Tangled Love

CHAPTER-1

                                                                          [ CHARACTER INTRO ]

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                     " Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans." — John Lennon.

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Corvina's POV

" The weather doesn't seem to change right now. It is getting worse."

" It has been raining heavily from morning, and there seems to be no end to it soon. We suspect a rain storm to be on it's way."

"We request all the residents and tourists of Honolulu to get back to their hotels or homes. The storm- "

I switch off the television and lay back on my bed. I sit myself up with the support of bed's headboard, and grab the hot bowl of  Chicken soup from the side table.

"Achhhoooo......!" 

Ugh!!! Why did I have to fall sick today? Stupid Cold!!

'If you didn't eat tubs of Ice cream yesterday, you wouldn't have to scold cold today '

My stupid conscience always has the time to reply to my thoughts........

I wonder what four of them must be doing.......

Mom, Dad and both my annoying brothers have gone to the Conference being held at

Neal S. Blaisdell Center.

CELS. 

Every year our company -CELS, has at least 4 to 5 conferences held at places around the world.

What's more weird is that we don't have the same conference in the same place or area ever again. Every year a new place is chosen for the conference and all the people are informed about it 2 days ahead of the conference, about where they were having their meeting.

 People attending the meeting were provided with transport through planes by our company for the meeting. If you are wondering who made a ridiculous rule, that people, is my Grandfather, the original founder of the organization- K&W's.

The K, in K&W's is for the fashion branch where new innovative and creative designs are made, whereas the W, is for the special branch for making and checking the quality of weapons.

Don't worry people! I was told they were for the protection and for the government purposes.

No harm is caused.

After my Grandfather, Dad started the same company but changed it's name from K&W's to CELS. Now people only know that CELS is a fashion company owned by Elijah Knight

The fact that there are weapons being manufactured under the same company is and will always remain hidden.

Dad says the government requested not to disclose anything regarding the manufacturing, for safety reasons. So people know our company as a fashion company rather than a weapon making one......

The company had meetings every month, for the designing side of the company, held by conference video calls, in the auditorium whereas the Weapon manufacturing details and important derails were discussed among private, trusted members of the company and a few of our family members.

I always attended the fashion meetings.

Wait I didn't 'attend' them, but rather I sneaked into the meetings and saw them working on presentations and designs. That made me more curious and I started sketching my own ones, when I was 8 years.

'Pftt! More like scribbling.....'

Hey no I did draw few good ones.

'Sureeeee.....'

I roll my eyes. 

I didn't attend any of the weapon conferences, for 15 years of my life, until this year after I turned 16 two months back.

I was very excited when Dad told me I can attend this one as it was a family friendly one. Usually only the important people can attend the meeting but this year they decided for a family friendly one. My Brothers attended it from the age of 10. That was just because they were 'boys' as quoted by my Grandfather.

Seriously!!! I mean I even tried asking Dad about this but it was of no use, because of him being the over-protective Dad.

I didn't care though to be honest, but the only reason I wanted to go because when ever I saw my twin brother coming back home from the meeting, I saw him with full determination in his eyes. 

Both my brothers never spoke about the meeting once they are home, but I always noticed a sudden glow in my twins eyes whenever the topic of the company was raised and me being his other half, I kind of felt his emotions and his excitement, which also picked my interest.

'Well, you are the most curious human, anyone could have seen. '

Your presence is not needed!

' And who said that? '

Duh! Me!!! 

Stupid Conscience!

I was also angry with my Grandfather, because when me and my brothers were taught hand-to-hand combat, he never saw difference between me and them. He always said three of us are the same human beings, with the same blood, so it doesn't matter. 

Like seriously!!! That old man is very manipulative and yet has a good heart. I had the hardest training out of three of us because, of the orders given by my dear Dad, because I have to protect myself at all costs, since I was his princess.

We were taught combat skills because we were the most famous family and also rich if I may say.

And being so we are always targeted by some bad people and also by the ones who know about our little 'government' business or that's what it's called...........

I heard Dad saying once Mom was harmed by their rivals and few other bad people.

Yep. That's the main reason for the training. And the intense level training for me. My brothers escaped a lot of training but yet they were strong and know what they are doing. 

Well duh!! We have KNIGHTS  blood flowing in us.

I finally had the chance to attend the meeting, but me being the luckiest person on earth, had to catch a cold. 

*flashback (four hours ago)*

"But Daadd!!!! I'm alright now. Look!!!" I tell him.

This stupid cold has spoiled my plans on going to the conference for the first time.

'You should have eaten few more tubs of ice cream. Then you wouldn't have to worry at all. '

Shut up i***t!

"Dadd!!!"

"No Corvina, you aren't well and in this weather I won't be taking you out there. My princess will catch a fever or even worse a Flu!!"

"Bu-"

"So NO! End of discussion. Go and get some rest, I'll get you, your favorite soup."

I sigh and go inside the my room in the suite. I lay under the sheets and switch on the TV and browse random channels. My peaceful browsing gets disturbed by my annoying twin brother-Lorcan.

"Yo, sis!! I heard you were having a cold."

"Yeah. I am"

"Well I am very happy now, that I don't need to fight with you for sitting in the front seat." He say and sticks his tongue out.

Stupid ass! I was about to smack him on his head, but my wish was fulfilled by my favorite brother. Skender.

"Our baby sister's having a cold and your stupid ass is happy for the passenger seat!"  He rolls his eyes.

"Hey!! I'm just late by 2 minutes!!!" I pout. Blame mom's surgeon for not pulling me out first.

"Well, can you blame me. Your black Bugatti is a Goddess." Lorcan says closing his eyes, and which means he is dreaming about the car.

Typical Lorcan. 

He is true for one thing though. That black Bugatti is awesome but I love bikes more than cars.

"How are you feeling now Ena?? Do you need anything? Want me to bring you something to eat?? Does it hurt anywhere??" He comes towards me pushing Lorcan off the bed, making him fall off from the edge.

Hahaah serves him right!!

' A wicked witch...'

Shut up!

"Ken! I'm fine. It's just a cold." I laugh.

Skender is over-protective just like Dad. Well even Lorcan is but he doesn't show it out. Ego problems...

Like I said my typical Twin Lorcan.

When I got my first period, Skender started sobbing in front of me while my stupid twin fainted.

Oh and, Dad had tears streaming down his face because of the slight whimpers I have been making because of the new pain. Mom and me were giggling secretly remembering their faces.

Skender never cries. I mean like NEVER. He was sobbing and crying so hard that day, telling mom that I was going to die because of the bleeding.

Hahahaha! Poor guy finally understood what happened after a few days. 

Lorcan was always with me. Being my twin he felt slight pain and the things I had been feeling. Lorcan being a smart-ass, googled about my 'situation' and I guess he understood what it was. 

Well, now you know how three of them were. Oh, don't forget Mom. Even she is the same but as silent as a cat.

"Still!!! How did you catch cold?? You just had three scoops of ice cream yesterday.....?" Ken asks.

"Yeah I don't really know......." 

I think about it. It's true though. Having three scoops can't make me sick right??

"Looks like we are having a little family get together in here.." Mom chirps, while coming into the room along with Dad.

I laugh.

"Yeah I guess......" 

"Here's some hot soup for my little kid!" Mom says holding out the bowl in a saucer.

"Mom!!! I'm not small anymore!!! I'm 16 years old and am just late by 2 minutes" I argue.

"No matter what, you three will always be my little babies." She was about to hug me, something which she does when she is worried, but stops because I push her.

"Mom you'll catch my cold." 

"It's okay darling. I won't"

"No mom."

"Bu-"

"Mom."

She sighs and nods her head towards the bowl of soup asking me to have it.

"I think we better get going if we don't want to be late for the ga- *cough* *cough* Meeting! the conference....." Skender says.

"Yeah we have to start......."

All four of them were looking towards me. But I don't meet their eyes. They know I wanted to go but this cold betrayed me......

I sigh and finally say in an encouraging tone-

"It's okay Fam!!!! I'm sick and don't want to get even more ill, in that horrible weather. You guys shold go if you don't want to be late." 

I smile.

"Stay safe lil sis!" Lorcan says.

"We'll come back soon once the meeting is done Ena." Ken says.

"Drink the soup and take the medicine I gave you okay??"

"Okay mom!" 

"Love you darling!! I will always love you no matter what.....understand??" She pecks my cheek.

"I know that and love you too....." She smiles and keeps looking at me and back at Dad, and goes out of the room.

I look at dad, who was still standing there staring hard at the floor, while others left.

"Dad??"

He looks up and for a moment I felt he had tears in his eyes. He then smiles widely and hugs me.

"Daaddd!!!!! I'm sick!!!! No hugs!!!"  He doesn't listen.

"Dad??" He tightens his hug for a moment then releases me.

He puts hand on my shoulders and says-

"I'm sorry Princess........."

"Dad, it's okay. I'm not sad for not going......"

"No, I....I'm just sorry Princess......."

Ummm........what happened to him?? I look into his eyes and I see very slight moisture in them.

What's wrong??

"I'm sorry Princess.....Just remember I love you and will always love you forever."

"I know Dad and I love you too........" I smile.

"Dad? You don't need to worry. I'm fine. Take me next time to the conference when you come back....okay??"

He looks at me with blank face. I don't understand......

He gulps and nods.

I smile.

"Now go and show them who's the boss!!! People beware here comes the Boss!!!!- The great ELIJAH KNIGHT!!!! MY DAD!!!"

I say, making both of us laugh.

"I will always love you no matter what Princess!!!"

"I know dad........"

He steps back and pulls out the chain he always wears around his neck.

He steps towards me and put it on me.

"Dad? why are you giving me this???"

He hesitates but continues-

"This is token...of...umm....sorry...for...not taking you with me........."

I look at the chain and back at him.....

It was a beautiful chain. I smile and hug him....

"Thank you Dad...."

"Always Princess.....Love you...."  He pecks my forehead and my cheek.

I kiss his cheek, making him smile widely. 

"I have to go Princess........I'll meet you very soon......wait for us....okay??"

"You are talking a very weird language.......of course I'll wait for you people by binge watching some dramas....." I laugh and say.

He hesitates to go but he goes out by glancing towards me for last time.......

I hear the front door being locked after 10 minutes.

I sigh and plop onto my bed. I left the TV on some random channel and started scrolling through my Laptop.

*end of flashback* 

And now I have been waiting for them to return. It's half past 12 and it has been raining cats and dogs outside.

I switch on the TV and browse through random channels again...

I remember recording a TV show yesterday and I was about to change the channel, but listening to the name Knight  being read out in the News made me curious. 

I watch the news with utmost intensity not believing a word they have been speaking about my family. These media and paparazzi have time to make up lame stories without checking for facts. This isn't true. This can't happen.

I quickly pick my phone up and call Skender. I wait but there's no response. I try again but the same. I quickly dial Lorcan's number but the same. I tired mom's which gave me the same result.

No.No.No.

Dad? I call dad. He didn't pick the call. I try 5 more times and but the 5th time he picks up the call-

"Dad?? Dad? I-"  I was cut of by him.

"I love you my Pri..nce..sss!! I love you more than anything Corvina....just...re..mme..berr that.........."

What I heard next made my heart stop. I was staring at the wall before me.....

My mouth wide open, tears flowing out uncontrollably.

I didn't know what to say. I didn't know what to do.

I didn't know they would do this. I didn't want to believe it. I didn't want to believe at all.

I'm hurt.Sad.

I don't know what I have been feeling till I realize what happened.....

How can they do this!!!! How can my family do this to me.......

My Brothers!! My mom and dad!!!

How can they!!?????

I cry hard......

Loosing it I scream as loud as I can for the pain in my heart started increasing.....

"HOW CAN THEY LEAVE ME ALONE!!!??????????????? "

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