Karma Starts Somewhere

Joseph never came back.

On the first day, I looked at the pills the doctor prescribed me. I took them, only to throw them up immediately. Meanwhile, Yarra posted pictures of all the luxurious gifts Joseph had given her.

On the second day, the bleeding wouldn't stop. To avoid dirtying the house, I could only sit in the bathroom.

Yarra posted photos of herself in a wedding dress on social media, claiming to be the happiest woman in the world.

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It felt like we were separated by underworld and heaven.

When I came out of the hospital after my checkup, Yarra sent me an address.

"Come quickly. There's a surprise for you!"

I didn't know what could possibly be a surprise for someone like me, who was about to die. The address led to Springville Manor, the mansion Joseph had built for Yarra.

There were many luxury cars parked outside, some belonging to Joseph's family and friends.

They were all smiling, and in the middle of the crowd stood Yarra in her wedding dress.

"Yarra, you look so beautiful in that dress!"

"I've always said you two should have been together from the start. All this time was wasted because of that bitch, Annabelle."

"Let's not talk about that slut today. Joseph, are you finally happy with this wedding?"

They had all been there when Joseph and I got married, but back then, almost everyone had been cursing me.

"She's just a gold digger. You could have married anyone, but you chose her. Be careful. She'll just run off again when things get tough."

"If you're just trying to get back at her, that's one thing, but don't get too involved with her."

"Annabelle, you better keep to yourself. If I find out you've hurt Joseph again, don't blame us for what will happen."

Joseph smiled. "We aren't just celebrating the wedding. Our child is one month old today!"

"You're being unfair. Yarra is carrying your child. You don't still plan to let her be the mistress, do you?"

"If you want to stay with Annabelle, we won't stand for it."

Joseph sighed in resignation. "How could I? I was blind, but I've seen the truth now. Some people are just ingrates, no matter how well you treat them."

I clenched my fists quietly, and the vows he once made echoed violently in my mind.

"I will only marry Annabelle in this life! I'm so lucky to have such a wonderful girlfriend. You don't know how envious everyone around me is. I'll be good to you forever. If there's a day I fail, I'll kill myself in front of you."

Inside, he was celebrating new life with his guests.

Outside, in a place where no one cared, I quietly met my end.

Joseph, this was our final farewell.