It was January 26th when me and Alyona prepared to go home. Today was the happiest day of my life. Me and Alyona clutched hands together, I was smiling ear to ear. Alyona kept to herself, appearing more and more skeptical by the passing seconds.

Downstairs was the Weiss family awaiting our timely arrival. With our free hands, me and Alyona pulled our suitcases to the staircase. I gazed at my surroundings. So many events has occurred within these walls. If walls could talk, they would reveal all of the violent actions I have plagued this Orphanage with. I was dressed in a white frilly dress, with a thick coat, no longer did I dress in that drab outfit. I was prepared for this. I had plenty of dresses to hide my deformity, enough graze, makeup, and so on. My golden hair is curled primly, my eyes are glimmering with joy.

Alyona had a fresh face, fresh as a teardrop. I could sense her fear and apprehension. I leaned over to her to give her support. "We will be fine." I reassured her. Alyona turned her head to me and nodded quietly.

Then we walked downstairs with our hobbling suitcases. I wanted to give everyone in this place the middle finger. I honestly hope this shithole burns down to the ground.

"Hello, girls!" Wanda beamed. She was overjoyed to see me and Alyona. She hurried over to me and without warning gave me a tight embrace. I had to force myself to wrap my arms around her. I pulled away from her with a forced smile. "Thank you, Mommy." I chirped.

Then Wanda gave Alyona a warm embrace. Alyona appeared uncomfortable, but still managed to embrace Wanda back. "I am so happy that you girls are coming home!" Wanda squealed upon releasing Alyona. Alyona gave Wanda a small smile in return.

Cole embraced me and I eagerly embraced him back. I wanted to kiss him so badly. Sister Wanda walked into the lobby and smiled at us. "Call me if you need anything." Sister Wanda informed Cole and Wanda.

Wanda turned to her, still smiling like an idiot. "Thank you." Then without warning, once I released Cole, she grabbed my hand and tenderly pulled me to the door. I struggled not to frown, I did not want to be touched by this bitch! But I swallowed my disgust and allowed myself to be pulled out of the lobby. Alyona followed us and kept to herself.

As we walked outside, we headed to a polished black SUV. Me and Alyona crawled into the backseat as the couple got into the front seats. Then we drove. It was forty five minutes drive to the house. Wanda chattered everyone's ears off. She seemed to have a motor mouth, even when no one is talking, she is. I was annoyed by the sheer sound of her voice. But I remained calm for the entire drive.

Eventually we crossed a long bridge to a remote area. We drove up a narrow road to a beautiful house. It was large and was a contemporary craftsman style house. It was a mixture of wood and gray stones. It had two stories with vast yards of forest. From what I see, the Weiss family is clearly financially well off. We parked into the front and I was eager to get out. I nudged Alyona who was in a trance, gazing at her surroundings. Alyona snapped back into reality and proceeded to get out. I followed her action quickly after.

Cole is a gentlemen and carried all of our bags. I finally got out of the SUV and one of my new daughters darted over to me. Sabrina jubilantly sprinted to me and embraced me. "Welcome home, Mercy!" She chirped sweetly.

I embraced her back with a joyful smile. My maternal instincts bursted and I planted kisses on her forehead. "Thank you, Sabrina!" I chirped back. Sabrina is a little ball of energy, every movement of hers is lively. "Come on! Come on!" She urged me, tugging my arm.

I giggled out of amusement. "I'm coming! I'm coming!" I humored.

Sabrina gave me one good tug that pulled me to the front door. The door was opened a crack and Sabrina feverishly pulled me inside. The house's interior design was beautiful and luxury. It was spacious and tastefully decorated. "I'll give you a tour of the house." She offered.

"Sure." I said excitedly. Alyona was still outside, I glanced out of the window of the wide living room to see Alyona engaging in a long conservation with Wanda. I felt a hint of jealousy for a short moment. Sabrina proceeded to show me the kitchen and living room. When we approached the staircase to the second floor, Morgan exited her bedroom and went downstairs. Sabrina eagerly seized her attention. "Morgan!"

Sabrina excitedly pointed at me. "This is Mercy! She's finally home!"

Morgan lazily shrugged. "Welcome home, I guess." She muttered to me. She clearly did not give a fuck about me.

She pulled her Iphone out of her pant pocket and lost all interest in the conservation. All of her attention was fixated onto her device.

Morgan hurried into the living room. She eyed her Iphone as she sat down on the sofa. Sabrina appeared disappointed that her older sister did not care about her new sister's arrival.

"I have to deal with another Gabby!" I complained in my head.

"Girls!" Wanda called out. I swirled around to see Wanda, Cole, and Alyona entered the house. Alyona carried her own suitcase and walked over to me.

Wanda was still grinning, she was on cloud nine by the additions of her home. "Sabrina, are you giving Mercy a tour?" She asked.

Sabrina gave her Mother a jovial smile. "Yep!" She rejoiced. Wanda smiled. "Good job, mind if I join you?"

Sabrina is open minded. "Sure!" She glanced at Alyona. "She can come too!" Then we all headed upstairs as Cole diligently put up all of the luggages.

Sabrina has the energy of her talkative and energetic biological Mother. "You're going to love it here, Mercy! I always wanted another sister! You are going to love your new room!" She beamed. "Mom and Daddy has a big party for you and Alyona tomorrow!"

I smiled brightly at Sabrina. I loved her personality. She was ebullient and full of life. She was perfect as a daughter for me.

Then Melanie exited her bedroom that she shared with her twin. Her hair was in a ponytail and she was casually dressed. Melanie, unlike her sister, acknowledged my existence. She waved at me cordially. "Hi, Mercy! Hi, Alyona!" She greeted. She extended out a hand to us. "My name is Melanie. Welcome home." She said warmly. We both shook it one by one.

She then turned to her Mother. "Mom, I just got a call from Miss. Keller." She spoke to her Mother respectfully. "She wants me to babysit Danny and Stella today. I wanted to see if I could?"

Wanda nodded her head. "Of course, you can. Tell Miss. Keller that you can." She approved.

Melanie smiled meekly. "Thank you, Mom." She said gratefully. Then she hurried off to her bedroom. I was shocked by how polite and well mannered she was.

We walked down the long hallway. "Cody! Come out and meet your sisters!" Wanda called out. Within seconds, Cody exited his bedroom with a uninterested expression. He appeared distant and cold. Wanda is oblivious and urged him to come to us. "Come on! Meet your sisters!"

Cody trotted to us and extended his hand to me. He scanned me and appeared baffled by my choice of fashion. "Cody." He said bluntly. I shook his hand. I already disliked this little shit. Cody rudely yanked his hand away and turned around to return to his bedroom. He didn't even pay attention to Alyona. Wanda saw this and became upset. "Cody! Do not start, young man!" She scolded sharply.

"Mom, I shook her hand!" Cody pouted.

"You didn't shake Alyona's." Sabrina pointed out.

"I shook her hand!" Cody argued stubbornly. He pointed a stiff finger at me.

Wanda shook her head. "You didn't do the same to Alyona. I want you to hug them, young man. These are your sisters and I want you to act like it!" Wanda rebuked.

Cody sighed in disappointment. "Whatever." He mumbled. He scrolled over to me and shook my hand. Cody then does the same to Alyona. His handshake to me are limp and dull. "Nice to meet you." He said in a condescending voice. He doesn't hug either of us and hurried off into his bedroom.

Wanda exhaled heavily. "Sorry about your brother."

"It's fine." Alyona mumbled. I said nothing. I personally didn't even care the little shit.

All I cared about was my second daughter. Shelia. "Can I see my other sister?" I asked Wanda sweetly.

Wanda's smile turned into a thin line. "Sorry, Shelia is in timeout right now." She informed me. "I should just show you your new bedroom."

Wanda then escorted me to my new bedroom. For once, I had my own private room with a private bathroom of my own. The room was tastefully decorated. The walls are painted light purple, there is a comfortable bed with white linens and bountiful amounts of pillows. On the bed was multiple stuffed animals. There are several dressers and the largest dresser has a vanity mirror. There is a polished bookshelf with dolls and books. Next to the bookshelf was my spacious closet. My bedroom was warm and open.

"This is amazing!" I chirped. I thought about Alyona. "Where will Alyona sleep?"

"Right next to your room!" Wanda beamed. She then escorted all of us to Alyona's bedroom. It was similar to my room. It was painted snow white with a comfortable purple bed in the center. Stuffed toys and dolls were neatly placed onto her bed. She had several dark dressers and a white desk with a mirror. She had a large aquarium that was close to her cramped closet.

"Do you like it?" Wanda asked Alyona.

Alyona smiled. "I do. It's really pretty." Alyona said meekly.

Wanda smiled again. "Well I'm going to make dinner." She announced. "Make yourselves at home." Then she hurried downstairs. I was relieved when she was finally out of my sight. That woman and all of these older children are nothing but pawns to me.

Wanda is my enemy and opponent and I hate every fiber of her being.

Sabrina then tugged my arm. She was eager to play with her new sisters."Come on! I want to show you two the backyard!" She offered.

"I'm coming!" I giggled. I beckoned Alyona to follow us. Sabrina eagerly escorted us to the backdoor and outside. Their backyard was wide and full of space. There was a backyard playground with a swing set. A large treehouse stood in the background.

I saw Shelia playing on the playground. She doesn't notice us at first, but she does, Sabrina gasped. "Shelia, Mommy said you're not allowed outside!" Sabrina scolded.

Shelia glared at Sabrina. "Wanda isn't my Mommy!" Shelia snapped. "Do not tell on me!" She demanded. The intractable child continued to play on the playground, ignoring our presence.

Sabrina is insistent. "Mommy is going to be mad at you!"

"I DON'T CARE!" Shelia shouted out defiantly.

Sabrina pouted, she collected herself and focused on introducing her new sisters. "Shelia, Mercy and Alyona are here!" She said brightly.

Shelia is disinterested and is visibly upset over something.

"Go away, Sabrina!" She hissed. Sabrina appeared hurt. I frowned at my daughter's disrespectful behavior. I had to refine her! I decided to be understanding.

"Don't worry, we won't tell." I reassured her. "Is there something wrong?"

Shelia gave me a perplexed look. She said nothing to me. I wasn't shocked by her reaction. I was a brand new person in her life.

I then walked away from the others and to her. I climbed up the playground to talk to Shelia. I needed to be a understanding and loving Mother! I want to make sure that my daughter knows I will be there for her. But for now, I need to take it slow and easy. Shelia stood stiffly in the corner with her arms crossed. "What?" She hissed sharply. "Who are you?"

I smiled kindly. "I am Mercy." I then added. "Are you alright?"

"No!" Shelia cried. She scowled. "Wanda was being so mean to me!" I put a gentle hand on her shoulder. "Well don't worry, I will not tell Wanda you are outside." I reassured her.

Shelia looked at me scrupulously."Thanks."

I smiled broadly. One step at a time. Then there is a sharp gasp. Wanda appeared as if on cue.

Shelia wasn't hidden, me and her were visible. This was the first time the bubbly airhead get angry. She raised her voice, yelling intensely like a military sergeant. "Shelia Weiss! Come down right now!" She barked.

But Shelia is completely defiant. Stubbornly, she stayed in her spot and glared at Wanda. "No! You are not my Mom, Wanda!" She objected.

Wanda was not having it. "Shelia, you better come down right now or else!"

"No! I'm not coming!" Shelia shouted defiantly. "You can't tell me what to do! Leave me alone!"

Sabrina and Alyona both looked uncomfortable. Wanda is beet red in the face. "Shelia! Do not speak to me like that! I will get your Uncle!"

"Get him! I don't care!" Shelia hollered.

Shelia was not having it. "You are not my Mom!" She antagonized. Wanda had enough. Her face was contorted with anger and indignation. She stormed towards the backdoor. "COLE! COLE!" She yelled. She stormed inside, still yelling for her husband. By then Alyona became uncomfortable from all of the tension, she hurried into the house.

"I hate this!" Shelia whined.

I remained calm. "Shelia, just go back inside." I advised her. "You don't want Cole to be mad at you."

Shelia is stubborn as a mule. "Wanda started it. She was being mean to me and keep bossing me around!"

"Just go back inside. Go into your room and wait until Wanda isn't mad anymore."

Shelia shook her head. "No! I don't care if Wanda is mad at me. I just want to play and she keeps being mean to me!"

I felt drained. From this conservation, I quickly learned that Shelia was a rebellious and strong willed child for her age. She has a obstinate mind. "No! I am staying here!" She insisted. Then Cole exited the house. "Shelia!" Sheila's defiant face turned meek within a second. "Yes, Uncle Cole?" She said softly.

"Shelia, you need to listen to Wanda." Cole said strictly. I strongly wanted to defend my daughter, but I chose to stay on the sidelines. Cole was handling Shelia well. Shelia pouted. "No! She keeps bossing me around!" Sheila argued.

"She is the adult, Shelia. Be a big girl and do what she says!" Cole rebuked.

Shelia groaned, but did not wish to bicker with her Uncle. Shelia sluggishly obeyed her Uncle and sulked off of the playground and inside the house.

Sabrina appeared relieved that the drama was over. Her energetic personality flowed through her. "Mercy! Come on, I want to show you and Alyona my bedroom! We could play with dolls and play House!"

Cole shook his head. "No. Sabrina, it is almost time for dinner. Give your sisters a tour after dinner." He told her gently.

I climbed out of the playground, smiling out of pure joy from the sight of Cole. I approached Sabrina and embraced her warmly. "I loved this tour so far!" I chirped.

Sabrina smiled ear to ear.

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I sat at the dining table with the entire family. Wanda cooked spaghetti and meatballs with a side of mashed potatoes and glasses of orange juice.

A beaming Sabrina sat next to me on my right and a quiet Alyona on my left. Shelia was sulky as she ate her dinner slowly.

It seemed that the tension from earlier has passed. Wanda resumed her cheerful and kind demeanor. She smiled at Shelia as she attempted to make small talk. "So how was school today?"

Shelia pretended that Wanda did not exist. She proceeded to eat her meal. Wanda frowned at Shelia's disrespect.

"Shelia, I am talking to you!" Wanda raised her voice. Shelia looked up once at Wanda and rolled her eyes at her before returning back to her meal.

Wanda clenched her teeth in anger. She looked like she was ready to explode, but she did not want to cause a scene. Cole chimed in to change the subject. "Mercy, Alyona, how do you like your new home?"

I smiled broadly. "I love it!" I said sweetly. Alyona looked Cole directly in the eyes. "It is very nice, sir."

She returned back to her meal. "This meal is very good, Mrs. Weiss." She said softly.

Wanda smiled in response. "Thank you, Alyona." She said gratefully.

Wanda glanced at her older children. "How was school?"

Melanie was the first to speak. "I'm on the path of getting honor roll." Melanie said. Wanda smiled proudly. "Awesome. So how was your babysitting job?"

Melanie beamed. "Amazing. The kids are really good. They always listen to me and even go to bed when I tell them to go to bed." Melanie happily took a bite out of her mashed potatoes. "Mom, can I babysit Mrs. and Mr. Lincoln's kids this weekend? I got an offer from Mrs. Lincoln today."

Wanda nodded her head. "Of course! Great job on the babysitting services!" Wanda praised.

Wanda then turned to Morgan. Morgan is completely disinterested. "Morgan, how was your day?"

Morgan shrugged her shoulders lazily. "Fine," She said in a dull voice. Cody glanced at me and to his Father. He whispered to his Father. "Why is she dressed like that?"

I frowned at the rudeness of the boy.

"Piece of shit." I said silently.

"Cody, be quiet!" Cole rebuked. Cody rolled his eyes. "Whatever." He mumbled.

I can see now that I am a black sheep here. I hate Morgan and Cody. I will not hesitate to kill them. Morgan was a bitch and Cody was a little shit. Melanie, I was neutral towards, she seemed to be a likeable child. Good grades, courteous, diligent, and kind hearted.

But once I seduce Cole, I will remove all of the others out of this household. I glanced at Shelia. She will need refinement. Sabrina is a sweet tempered child that is full of life. I required patience and understanding for Shelia.

Wanda overheard this and wanted to make sure that Cody was disciplined. "Cody, go upstairs." She commanded sternly. Cody exhaled deeply, glaring at his Mother with indignation. "For what?" He hissed.

Wanda narrowed her eyes. "Go to your bedroom!" Wanda raised her voice. "NOW!"

Cody groaned and rolled his eyes. "No. I didn't do anything. All I did was ask a question!" He argued.

Wanda's furious eyes flickered to Cole. Immediately, Cole grabbed his son's arm and tugged him up to his feet. Cody glared at his Father. He mumbled dirty words under his breath. "Fuck this!" He cried. Cody yanked his arm away and stormed upstairs. Once he entered his bedroom, he slammed the door loudly. Cole sighed heavily, clearly exhausted from his rebellious son. "I will be right back." Cole said before heading upstairs.

There was yelling and shouting once Cole entered his son's room. Wanda appeared upset. She clearly wanted our first day in this house to be peaceful and amazing.

It was after dinnertime, peace resumed in the house. Alyona was in her bedroom, laying in her bed, preparing for slumber. I stood by the staircase to watch as Shelia is forced to sit at the dining table. I listened attentively, hidden within the darkness. Wanda sat across from her, her arms crossed angrily. Her voice was authoritative.

Shelia appeared tensed, she clearly did not want to speak to Wanda.

"Shelia, your Uncle and I are adults! You should be listening to us!" She rebuked sharply. "I do not want to hear your mouth ever again! We have Mercy and Alyona now, so don't not misbehave!"

Shelia is fiercely defiant. "You are not my Mom, Wanda! I want to go home!" Shelia protested.

"Do not speak to me like that, young lady!" Wanda scolded. Shelia hopped out of her chair. "You can't tell me what to do!" She hissed.

Wanda became beet red. "Shelia, your Mother gave you to us. You are under our roof, so you do what me and your Uncle Cole say!"

Sheila raised her voice. "No! NO! YOU CAN'T MAKE ME DO ANYTHING!" Shelia shrieked. Then Shelia sprinted away from Wanda.

"SHEILA!" Wanda shouted, but it was too late. Shelia darted up the stairs, speeded pass me and spilled into her bedroom that she shared with Sabrina.

Wanda made no effort to console Sheila. Instead she disappeared into the kitchen, mumbling loudly to herself. I pondered on what to do. Should I speak to Shelia and try to dote over her? Or should I just allow her negative emotions to flow naturally?

I decided that I should console her. Attempt to see what is wrong. I made my way to the closed door and lightly knocked. "Shelia?" I whispered loudly.

The door opened a crack, Sabrina is dressed in pink pajamas with her hair tied into a ponytail. She rubbed her eye tiredly. "What's wrong?" She yawned.

"I want to talk to Shelia," I said gently. Sabrina opened the door completely open and I entered the room. It was cute and open room with light pink walls. Both girls had separate beds, both comfortable and warm. Shelia's bed has purple linens and colorful pillows. Sabrina's is adorably pink with white polka dots. Shelia hid herself under the covers, shutting herself from the world.

Perhaps Shelia heard me coming. Shelia popped out of her covers to see me. "Why are you here?" She demanded sharply. I kept my voice patient and gentle. "I want to talk." I said.

Shelia's eyes are puffy from crying. I smiled warmly. "Shelia, what is wrong?" Shelia sniffled. She is quiet for a moment. She is not inclined to give her troubles to a stranger. But she needs to vent. "I don't want to be here! Wanda is so mean to me! She keeps bossing me around!" She whined.

"Shelia!" Wanda appeared in the doorway. Sabrina is snuggled in bed, struggling to sleep due to all of the commotion.

Shelia glared at her. "What?"

"Mercy, please, go to your bedroom! Shelia, you and I are going to have a talk in the morning! It is bedtime and all of you should be asleep!" Wanda commanded.

I wanted to defend my daughter and object to Wanda's orders. But I had to be obedient and meek Mercy for now. I have to keep up this facade as long as I can. "Yes, Mommy." With that, I made my way out of the room.

Almost instantly Wanda and Shelia began to shout incessantly at each other. Shelia is shrill and hysterical and Wanda is domineering and loud. I hurried to my bedroom and crawled into my bed. The argument is short lived and the house becomes quiet.

I laid in bed, pondering my future here.

I am still working on The Avenging, it will take longer due to writer block. I have other stories and I am currently working on Infection. So please be patient. Reviews and thoughts.