The Broken You

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 i should go back and help? They told me we were 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 were so called siblings, but we are not blood related. My mother remarried when i was 10 years old. My dad and I were in a car accident 12 years ago and I’m the only survivor in the crash. My stepdad were my dad’s friend but i never met him before the accident. He was good to me but my stepbrothers doesn’t seem to like the idea of me and my mom being in their family. 　　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 Clyde will be upset, plus, your brother Liam 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 gold digger. My mom and stepdad didn’t know how my stepbrothers treated me when I first came into the house. My second stepbrother treated me good but he ignored how first step brother treated me. “I got it mom. I’m working I’ll call later.” 　　At night, after work, my colleagues asked me if i’m free to join them for night out. Since i’m free, I said yes. I needed it anyway. 　　When I reached home and started packing, Uncle Clyde called me. 　“Lou honey, your eldest brother is working in City B, why not you meet him there and fly back home together?” 　　My eldest stepbrother, Kade West is the CEO of the West Group. He’s one of the most sought after bachelor in the business world. And took charge of the family company when he was 23 years old. Uncle Clyde retired early when he saw how capable Kade was. And now the West group is the leading company in City A. 　　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 a wedding not just a wedding. Someone who i had a crush on.Plus, I still have to fly in Kade’s private plane. I feel suffocated wherever i go back to that house. That’s one of the reasons I studied and worked a City B. 　　I always try to not see him, the last time I saw him was during New Year’s Eve. It was few years ago, to avoid any gossips I would still call him ‘ brother’ which he always glare at me every time i call, 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 void of emotion cold and piercing.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 coldly: “Don’t touch me.” This is the only sentence he said to me in 4 years. Wow, hello to you too. 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. Liam my second stepbrother, holding hands with Claire,his fiancé. I felt a pang of ache in my heart but still forced myself to stay calm. 　　“Ms Garner is here too! What a coincidence!” Claire said, raising her voice. “Mmm” i replied in a hum. Kade was obviously angry that I did not greet his sister-in-law politely. “Go sit at the back.” That’s the 2nd sentence he said to me. As i step towards the car my phone suddenly rang. It was Eric my partner at work. Kade saw the callers name and frowned. “Excuse me” i started to move away from them as i answer the call. “Eric, what’s up?” I noticed Kade glaring at me. “Hold on Eric” “I’m sorry you guys go ahead I have something to do.” Liam looked at me wondering why, “it’s just work stuff I’ll see you at home brother, i said with a smile. “Okey, but be back before dinner. “ Liam said hesitantly. “I will brother” i nodded at Claire and turned around raising my phone to my ear to continue talking to Eric when I suddenly hit a hard flesh wall. It was Kade with his glaring eyes. “Do you know how precious my time is?” Kade said with his imposing aura. “I’m sorry it was an emergency at work.” I said with my head down not wanting to argue with him. “1 hour” “excuse me?” I answered with confusion in my face. “Be sure to be at home in one hour” Kade said and went straight to the car. I just sighed and went on with work. I arrived at home after 2 hours of talking with Eric about the new interior design. As i enter the house i saw Kade in the living room with his legs crossed. Isn’t he busy? I decided to ignore and walk towards the stair. “You’re late.” I stopped and looked to Kade’s direction. “Yeah, sorry it took longer than i expected.” I replied and start walking. Then suddenly my wrist was grabbed and i was turned to face Kade’s angry face. “Don’t let it happen again.” He said with a warning tone. I am so tired to argue and tried to pull my wrists away. “I said sorry didn’t i. And so what if i got home late? It’s not like you want me to join you for dinner and let me go.” “Don’t you dare raise your voice to me!” “Ow you’re hurting me let go.” I tried to free my hand but he tightened his grip. “What’s going on here?”