---- Chapter 10 Samuel was the one who had pieced the photo back together. He had pieced it together again and again, only to pull it apart each time, as if he never got tired of the cycle. In the photo, I was smiling brightly. But since the day we met, I rarely smiled like that. There was always a fog that never cleared between my brows. And back then, he had told himself he would help me chase it away because I really was beautiful when I smiled. When Samuel found out the truth, he told himself that he should hate me. But there was a split second of hesitation. It was that hesitation that made him feel ashamed. It felt like he was betraying Cherry. So he kept convincing himself that he had to hate me. He repeated it to himself until it calcified into truth. ---- And then, he began to treat me cruelly. He told me to die, again and again. Inever got angry, and I never fought back. But deep down, he knew that I was only hurting more than he was. He had seen me duck into corners to take my medicine, forcing a smile whenever others were around. He had seen how the wolfsbane fever drained the color from my face, leaving me looking like a withering flower, brittle to the touch. I always took everything in without complaint. I shut myself away in a world where only I existed. No one else was allowed to enter. And so, I also shouldered the pain born from his shame. While he, in his self-deception, kept hating me. The night he got wasted and screamed why wasn't I the one who died, he saw the light vanish from my ---- eyes. Only then did his mind start to clear. Ihad been healing, little by little, under his care. But now, fresh cuts had reappeared on my arms. And, my once healthy body was growing thinner. Despair tore through me like a wild beast breaking free from its cage, splashing violently through the still depths of my eyes. I finally responded then. I said, "I'll give her my life, then. One for one." Samuel tried to chase after me, but he was too slow. He even began to regret ever turning to alcohol to drown his sorrows. And just like that, I was gone right in front of him. He was terrified. The fear of losing me was far more real and overwhelming than the so-called hatred he had to keep reminding himself of. In the latest episode of ReelTalk, titled "Queen Bee Meets Queen Bee," the infamous Daniela Couso reunites with Sarah Moliski for a buzzworthy discussion. Dive into the world of these legendary villains as they unveil the realities behind their captivating personas. Exploring themes of power, rivalry, and intrigue, this ongoing romance series delves deep into the complexities of characters like Daniela and Sarah. Witness the clash of two formidable personalities as they navigate love, ambition, and deception in a world where nothing is as it seems. What sets this narrative apart is its intricate character dynamics and the magnetic pull between its leading ladies. Experience the allure of forbidden desires and hidden agendas in a story that promises twists at every turn. Ready to uncover the secrets that bind these queens together? Available to read at CrushReel for those eager to unravel the mysteries within.