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William's P.O.V.

Sometimes it feels like, in such a big world, why is all this happening to us ? Why is all this happening in my sister's life ?

But if all this had not happened then would we have even known how much sorrow she is carrying within her ?

It is said that whatever happens, it happens for good !

Is this even correct ?

I caress her soft hair as she is still sleeping, unaware of her surrounding.

Her breathing is slow and steady, but her face bears the traces of dried tears.

I caress her face.

One girl who always told me to never go to bed with tears in eyes, is now crying to her sleep. Irony.

But, life is always an irony. Isn't it ? It often presents situations where the opposite of what we expect happens.

She always wanted to live like a princess. Always.

A smile forms on my face when I remember something...

💭 Flashback 💭

"Why she is giving us homework on weekend ? Weekend is for relaxation not for homework." Ethan whinns with a pout sitting beside me on the couch.

I roll my eyes at him.

He is just 12 years old and just so dramatic.

When I was of this age, I used to keep all my homework complete. And now he is complaining so much about this homework ?

Definitely Dramatic.

"This is nothing, Ethan. Once you grow up, then you will have only 1 answer for 2-2 pages. Enjoy it while it lasts, little brother" I warn him.

He pouts.

I roll my eyes. Fucking Duck.

"LIAM" I snap my head towards this voice.

All the very best, William !

"Yes Ma'am ?" I smile at the little demon, who just crashed on my legs, keeping her little face on my knees, standing between my legs and looking at me with her doe eyes.

"Liammm" She pouts.

"What do you want, Lia ?" I asks her, already knowing her intentions.

"Am I good girl ?" She asks me with her doe eyes wide open.

"No" Ethan grins looking at her, before I could even respond. His books long forgotten.

I roll my eyes at him.

She glares at him.

"Yes Lia, you are good girl" I lean down and peck her head.

"Then, I should get a gift" She smiles.

"What do you want ?" I asks her, with my right eyebrow raised.

"I want a horse !" she declares, her little face scrunched up in determination.

I smiles, "Sure Lia, I will bring you the toy-"

"NO, I want a real horse just like Mulan and Merida has" She pouts.

Ethan gasps.

"No Lia, we can't buy real horses, darling" I pull her on my lap.

"Pleaseeee Liam, I was good girl, right ? Then give me my gift." Her pouts intensifies.

"Princess, mom will scolds us" Ethan tries to reason her.

"Pleaseee then convince Mom" She looks at me with her big eyes, melting my heart.

"No darling, we can't bring real horse because horses will need lots of attention. We have to take care of them. We have to feed them on time. We have to clean them on time and even we have to clean their poop, Lia. Tell me, who is going to do all these things, hmm ?" I hug her close to my chest.

"Liammm, I can feed them, you can clean them and about poop umm-" She looks towards Ethan with her puppy dog eyes.

While, Ethan just glares at her.

I chuckle at that.

"J-Jack. Yes, Jack can clean their poop. He once told me that he is expert in everything." Her eyes beams with excitement.

I laugh at that, booping her nose with my finger.

"Still, we can't bring real horse, Lia."

Her lips moves downwards, forming a sad look on her face. Her eyes glisten with tears.

"I want horse" she mumbles softly.

My eyes widen as I immediately hugs her.

"Sshhhh don't cry, sweetheart, sshhh" I rock her up and down.

"Don't cry, livie, I will bring you a toy" Ethan kisses her head.

She sniffles, "T-Toy will not walk like a h-horse, Ethannn"

Ethan frowns but his eyes immediately widens.

"You want a horseride ?" He asks her to which she nods her head.

His eyes twinkle in mischief as I narrow my eyes at his.

What is he upto ?

"You still can get a horseride, livie" He smiles pulling her from my arms as I frown.

"You heard her, Will. She wants a horse," he says with a mischievous grin. I know where this is going, and before I can protest, he's already plotting.

"No Ethan" I say, firmly.

"Look at her, Will, you want my princess to cry ? So mean of you" He wipes her tears and hugs her closer to his chest.

I roll my eyes.

"Alright, alright," I sigh, looking at my Lia, "How about this, Lia ? I'll be your horse."

Her eyes light up with excitement. "Really, Liam ?" she asks, her tears melting away into pure joy.

I smile softly. I can do anything for this smile.

"Really", I nod, getting down on all fours. Ethan walks over, ready to help. "Come on, princess, climb aboard."

With Ethan's help, Olivia climbs onto my back, her giggles filling the room. "Hold on tight," Ethan warns, making sure she has a good grip on my shoulders. I feel her small hands clutching me tightly, and I can't help but smile.

"Giddy up, horsey !" Olivia commands, her voice full of laughter. I start crawling around the living room, making neighing sounds and trotting like a horse. Olivia's laughter is infectious, and soon Ethan is laughing too.

"Faster, Liammm ! Faster !" Olivia urges, bouncing slightly on my back. I pick up the pace, careful to keep her balanced, and her giggles turn into full-blown laughter. "This is so fun !"

Ethan cheers us on, adding to the commotion. "Go, Will ! You're the best horse ever !"

"I will make you bear, after this, Ethan" I smirk at him.

He shut his mouth at that time making me chuckle.

We make our way around the living room, and I pretend to jump over imaginary hurdles, causing Olivia to squeal in delight. "You're doing great, horsey !" she praises, patting my back as if I were a real horse.

She is going to be death of me.

💭 Flashback Ends 💭

A small smile comes on my face looking at my Lia.

"I am so sorry, Lia" I whisper.

"Will" a voice breaks through my chain of thoughts. I look at Hazel. She is looking at me with her sad eyes.

She brings her hands to my face and wipe my tears.

I immediately hugs her and a sob left my mouth.

"I failed, Hazel. I failed her. Because of me, she is suffering. I failed as a brother, Hazel, I-I-" She pulls out from the hug and cups my face.

"N-No- Will, it's not your fault- please don't say like that"

"No Hazel, it's my fault and no one can deny that. I- do you know, I always wanted to protect her from all the evils out there and I failed. Because of me she became alone. Because of me she had to go to Lucas for the love, she was craving for. I had to get her out of the wrong company instead of scolding her that time."

I look at Lia, "She was just a child, Hazel. Ofcourse she will go there where she will get love and that's why she chose Lucas over us. And she is right, even if it was fake, it was there. But I should not have lost hope at that time. I could have scolded her, could have slap her, and could have even punished her to improve her. But I left her and there I failed, Hazel."

My eyes again glisten with tears.

Hazel wipe my tears again.

"Not only you, Will" She let out a whisper, "Me too. Because of me, you have to left her."

My eyes slightly widen as I look at her.

But before I could protest, she immediately shakes her head.

"No, let me speak, Will. I clearly remembered that day when you have to leave your family because of me."

Tears roll down her face.

💭 Flashback 💭

"You have only two options. Either leave this house or leave your girlfriend, William."

My eyes widen as I stare at my mom in shock.

"What ?" I let out a mumble.

"Yes, choose one thing. Your girlfriend or your family, William." Mom says firmly.

"Mom, you can't- how could you- Mom, this is ridiculous. Hazel is my love, Mom. I won't leave her at any cost." I tell her, like it's a matter of fact.

"And what about your family, William ? Your siblings, huh ? You will leave them ?" Mom raises her eyebrow.

I narrow my eyes at her, "Mom, why should I ? I will never leave them. I love them like my own. Why should I leave them ?"

"You have to, William. If you want to choose Hazel then you have to leave this house forever." Mom grits her teeth.

My jaw tightens as I clench my fist.

"NO, I WILL NOT GOING TO CHOOSE BETWEEN HAZEL OR MY SIBLINGS, MOM. THEY ARE MY LIFE AND I WILL NOT LEFT ANY OF THEM. GET IT CLEAR." I yell on her, frustratedly.

She glares at me, "Stop. Shouting. Young. Man. Don't forget, I am still your mother-"

"NO, YOU ARE NOT. NO MOTHER CAN DO THIS WITH THEIR OWN CHILD."

"WILLIAM, LOWER YOUR VOLUME, YOU ARE TALKING TO YOUR MOTHER." Dad yells on me.

"THEN TELL HER TO FUCKING BEHAVE LIKE ONE" I shouts on them.

"SHUT UP, WILLIAM, THIS IS MY HOUSE AND WHAT I SAYS, GOES. LEAVE THAT FUCKING ORPHAN-"

"ENOUGH DAD" I've had enough of them, "I WON'T FUCKING TOLERATE ANY DISRESPECT TOWARDS MY WIFE."

"SHE IS NOT YOUR WIFE, YET, WILLIAM, SHE IS JUST AN ORPHAN WHO WANTS NOTHING BUT YOUR MONEY. SHE IS FUCKING GOLD DIG-"

"MOM" My eyes harden, "ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. I WILL NOT LISTEN ANYTHING AGAINST HAZEL. I FUCKING LOVE HER"

He shakes his head in anger, "You think love is enough ? What about her background, her family ? We have traditions to uphold, a reputation to maintain."

"Traditions", I scoff, "This isn't the 19th century. Times have changed. People marry for love, not status or convenience."

"Ok then, if you've already chosen your girlfriend, then you can leave this house" Mom declares.

I clench my jaw as my eyes slightly glisten, "Why are you doing this ? Why can't you just accept her, Mom ?"

Mom scoffs, "Accept that orphan ? She doesn't have her own surname. Hazel Smith. A girl grew up in a Smith Orphanage. She doesn't even have a family. No class to match us. No reputation. And you want me to accept her as my eldest daughter in law ? Bullshit William."

I look at her in disbelief.

"Mom, why are you so blind in these things ? Can't you see, I love her, Mom. She is my love and I really want to marry her."

"There is nothing like Love, William. Think practically." Dad says, coldly, "If you marry Mili, how much benefit can we get ? Think carefully, William. Mili is the only heir of Colin industries. Her father will merge their business to A & A groups and this will be beneficial to our company. You will become the next CEO of Colin industries. Think about this, William. You will get so much benefits from this marriage and you are still choosing that orphan ?"

I look at him in pure disgust.

They are stooping so low. I can't believe they are my parents.

"Your money can't buy my love, Dad. I only love Hazel. I can't think about anyone else. However as you wish, I will leave this house. But, boys and Lia will come with me. I am not leaving any of them." I grit my teeth in anger.

"No, they are my children and they are under my custody" Dad growls.

"I am 23 and I can take their custody" I states.

"No one will give you their custody if their parents are alive. We are there parents, So, don't even think about it" He looks at me like he wants to kill me right there.

My eyes darken, "YOU BOTH DON'T DESERVE TO BE CALLED AS PARENTS. YOU DIDN'T EVEN THERE IN THEIR FIRST PTM. I WAS THERE. I RAISED THEM. I BECAME THEIR MOM AND DAD. YOU LITERALLY LEFT THEM. AND YOU ARE SAYING YOU ARE THEIR PARENTS ? RIDICULOUS."

Dad's jaw clenches as he takes a step towards me.

"SHUT THE FUCK UP", He growls, "NOW YOU WILL TEACH US HOW TO RAISE CHILD ? DON'T FORGET, WE RAISED YOU-"

"RAISED ? YOU FUCKING ABUSED ME, DAD" I yell on him, "One less mark and you will beat me black and blue. You were a monster, Dad."

I spat rudely.

"ENOUGH WILLIAM" Mom shouts on me, "LEAVE THIS HOUSE THIS INSTANT AND DON'T YOU DARE TO COME IN MY CHILDREN'S CONTACT because don't forget if he can abuse you, he can abuse them too especially your 12 year old sister."

My blood run cold as I look at her shockingly.

She literally threaten me with her own daughter ?

"Mom" I let out a whisper feeling a cold breeze on my face.

"Yes, leave this house right now. I don't want my other children to get influenced by you and bring any classless orphan to home. And don't you dare to come in contact with my any kids especially Olivia." Mom grits her teeth.

I just stand there, freeze on my spot.

"Mom, Olivia can't live without me" I literally pleaded her.

She stares in my eyes.

"She is just 12 years old. She needs her parents more than her brother in her life. I will make sure she will forget about you soon." Mom smiles at me, reassuringly.

My heart clenches at that.

My Lia will never forget me, Mom. I will not let her.

"However", Dad takes a step ahead, "If you even try to come close to her or them in that matter, it won't take me long to make their childhood like yours.", He smirks and whispers, "Black and Blue"

My eyes widen in shock as I look at them in pure disgust and hatred.

I turn on my heel and storm out of the room, slamming the door behind me. I lean against the wall in the hallway, taking deep breaths to calm myself. My head is spinning, my heart pounding in my chest.

My breath hitch when my eyes met with Hazel. Tears roll down her cheeks, glistening in the dim light of the hallway. My heart breaks all over again at the sight of her pain.

💭 Flashback Ends 💭

That time, I failed as a husband and now I failed as a brother too.

"That has nothing to do with you, Hazel", I cup her face and say firmly, "You shouldn't blame yourself for that, Haz. It's not your fault."

She stares in my eyes, "So do you, Will."

I left her face slowly but she immediately holds my hands in her warm hands.

"It's not at all your fault. You left them because you can't see your siblings suffer, Will."

"But I should've kept contact with her. With them, Hazel. Imagine, what she or they would be feeling when Mr and Mrs Hernandez would have told her that I left her and went away."

"And that's what I am saying, Will, you never left them. You were forced to left them. Stop blaming yourself. It's their fault not yours."

"But she doesn't know that, Hazel."

"Then, you should tell them, Will."

"And you think Olivia will believe us ?"

She opens her mouth to say something but sighs.

"I understand what you are trying to say, Haz, but it's still a truth that I left her. She has every right to hate me. I deserve that." I look down at my sister.

"I am sorry Lia, I promise I will do everything to earn your forgiveness."

Hazel comes beside me.

"We have to, Will, we have to" She leans down and kiss her forehead, "She is not only your daughter, she is our daughter now."

My heart swell with a level of happiness.

What's more better than to hear your wife loving your siblings more than you ?

Nothing.

I smile and kiss Lia's forehead too.

I promise, Lia. I will make everything fine.

Meanwhile...

Author's P.O.V.

"Where are you going ?" Michael's voice booms in the living room.

Jack turns around, his eyes dark with fury.

"To teach that bastard his lesson" Jack grits his teeth.

"I am coming too" Michael says in a cold tone like there shouldn't be a room for an argument.

Without another word, they march out of the house. When they reach Lucas’s house, Jack doesn’t hesitate. He pounds on the door with a force.

They can hear some movements inside, and within moments, the door swings open to reveal Lucas, his expression shifting from confusion to fear as he recognizes them.

His eyes slightly widen in fear.

But before he can say a word, Jack’s fist connects with his jaw in a powerful punch, sending him to the floor with his hands on his jaw, groaning in pain.

"How dare you !!" Jack roars, stepping inside, leaning towards Lucas, who immediately scrambles backward, clutching his jaw.

"WHAT THE HELL, JACK" Lucas shouts on him.

"How dare you come into my house and hit me ?" He grits his teeth.

Jack's eyes darken with rage as he grabs Lucas by the collar and delivers another punch, this one to his gut, knocking the wind out of him, "The fucking audacity, you bastard"

"You cheated on my sister and you thought no one will say anything to you, huh ?" He again delivers a punch on his face.

"HEYY HEYY, WHAT ARE YOU DOING-" James rushes towards them but before he could touch Jack, Michael pull him backwards.

"Mason told me you were teaching your friend how to become a man, huh ?" Michael glares at James.

James smirk, "Obviously, this idiot doesn't know how to become a man"

"Then, let me give him a demo" Michael grits his teeth and delivers a hard punch on his face.

James looks at him with widen eyes, "WHAT THE FUCK-"

Before he could complete his sentence, Michael again lands punches on him.

While, Jack continues to beat Lucas, each punch fueled by the image of his sister’s tear-streaked face, "You think you can treat her like that and get away with it ?”

"Nah, you asshole, remember she has 6 brothers to protect her"

Lucas coughs blood, his eyes are shutting down in pain while his whole body is screaming painfully.

He tries to shield himself, his pleas for mercy falling on deaf ears. “I’m sorry ! I didn’t mean to—”

“Sorry ?” Jack’s laughter is bitter. “Sorry doesn’t cut it, you piece of shit!” He throws another punch, blood splattering from Lucas’s nose.

"STAY FUCKING AWAY FROM MY SISTER otherwise I will kill you with my fucking bare hands" Jack kick his body one last time and left him.

"Let's go Mike" He says, and left the room.

Michael steps back, breathing heavily, his knuckles bloodied. He push injured James towards the wall. He groans in pain and slide down on the floor.

Michael glares at the duo.

"You told my sister that you want her just for your reputation in college, right ? I will make your college life hell, and that's my promise"

Saying this, he turns around and left from there with still an angry glare on his face.

"Lucass..." James groans in pain.

Lucas hisses, "I will make their family suffer, James. I swear."

Before James could reply anything, a shadow suddenly towers over them. When they look up, their eyes widen in shock as well as in fear.

They slightly gulp.

“Not done yet ?” Noah’s voice is calm, almost casual, but the menace underlying his tone is just too much to bear for them.

He steps closer, his presence radiating danger. Lucas and James try to maintain their glare, but they still can't hide the fear that is lying in their eyes.

Noah's calm voice is spine chilling. The evil glint in his eyes is looking too dangerous. It's like he is a tickling bomb.

“Noah, please,” Lucas stammers, his voice shaking. “We’re sorry, okay ? Just… just let us go.”

Noah crouches down, bringing his face level with Lucas’s. “Sorry ?” he repeats, his lips curling into a cold smile.

“Sorry doesn’t even begin to cover it.” He reaches out and grabs Lucas by the hair, yanking his head back. Lucas winces in pain, his eyes filling with tears.

"You told her that I don't care about her ?" Noah hisses, his face inches from Lucas’s. “You made her feel like nothing. Do you have any idea what that does to a person ? What it’s done to her ?” His grip tightens, and Lucas whimpers, unable to look away from Noah’s piercing gaze.

James tries to muster the strength to speak, but his voice comes out in a pained croak. “We… we didn’t mean to…”

Noah’s head snaps towards James, his eyes narrowing. “You didn’t mean to ?” he echoes, his voice dangerously soft.

Suddenly, a creepy smirk adorns his face.

"You didn't mean to but you still did, right ?" He says calmly, "So, let's do one deal, Okay ?"

Lucas frowns, "W-What deal ?"

"You were with Olivia because of her money and reputation, right ? I am damn sure, Mason and Michael will take care of your reputation in college. That's not my concern. I am here for the money" He finally announces.

Lucas's eyes widen in shock, "What ?"

"Yes little boy, I am giving you a week. I want 1 million dollars."

Lucas clenches his jaw, "I won't give you any money. Your sister is an idiot- AAAHHH"

Noah kicks his shoulder hardly.

"One more word against my sister and I will show you real hell." Noah grits his teeth.

Lucas winces in pain.

"I-I- s-sorry but I can't give 1 M-Million Dollars. And that too in o-one week-"

His breath hitches when Noah played a video infront of him. His eyes widen in horror.

It is actually a video of Lucas and James threatening group of juniors to give them money otherwise they will upload their fake nudes on college's website.

"T-This is f-fake-" James stutters in fear.

Noah smirks.

"I know."

"YOU CAN'T DO THIS. THIS IS A FRAUD." James yells in anger.

Noah looks at him with a menacing glare, "And touching a girl, without her consent is not a fraud ?"

"But, OLIVIA IS HIS GIRLFRIEND. SHE HAS TO FULFILL HIS NEEDS-"

Before he could complete his sentence, Noah kicks him hard in his stomach making him yelp in pain.

"WAS. SHE IS NOT HIS GIRLFRIEND NOW. AND EVEN THOUGH, SHE WAS HIS GIRLFRIEND, SHE IS NOT AT ALL OBLIGUED TO FULLFIL HIS NEEDS. IF A GIRL IS SAYING 'NO', THEN IT MEANS A 'NO', YOU SICK BASTARD" Noah yells with a darken eyes, kicking him with each word.

Tears roll down from his eyes due to pain.

"Remember, I want One Million Dollars in one week otherwise this video will get viral everywhere in the city. And just for a reminder, my sister-in-law is a lawyer and my brother is a Deputy Chief." Noah smirks, raking his hand through his own hair.

Both Lucas and James lie helpless, their bodies racked with pain.

Noah leans down a little. His jaw clenched while he glares at them, "If you ever come near Olivia again,” he says, his voice low and deadly, “I will make you wish you’d never been born.”

He straightens up, casting one last disdainful look at the two men on the floor. “Remember this,” he adds, his tone final. “Because I won’t be so lenient next time.”

With that, Noah turns and walks out of the room, leaving Lucas and James in a state of fear and pain.

To Be Continued...

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Published : 12 July 2024.

Total words : 4252 words 😁.