I was welcomed into this rich family with the shatter of glasses. I turned my head down in disgrace. Yes, how could I make such an irrelevant lie? Of course, I should have known that Arthur's dad despises my family. I had messed up the whole plan. What was the purpose of my life?
"How dare you step into this household, you meritless child!" Dion shrieked glaring at me.
"I-I am so sorry sir." I apologized staring down at the marble floor.
"Dad, she is very good. Don't yell at her. She will cause no harm to this family. Also, I was very moved by your words the other day. I decided to introduce you to her since you were yearning to see a successor before laying on your deathbed." Arthur said with a sincere gesture.
"Enough! She will be a pest to this family. I can assure you that. And as the patriarch of this family, I will make sure no fuckers mess with this family." he screamed.
I really wanted to punch this old man till he bled. But to think about the fact that he was my father broke me apart. I really became glad that my mom left this player.
I clenched my fists and said slowly with a smile beaming on my face.
"I truly apologize for this conviction. I really do have no intention of harming-"
"SHUT UP! And Arthur, I have no hope of you taking over the company. I have grown this company to the fullest in the best productive manner without any impure thoughts. I always loved helping people-" my dad began.
I scoffed loudly.
"What? Is anything funny? Are you mad as a march hare?" Dion exclaimed raising an eyebrow.
"Oh sorry, nothing. Go on." I replied pulling my head together.
"So, as I was saying, you are weak Arthur. You have no guts to take over my dear company. You are a pervert! You fall very easily to the sweet, gentle voice of a woman like her. The manhood is falling apart from you, Arthur. You are not worthy enough. And I won't be the one to lay on the deathbed first at this rate."
From the look on his face, I understood Arthur was filling himself with a strong surge of hatred towards his so-called father.
"It's called love. LOVE. Wait, who am I talking to? A person who doesn't know what love is, leaving his first wife and going for another rich woman just for fame and money. You know what, I am totally done with being a slave to you despite being a son. I have always used honorifics to speak to my own dad. Like who am I to? Have you ever loved me? You are the pervert. I have loved Sakura with my whole heart and I was so excited to introduce you to her and this is what you do! Throwing a person away just because of their background." Arthur said with a deep sigh.
"Sakura? Who is Sakura?" Dion cried.
"Oh, that's the nickname Arthur has chosen for me. Only he can call me that, right dear?"
"Ah, y-yes," Arthur replied.
I really admired that guy for it. He finally brought out everything he had been dealing with. It was like being suffocated and then quickly letting yourself breathe. I wanted to clap my hands for this performance.
"And, What am I supposed to do? Date a guy?" Arthur continued with hot fierce tears filling his eyes.
"It would have been better for you to date a guy than be with a woman from the Beaufort family!"
"I am not gay, you old man."
At that point, I couldn't control myself. I put my hands together, clapping with admiration.
"I am very proud of you, Arthur, my love," I said placing my hands on his chest.
Dion wasn't affected by what had happened. He still stared at me with his cold cruel eyes.
"Your son has put forward a Nobel-worthy performance and you are not moved by it at all. Already accepted the reality, sir?" I said strongly turning to look at Dion.
"It's Oscar, not Nobel," Arthur whispered into my ears.
"Ah yes, Oscar," I exclaimed.
"Aish, shit. GET OUT OF MY PROPERTY. NOW!" he screamed.
I turned to look at Arthur for confirmation.
He slowly tugged my shoulders and said, "Don't you dare."
"Who are you to decide who will stay in my house? You bastard!" Dion shouted.
"YOUR BIOLOGICAL SON! You will be dead soon, old man. I am waiting for that day. So, why not a little practice?" Arthur screamed.
"Wow." I slowly exclaimed. My stepbro was rocking it.
"HOW DARE YOU!?!" Dion shrieked getting up from his place.
"No, please sit down. Aren't you a piles convalescent? You need rest." Arthur said grinning.
I left out a small giggle but realizing my role here, I changed my composture to a guilty-stricken woman. Oh damn, I was really enjoying this drama.
"I am so sorry. Looks like I have stirred up the good relationship between a father and a son." I said tears springing up in my eyes.
"He is not my father anymore!" Arthur yelled.
"I will leave now. Please, I truly apologize for the commotion. I didn't expect this to happen. Please. Arthur, your father is right. I have no place in this family. Maybe I am just not worthy enough to love you, dear." I cried.
"No, no. Don't you dare leave. For the sake of love, don't. I really love you!" Arthur pleaded.
"I love you too, Arthur. I will wait till your father accepts me."
"Never!" Dion yelled.
I smacked my lips and slowly left the place. I paced down the long hallway looking down. I did not look back but I could feel the pain in Arthur's eyes. Suddenly, I hit someone.
"I-I am sorry." I apologized.
"Hey! You, where do you think you are going?" a woman exclaimed.
She caught me with her hands and stood in front of me.
"Papa, I am home!" she screamed.
"Ooh, who is this pretty lady?" she said looking straight at me.
I let out a little gulp.
"I am Maria Beaufort, Arthur's girlfriend," I said in a low tone.
"Acknowledging the fact that my little brother got a girlfriend, and you're from the despised family, I see."
"Let her go perish!" Dion screamed from the other side.
"Looks like the Beaufort family has kept their tradition. Leaving my family in tears again. But you're a girl. You should have shame arguing with a 60-year-old man. I never realized Lucas had a sister. Were you sent by them for stirring up our family?" she asked with awe.
"What! N-No. I love Arthur and only death can part us apart." I said in a fierce tone.
"But you were just about to leave him. Great, you are not brave enough. You are a weak girl."
Yes, in this apparent family, I have to fear this woman the most. She seemed to be the most intellectual person in that family.
"Ugh, just let me go now," I shouted.
"Stop bullying her!" Arthur said running towards me.
"Arthur don't get yourself involved here. This is a girl talk. If you want to fight, Maria, then fight with me. Maybe you would win against me in a beauty constant." she said slowly touching my lips.
"Maybe even in boobs. You have quite a large one," she said moving her hands toward my chest.
"Ugh, what the fuck. DON'T YOU DARE TOUCH MY BODY." I screamed.
"Ok, calm down. My point is can you defeat the women in this household? No. But I believe everyone should get a chance. Are you here just for Arthur or something else?"
"J-Just for Arthur of course."
"C'mon, you don't need to lie."
"Fine, I want a job in GREGOR Pharm."
"Don't hesitate to ask that wish." she giggled.
"Impossible! That wretch, I knew she wanted something else other than Arthur." Dion screamed.
"It's okay, papa. I will grant you that wish if you defeat me in a competition tomorrow," she said with a cruel look.
"Fine." I agreed.
Arthur looked at me with a stare of disgust. I held his hands in confirmation of the love I have for him.
"Well then, for the meantime you can live here, you poor girl."
I held my hands together in agreement.
"WELCOME TO THE AUCLAIR FAMILY!" she screamed.