her shoulders;

It's what has to be done.

Have you no regards for human life?? are you even human!!

Her face sobered up.

I was human, a long time ago before they ruined my life. But now I'll take theirs as my own.

That's about the most sinister thing I've ever heard,

Emilia thought.

Mother??

This earned Dorian another slap;

don't you ever call me that. She said in irritation.

Do you love me Iris?

Dorian asked.

Iris burst into laughter : who would ever love someone like you?! You ruined my life, and now you want me to love you??

such nonsense.

Nonsense?

Yes, it is, asking you such a question is nonsense.

Dorian said dejectedly.

Then, then I can just kill you, right??

In a flash Dorian lurched towards Sarah, swiftly retrieving the knife in her hands, matching his speed, Dion sprung up from his seat and blocked his first swing at Sarah who jumped back in fear.

This was a fight where Dion should've had the upper hand, since he was using a sword, but Dorian kept him on his toes. If he had been using a sword, then it would have been a different matter. It was a fierce battle, but Dion was slowly gaining the upper hand.

Damn it!!

Why won't you let me kill her?! she deserves to die, she doesn't get to live!!

You're don't have the right to decide Dorian, I don't want to hurt you.

Yes I can, if she can, then so can I.

You'll only dirty your hands even more, there's still hope for you Dorian.

What life is worth living if your own mother hates you!!

He cried out.

GOD Dorian, he can help you, don't do this, she's not worth it.

Dion cried back.

Dorian smiled sadly.

I don't think he'd ever listen to me after all I've done.

No!

He can Dorian, he will! Just, don't do this.

Dorian shook his head ..........

I have to, I must - if I don't, no one will!

Somehow he pushed Dion back, his blade licked Dion's chest, drawing blood. He used the opportunity to dash towards Iris, she shrieked in fear, but his blade never got to her.

It all happened so quickly that he still didn't want to accept the odds afterwards.....

Dorian plunged towards Iris, she screamed in horror.

Before his blade could reach her, Emilia jumped in front of her, the blade piercing through her stomach, all the way to show at the back.

NO!!

both Dorian and Dion screamed at the same time. Dorian stepped back slowly as blood dropped from her mouth, Dion rushed to her side.

Why?! why would you save someone like her?!!! Why!!?

Dorian shouted.

Emilia drew him close and whispered to him:

I didn't do it to save her( she touched his face), I did it , to give you another chance, a chance you clearly deserve.

Dorian collapsed to the floor, crying heavily.

I'm sorry, I'm sorry, please forgive me!!!

he cried.

Emilia staggered on her feet, she was about fall to the ground but Dion braced her fall...

Ummmm, I suddenly feel light, is that alright Dion ?

she smiled.

Dion's voice trembled:

Don't talk Emily, just breathe, stay with me okay?

But I've always been with you Dy, and I want you to know that I'll always be with you.

No, please Emilia, don't say that now, please stay with me, he pleaded.

Huh,

you actually called me Emilia, that's a new one.

Nothings funny about this love. Please don't laugh, you're only making it worse!!

Her eyes closed slightly

Emilia!! Don't you dare leave me.

Dion?

hmmm, what is it love, I'm here.

I've probably not told you this before, but I want you tell you cause I might not get another opportunity to say it:

I love Dion Brisbane, I love you, will you marry me?

Dion burst out crying.

Yes, of course I'll marry you, if you'll have me.

Hmmmmmmmmm.

The words barely left her mouth before her hands dropped from his grasp, to the floor.

Emilia!!!!!!!!!

Dion cried out weeping.

He screamed above his lungs. He'd lost her?

She was gone??

His Emilia?!!!!

His love!!!