Tormented Hearts EP 8

- ONE HOUR LATER -

Bianca Tyler (FL Aunt)

*Impatiently, she muttered under her breath* When is the food finally going to be served?

Stefano Tyler (FL Uncle)

(Go ahead and starve till you become a living skeleton, just to grant me the ultimate gift of freedom. So thoughtful of you!)

Natalia Tyler (FL Cousin)

*Furious* I can't even begin to express my frustration with those utterly incompetent maids!

Stefano Tyler (FL Uncle)

*Roll eyes*

Dante Tyler (FL Dad)

*Bow head* I'm really sorry, ma'am. The food was just taking forever to get ready.

Bianca Tyler (FL Aunt)

Ugh, just bring us the food already! We're starving over here!

Dante Tyler (FL Dad)

Sure thing! Gio, could you please serve the food? *Smiles*

Giovanni Tyler (FL Brother)

(If you're referring to the rat poison, I'd be more than happy to serve it to those bitxhes. ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ)

Dante Tyler (FL Dad)

*Slightly boisterous* GIO, COME BACK DOWN TO THE REALITY!

Giovanni Tyler (FL Brother)

*Small smile* I'll bring it. *Walk out*

Dante Tyler (FL Dad)

*Sigh*

Natalia Tyler (FL Cousin)

*Eyes filled with desire*

Natalia Tyler (FL Cousin)

(Well, I suppose it wouldn't be an issue if I claim him as mine. After all, he's not even my cousin.)

Stefano Tyler (FL Uncle)

Hmm, I wonder where Audrey has disappeared to. *Glares intensely at Bianca and Natalia, a coldness in his eyes*

Bianca Tyler (FL Aunt)

*Rolls eyes* Why in the world do you care about that bitxh?

Dante Tyler (FL Dad)

*Clench fist*

- I seethed with anger, powerless to bring justice for my daughter. How could I just stand there, unable to protect her from such an insult? It was like a fire burning inside me, but my hands were tied. The injustice ate away at me, leaving me with a bitter taste of helplessness. -

Stefano Tyler (FL Uncle)

*Scoffs* Listen up, because I'll say it again. It seems like my warning went in one ear and out the other. But mark my words, this time, I won't be ignored.

- I'll make it crystal clear, so even the deaf can hear. My warning will echo through the halls of oblivion, piercing the hearts of those who dare defy me. Let them tremble in fear as they realize the consequences of disregarding my words. -

Bianca Tyler (FL Aunt)

*Terrified* H-Honey.

Stefano Tyler (FL Uncle)

HAS ANYONE SEEN AUDREY? *Coldly*

Dante Tyler (FL Dad)

(I can't wrap my head around it, brother. First, you snatch our property and abduct my wife, and now you're siding with my daughter? What the heck is your endgame?)

Dante Tyler (FL Dad)

(You know, if you had just been honest about wanting money, fame, and power, it would have been easier. Instead, you and your unpleasant wife schemed an accident that resulted in the loss of my wife and left my only daughter in agony.)

Bianca Tyler (FL Aunt)

*Barely can speak* She's...she's in her room.

Stefano Tyler (FL Uncle)

*Small smile* Dante, could you please bring her over? I'd really like her to join me for a meal.

Dante Tyler (FL Dad)

*Empty gaze* Yes, Master. *Take leave*

Stefano Tyler (FL Uncle)

- I'm sorry, my dear little brother, but I can't bear to see you suffer any longer. It breaks my heart to say this, but it's for your own good. I've tried so hard to shield you and your precious children from the pain of this world, but it seems like I've only brought more sorrow upon us. Every time I've attempted to protect you, I've stumbled and failed miserably. The weight of my failures crushes me, Dante. I feel the weight of my inadequacy, the ache of my powerlessness. I wish I could be the guardian angel you deserve, the one who can shield you from all harm and heartache. But alas, I am just as fragile and flawed as the rest of us. The pain I carry for your sake is an unbearable burden, a constant reminder of my limitations. I pray that someday, somehow, you will find the peace and happiness that eludes us both. -

Bianca Tyler (FL Aunt)

(Ugh, seriously? If he catches sight of her, those bruises will be exposed. She's such a headache!)

Natalia Tyler (FL Cousin)

*Anxiously nibbled on her nails, her nerves getting the best of her*

Stefano Tyler (FL Uncle)

(Don't you worry, my dear princess. Uncle will save you from them once and for all.)

- IN FRONT OF AUDREY'S ROOM -

Guards

Madam strictly commanded us to bar the entrance to this contemptible bitxh's abode!

Dante Tyler (FL Dad)

*Grinding his teeth* Master Stefano demands her immediate presence downstairs.

Guards

*After a moment of hesitation, they let out a weary sigh and reluctantly cleared a path for him to enter her room*

Dante Tyler (FL Dad)

*Walk inside*

Unknown Man Guards

(Madam will have our heads if we fall for his deceitful words.)

- INSIDE HER ROOM -

- As Dante ventured into her room, a wave of shock washed over him. It wasn't just a room, but a prison of sorts. The scent of blood hung in the air, still so raw. This was his first time stepping foot into his daughter's supposed sanctuary, and the sight before him was beyond belief. His heart ached with an unbearable pain, yet tears refused to spill from his eyes. The weight of his emotions suffocated him, leaving him breathless. -

Dante Tyler (FL Dad)

*Voice caught in his throat as he called out* P-Princess, where a-are you?

Audrey Tyler (FL)

*Eyes fluttered open* H-Hah!

Audrey Tyler (FL)

*Covered in a tapestry of colorful marks, her skin bore the evidence of countless battles*

Audrey Tyler (FL)

Be-Betrayer is h-here? *Giggles*

Dante Tyler (FL Dad)

*Utterly stunned to the very depths of his being, he was left speechless and bewildered*

Dante Tyler (FL Dad)

AUDREY! *His heart pounding with urgency, he rushed towards her, clasping both of her shoulders firmly*

Audrey Tyler (FL)

*Gasping for air, she managed to utter* Hah! N-no need to pretend...

Dante Tyler (FL Dad)

I'm not faking it, sweetheart. I genuinely care about you.

Dante Tyler (FL Dad)

Please, tell me who hurt you. *Tears streaming down my face*

Audrey Tyler (FL)

*Little smile on her face* I hurt myself. W-Wanna give me a g-good slap now?

Dante Tyler (FL Dad)

*Heart clenches with pain, aching in every beat*

Audrey Tyler (FL)

*With a sorrowful grin* D-Dadda, I come to the r-realization that I am not meant to be a princess, but rather a formidable villainess.

Dante Tyler (FL Dad)

Audrey Tyler (FL)

*Hic* Ba-Baby Audrey is a b-bad girl.

Dante Tyler (FL Dad)

*Comforts her gently* Absolutely not. My princess is as pure as can be.

Audrey Tyler (FL)

Really ☹?

Dante Tyler (FL Dad)

*With a tender smile* My dearest little princess, you are the shining star that illuminates my world with love and joy. Your presence fills my heart with an overwhelming sense of pride and happiness. I cherish every moment spent with you, my precious angel. You bring so much light and beauty into my life, and I am forever grateful to have you as my daughter. I love you more than words can express, my darling princess.

Audrey Tyler (FL)

I'M NOT A PRINCESS! BABY AUDREY ISN'T A PRINCESS! *Grit teeth*

Dante Tyler (FL Dad)

*Heart tightens*

Audrey Tyler (FL)

*Laughs maniacally* Bwahahaha! I'm a villainess and not a cute princess.

Dante Tyler (FL Dad)

(In the depths of my despair, I beseech the heavens, pleading with every fiber of my being to alleviate this unbearable anguish that consumes my every waking moment, for I cannot bear to witness my beloved daughter's ceaseless torment, trapped in a world of relentless suffering.)

Dante Tyler (FL Dad)

*Tenderly pressing his lips against her forehead* My dear princess, do you bear any animosity towards me?

Audrey Tyler (FL)

*Laughs* How c-could I ever d-despise my dashing d-dad? You're the best!

Dante Tyler (FL Dad)

*Small smile* Follow me downstairs, Master eagerly awaits your presence.

Audrey Tyler (FL)

*Filled with fear and tears* I can't go. I'm too scared that the witch will hurt baby Audrey... again.

Dante Tyler (FL Dad)

*Frown* Again?

Audrey Tyler (FL)

*Nods*

Dante Tyler (FL Dad)

*Furrows brow* Who could be responsible for hurting my daughter, hmm?

Audrey Tyler (FL)

Witch ☹!

Dante Tyler (FL Dad)

*Facepalms dramatically* She's absolutely hopeless!

Audrey Tyler (FL)

*Pouts*

Guards

*Shouting from the hallway* Hey, are you seriously going to take a whole year to get this girl out of the room?

Dante Tyler (FL Dad)

(In a fit of fiery determination, I solemnly swear that one day, I will unleash my wrath upon those who have dared to harm my precious daughter. They shall rue the day they crossed her path.)

Dante Tyler (FL Dad)

*Scoop her up* Come on, my sweet Audrey, let's march forward and confront those who dare harm you in my presence. We'll show them the consequences of crossing us.

Audrey Tyler (FL)

Whoa! Baby Audrey is taking flight like a little angel! ✨✨

Dante Tyler (FL Dad)

*Smiles softly*

Audrey Tyler (FL)

Dadda, I'm a butterfly 😺!

- TO BE CONTINUED -