Full Swing

I had waited too long for this day to arrive, after submitting the evidence and giving the statement at the station, I went home straight and waited for the drama to unfold.

Everyone was present at the table, including Taylor and Isabelle.

I used my fingers as drumsticks, softly hitting the edge of the table, waiting for the breaking news.

"Dad!" Amber called Francis while staring at her phone.

Her hand was placed over her wide opened mouth.

The evident look of confusion on her face was enough to make me know she had seen the news.

"What is it Amber?" Francis hissed, facing his food.

"Everyone is talking about you! And uncle Anthony too."

"What? What are you saying?"

"Let me see, where did you get that from?"

"How? Why?"

The whole table became a field where everyone fired questions.

"Look!" She said, turning the phone to him. His face twisted in confusion.

"What the heck are they saying about you guys uncle?" Selena said checking her own phone.

Soon, they were all on their phones, wanting to see it for themselves.

"Human trafficking? How absurd?" Bianca hissed.

"Someone is messing with this family! what useless lies!" Anthony fired.

Daven looked at me, our eyes locked.

His eyes flashed with a fierce intensity, as if the very sight of me repulsed him.

I gulped at this. He has never looked at me like that.

Not even once.

I hated it, but I didn't care, this was the price of my revenge.

"Dad! It's not just on social media but on the news too!" Amber said frantically.

At this point, I knew things were about to become intense, so I braced myself.

I couldn't hold back my smile even though Daven was still staring at me.

"This is shit! What lies!" Eric was hitting the table, angry at what was going on.

Taylor winked at me, making me smile even more.

Amber raised her volume so we could all hear what was being said on the news.

The broadcaster talked about the evidence that was submitted.

"They even have photos!" Selena yelled.

"Pretty sure they are all doctored!" Eric barked.

"Oh lord! What is happening to my family? Why do we have such thoughtless enemies, always trying to bring us down?" Grandma wailed.

The intensity in the room increased by a hundred percent when the news presenter mentioned that there was a statement given by a witness.

Everyone was still, waiting to see who the person was.

Their eyes almost bawled out when the name "Adriana Willingham was mentioned."

"Yes, sadly, all the evidence are true, and as a member of that family, I assure you all that I go to bed every night with the fear of what these people are capable of."

My face appeared on the screen as I spoke, but no one was looking at that, all their eyes were on me.

Staring in disbelief.

"No, it can't be,"

Selena muttered.

Eric's face was pale as if he was sitting next to a ghost.

What made the whole scene even more thrilling was the smirk on my lips.

I was not shaking.

I did not care what would happen from here. If they kill me, that would be their end because every one would point fingers at them.

My death would be worth it.

I was still celebrating in my head when I heard a loud BAM followed immediately by a sharp sting on my cheeks.

Anthony had walked up to my side and slapped me so hard that I could feel the intense throbbing.

"You little bitch,"

He yelled.

I stood up from my seat, just to be met with another slap.

This time around it was so hard that I fell on the ground.

I looked up at Anthony, then I chuckled loudly.

"It wouldn't change anything Anthony. You are done for!" I laughed.

Eric and the rest of the family members were also now on their feet. But no one was saying anything.

"How dare you betray us!" Francis yelled, walking.towards me.

"You framed us, you little brat!" He fired.

"I told you all she is a bad omen! From the moment she set foot in this house, we have experienced nothing but nightmares!" Grandma cried out.

I was loving the drama, the wails, all so satisfying.

"This is just the beginning," I laughed.

Anthony rushed to the nearest drawer and pulled out a gun,

He pointed it at me.

This is getting more intense by every passing second.

The good thing is that I came prepared.

I wore pants to dinner not just for fashion.

I put my hands in the pocket and brought out my own gun, then aimed it at Eric's forehead.

"Shoot Anthony, shoot." I grinned.

"You've lost

your dignity already. If you shoot, you'll lose your son and your own freedom!"

My threats seemed to fall on deaf ears because Anthony still gripped tightly on the gun. He pulled the trigger, ready to shoot.

"Sir!" One if the security guards rushed into the hall.

"The police are here!" He yelled.

We all trooped to the living room where the policemen were standing.

"Good day," The one in front greeted.

"We are here with a warrant from the court for the arrest of Anthony and Francis Willigham." The officer said.

"Look, officer, there must be a misunderstanding," Daven spoke.

"Yes, all this is just fabricated stories! We are not guilty!" Francis said.

"Sir, everything has been cross checked at the station. You have the right to hire a lawyer and defend yourselves in court." The officer said, then signaled for his men to arrest them.

Anthony and Francis were cuffed, and escorted out of the house.

"Eric, Daven, do something." Bianca cried out. She wanted to follow them but Daven held her back.

"Daven!" Grandma was also crying.

"How could you Adriana?" Selena marched towards me.

She raised her hands, ready to slap me, but I caught her hand mid air and pushed it backwards.

"Don't you dare!" I snarled.

"We've done nothing but love you as our own. You dare betray us?" She was in tears too.

"That's it!" Eric said, rushing to the dining hall.

He came back with the same gun that Anthony dropped earlier.

"I've had enough!" He pointed it at me and pulled the trigger.

Without a warning the air was echoed with the loud "BAM"