Chapter 3: The Broken Soul and the Rise of Rina
After the death of Omid, that sweet cat who was Rina's only friend, something broke inside her heart and soul—something that could no longer be mended by tears or kind words. Rina realized that Liva didn't just want to ruin her life; she wanted to destroy her spirit, to annihilate her.
That night, while the rain was pouring down, Rina stood by Omid's grave, sobbing uncontrollably. "Omid, you were my only hope. You were my 'Omid' (Hope). Why did you leave me alone? Wake up, Omid! I have no one, no shelter, no one to have my back. Wake up, I'm talking to you!" She cried until she was exhausted, repeatedly begging him to wake up. Rina wondered why life was so cruel to her. "Do I deserve this? Do I deserve Liva's malice? When did I become this helpless, broken, and depressed girl?" Eventually, she fell asleep by the grave. In her dream, Omid came to her, playing with her hair. For a moment, she was happy, thinking her hope had returned. But when she woke up and realized it was just a dream, she fell into a silent, deep sorrow.
Liva's Treacherous Plan
One day, Liva went into Rina's room and hid her mother's gold and the family's money in Rina's bag. When Rina's mother found them while cleaning, Liva rushed in, acting terrified. "Mom, Rina told me not to tell you, or she would kill me! I'm sorry I couldn't tell you sooner!" Her mother, consumed by rage, screamed, "Rina, is this how I raised you? You ungrateful thief, you liar! I hate you! You are a filthy girl!" She pulled Rina's hair and pushed her aside. Behind her mother's back, Liva gave a wicked, devilish laugh. Rina looked at her and said, "Thank you, Liva. You made me recognize the predatory and devilish nature of people." This time, Rina did not cry. She knew tears were useless.
The Escape
That night, while everyone was asleep, Rina decided to leave that house forever. She wrote a letter: "Mom, one day you will realize who was the wolf and who was the sheep, but it will be too late. You will regret the day you trusted Liva. And Liva, you won, you kicked me out of my home. But you didn't win at making me cruel and filthy like yourself." She packed her clothes and the books Liva couldn't burn. She realized that while trust is fatal, knowledge and strength are saviors.
Years Later: The Success
Years passed. Rina became a successful, wise, and self-confident woman. "I reached the day I dreamed of," she thought. "I survived the hardships. I thank the villains, for they taught me that life is not easy—it is a battle." Rina trusted no one and only gave her attention to those who earned it.
Meanwhile, back home, Liva felt like the queen of the house, but with Rina gone, she had no one left to torture. Her true nature began to show. She started stealing from her mother and even began abusing her. Eventually, Liva claimed Rina had stolen the money years ago, but the mother began to doubt. "If Rina isn't here, how is my wealth still disappearing?"
The Masks Fall
One day, the mother found Liva's old phone. Liva had forgotten to destroy it. The mother saw old messages to a friend: "You won't believe how I play my mother and Rina like dolls. My mother is so stupid; she believes every lie I tell about Rina and turns against her own daughter. I made Rina live like a dog and a servant in her own home. I hate them both."
The mother collapsed in tears. "How could I trust Liva? You wolf in sheep's clothing! Get out of my house!" She kicked Liva out and spent her days crying over Rina's pictures, begging for her "angel daughter" to return.
The Reunion
After years of searching, the mother attended a ceremony honoring successful female lawyers. There she saw Rina—a famous lawyer defending the rights of oppressed women. The mother cried with pride and guilt. She approached to kiss Rina's hand, but Rina respectfully pulled away.
"I have forgiven you," Rina said. "You were also a victim of Liva's plans. But I am not the Rina of the past. That Rina was buried when Omid died. This is a new Rina."
The End:
Liva ended up wandering the streets, alone and hated by all. She learned that devilish plans may succeed for a moment, but never forever. Rina understood that trust is like a mirror: once broken, it can never be truly mended.
Written by: Dlin_myth