I will resume my writing of The Infection in the summer. I am still struggling with writer's block for now. So I am focusing on Mercy, The Avenging, and my other stories.

In chapter 20, Alanna successfully murdered Alyssa and removed herself and Alyona out of the house. Now Alanna must start back from square one, much to her chagrin. Upon Alanna's return, she realized how drastically the Orphanage changed. Now she has to deal with enemies. Update: I have made several changes, I feel like the weather and months needs to be changed. So I changed the current months.

I looked out of the art room window to gaze at the beauty of winter. "Mercy.." I turned my head to Alyona. She sat at her easel, she just finished a painting and was eager for me to see it. "Look! Look!" She urged.

I smiled at the child's enthusiasm. It's been several days since I murdered Alyssa and got us removed from her house. Alyona was still wearing her cast which was due to be removed in one week. Alyona and I grew closer and closer, our relationship was close knitted. We were attached to the hip.

My love for this girl kept growing and growing every single day. I desperately wanted to tell her I wanted to be her Mommy. I wanted her to know that I loved her more than life itself. But I know I can never tell her that.

There were drastic changes that occurred after we left. Trinity was adopted by a family one week after we left. Addison and Jessica were respectively adopted by two different families shortly after. New faces filled the Orphanage and replaced the old ones.

It was at bedtime when me and Alyona walked side by side into our shared dorm. There were two new girls that shared our dorm with us. Both of the girls were eleven with brown hair, one girl's hair was straight and long and the other was curly and short. They were both tall and skinny. Both of the girls were brand new, they were occupied putting their clothes into the dresser.

I made my way to my bottom bunkbed. Alyona climbed up to her top bunk above mine.

"HEY!" I turned my head to see the girl with straight brown hair glare at me. "That is my bed! Move!" She hissed.

I ignored the child and crawled into my bedsheets. The girl rushed to my bed with a furious look on her face. She balled up her fists with a offended scowl. "That is my bed! I picked that bed!" She whined.

The other girl with curly hair glared at me, but she walked over to her friend and attempted to pull her away from me. She clearly didn't want trouble. "Hayley, stop it!" She rebuked sharply. "Who cares about this bitch?" She shot me a cold glare. I rolled my eyes as anger boiled in my chest. You already know I do not take shit from anyone!

"Shut the fuck up, you little bitch!" I snapped. I gave them a icy glare. Hayley grew more and more offended. She looked like she wanted to fight me.

"Don't talk to Amber like that! Who the fuck do you think you are?" Hayley snarled. I rolled my eyes, I pretended that this annoying child did not exist and rolled onto my side. I always make a enemy. No matter what I do or where I am, enemies appears. If I made friends like I make enemies, I would be the most popular girl on Earth.

Alyona broke in to defend me. "Leave her alone! That is her bed. She was here first." Alyona pointed a helpful finger to the empty bunkbed across the room. "Those aren't taken. Sleep there." She said bluntly.

Hayley rolled her eyes. "No one was talking to you!" She barked. Amber forcefully tugged her stupid friend away from us and to the beds. Hayley loudly mumbled to herself. She began to rant furiously to her friend about us as if we were not in the room.

"Stupid bitch!" Hayley fumed as she begrudgingly crawled into the lower bunkbed. Amber quietly crawled into the top bunk. Anger and resentment simmered in my chest. I imagined myself harming this child and her stupid friend.

But quickly I pushed them back into the deepest depths of my mind. I resolved myself to not commit violent actions here. I can't risk slipping up and getting caught red handed. I needed to control my rage and I needed to practice self restraint. I swallowed my anger and went to sleep.

In the morning, I got up early and did my "Mercy" routine. It was a pleasant Sunday, instead of going outside like the many other children, me and Alyona were alone in the art room. But today, Alyona and I were simply talking among each other. I listened to Alyona attentively, I was eager to learn every inch about her. Over time, Alyona would give me hints and hints about her past. Apparently, Alyona was born in Russia, adopted by Americans, and she ended up here. I do not know anything about her biological parents or her adoptive parents.

Then I felt a horrible presence nearby. And yes, it was who you think it is. Motherfucking Hayley. I turned my head to her with a cold stare. Hayley glared at me from the doorway, I wanted her to come inside the room so badly. But Hayley never stepped into the room, she was just staring at me, pondering what she could do to ruin my life.

Hayley, an impudent and brash child, shot me the middle finger. I stood up in my chair with a furious glare on my face. I balled up my fists aggressively. I beckoned her to come inside the room with my finger. Alyona got out of her chair and grabbed my arm to stop me from doing anything rash. "No! Let's just paint!" She urged. Alyona looked at Hayley with a strict expression. Alyona could be a very authoritative person at times. "Stop messing with us!" She demanded. "I don't know what your problem is, but you need to leave me and Mercy alone!"

Hayley burst out laughing. "Oh," Her tone became mocking and spiteful. "I'm sorry that your dumb sister needs special attention!" She sneered. Immaturely, she stuck out her tongue at Alyona. Alyona was a mature girl for her age and rolled her eyes at Hayley's stupidity. She raised her voice. "Leave us alone!" She hollered.

Hayley mimicked Alyona's thick accent in a mocking manner. "Leave us alone!" She snickered cruelly. "Stupid bitch!" She hissed.

Alyona balled her fists, her chest was heaving up and down with impatience. Alyona bit her lower lip to keep herself from completely losing her temper. I glared at the girl, ready to rumble. If Hayley stepped an inch into this room, I will promptly beat the shit out of her! And that's not a bluff, that's a fact.

Hayley saw Alyona's body language and teased her. "Oh, what? Scared?" She had eagerness floating in her eyes. She reminded me of Melinda. Though she was slightly more tamed than Melinda. At least Melinda would actually fight the person instead of bluffing.

"Come on, Alyona. You want to talk shit? Well come at me!" She beckoned Alyona to come to her with both hands.

Alyona wanted no confrontations. She shook her head and sat down in her chair. Hayley burst out laughing at this.

I took a step closer to her. "Fuck off! Alyona is doing you a favor! Walk away or prepare to be fucked up!" I warned her. I gave her a dark look. "Or...you can come inside and deal with me." I beckoned her to come inside again. I smiled wickedly at her.

Hayley's face became blank. She looked down at the floor for a brief second as if pondering if entering this room would be a smart idea.

But Hayley didn't. Perhaps she's smart to know not to fuck with me or perhaps she wanted to mess with me later, but the girl darted away from the doorway and disappeared into the corridor.

"Stupid bitch." I mumbled, sitting in my chair. Alyona lowered her eyes to the floor ashamed. I noticed her demeanor. "Aly," I called her one of the many nicknames I made for her. "Aly, what is wrong?"

"How do you do it, Mercy?" Alyona looked up at me full of envy. "You're so…..brave...and tough."

I was taken aback abit. "You handled Hayley well." I complimented.

Alyona soaked up my compliment like a sponge. "Thanks." She muttered.

At bedtime, me and Alyona headed to our dorm together. When we entered the room, I glared at the sight of Amber and Hayley. They were getting into their bunkbeds, not looking at me once. Alyona was silent as a mouse.

I pulled my sheets up and I discovered a large blue stain that was presumably juice. It was fresh and was still spreading through the bed.

I heard snickering behind me. "Sweet dreams, Mercy." Hayley giggled. I turned my head to her to see her comfortably in her bed, smiling widely at me. Amber was giggling to herself in amusement.

"You dumb little bitch! What the hell?" I snarled as anger boiled in my chest.

"Shut up, Mercy. Not Hayley's fault if you're messy with your juice. Go to bed and wash your sheets, dumbass!" Amber insulted.

Alyona attempted to be the peacemaker. "Enough!" Alyona barked. "Stop fighting!"

Hayley glared at Alyona. "SHUT THE FUCK UP!" She hissed. Alyona shrank and evaded eye contact with her.

"Leave her alone, Hayley! You little bitch, you better sleep with one eye open tonight." I hissed. Hayley giggled in response. She clearly did not take my threat seriously. Neither did Amber. Amber chortled at me.

I rolled my eyes. I wanted to rip these girls into pieces. "Mercy….just go wash your sheets." Alyona whispered at me loudly.

I decided to listen to Alyona. If I batter both of these bitches into pudding, I will be in deep shit with the authorities.

I got the sheets and covers off of my bed and headed to one of the Sister's office. I was approached by Sister Pauline.

"I spilled juice on my sheets." I said meekly. Sister Pauline smiled warmly at me and took my sheets from me. "I will take care of it for you, sweetheart." She cooed. Sister Pauline departed away from me.

I was given warm sheets and blankets several minutes later. I was exhausted at this point. My hatred for the girls grew and grew. I entered the dorm and made up my bed.

All of the girls were fast asleep. I gazed at Hayley. I wanted to wrap my fingers around her pathetic throat and choke the life from me. But I had to restraint myself. I crawled into bed and went to sleep.

In the early morning, I did my routine. I entered the dorm with my youthful mask. Hayley was brushing her chocolate colored hair. Alyona sat up on her bed and waited for me.

I decided to approach the bitch for her little prank. "Why did you do that?" Hayley stopped brushing her hair and turned to me with a smirk. "What are you talking about?" She faked ignorance. "I did not do anything."

I rolled my eyes. "You little bitch, you poured juice into my bed. What the fuck is wrong with you?" I snarled.

Hayley attempted to conceal her laughter by putting a hand on her mouth. "I did not do anything, Mercy." She chuckled.

"Fuck you!" I growled. Then Alyona decided to jump in. She got out of bed and hurried to me. She grabbed my arm. "Let's go eat breakfast." She urged urgently.

Once again, I listened to Alyona. Hayley smirked at me as Alyona dragged me into the corridor.

For the half of the day, Alyona and I proceeded with our Monday as normal. Alyona did her best to not to mention Hayley or Amber. I was boiling on the insides, all of my pent up emotions was ready to erupt at any moment.

I wanted to hurt Hayley desperately.

I sat in my classroom, Alyona was not in the same classroom as me and I was alone. Amber and Hayley whispered and snickered at me. They were gossiping to their clique in the back of the room. Sister Jane was grading papers at her desk.

I ignored the girls and pushed them into the back of my mind. Once class is over, I immediately hurried to find Alyona.

I found her in her our usual haven and I nearly snapped.

Alyona was on her knees, weeping softly to herself. Her eyes are glued to the floor. There, yanking a chunk of her ebony hair was Hayley. Amber was chuckling like this was the funniest thing in the world.

I looked around and spotted a thick textbook on the floor. I swiftly grabbed it and charged towards Hayley. Without a word, I bashed the little bitch on the head with the book. Hayley is too stunned to scream, she released out a sharp gasp, she lost her grip, and staggered back.

"You bitch!" I snarled. "I warned you!" With that, I shoved Hayley to the floor. I swung the textbook at her, but Hayley was able to evade it. She scrambled to her feet and took a cautious step away from me.

She then began to cry. She rubbed her temples as she sobbed heavily. "OWW! THAT HURT! WHAT THE FUCK?" wailed Hayley.

I charged at Hayley and I shoved her to the floor again. She landed hard on her butt and cried harder. I balled my fists, ready to lash out.

"STOP IT!" Amber roared, she used all of her strength to shove me away from her friend. The textbook fell out of my hands and Amber was on top of me. She began to slap and tear at my face. "Stupid bitch! You crazy bitch! Fuck you! Don't mess with Hayley ever!" She snarled. I'll admit Amber was not a weak opponent. I tussled and wrestled with the young girl.

Then I am able to give Amber a kick to the stomach that lifts her off of me. Amber staggered back and was prepared to charge at me. Alyona then got in front of me. "Stop it! No more! Please!" She begged emotionally.

Amber rolled her eyes and glared at us. "Do not ever mess with me or Hayley again!" She warned.

Alyona nodded her head in agreement. "Okay!" She cried. Amber went to her friend's side and they both glared at me. "Fuck you, Mercy!" Hayley insulted.

Then both of the girls departed the room. I gritted my teeth in frustration. I wanted to chase after them and batter them black and blue. I hurried to Alyona and examined her keenly.

"Are you okay?" I inquired. Alyona nodded. "I'm fine." She told me.

I needed to punish those bitches. I despised those girls for hurting my Alyona. I needed to make them pay.

I contemplated what I should do. I wanted to inflict physical harm to them. It was at dinnertime when I finally developed a brilliant plan. When dinnertime is over, we have dessert. Usually cookies, brownies, muffins, or doughnuts.

I sat the table to see the bulletboard that informs everyone what's for dinner and dessert. Today, we were having sugar cookies and fruit punch.

I formed the idea from thinking about Sarah. I have no intention of killing Hayley or Amber, even though I wouldn't mind. But I had to lace their drinks with a chemical to make them violently ill.

Alyona was eating her meatloaf quietly. She was in her own little world, not being bothered by anything. I gobbled up my meal as fast as I could.

"Aly, I am going to the bathroom." I lied to her. I stood up. Alyona nodded in response. I hurried off into the corridor. I walked down the corridor stealthily. Then I saw the nurse's office. I poked my head into the room, I did not see the Nurse in the room because she was in the bathroom. I did not waste time, I hurried into the room with a pulsing heart. I grabbed a footstool so I could reach the high cabinet. On the cabinets, there were labels. I stood on the stool and I opened the cabinet that said: "Medicines." The cabinet was full of bottles and bottles of medicines and remedies. I smiled devilishly at the sight of the Ipecac syrup. I swiftly grabbed it and rushed out of the office. I concealed the bottle by stuffing it into my dress. I was lucky when I did, because the Nurse walked out of the bathroom.

The Nurse was a chubby woman with straight blonde hair. I did not know her name. "Hello, Mercedes." She greeted me warmly. I waved at her cordially and bypassed her.

I looked for the room where they stored the food and drinks for dessert. I found it fairly quick. It was in Sister Pauline's office. Pauline was a kind and trusting woman. She never locked her door. I entered the room with no problems. She had a plate of fresh cookies on her desk with cups of orange fruit punch neatly organized. I slightly closed the door and hurried to the snacks. With a gleeful grin, I opened the ipecac of syrup. It was clear and full. All of ths plastic cups were labeled with all of the children's names on them. I did not put the syrup into mine or Alyona's. I poured a cup full into Hayley and Amber. I poured a good amount into several other cups. I do not want to risk being suspicious. So I decided to poison other girls to hide my tracks. I was bursting with anxiety. I was afraid that someone would see me. I made a haste out of the room and I rushed to the nearest bathroom. I closed the door behind me and I examined the bottle. It was half empty. I poured water into the bottle to fill it. Then I rushed out of the bathroom and to the Nurse office.

At dinnertime, the Nurse isn't usually in the office. Luckily for me, the Nurse was in the messhall, eating her meal with the Sisters. I hurried into the room and proceeded to put the bottle back. Then I made a mad haste to the messhall. I am breathless, when I sat at the table with Alyona, I was exhausted. Half of the girls were already done eating. Other girls are still eating the last bites. It was several minutes when dinnertime is over and dessert is served.

I smiled ear to ear at the sight of the juice. In the plastic cups were the laced fruit punch. I was so eager about what was about to occur. Alyona glanced at me with a perplexed expression. "Mercy, are you alright?" She asked me.

I stopped smiling. "I'm fine. Just excited for snack time!" I said childishly. Alyona shrugged her shoulders and dismissed our conservation. The Sisters escorted all of us into the Day Room. Me and Alyona sat on the couch with another little girl. Hayley and Amber were among their clique, giggling and gossiping in the center of the room.

I felt glee upon seeing Sister Pauline serving the drinks and food. I watched Hayley and Amber like a hawk, my eyes followed their every movement. Amber took a long sip of her fruit punch, clearly oblivious to the chemicals in it. Hayley was occupied snacking on her cookies, her drink was placed by her side.

Drink it! Just drink it already! I yelled in my head.

Then I felt a gentle nudge from my daughter. "Mercy, just let it go. Stop looking at her before she sees you." She urged. I exhaled and nodded. I reassured myself that Hayley would drink eventually.

I ate my cookies and drank my drink. Alyona and I chattered among each other.

Then one little girl with red hair began to clutch her stomach and began to whine. "Sister...I...I...don't feel…." Then the girl violently vomited onto the floor. Almost instantly the other girls around her scattered away from her like she had the plague. A few girls were retching from the sight of the vomit. Other girls whispered and appeared confused or worried. The Sisters rushed to the girl's side.

Then another little girl that was Asian began to heavily sob, she clutched her stomach in pain. "OWW! OWW! MY STOMACH HURTS!" Then she vomited violently onto the floor. Almost instantly two other girls became violently ill and threw up on the floor.

The other girls's confusion drastically turned into fear and apprehension. Several girls cried to themselves, some were clumped together, hugging each other, trembling like a leaf, and the other girls are shaking with fear. The Sisters were stressed out, they became frantic, running to each ill child, trying to keep everything calm.

"OH NO!" Amber then vomited. I covered my mouth with my hand to hide my gleeful smile. Hayley screamed and ran from her friend. Her drink was left alone, completely full.

Four other girls began to vomit afterwards. The ill girls cried heavily to themselves, clutching their stomachs and whimpering like pitiful animals.

Then the Asian girl threw up again, but this time, her vomit was tainted with blood. She fell to the floor after she violently vomited. Girls began to frantically panic and scream at the top of their lungs. Alyona was trembling in fright. She embraced me for protection. "MERCY, WHAT IS HAPPENING?" She asked me. I remained calm. I stroked her hair gently. "Calm down" I said gently.

Alyona was too emotional to listen. "SHE THREW UP BLOOD! SHE'S DYING!" She pointed to the Asian girl. Alyona broke down into hysterical tears. I felt pity for my child. I embraced her warmly and kissed her on her forehead. But Alyona was crying her little heart out.

Then two other girls began to vomit blood. They collapsed to the floor, exhausted and weak, rolling in their vomit. Their eyes are wide with terror, they were screaming and crying. One girl was praying loudly to herself as she curled up into a feeble ball.

Then Amber vomited up blood. "SOMEONE HELP ME! DEAR GOD, PLEASE HELP ME!" She pleaded desperately. Many girls were bawling their eyes out, terrified that they would be next.

"CALL 911!" Sister Jane screeched as she sprinted into the corridor. Sister Pauline was pale as a ghost, she had no clue how to deal with this.

I decided that I needed to play my part. I burst into tears and pretended to be fearful and hysterical.

"SISTER PAULINE! AM I NEXT?" I screamed frantically. I clutched my stomach, shaking my head back and forth. I pretended to start hyperventilating. Sister Pauline was gasping for air, she was too occupied trying to comfort the ill children to listen to me.

"What is happening? Why is this happening?" I wailed.

Sister Pauline raised her voice. "INTO THE HALLWAY! GO!" She commanded. Within seconds, everyone was out of the room. Everyone clumped up in the hallway. There was not a dry eye in the place.

Alyona clung to me like a lifeline, shivering and shuddering. I turned my head to see Hayley pathetically sobbing to herself. Her arms were wrapped around another weeping girl.

The orphanage was 10 miles away from the nearest hospital. The Sisters ordered everyone to go to our dorms. Alyona and I sat on our beds. I seethed at the sight of Hayley. She was lucky. I wonder if she had a sixth sense and knew something was wrong with her drink. Hayley crawled into her bedsheets and miserably wept to herself.

I giggled softly to myself at her misery.

I was not done yet. I wanted to make Hayley's life pure hell. I sat quietly, pondering different ways to torture her. Alyona has calmed down slightly. She was sniffling and wiping away her tears. "What happened? Are they going to die?" Alyona was trembling uncontrollably. I hated the trauma I was putting Alyona through. But I had to protect her.

"No." I said calmly. "They will be fine." I lied.

Hayley's sobbing became harder. "Why? Not Amber!" She wailed.

Alyona broke down into tears again.

I laid on my back and my lips curled up. I concealed my smile by rolling onto my side.

The Ambulance finally arrived hours later. Many of the girls were unconscious and sickly pale. I personally didn't care if any of the girls died. All of the ill girls were taken to the hospital.

The Sisters who were beyond frantic at this point, struggled to remain calm. Even Sister Wanda appeared shaken. Sister Jane led all of this girls into a supportive prayer. After the prayer, it was past bedtime. We all headed into our dorms and went to bed.

The very next morning was a somber one. The children lacked their youthful enthusiasm. Many of the girls just moped and talked quietly among each other. Some girls were weeping and praying over their ill friends. I knew I have traumatized many of the girls.

I still kept my innocent facade. Alyona was still distraught and worried for the other girl's fates.

At dessert time, we were served non laced orange juice and cinnamon buns. I ate my bun and relished the flavor. Many of the girls sulked and were anxious to eat. They only talked to each other.

I had no idea of what came of the girls. I would hear hints from the Sisters that the girls are in severe conditions.

After dessert, me and Alyona sat in our dorm, preparing for bed.

Hayley hid under her sheets, weeping for her sick friend. Alyona, being such a sweet girl, climbed down from her bed and out of the room. She returned with a clump of tissues and without a word offered it to Hayley.

Hayley took it without saying, "Thank you." She rubbed her eyes.

"I'm sorry about Amber." She whispered gently. "I'm sure she will be alright. Hopefully the other girls will be okay too."

Hayley shot her angry look. "Shut up! I don't care what you think!" She snapped harshly. "My best friend is in the hospital, you dumb bitch. She is not okay. None of this is okay!" Hayley seethed. Her face turned beet red with frustration and anger.

Alyona took a step back and understood that Hayley was too emotional to calm down.

"Sorry." She said meekly. I hurried to my daughter's aid. I glared coldly at Hayley. "Hayley, you better not speak to Alyona like that ever again!" I warned.

"Fuck you, Mercy!" She hurled herself out of her bed and aggressively approached me. She was clearly being ruled by her extreme emotions. There was no logic to her behavior anymore.

"Fuck you, Mercy! You are just a bitch! Just like Alyona. Both of you are losers! My best friend is in the hospital!" She balled up her hands.

I rolled my eyes. "So?" I said callously.

Hayley's eyes widened. "What is wrong with you? You are sick! Sick in the head!" She shrieked.

I smiled wickedly at her to psyche her out. Hayley responded with sheer emotions. She swung her backhand and caught me by surprise. I was backhanded by the young girl. Hayley was weak and was the same height as me, but that slap was sharp and painful.

I gasped in shock. I would have lashed out at the girl, haven't Alyona restrained me. She wrapped her arms around my waist and held me back. I was scratching and lashing at the air, blindly struggling against Alyona. I was seeing red, if I did get my hands on Hayley at this moment, I would have killed her.

Hayley stood stiffly, she was yelling and provoking me to fight her. "Come at me! Come at me!" She challenged. The room became noisy with my yelling and Hayley's provoking, and Alyona's shrill pleas. Then our dorm door opened and Sister Wanda barged into the room. Everything was silent. All of her stared at Sister Wanda with frozen expressions.

I was quick. "Sister Wanda, Hayley slapped me across the face!" I cried. I put a hand on my burning cheek.

Hayley shook her head vehemently. "No! No! She is lying! Mercy...Mercy hit me!"

I shook my head. "No! She did hit me!" I emphasised. Alyona then vouched for me. "Sister Wanda, Hayley did slap Mercy. They were arguing and Hayley slapped her!" She explained.

Sister Wanda was silent. Her eyes scanned us to detect our lies. "Hayley, I will remove you from this dorm. You will sleep in a new dorm today."

Hayley's eyes bulged with shock. Her voice became high pitched. "What? No! No! What about Amber?" Hayley shrieked.

Sister Wanda was not having it. "Hayley, come with me. Luckily for you there is a girl that just left."

Hayley then threw a tantrum. She stomped her foot immaturely like a five year old and began to sob heavily. "No! No!" Hayley screamed. Wanda snatched her wrist sternly and dragged the girl into the corridor. I smiled at the misery I have inflicted on Hayley.

Since my return, this Orphanage was a living nightmare for the children and staff here.

Hayley slept in a dorm three doors away from my dorm. Three days passed and I heard news that the girls I poisoned all lived and were recovering in the hospital.

When the news was announced, the Sisters threw a party. Cupcakes, cakes, brownies, muffins, and doughnuts were served to us in the messhall. Sister Pauline made all of the girls to make a poster or get well cards to give to the girls when they return home. Mine was a simple get well card and I had very little interest in it.

The girls were examined and the doctors diagnosed them with severe food poisoning.

I still contemplated on how to inflict Hayley with my wrath. I wanted to hurt her emotionally and physically. I dwelled in my thoughts. They were violent and grim. I imagined myself torturing her.

I then developed an idea. A brilliant one that will scar the little bitch for the rest of her life. I waited patiently for my time to strike.

It was early in the morning when I did my makeup. The quietness of the orphanage always shattered with the jovial cheering of the Sisters rejoicing over the girls I poisoned arriving home.

"Girls, they're back!" Sister Rose shouted out. Within minutes, all of the girls rushed downstairs to see all of the girls. I arrived with a relieved Alyona at my side. Alyona was happy over their return, she clutched my hand and began to bounce up and down in joy. "They're home! Mercy, they're home!" She was on the verge of tears. I smiled at my daughter. I loved her empathy and innocence.

I did this for you, my little Alyona. Is what I desperately wanted to say. I wanted Alyona to know my maternal feelings for her. How I treasured and cherished her. How I would and will do anything for her. But I know I can't.

I personally didn't care for this. I struggled not to frown at the sight of Amber. I pretended to be as jovial and jubilant as the other girls.

Now it was time to focus on Hayley! I vowed in my mind as I led Alyona into the art room. I decided to search for Hayley. I had to do it NOW! Hayley needed to pay now!

I made my way out of the room without a word.

I walked through the corridor. Childish laughter and giggling echoed through the building. Once the girls returned home, the Orphanage reverted back to it's carefree and innocent environment.

I found Hayley's dorm fairly quick. Hayley was in her room by herself, playing with her dolls. Amber was downstairs, still chattering and rejoicing with the other girls. Upon returning, Amber was treated like royalty and she was loving it.

I crept into the doorway of Hayley's room. Hayley was sitting on her bed, looking out of the open window. It was hot in the room and she was enjoying the cool breeze from the outside. In her hand was a barbie doll. She played with it, completely oblivious to my presence. I was slow, ever so slow. Hayley was inches away from the window, relishing the coldness. Then I heard her humming to herself softly. For once this brash and mean spirited child was innocent and childish in her most vulnerable moment. I had to show her who was in control. I was strong and she was weak. She didn't hold a candle to me!

With rage in my chest, I sprung towards my prey. A burst of energy erupted inside of me and I wrapped my firm arms around the stunned girl's waist. With all of my strength, I shoved the girl straight out of the window.

I dove to the floor instantly after I was done. Hayley's deafening screeching pierced the air as she fell fifteen feet to the grass. Her barbie doll hit the ground the second she plummeted to the grass. Hayley's limbs were twisted unnaturally, she was sobbing and screaming hysterically.

Hayley's screaming was so loud that it echoed inside the building. Instantly the laughter and giggling of the innocent children ceased. I looked out of the window to see the Sisters sprinting to Hayley's side.

I rushed out of the dorm. "MERCY!" Alyona sprinted to me with tender tears in the eyes. "What happened?"

"Hayley fell out of the window." I admitted bluntly. Alyona gave me a confused look. "Why were you in her dorm?" She inquired.

I lied precisely. "I heard her screaming, so I ran into the room."

Alyona nodded, seeing no reason to think I am lying. "This week is so crazy! First everyone gets really sick and now someone fell out of a window! What is happening?!" She cried.

I put on a cheerful smile on my face to comfort my distraught child. "Aly, it is alright. Eventually we will leave this place and find a good family to take care of us."

Hayley's screaming still rang in the building. It was music to my ears, I relished every second of her misery. I felt like I was on drugs, I felt so powerful and in control. I wanted to dance and sing out of joy.

Alyona was not comforted by my words. "Will…..Hayley be alright?" She asked me gently.

Personally I did not care. I hoped she died. But from all of the crying and shrill screaming, she was very much full of life unfortunately.

I lied to keep Alyona happy. "Yes. She will. I promise."

Next chapter will come.