A BLIND PUZZLE - Episode 3

Dianne banged the door shut as she got into her room.

“jeez. what have I done? why did I say all those?”

she palmed her forehead feeling so bad. she regret everything she said.

for a moment in there with her family, she felt Laura saying those words, and not her.

“how did I let her get into my head. ”
she laid on her bed feeling remorseful. The things she said wasn’t really different from the things Laura had told her.
it hurts though.

it hurts to think Her parents prefer Rosella’s opinion more than hers.
it’s always Rosella as their favorite. they never make her lack a thing.
what can she say?
everybody loves Rosella… the teachers in school. her hot male teacher crush prefer Rosella’s company. the other students too..

even Nelson..

Why does it have to be that way?. it breaks her heart each time Rosella gets the things she always wish for.
it isn’t fair right? even to their parents?..

Nature was first unfair. giving Rosella those beautiful features.. pretty eyes, plump pink lips, Smooth face and nice curly hair too.shes got everything. Dianne won’t say she is ugly looking, she’ll just not compare herself to Rosella’s looks. Dianne is just cool and Pretty in her own way.

it’s so amusing how they are sisters.. triplets to be precised.
.
one would get to notice Rosella before her.

when will she ever get over this Aching feeling in her heart.?.
she shut her eyes tight … falling so lost in her own thoughts.

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” I never really expected to hear Dianne say all those things. she suprised me today. ” Beautrice stated.

they already finished dinner and they’ve retired to their rooms. The family was not the same after hearing Dianne say all those things.

“what if she’s right? what if we aren’t giving her the fun she wants?” Charles spoke out.
he has been disturbed.

Beautrice gave out a tired sigh.

“you know we’ve been doing our best especially when it comes to studies. Rosella chose the art gallery because it’s for a project. besides you said we’d visit the Beach after the art gallery, what was so difficult or selfish there?”
Beautrice cut into her husband’s words.

as they both engrossed themselves in this chat, a sorry Dianne walked towards their door about to open it, when she heard voices from within. she paused to listen more.

” you may be right too. but don’t you think we’re currently over doing the things or attention we give to Rosella? you and I know the truth. Rosella’s background and all. what if we just pause a bit and pay attention to our own child. Dianne deserves it because it’s her right.”

“attention? what are you saying Charles? you should not speak too harsh by saying we’re giving Her too much attention. Rosella deserves it too. we’re all she’ve got. it’s our responsibility to give her that attention she will always want. let’s just try to talk to Dianne to make her understand we’re not being partial here. we’ll make her know that we love her equally too. we love our triplets. we love Rosella, Roy and Dianne together. and she should try to understand that. ”

just Then, the door opened. startling both Charles and beautrice.

” Dianne?”
the suprise clearly on their faces.

“Dad, Mom, I’m sorry.. sorry for the things I earlier Said. ”

she went on her knees feeling so sorry.
” I didn’t mean to offend anyone. just that I was so upset and …”
she let the tears fall freely from her eyes.

” oh Dianne.” Beautrice got up to help her daughter up.

“upset about what honey?”
she held her towards the bed and the two sat closely at the edge.

” Mom, ever since I checked my result, I’ve been sad. ” she sniffed.

“but you passed. ” Charles chipped in

” I know. but I didn’t do up to Rosella.. she did her best. my best wasn’t enough. ” Dianne retorted.

“hush Honey, still, I’m proud of you. never forget that. you passed, and that’s all that matters to us . ” Beautrice wiped her daughter’s face with her palm.

“really?” Dianne felt relieved to hear her mother say that.

“yes. I and your dad loves you more than you can ever imagine. never ever forget that. okay?.”

Dianne nodded.
“I’m really sorry.” she cried and the her parents hugged her .

Deep down, they felt Happy they’ve finally made Dianne understand how much they love her too.

******

” Rosella. ”
Dianne walked in and met Rosella already in her sleeping position.

“Rose I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have said what I said. ” she apologized.

Rosella sighed out.
“it’s fine. I guess you were tired. you haven’t been your self today. I think you need rest. just go to sleep. you’ll be fine. ”

Rosella replied.

Dianne nodded.
she knew Rosella didn’t want to talk about what happened tonight. so it’s best they let it be.

“okay. Goodnight”
Dianne muttered as she assumed the other side of the bed.

“Goodnight.”
that was a soft mumble from Rosella.

a sigh of relief escaped Dianne’s lips as She shut her eyes to sleep.

it’s quite a relief that The family is now cool.

****

as promised, the family went out as planned. Rosella got to finish up her project and Dianne got to visit the Beach with the family.

everyone went home happy,

of course, except Dianne who had something bothering her deep in her thought.

****
last night, she caught her parents in a deep conversation and yes, she eaves dropped.

— “you and I know the truth. Rosella’s background and all. what if we just pause a bit and pay attention to our own child. Dianne deserves it because it’s her right.”–

that was her dad’s voice.

it felt stupid. and the More Dianne thought of it, it got her confused.

” . maybe I’m just the one over thinking. with all the love and attention they give to her, she has to be their daughter. what were my parents even saying last night, or maybe I didn’t get the Information clearly ”

“but still, does that explain the reason she is so different.? different from I and …

” who’s different?”
Rosella asked.

Dianne jerked from her thought
,.. she didn’t see Rosella walk into the room.

“..no . nothing. I was just .. ermm.. having a loud thought. that’s it. ” she faked an hysteric laugh.

Rosella threw her a suspicious look. it was obvious to Dianne that Rosella didn’t buy what she just said. so quickly, she got up and excused herself..

Rosella’s eyes glued on Dianne as she nervously walked out.

“what is wrong with her lately?”

she couldn’t place her hand on the answer to that question.

Dianne has been acting really really off.
******

“Honey…” Beautrice called.

“hmm..mm?”

“I’ve been bothered ” she began.

“about what?”

” just uhn.. do you think Dianne heard our conversation last night?..”

that question paused chalrse’ movement.

“no. she mustn’t have. why?”

” I don’t know. just having a worried feeling. but are you sure she didn’t hear a thing?”

Beautrice was still in heart and Charles could attest.

he Walked closer to her and placed his hands assuringly on her shoulders.

” she didn’t. you should not bother about her. I think everyone is cool now. if you should be worried, let’s worry about how to fix up their 18th birthday coming in few days time”
he kissed her forehead and a big smile stretched on her lips.

“their 18th birthday. My gosh I can’t believe how fast our kids have suddenly grown. ”

Charles smiled.

” You know my greatest joy Beautrice?..” he asked

She shook her head, signifying no.

” well, my greatest joy is that I listened to you when you told me that day to take in Rosella… right from day one , she has been bright. till now, I’m grateful to be the one that fathered Such a daughter. I’m happy I listened to you ” he smiled.

Beautrice felt her heart overflow with so much happiness.

that day was the happiest day of her life.