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Chapter Two

The early morning sounds of glass breaking, alarms sounding and dogs barking were everyday occurrences in her world. There was nothing glamorous or pretty about the life she led or those whom of which she chose to associate with. Her life was a sea of despair that threatened to drowned her at any moment. It was dark, empty and lacked a lot of things most people crave and come to depend on in life. Like the love of their friends and family, a meaningful career and all the comforts of home and the confidence in knowing that when you fall there's someone out there who will always help you back up.

But Karen Roe had none of these things.

One of her closest allies in her self loathing; jaded world just happened to be the man laying next to her at the moment, or rather passed out beside her, her boyfriend Keith.

The man had mastered the art of being pathetic over the years and took to the role of town drunk, sexual harasser and unemployed loser with great ease leaving the woman to take on the full burden of all the couples finances. Not only was he deficient of any goals or talents the man also had a warp sheet a mile long that prevented employers from getting anywhere near him even if they overlooked the constant smell of liquor on his breath. Brake-ins, assault, domestic violence, misconduct, DWI, felony's you name it Keith has it on his record. It was a shame too, at one point the man had promise and a bright future but those days were long gone and it was all because he couldn't kick his addiction to certain beverages.

She could remember several occasions where she had begged and pleaded with the man to sober up and make something of himself, but all she received for her efforts and concern was a hard slap to the face that resulted in her colliding with an end table. She ended up with a concussion and ten stitches but yet she stayed with him. Whether she remained with him out of love or lack of options she was still unsure of but the one thing that she knew for certain was that she had to get out of this place.

It was big city, too big for a girl like her and eventually the hardships had gotten to her. Almost overnight she became cold, bitter and angry. She hated everything and everyone and grew more and more aggressive, deceitful and devious all because she had chosen the wrong path and was now paying dearly for it. There was now a cold scowl upon her brow that used to be soft and kind. She was now driven by money and didn't give a damn how she got her hands on it. In fact she had been fired from several jobs for stealing and would show no remorse when caught or questioned about her crime. Some would consider her to be slightly psychopathic by nature, one of humanities darker creatures.

And they would be right.

She cared about no one but her self and she liked it that way. She no longer held strong feelings towards anyone and posses no conscience. She will do whatever it takes to get what she wants, no matter what the cost. She desired so much more from life and the piece of trash laying next to her was in no position to be of any use to her so she would have to take matters into her own hands. Good thing she wasn't deterred by punishment or pain. She was thick skinned and insensitive to the approval of others so blackmailing someone wouldn't make her lose any sleep. Besides people where nothing more then puppets to be manipulated anyway so it's not like she cared about hurting anyone after all they were only there for her amusement anyway.

Removing the heavy arm of her from her body the woman got out of bed and made her way over to the couch that sat next to her bed in the small studio apartment. As she turned on the small television and flipped through the channel she came across a familiar face. One she hadn't seen in years. One she would never forget.

News Anchor Woman

"Today thousands of businessmen and women as well as stock holders will be paying close attention as Scott Enterprises and Ford Motor Company began talks this morning regarding a possible merger. Scott Enterprises has blown away the competition recently earning well over nine hundred twenty six million dollars this year alone. When asked about the possibility of a merger Dan Scott, president and owner of Scott Enterprises had this to say…"

"I believe this would be a great opportunity for my company as well as Ford. We are, as of now, in talks and something should be decided shortly but rest a sure if the two companies do decide to operate as one you have my personal guarantee that we will always remain loyal to our employees as well as our customers. Thank you"

This was unbelievable. How did this whinny, clingy, pitiful, baby loving loser end up being a millionaire with his own company? She was far more superior as it pertained intellect, class and had the no nonsense attitude that it took to be successful but yet she had to pull off heist jobs and work as a waitress, begging for tips while he lived the high life.

She could feel her blood boiling as she stood up and through a glass clear across with room and into the puke green wall where it shattered to pieces. Her anger only intensified as she watched a picture of the oh so happy Scott family flash across the television set. He didn't have to be that damn happy. In fact no one did. No one except for her.

But no.

She was stuck in this hell whole with Keith, living pay check to pay check and scrapping up just enough cash to get by. She was ready to blow a fuse when the camera man zoomed in on a blonde male as the reporter continued.

"Seen here is Lucas Scott who is being groomed to take his father's place once he is ready to retire but don't look for that move to be made any time soon. Both Scotts have a lot to do before the company will switch hands"

Well, well, well if it wasn't her little bastard.

"Lucky little shit" she thought to herself as the wheels of manipulation began to turn.

The woman then lit a cigarette and sat back in her chair and focused on the images on the screen. The kid had lucked out and had she stuck around she too would have been living in the lap of luxury. She smiled slightly as she remembered the day she left him and the pink faced brat and how both father and son were crying and begging for her to stay, they were truly pathetic.

Flashback

"What are you doing?" asked Dan as he watched the woman he loved load up his brothers truck with her belongings.

"I'm done Danny. I've had enough. You can never give me the life that Keith could"

"Wait a minute" the man said looking between his fiancé and his brother. What are you talking about?" he could feel himself growing sicker by the minute at that moment two month old Lucas began to cry.

"I know you're a complete moron and you don't absorb much of anything anyone says to you so let me put it in a way that even you can understand" the woman said as she turned to the blond standing next to her and began kissing him passionately.

At the scene before him Dan could only stand there in shock as tears streamed down his face to the sound of is little boy's cries. He couldn't believe this was happening and the worse part about it was that it was his own brother who was stealing the love of his life from him and breaking up his family.

"No, this can't be happening" Dan said as he looked between Keith and Karen who were smiling back at him.

"Oh believe it Danny. You know what the said part is. Me and Karen have been sleeping together for the past two years right under your nose but you were too stupid and too involved in basketball to figure it out"

"You son of a bitch" the man sad taking a step in the man's direction but stopped short when he remember that his two month old child was just three feet away and could possible be injured if he were to act on his emotions so he switched gears and walked over to the child instead. He took the boy into his arms and turned back to the woman who was almost unrecognizable to him.

"Karen please don't do this to us. If you don't care about me any more fine, but don't do this to our son. Don't break up our home. Please. He deserves more then this and you know it"

"Ha" the woman laughter as she walked over to the door. "He's your problem Dan not mine. Remember I wanted to get an abortion but you wouldn't let me so now you deal with the kid"

"Karen please, you're his mother for God's sake" the man emotionally replied as he felt his knees go weak.

"Actually no I'm not. He means nothing to me and neither do you"

Those words came as a stinging blow to the man who instantly dropped to his knees, putting his pride aside and began pleading with the mother of his son and love of his life.

"Wait. I love baby, please don't do this. I'll do whatever you want if you stay with me Karen. We can work things out if you give it a chance. You'll see that you love me and that this whole thing with Keith was a mistake"

"The only mistake I made Dan was sleeping with you and having your bastard. You know I hope you two whinny, weak and useless pieces of trash have a happy life together because no woman in her right frame of mind is ever going to want either one of you"

And with that the woman walked out of both their lives and slammed the door right in their faces.

End Of Flashback

That was quite an enjoyable day for her and the look on that losers face was priceless. She had crushed him so badly she didn't think that the poor man would ever pick himself up. But this time the joke was one her.

Dan and that boy of his were on top of the world and along the way they had picked up a silicon injected blond and another kid who was probably another waste of space just like his brother and father. Now it was her turn to get herself a little piece of the pie.

She was going to find a way to get everything she had ever dreamed of and he was going to give it to her. After all he wouldn't have his dear Lucas if it weren't for her so he owned her at least four million for her troubles.

Now all she had to do was come up with the perfect plan and then she'll get everything she deserves and more.