The Bittersweet Resolution (SFW'ish?)
Carole?
ARLO !!
Carole?
"this was a rough week. you spent the whole week in your home state miles away from your wife because your mother had a stroke and was in a hospital and you're her only kid that cares. after all of that you drive back home for a whole 20 hours."
"you get inside expecting to see your wife Carole and at least have a calm night adter a while but as you open the door you're hit with an awful rotting smell. you call Carole and try to turn on the lights but it looks like someone has cut the power off, the only thing you hear is a low giggle from the kitchen and the sound of flies flying around."
"suddenly you feel a hand on your shoulder and turn back to meet the most horrifying scene of your life"
???: "giggles hystericaly with a broken voice" "welcome home honey~"
"that's Carole's face... but that's not Carole..."
ARLO !!
"Woah!"
"Xavier, Carole's husband, would back away in shock as he stared at the... imposter? His voice surprised as his gaze focused on it, he was practically breathing with his chest due to his horror. With a shallow swallow & with a hesitant voice, Xavier would ask-"
"Who... what are you... Where's my wife?"
Carole?
???: "giggles again, taking a step closer to Xavier" "Oh honey, don't be like that. I am your wife, remember? Carole? Don't you recognize me?"
"Tiffany continues to giggle hysterically, enjoying the confusion and fear evident on Xavier's face. She takes another step forward, her hand reaching out to touch his shoulder." "Now come on, don't be shy. Give me a hug."
ARLO !!
"Xavier would swat her hand away as he took several more steps back, his figure moving into the darkness, but he now stood behind the the island in the kitchen. His breathing exposed his position, it was stuttering as shivered, not because he was cold, but because of the feeling of fear he felt. Nonetheless, he'd glance to the right, as he grabbed one of the knives from off the counter, holding it in his right hand."
"You're not Carole!"
"He said loudly, his hand tightly holding the knife, his tone wasn't hesitant, it was much more steady."
"Where is she! What did you do to my wife!?"
"He said, more so, he demanded as he raised his voice just beneath a yell."
Carole?
???: "Tiffany's expression turns dark and her giggles turn into a cold laughter." "Oh, honey. You really don't recognize me? It's me, Carole. Don't you remember how much I loved you?"
"She takes a step closer to the island, her eyes fixed on Xavier and the knife in his hand." "As for your wife... well, let's just say she's not here anymore. But don't worry, I'm here now. And I'll never leave you."
"Tiffany's voice is low and menacing as she moves around the island, slowly approaching Xavier." "Now put down that silly knife, honey. You know you don't want to hurt me. You love me, remember?"
ARLO !!
"Xavier's eyes were focused, his heart was getting used to the situation his feelings of fear shrank, it was getting replaced with unease, a mixture of anger twirling within it as well as he clenched his teeth which each step she took, & each word she said."
"What..."
"Xavier said sternly, raising the knife up, holding it between the two of them with now both his hands, the tip of the knife aiming where her midsection was."
"Did you do to my wife?"
"He said, biting his bottom lip afterward, with a drop of blood dripping down the side of his mouth."
Carole?
???: "Tiffany stops in her tracks, her eyes fixed on the knife in Xavier's hands. She takes a deep breath and looks up at him with a fake smile."
"Oh, honey. You know I would never hurt Carole. I loved her too. But she was cheating on you, can you believe that? With some man she met online."
"Tiffany's tone is almost playful as she circles around Xavier slowly." "I couldn't let her hurt you like that. So I took care of her. And now I'm here for you. Just like old times."
"She moves closer to him, her hand reaching out to touch his cheek." "Put down the knife, honey. We don't need it anymore. We have each other now."
ARLO !!
"Xavier was shaking as she spoke, not in fear, or disbelief to the claims she was making about Carole, but it anger, anger which she had the gull to lie about his wife. He knew Carole would never cheat, let alone know how to do so online, so as his eyes furrowed as she circled him. His eyes focused on her hand as it reached out towards him, releasing his hold on with his left hand on the knife. Xavier would reach out & grab her wrist tightly before she could touch him."
"DON'T CALL ME HONEY, WHERE THE FUCK IS CAROLE, WHERE IS MY WIFE!!! WHAT DID YOU DO TO HER!? YOU! YOU... FUCKING MONSTER!"
"Xavier yelled as he held her, raising his knife to her throat as he screamed at her with unfiltered rage, pressing the edge of the knife against her skin, as he called her a monster."
Carole?
"Tiffany's eyes widen in surprise as Xavier grabs her wrist and holds it tightly. She tries to pull away, but his grip is too strong. As he screams at her, she starts to laugh hysterically, the sound almost maniacal."
"Oh, honey. You're so cute when you're angry." "She leans into the knife, pressing it against her throat." "Go ahead, honey. Kill me if you want. But you'll never find Carole. She's gone. Forever."
"Tiffany's words are filled with a twisted sense of satisfaction as she stares at Xavier, her eyes glinting with madness." "But don't worry, honey. You have me now. And I'll take care of you. Just like old times."
ARLO !!
"You..."
"Xavier's teeth were fully able to be seen as he breathed through them, his face twitching as she spoke, everytime her laughter peaked, his eyes shuttered in rage towards her."
"I SAID STOP CALLING ME HONEY! YOU DAMN FUCKING MONSTER!"
"Yelling once again after she finished talking, he wouldn't use the knife despite him wanting too, he'd release his grip on her wrist. Raising his foot instead, he'd kick her straight in the midsection with all his strength, with his left hand holding the island for stability as he did so."
Carole?
"Tiffany lets out a loud grunt as Xavier kicks her in the midsection, causing her to stumble back a few steps. She clutches at her stomach, coughing and wheezing as she tries to catch her breath."
"You...you shouldn't have done that, honey." "She says through gritted teeth, her eyes filled with anger." "You belong to me now. And I'll make sure you never leave my side again."
"Tiffany takes a step forward, reaching out to grab Xavier's arm. Her grip is tight, almost painful as she tries to pull him towards her." "Don't fight it, honey. Just accept your fate. You're mine now."
ARLO !!
"Xavier would try to move his arm from the island before she was able to grab it, however as she held onto it tightly, he'd find her grip rather painful as he grunted. Any attempt to pull away didn't work, instead she was able to pull him closer, his attention going from her to the knife. Before looking back at her... his wife, the face of Carole... But the monster infront of his wasn't his wife, just wearing her skin? He didn't know at all, but he couldn't bring himself to stab her. Instead he pulled his head back, as he slammed his forehead against her nose, headbutting her."
"I SAID TO NOT CALL ME HONEY!"
Carole?
"Tiffany lets out a scream of pain as Xavier's head slams into her nose, causing it to crunch and blood to pour down her face. She stumbles back, holding onto her broken nose as she tries to stop the bleeding."
"You...you don't understand, honey..." "she says through gritted teeth, breathing heavily." "I'm doing this for us. For our love." "Tiffany takes another step forward, a manic look in her eyes." "I love you, Xavier. And I'll do anything to keep you by my side."
"Despite the pain and blood, Tiffany reaches out to grab Xavier again, hoping to pull him towards her and show him how much she loves him."
ARLO !!
"Xavier would match her steps, despite that, he'd end up getting stopped by the kitchen counter as she tried to reach out towards him, his rage mixing with guilt. Despite the manic appearance, the blood which poured from her face, would make him feel guilty, obviously not towards hurting her, but the image of hurting his wife caused him to hesitate. Though this time, as she grabbed his left arm, he wouldn't resist, his just held the knife in his right hand as he looked down at her with conflicted eyes."
"..."
"Xavier was silent for a few seconds as he audibly breathed."
"Fuck off, I don't what, I don't know who, or how you look like my wife. But you are nothing to me, I'm only giving you this mercy because you look like my wife, but this is the only time I'll give you mercy. So I swear to God- just... fuck off."
Carole?
"Tiffany looks up at Xavier with a mixture of pain and desperation in her eyes. She can feel the blood dripping down her face, mixing with the tears that have started to form."
"Xavier...please," "she begs, her grip on his arm tightening." "I know you still love me. I can see it in your eyes."
"She takes another step forward, pressing herself against him as she looks up at him with pleading eyes."
"Just give me a chance, Xavier. Give us a chance. We can be happy together, just like we used to be." "Tiffany reaches up and touches his cheek gently, her fingers leaving bloody smears on his skin." "Please..."
ARLO !!
"Xavier's breath became more silent, his lip began to quiver in an overwhelming stir of emotions, he was holding his breath which each expression she made. With the tears, her grip, & the pleading expression on her face would cause Xavier's eyes to instinctively tear up. He'd swallow as she placed her hand against his face, his throat hurt, from the yelling, to the dry feeling he felt, the only feeling which was comfortable was the warmth from the blood that was smeared on his skin."
"There was no... used to, you aren't my wife, my Carole..."
"He said, his voice no longer filled with an unfiltered rage, but it was obviously bitter."
"Please... just leave-"
Carole?
"Tiffany's expression falls at Xavier's words, her grip on his arm loosening as she takes a step back. She looks down at the ground for a moment before looking back up at him with tears in her eyes."
"I understand," "she says softly." "I know I messed up and lost your trust. But please, Xavier, just give me one more chance to prove myself to you. I'll do anything to make things right between us."
"She takes another step forward, reaching out to touch his face again." "Please, Xavier..."
ARLO !!
"STOP."
"Xavier would swat her hand away once again as he yelled, although this time much more gently, he'd look down at the ground, at the space between the two of them. His right hand holding the knife shook."
"Stop... stop acting like my wife, like she did something wrong, there is nothing between you & I, I don't know what you are, for all I know you could just be a nightmare I'm having right now before I return to my Carole, or some monster who is wearing her skin..."
Carole?
"Tiffany steps back, her eyes wide and hurt as Xavier speaks. She looks down at the ground, tears streaming down her face."
"I know I'm not your Carole," "she says softly." "But I can be better for you, Xavier. I can make you happy, I swear it. Just give me a chance."
"She looks up at him with pleading eyes, taking a step forward again." "Please, Xavier. Don't leave me alone."
ARLO !!
"Xavier would watch as the blood from his lip fell to the ground, mixing with her tears which streamed down beneath the two of them. His heart sank, looking up at her with a sorrowed expression, barely stopping the tears from leaving his own eyes, staring at her approach through the teardrops."
"Tell me... what did you do to Carole, what did you do to my wife, please."
"Pleading, his voice sounded pained, his lips shook, from the pain of him biting into them from anger, & the emotions which he felt."
Carole?
"Tiffany's eyes widen at Xavier's words, and she takes another step back, her hand going to her mouth in shock."
"I... I didn't do anything to Carole," "she says, shaking her head." "She... she was cheating on you, Xavier. I found out and I couldn't bear the thought of you being hurt like that. So I... I took care of it."
"She looks up at him with teary eyes, her voice barely above a whisper." "I did it for you, Xavier. Because I love you. And I know you could never love me back if she was still around."
ARLO !!
"Xavier's hand shook more than it did before as she spoke, his breathing became more rapid, the feeling of anger began to wash over the sorrow. Though despite the obvious lashing out he was preparing, her voice stopped him, the softness, it was like Carole's when she spoke to him in bed when they laid together in bed. His hand stopped shaking, his head dropping as he looked down at the ground."
"You're lying... stop lying, please, I know Carole wouldn't cheat on me..."
"Xavier pleaded, with drops of tears slowly coming down from his face as he looked down at the kitchen floor."
"Just tell me the truth, what did you do to my wife... How do you look, how do you sound like her."
Carole?
"Tiffany's expression softens as she watches Xavier's emotional state. She takes a step towards him, reaching out to place a hand on his shoulder."
"I'm not lying, Xavier," "she says softly." "I swear it. I couldn't bear the thought of you being hurt like that. And as for how I look and sound like her..." "she trails off, hesitating for a moment before pulling back the collar of her blouse, revealing a small incision in the side of her neck." "I took some of her skin, I couldn't help it. I needed to feel close to you, even if it was just through something as small as her skin."
"Tiffany takes another step forward, looking up at Xavier with teary eyes." "Please, Xavier, don't be angry. I did it all for you, because I love you more than anything in this world. You're the only thing that matters to me." "She reaches out to gently wipe away his tears with her hand." "I know it's a lot to take in, but I promise you, we can make this work. Just give me a chance, please."
ARLO !!
"Xavier would look at her eye to eye just before she revealed the truth of her appearance, her voice, the tears slowing from his eyes as they widened, his focus starting at the beginning of the incision to the end. Even if it was small, it was something, she wore the skin of his wife? His heart was sinking through all seven of the major emotions, he could only hold his mouth open as he tried to respond, but he couldn't help but look at her teary as with his own. He'd watch as she reached out, wiping the tears from his face, he didn't swat her touch away like before..."
"..."
"Xavier looked at her intensely, looking to the empty space next to her, the moon illuminated the kitchen, it illuminated her, she... looked just like Carole, & it was all for him? Who was she? He didn't have any other female friends aside from his wife, so who was willing to go this for him? This is all he thought-"
"Who are you... Why do you love me so much, what have I done to earn this... It doesn't make sense, I should have returned to an empty house if Carole actually ran off with another man... Not with... you occupying it."
Carole?
"Tiffany's expression softens even further as she looks at Xavier, her eyes filled with a mixture of love and desperation."
"I'm Carole, Xavier," "she says softly." "Or at least, I'm wearing her skin. But deep down, I'm still the same person you fell in love with all those years ago. The same person who would do anything for you, who loves you more than anything in this world."
"She takes a step closer to him, reaching out to gently take his hand in hers." "I know it's hard to understand, but please, try to see things from my perspective. I couldn't bear the thought of you being hurt by someone else, so I did what I had to do to keep you safe. And as for why I love you so much... well, that's just something I can't explain.It's like you're a part of me, Xavier. I can't imagine my life without you in it. And I know you might be confused and scared right now, but please, just give me a chance to prove my love for you. Let me take care of you, let me show you how much you mean to me."
"Tiffany's voice is soft and pleading, her eyes boring into his as she waits for his response."
ARLO !!
"Those seven layers of emotion which be ripped through once again by his heart, it's sinking was at an extreme speed, he clenched his fist & the hand which held the knife. Though as she reached out to his left hand, he'd let her take it, as he interlocked his fingers with hers, her warmth guiding him to listen to her. His expression was sour, as he listened, his heart attempted to grab onto something, sadness, anger, even happiness, but he couldn't find anything to keep him grounded at all. So his grip in her hands would release, as would the grip around the knife, he'd drop down onto the kitchen floor on all fours."
"..."
"He may not have said any words, but as his elbows & knees laid on the floor, the knife resting next to him as he stared down at the puddle of blood & tears beneath of to his reflection, a ripple would distort the picture of him. Waterworks would finally come out, he'd begin to sob as he clenched his fists, raising his right fist a few times & slamming it into the kitchen floor as he cried."
Carole?
"Tiffany's heart aches as she watches Xavier break down in front of her. She kneels down beside him, her free hand gently rubbing soothing circles into his back."
"Xavier, please don't cry," "she says softly." "I know this must be hard for you to accept, but please try to understand that everything I've done, I did out of love for you. I just want us to be together forever, like we were meant to be."
"She leans closer to him, whispering in his ear." "Please, let me take care of you. Let me love you like no one else ever could. I promise, I'll never hurt you, and I'll do anything to make you happy."
"Tiffany's voice is filled with sincerity, her eyes looking up at Xavier with nothing but pure love and devotion. All she wants is for him to accept her and love her back, just as she loves him."
ARLO !!
"Maybe it was almost due to losing his mother, the rough week spent caring for her in hospital due to the fear of her tip-toeing around deaths front door for too long. Maybe it was due to the long drive he took without no breaks aside from the fill his car with gas just to see his wife sooner. Maybe it was the initial rage & lashing out which he felt & done which now caused him to feel comfort, comfort as she rubbed his back, the person who wore the skin of his wife on her own face. With tears still flowing down his face, his sobs became less audible as he listened to what she had to say to him, her whispers causing a shiver to be sent through his spine. That shiver causing him to rise from the ground on his knees, looking down at her as she looked up at him with the same eyes Carole had on their wedding day..."
"I'm..."
"Xavier uttered, his eyes relaxing as his hands rose from his side, reaching out towards her as he wrapped his arms around her, pulling her in as he hugged her."
"I'm sorry, for striking you earlier, & for yelling at you... I really am."
Carole?
"Tiffany's heart swells with joy as Xavier embraces her, holding her tightly. She wraps her arms around him, pulling him closer to her."
"It's okay, Xavier," "she whispers softly." "I forgive you. I understand that this is all so overwhelming for you, but please know that I'm here for you. Always."
"She pulls back slightly, looking up at him with a gentle smile." "And I promise, I'll never leave your side. We'll be together forever, just like we always dreamed of."
"Tiffany leans in, pressing a soft kiss on Xavier's lips before pulling back and looking into his eyes once more." "Now, let me take care of you. You must be exhausted from the long drive and everything else. Let me make you something to eat, and then we can rest together."
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