His Little One

Chapter 3 Bitter Sweet Memories

Austin POV

I knew for a fact that Life is just like a rollercoaster but unlike others my life didn't have any ups for sure.

People always debate, if money and power cannot or can buy happiness.

Trust me it can but sometimes you have to fight for your real happiness and peace.

"Sigh"

Forgive my manners, I didn't even introduce myself?.

'I am Austin Blake. Anthony Blake's only son and Orchid's one and only big brother. The soon to be president of Blake Corporation and a honourable partner of "Panther King Pvt corporation Limited ".'

It's only been 6 months since I came back from London to home. Dad just had to make me so busy with business and everything that I barely could stay at home.Throughout the day either I stayed at company or visiting sites then came home when everyone was already asleep.I couldn't even have the time to properly meet Kiddo(Orchid). Kiddo must think that I have gone back to London.

"sigh"

I couldn't blame her though. Returning home back after over a decade then suddenly disappearing again. I was grateful that she didn't give up on me knowing that I couldn't even fulfil my responsibility as a brother to her.You definitely have to give her credit for it that she still heartily welcomes me every time I come to visit her on vacation.

I was very much aware of her thoughts that I didn't love her or care about her. But how could I tell her, nothing was more important than her in my life. My whole world was practically bound to her. She was not only my little sister but like my own child.

My hands were tied up back then.I couldn't do anything even if I wanted nothing else than taking care of her. I wish I had the freedom to make choices.

But not now, just a few months, then everything will be fine.

"Please Kiddo just have some faith in your brother. I promise I will make up for you."

I missed our old time together. Those moments we spent together as a child. Seeing her growing up was a blessing, her small steps towards me, able to form her first word, playing together, everything still so afresh in my mind..

I smiled inwardly remembering the beautiful day when mom and dad were arguing over Kiddo's name.

How Mom was so keen to name her Angelana after her name Rosalana and Dad, wanting to name her Orchid cause it means peace. It was so fun seeing them arguing over silly things. But now all those sweet memories felt like just a beautiful dream.

My mood went down remembering my situation. "Sigh"

I looked around the people.You were also wondering where I was, right?

I was at this stupid farewell party in our mansion talking about all the freaky stuff you didn't even want to know.

Apparently my dad thought it would be great to blast a dynamite on my head by informing me at the last moment yesterday that I needed to go for some 1 year training with Lorenzo. And we have to go tonight. How great it was! Like I was cloud nine.! f**k this .

He just ruined my entire plan. And if wasn't it enough to throw me under the bus, he again went to organize this stupid party which I couldn't even escape. Coincidentally Mr. King Lorenzo's father had something very important to do in my house tonight. So here we were sitting in our living room, enjoying our best life.

Ughhh...I f*****g hated these. Didn't get me wrong. I had nothing against Mr. King or this training. I respectrd him a lot..He was the idol I always looked up to. The thing is that I didn't want to leave like this. At least not without meeting Kiddo, not this time.

You couldn't even imagine how much I wanted this party to be over so that I could meet Orchid before going, and explained everything to her.

I will miss her so much. If all these years of staying away wasn't enough, now again I needed to go through this torture. It was difficult back then but now when I was capable of bringing things into their right places it's becoming terrible to accept it.

Though she never complained about anything. I knew very well, how hurt she was from inside. It only broke my heart too, seeing her suffering like this without even doing anything wrong.

"Sigh.."

'I will change it soon. I promise you Kiddo.I will take you away from this prison....'

I looked infront me. When will this discussion be over. I was so tired of it. Mark said something but for a reason I couldn't concentrate, I felt so restless.

"You sigh for the n th time, today. What's bothering you?" Lorenzo's voice dragged me out of my thoughts. He never missed anything, always observed everything.

I just shrugged my shoulder. Not knowing what to explain.

"Oh I forgot to introduce them to you. Lorenzo is my best friend and is also soon to be my boss. He is the elder son of Mr. King who is also my father's best friend and Current boss. Mark is Mr. King's assistant, the most loyal man in our clan. Business and violence run into our blood. That's another story for another time."

My anxious mind shifted from here to there so did my eyes and finally stuck to the stairs. I thought my eyes would fall out. Was I seeing the right thing. I nearly spilled the water that I was having.This was not the scenario I was expecting to witness anytime soon.

Kiddo was here in front of people.

Was it more shocking that Dad was letting her come out and revealing her identity or he was introducing her none other than Mr. King .

I was sure I was being delusional. This couldn't be true. Don't tell me this was the important business they were talking about.

'Does it mean Dad finally accepted her?'

A mixture of joy and anxiety grew within me. Mr. king seemed genuinely happy to see Kiddo. I couldn't blame him, Kiddo was such a charmer, but still. I was very confused. What was happening? Was I missing something?

I was just about a second away from joining them but Mark stopped me. I was about to shut him down but looking at his face I could tell he was not playing.

Not this time God. I sighed in frustration. See, I wasn't kidding at the beginning.

We needed to leave. One of our gun factories was attacked by our enemies.They needed to be put in their real places. We didn't have any mercy for our enemies. Better if they were well prepared or else. I smirked knowing the results. It would be fun breaking them.

We didn't waste time. Hurried to the slot.They couldn't escape this time. Our men were already handling things but they needed to know who is the real boss .

But Kiddo, ..If I went without telling her then I would be gone for a whole year. I didn't know what dad's plan this time. I needed to talk to Lorenzo about this. But first we needed to solve those enemies. We couldn't have anyone questioning our capability.

Would she be mad at me for going without informing her again? Heck, I couldn't even get to say goodbye to her. Sorry Kiddo just wait for me please.

READERS POV

Austin and Lorenzo left Blake's Mansion, followed by Mr . King, Mark and their bodyguards. Mr. Blake stayed to handle other things here. They needed more back up and also doubled the security. They couldn't jeopardize their other properties.

Orchid left alone. So she decided to go back to her room. She was passing the kitchen when someone called her name.

At first she thought she must have heard it wrong so she proceeded to go to her room. She didn't want any trouble.

Mrs. Sully and sister Briana were the only ones who are allowed to talk to her and neither of them were here. It's better if she went to her room. But then she heard it again. She hesitated if she went in or not but the voice kept calling. After much of a debate with herself she walked in the kitchen.

She didn't know who she was expecting to see but definitely not Stella.

The moment Orchid saw her, her stomach drops. She wanted to run but it was like her body wss just frozen there unable to move.

"Long time no see, Sissy." Stella smirked as she slowly walked towards her. She was enjoying the fear of Orchid.

"Y-you?" A shiver ran to Orchid's spine. She could feel her throat to close up. Anxiety was slowly gripping her. She couldn't breathe.

"Yes, me. Did you miss me SISSY?"

Stella stopped just before her and seized her like a prey.

Orchid was so terrified that she couldn't even move. Suddenly Stella brought the knife, she was holding and moves across Orchid's face.

Instinctively Orchid closed her eyes tightly, waiting for the pain but it didn't come. She opened her eyes fearfully.

"Time for some fun, sissy." Stella took a step back with a mocking smile playing on her lips. She carefully cut her own hand, deep enough to draw some blood.

" Wha..what are you doing? " Orchid startled by her behaviour and subconsciously took a step back. She is both confused and terrified.

Stella grabbed her arm and forcefully handed the knife to her. Then acted like she was in deep pain, falling in the ground, crying dramatically. It happened so fast that Orchid didn't get the time to comprehend at all.

"Why are you doing this Orchid? I a-am sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you . I think of you as my little sister, that's why I call you Sissy. I wouldn't say it again. Please don't be angry, d-don't hurt me please " Stella fake cried.

If anyone who hasn't seen what happened here would think, Orchid has bullied Stella. Stella really knew how to put a show.

" What what are y.... I didn't do...."

"What the hell is happening here? "