The same fate
Cindy was broken into pieces as she was hearing the whole audio. She also saw the photos Amy took of them where they were intimately laughing, Mark showing Kiara, Cindy's designs that he stole secretly, in his computer. She wished it was a nightmare she was having and would wake up anytime but reality hit her so hard that she couldn't take it anymore. With eyes full of tears, she picked up her burger and swore to punish the ones who did this horrendous crime to her bestfriend and her only family.
While taking a big bite of the burger, Cindy called Mark. Her love for him had already turned into a bitter hatred at that point. All she wanted was to hear the truth from him. But still in her mind somewhere, she wanted him to tell her that it was a lie. That what she heard in the audio was not true. While she was thinking all those things, a gentle voice appeared on the other side of the phone.
"Yes my love? We just talked a few minutes ago. Were you missing me already? Well, you know what, I was missing you too."
That sweet, gentle voice of Mark is what Cindy loved the most and would melt her heart every time she heard it. But since she had gotten to know the monstrous side of him already, that voice made her feel disgusted.
"Let's meet up. I have something to show you." Cindy talked with a cold tone. a tone she never used on him before.
Mark was taken aback a bit. But still he kept being so loving towards her, "Is it a surprise?"
"More of a shock."
"Wait, did you finish your new designs? Is it what you wanna show me?"
"You'll know once we meet."
"Is something wrong love? You sound kinda different? It's okay if you couldn't finish the designs. Take your time and finish them. Don't stress too much. It's not like anyone's gonna steal them from you."
Cindy kept quiet as she heard him only care about the designs. She never really thought anything of it. Her boyfriend caring about her designs more than herself. She thought that it was because he loved her designs and was excited to see them as he studied fashion designing himself. But now that she thought of it, the only thing he always wanted was her designs!
"Okay, fine. Tell me where you wanna meet?"
"At Amy's place!"
Mark kept quiet for a few seconds.
"Ahha…you were missing Amy! That's why you sounded like that. Okay let's meet up at her place then. I'll pick you up at 4 p.m. How does that sound?"
"Okay."
Cindy cut the call after that and kept waiting for the time. Every second felt like an eternity to her. With every moment passing, she was getting restless. And finally the moment came. Mark picked her up and they both went to Amy's place together. After going there, Cindy went to the rooftop with Mark following her. Seeing the rooftop and the same place where he killed Amy, Mark seemed a bit uncomfortable. But suddenly Cindy starts playing the audio. Upon hearing that, Mark was stunned! After hearing the full audio, both kept quiet for a bit. Then Cindy finally broke the ice.
"Did you really do it, Mark?"
"Is this the thing you wanted to show me?" said Mark in a lower and annoyed tone having his head facing down.
"Did you like it? Told you it was more of a shock than a surprise. I was also shocked when I first heard it." Cindy finally decided to confront him after keeping quiet for a while.
"Where'd you get that?
"That doesn't matter. What matters is that you never wanted me to find it, did you? Along with the photos! That's why you killed Amy? tears were rolling down Cindy's cheeks as she asked him those questions.
As Mark had his head bent down, Cindy thought Mark might have not done it intentionally. For a moment she thought he would repent for what he did and explain to her for his action. But to her surprise, Mark started saying things that left Cindy completely astonished.
"That bitch!" Mark said with his face still facing the ground, with a low tone giving a smirk. Cindy got confused at first thinking she heard him wrong but little did she know it was only the beginning.
"What'd you say?"
Mark finally raised his head looking right at Cindy's eyes. At that moment, Cindy realized that she didn't know that person at all! The look in his eyes seemed completely different than what she's been seeing for all these years. Upon being gazed by such a monstrous look, Cindy found herself shivering…
"What…what is this feeling? Why am I trembling like this? I've known this person for such a long time yet why do I feel so scared?" Cindy kept thinking to herself.
"That slutty little bitch! Who knew she could play such tricks! I tried so hard not to let those things get to you but she made sure you find them even after dying! Guess you can't hide the truth for long, huh!" Mark had a sinister smile on his face when he finally showed his true colors to Cindy!
Cindy was completely dumbfounded.. words were completely lost from her head. She felt as if time had stopped. Every word Mark said stabbed Cindy's heart like a sharp knife. It was as if she had become mute. After trying so hard, Cindy finally asked him in a low voice.
"Why? Why'd you do that?"
"What do you mean why? You should know it by now!"
"You really killed her?"
"Well, to be honest, I didn't plan to at first. I was trying to make her understand very nicely but then she started getting on my nerves. So I was left with no other option in my hand. But now it all seems like it wasn't worth itat all. Because look what happened? I got blood on my hands so that I could stop the truth from reaching to you but it eventually did!"
"The truth, huh?" Cindy finally came to her senses after hearing him. "The truth that I was your puppet all these time? That you used me however you wanted? Weren't we supposed to get married next year? Why the hell would you play with my emotions this whole time?"
"To get your designs, my love! You design the most beautiful dresses that I know but never show anyone. That became an advantage for me to be honest. I could easily take your designs and call them as mine. But to be honest, I never played with your emotions in the first place. I was just on a deal with you without your knowledge. But it benefited us both, right? You got the guy you had a crush on and I got your perfect dedication and of course your perfect designs."
"So, in these 7 years, you've always been using me? You really never felt anything for me? Anything at all?" Cindy was raged.
"Nope. You don't have what it takes to make me fall in love. And didn't you ever notice that I've always been too good for you?"
"But why Amy?"
"Well, she saw something she shouldn't have seen and was going to be a big obstruction between me and my success, so the only way to stop her was to get rid of her for good."
"You're really a jerk Mark. I hate you. And trust me, I'm gonna get you the punishment that you deserve. Thank you so much for making it easier for me. And also, I'm gonna make sure that your mistress gets her reward as well."
Cindy was about to leave after saying that when Mark started laughing in a sinister way as if he was plotting something again. As Cindy looked back to see what happened, she found herself being choked by Mark, just as Amy.
"You know, this is so familiar to me." Mark said with a nefarious look in his eyes as he choked her even harder.
"Let go of me!" Cindy said as she was trying to release herself from his grip.
"How can I? Do you really think I'm that stupid to let you leave right now after you know what I've done? If I let you go now, you're directly gonna go to the police and report me! Do you know how hard it was for me and Mr. Woodwick to fake that bitch's death? I'm not gonna let you ruin that. And your designs? I can get them after your death too!"
Cindy was enraged after hearing that. "You monster! I'm gonna kill you all!" Cindy shouted with as much strength as she had.
Laughingly Mark said, "You sound exactly like that slut right now, do you know that? Whoa… what a great connection you guys have! Both besties are gonna be dead in the same way. Guess you both were born with the same fate. Wow!"
As Mark started her chocking even harder, Cindy could feel the last drop of her strength disappearing. And at one point, she stopped fighting. Ceasing the chance, Mark took her to the same spot where he pushed Amy from.
"Goodbye, my love. I'm gonna miss you. And say your little bitchy friend hello from me!" saying that, Mark pushed Cindy too.
And finally, with the revengeful desire in her eyes, Cindy started begging God for another chance to punish those monsters and while looking at the face of Mark, she gradually closed her eyes to meet her demise.