Disclaimer: I don't own Privilege.
Ariana's POV
From the bridge I observed the ripples coming up to the surface of the water. Even in darkness I could see that Kiran made no effort to save herself. Half of me was hoping she'd drown. The other half wanted to jump in and save her. We were like sisters. And sisterhood was what Billings was all about, until Reed came along. If Reed had just stayed at Croton where she belonged, I wouldn't even be in this mess. I'd have been in college, Thomas would still be alive, and I would've gotten away with two murders.
Kiran, I'm so sorry it had to end this way. You wouldn't have understood anyway. Noelle and Taylor wouldn't have understood either. I don't expect forgiveness from you or anyone. I don't deserve it/ I'm a terrible person/ I was pushed off the edge. Words can't describe how sorry I am. You were like a sister to me.
You were like a sister to Ariana Osgood. But Ariana is like you now. She's dead. Along with her past. Believe me, killing you was really hard. But I was desperate. I wanted to have a new start. Kaitlynn ruined my chance. You would have told Noelle. I didn't want to do this. Please try to understand me. I really wanted to change. Circumstances made it impossible.
This is Briana Leigh Covington you're looking at. Someone you don't even know. She isn't Ariana. She never went to Easton and she was never a Billings girl. Kiran, for your sake, I promise myself this: I will not kill again.
The ripples stop. I repeat it three times, I will not kill again. I will not kill again. I will not kill again.
I hold back my tears as I run away into the shadows. I say it for the last time. "I will never kill again,"