Housewife by Hazel Blackwood

Author:Hazel Blackwood [Blackwood, Hazel]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-07-22T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter 23

IRENA

Have you ever experienced such a fiery rage towards someone that even just the mere thought of them ignites a burning desire for their downfall?

Their eyes, like a window into their soul, reveal a monstrous side of you that you never knew existed. It's as though looking directly into their gaze, draws out a sense of maniacal frenzy, causing you to question your own level of sanity.

This is exactly how I feel as I stare into the abyss of my uncle's eyes, their haunting shade of rusty brown sending shivers down my spine.

"It's been some time, Irena. Introduce me to your charming friend," he greets with a grin so infuriating, I crave nothing more than to plunge a dagger into its twisted, mocking expression again and again and again. A suspicious gaze from Nirali prompted me to reveal my palpable disdain for my uncle. I ignored his inquiries, striking a pose of poise with one leg crossed over the other and my hands casually at rest. "Meeting you here, Grzegorz should come as no surprise. After all, this ball is full of contemptible men such as yourself," I curtly retorted. As soon as the words slipped from my lips, I was taken aback. Where had that confidence come from? Was it the liquid courage or the influence of spending time with Saint?

Whatever the reason, my former trepidation towards this man had dissipated into the ether, now replaced by only mounting fury.

And I fucking love it.

As Grzegorz’s grin morphs into a scowl, his eyes transform into turbulent, brown whirlpools. With a sharp inhale, I brace myself for what's to come.

"Looks like someone's lost their sense of respect. Ever since you tied the knot with someone higher up in the food chain than me, you've started to believe that the sun rises and sets because of you. But newsflash - you're still the same pitiful girl abandoned by her own father and condemned for her mother's passing."

His cruel words land like lead in my stomach, dragging me down with them.

Abandoned by my father.

Condemned for my mother's death.

The lyric of his venomous speech echoes in my mind.

Yet, I know I can't let his malice penetrate my resolve. He's merely attempting to rattle my cage and reclaim his power over me.

As I confront my uncle, a fierce determination pulses through me. Though his spiteful words attempt to rattle me, I refuse to let him see any sign of weakness. Instead, I clench my fists and meet his gaze head-on, schooling my features into a steely mask of composure. "You may think twisting words about my parents is a slick move, Grzegorz," I retort, my voice low and steady. "But it's a cowardly one. My mother sacrificed everything to protect me from people like you, and my father loved me with a ferocity that you wouldn't understand. If he were still alive, you would barely register in his periphery - a mere speck of dust that he could easily blow away."

With each word, my anger gathers like a storm cloud, fuelled by years of his cruel barbs and insults.

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