Two

Lilian's arrival to the Dickson's family brought prosperity and good luck to the family because shortly after Lilian arrived, Mr Dickson prospered and became a business man, owning many companies in the country and beyond.

This made him love Lilian the more because he saw her as a blessing to his home. He trained her in school and provided for all her needs.

Mrs Dickson also took Lilian as a daughter. She taught her well and took her as a daughter. But along the way, she grew jealous because she envied the way her husband pampers Lilian despite the fact he knows that she isn't their real daughter.

Lilian sighed as she sat on her bed.Today had been a worst birthday for her. Her dad ( Mr Dickson ) threw a party for her but was ruined because Priya pushed her intentionally which made her to fall on her birthday cake.

She couldn't bear the humiliation so she ran out of the party. Priya always ruins everything for her and to think her own sister ruined her happy day makes her feel unhappy and sad.

"Why does my sister always ruin everything for me? Everything always goes wrong because of her. Even mum has changed towards me, what wrong have i committed that made me an enemy?" She said as she caressed her necklace.

"Only father understands and loves me, no one else. I wish i could understand why my sister and mother are so cruel to me? I wish i could erase whatever ive done to them". She said as she lay on her bed, her eyes giving up as it she'd tears.

"Nonsense, you think I would let your stupid party go well? Not on my watch because i just made it much worse for you" Priya said as she laughed evily.

"Everyone loves you right? Well I am quite sure that after they saw your chocolate frost face, they mocked because you are fucking ugly. Foolish girl!" Priya said as she laughed again.

She took the gifts bought for Lilian and started ransacking it.

"Wow! these are all nice, i will keep them for myself. That she-devil can not have all these beautiful clothing and jewelleries" Priya scoffed as she re-arranged the boxes and put them in her wardrobe.

There was a knock on the door.

"Come in, the door isn't locked" Priya said as she closed her wardrobe.

"Oh mother, what brings you to my room? Hope I am quite safe? Priya said as she moved closer to her mother.

"Sure we are, I just came to see you or is coming to see my own daughter a crime?" Mrs Dickson said as she sat on the bed.

"No mum, I thought you were going to scold me because I knew you saw what i did to Lilian"

"Yes, that's what I am here for. But I am not going to scold you. In fact, I am here to complement you dear, you did the right thing" Mrs Dickson said as she smiled at a shocked Priya.

"Mum, are you the one that is talking? I thought you said Priya was your morning star and your precious daughter?"

"That was then dear but my eyes are very much opened now and I clearly understand what that girl is trying to do, she is trying to take the family's property which is destined for you to have. She wants your dad to treasure her so she could have the property and i will not let that happen so that's why I have changed my mind about her" She said as she looked at her daughter who was distracted by a wall gekko on the ceiling.

"I want to tell you something dear. Do you know that Lilian isnt your real sister?" Mrs Dickson asked.

"Mum, what are you implying? Lilian is my little sister, although i do not at all take that bitch as my sister" she said and then scoffed.

"But she is really no your sister my dear. When you were just wo years old, your dad brought that girl in the house saying he found her on our doorstep. We tried looking for her parents but could not get any information. That is why we accepted her and took her as our daughter and your sister" Mrs Dickson said.

"Wow mum, Wow! so that daughter of a bitch is not even my real sister. I knew she was bad luck. Her parents dumped her on our doorstep because she was a bad child, and now she wants to take my birthright from me? I will not let that fucking shate happen" Priya said, fuming with untold anger.

"Yes my dear, that is why I have a plan. If we can stop her from going to college, she will not have the qualifications or status to take your place. So all we have to do is to stop her schooling and we will get the upper hand".

"Wow mum, that is quite a good idea. I will make sure I make that girl's life so miserable that she will beg death to come. This is just the beginning, the end is yet to arrive" Priya said as she made her way to the bathroom, a cunning smile etched on her face.

SOME MONTHS LATER,

It was time for Lilian to take her exams and she was dressed up and ready. Mr Dickson will take her to the college. She goes downstairs and took her breakfast.

"Are you ready to go dear?" Mr. Dickson asked Lilian.

"Yes dad, but where is Priya? is she not coming? Lilian asked.

"I think so. Go my dear and ask her, I will be back shortly" He said and then proceeded to climb the stairs.

Lilian went to Priya's room but she was not there. She shouted Priya's name and a voice was heared from the kitchen. She came to the kitchen. She checked but saw no one there. She was about to leave the kitchen when someone pushed her and used a knife to cut Lilian's hand.

"Oopsie, my bad, did it hurt? Sorry dear, hope you write well and pass well bitch" Priya said and made her way towards the door.

Lilian cried on seeing her blood and made way to her room. She treated herself and bandaged it. She was about to stand up when Mr Dickson came in.

"What happened to your hand dear?" Mr Dickson said as he examined her hand.

"I cut my hand by mistake dad, but I will be fine" She said and then she carried her bag.

"You are really hurt dear and you hurt yourself quite bad in your right hand. How are you supposed to write if you are injured?" He asked.

"Dont worry dad, I will manage. I prepared for this exam and there is no way a wounded hand will stop me" Lilian said and walked out of the door.