The Black Luna

Chapter 1: Going Back

I was busy sketching when my mom called me.

　　My mom said: “Your second eldest brother is getting married next month, apply some leave and come back to help out with the wedding.”

　　He’s getting married, and me, his adopted sister who they hate, should go back and help? He told me we were somehow family but they hated me, especially the oldest son. Although the second son was kinder and treated me good and i had a crush on, i get to pay the price of humiliation from the oldest.We are siblings, but we are not blood related.

　　How ironic.

　　 With one hand holding my phone, I used another hand to keep drawing, replying mom with a hoarse voice: “I’m not coming back, i’m busy.”

　　Mom raised her voice after hearing me reject her request. “How can you not come back? Uncle Greg will be upset, plus, your brother Jin treated you so well, if you don’t come back for his wedding, he will be very sad.”

　　Mom said my second brother will be upset if I don’t go back, I wanted so badly so shout back at her, to tell her that if I go back, i will be humiliated and be treated like a useless slave.

　　At night, after work, my colleagues asked me if i’m free to join them for an activity. Since i’m free, I said yes.

　　When I reached home and started packing, Uncle Greg called me. He is my stepfather.

　“Aurora, your eldest brother is working in California, why not you meet him there and fly back home together?”

　　My eldest brother, Kade Williams, who is also Jin William’s brother, is the CEO of the William’s Company. He’s one of the most sought after bachelor in the business world.

　　The thing is, I don’t like this guy, I even hate him. Really hate him. He always look at me with judgmental eyes. He looks down on me and my mother. My relationship with my stepfather is also very formal. I respect him, he treats me formally. As long as I don’t cause him troubles. Since he called to tell me this on purpose, there’s no reason for me to reject anymore. “Alright.”

　　The next day, I was brought to the VIP lounge of the airport by Kade’s drivers. There were a few people standing in the lounge, only Kade was sitting.

　　He wore grey suit and had his hair combed back. He was reading a document on the sofa. Although I hate him, I must admit he is very handsome and is born with a noble aura around him.

　　I think i’m the most unlucky person in the world right now, being forced by my own mother to attend someone’s wedding. Someone who i had a crush on.Plus, I still have to fly in Kade’s private plane. What a joke. He’s a jerk.

　　I always try to not see him, the last time I saw him was during New Year’s Eve. If it was few years ago, to avoid any gossips I would still call him ‘ brother’ or ‘Mr Williams’, but now, I don’t even want to call him or greet him, let alone see him. We truly hate each other. Since this is a mutual feeling, then there’s no need to pretend anymore.

　　Kade took a glance at me and didn’t say anything, his eyes were filled with disgust. Then, he continued reading his documents.

　　As I was looking for a place at the corner and to sat down, I saw the his assistant holding a coffee and as i was to give her way i tripped at the seat corner and landed on Kade’s lap. I screamed internally, asking God why the hell am I so unlucky today.

　　I forced myself to apologize. “Sorry.”

　　I was getting off of him but he shove me and forced out 3 words coldly: “Don’t touch me.”

“Don’t touch me!” This is the only sentence he said to me in 4 years.

　　I pulled back myself. I noticed the assistant and him giving each other looks. Hm, something must be going on between them. The plane landed at the International Airport of Country A.

　　The two people who came to pick us up made me really uncomfortable.

　　Jin, who is the person that I like, and also my second stepbrother, holding on to Jane, his fiancé.

　　I felt a pang of heartache and my tears rolled down my cheeks and onto my phone screen. I quickly wiped away my tears, afraid to let anyone see my weak side.

　　“Ms Garner is here too! What a coincidence!” Jane said, raising her voice. “Mmm” i just said and didn’t look up, I kept looking at my phone. I won’t allow anyone to see my red eyes.

　　Kade was obviously angry that I did not greet his sister-in-law politely. “Go sit at the back and stop making problems.” That’s the 2nd sentence he said to me in 4 years.

　　My head remained low staring at my phone. I hate myself for being so weak. I don’t even have the courage to take a glance at Jin, i’m afraid to let anyone see my weakness.

　　“Not bad, little one! Getting married earlier than your older brother! I’m really happy for you, truly.” Kade saw his brother and smiled.

　　Jin didn’t look very excited. “Brother, make it a simple wedding, I don’t like too much hustle.

　　“How can my only brother have a simple wedding? will Jane agree? Will her family agree? Plus, you two are a match made in heaven. We are all very happy that the person you like is from a good and powerful family too.” Kade’s voice was very loud, he made sure I can hear him.

　　Everyone in the Williams’ family know about me liking Jin, i’m pretty sure Kade knew it too.

His words, in fact, did wake me up. Jin was right, even if Jane was not arranged for him, there’s no way me and Jin could have continue down the path as a couple. I’m born into a low status yet Jin is the second master of the family, my mother the second wife. Uncle Greg didn’t even give my mother a name or status. Not even a wedding.

　　That time, the patriarch agreed to let my mother be in the family but on one condition, which is my stepfather can never marry my mother legally. This also means me and my mother has nothing to do with them except for being under their care.

　　In the Williams’ household, the servants call Jin and Kade young masters, yet they don’t call me mistress, they call me Lady Garner. This makes a huge difference between me and them.

　　Ever since the beginning, I shouldn’t have let myself develop any feelings for Jin just because he treats me nicely,now I have to take all the judgements from them.

　　I was still in my own thought when Jane Sanders called out my name.

　　I did not reply her, she called out again: “Aurora , come sit here and let us all talk a little, don’t just sit there all by yourself! ” “No it’s fine, i’m a little tired, I need some rest alone.” I looked up and rejected.

　　I noticed kade’s eyes staring at me, filled with disgust and sarcasm, while Jin still wouldn’t look at me.

　　“Jane, there’s a difference between masters and servants in the Williams’ family, everyone should know where their seats are, to let them know their own status and position.”

　　“Isn’t Aurora considered as a daughter of the Williams’ family? She is your and Jin’s sister. Why is she a servant?” Jane pretended to be ignorant and asked.

　“Since when did the Williams’ family adopted a daughter? Jane you must have misunderstood.” He said and glanced at me

　　“Really” Jane asked. “It’s true Ms Sanders so you shouldn’t be talking to me.” I sneered and look out the window to ignore them.

　　“That’s enough, shut up.” Jin said, his tone rising. I was stunned by his statement and the whole dinner went awkward.