Chapter 20 - THE ULTIMATE JUST VENGEANCE
Ten years later,
little Arthur was,
a big boy,
running around fields,
playing football clear.
He had a,
baby sister now,
named Sarah sweet,
born three years,
ago in spring.
Caleb retired from,
the military life,
focusing entirely on,
his beautiful family,
and charity work.
They lived in,
a modest home,
near the beach,
away from noise,
of big city.
Vanessa was released,
from prison finally,
walking out gates,
older and broken,
with grey hair.
She had no,
money or home,
no friends left,
walking to center,
seeking some food.
She stood in,
the long line,
holding a plate,
waiting her turn,
looking down low.
Olivia was there,
serving the soup,
seeing her sister,
standing right there,
in cheap clothes.
Olivia did not,
scream or shout,
she did not,
mock her face,
showing no hate.
Instead she poured,
a big bowl,
handing it over,
with gentle smile,
and kind words.
"Welcome to center,"
Olivia said softly,
"eat well sister,"
"you are safe,"
"in this house."
Vanessa froze up,
looking at bowl,
then at Olivia,
tears breaking loose,
falling on plate.
The ultimate vengeance,
was not pain,
but pure kindness,
showing how high,
Olivia had risen.
Vanessa took food,
nodding her head,
walking to corner,
weeping with shame,
realizing her defeat.
She was conquered,
by the love,
she once tried,
to destroy completely,
with her hands.
Olivia turned back,
to next person,
smiling so bright,
living her purpose,
with happy heart.
Caleb walked in,
putting his arm,
around her waist,
looking at her,
with deep pride.
The story ended,
the circle closed,
the justice served,
May you like
and love won,
forever and ever.
