Unwanted Bride

Elena's POV

Family.

What is family?

Is only having mom and dad called a family?

Then no. A big no. Because I know what family is! I myself know what the real meaning of family is.

I have mom, dad, yeah, also a sister but still, I don't have any family. I am lonely.

My dad divorced my mom because of money. I still remember my mom's pleading. She pled to my dad not to divorce her.

My dad laughed evilly in return.

I still remember, my mom begging him to take me with her.

But my dad kicked her out of the house in return. He locked me in the storeroom. No, no don't think that my dad kept me because of love.

He kept me with him as a punishment for my mom. He never treated me as his daughter. He always feels ashamed to call me as his daughter.

He treats me like trash. A dirty trash. I am a full-time servant of his family or I should say my so-called family. My stepmom wanted to send me to an orphanage but dad never let it happen.

No, don't think he refused because of love. He only refused because he didn't want to miss a full-time free servant.

I have never heard about my mom since then. I have waited for her. I used to think one day she will come and take me with her. But she never came back. I don't know if she will ever come back or not but I am still waiting for her.

"Won't you come back, mom?" I whispered looking at the photograph of my mom.

"Mam, a lady wants to talk to you" Nadia, my worker told me.

Hearing the sudden voice, I got startled. I wiped my tears quickly and turned towards her.

"Send her in my cabin Nadia," I said and she nodded her head then left.

Soon, an old woman entered my room. I stand up from my chair and spoke up politely, "Good evening mam. How can I help you?"

"Good evening dear. Actually, next week is my grandson's birthday. I want a special cake" She told me.

"Sure mam. You just select the design. My people will make your make mam" I told her.

"No dear. I want you to make the cake. I want your handmade baking cake." The woman told her.

"Okay, mam. I will do that. When will you need it, mam?" I asked her.

"Next Friday dear," The woman told her.

"Okay, mam. Please give me your address. I will deliver the cake next Friday in the morning" I told her.

"Sure. Here dear" The woman gave me a card.

"Thank you mam," I said and she smiled and then I left my cabin.

I looked at the card and read her name "Stella Knight".

I put the card in a safe place and came outside.

The shop belonged to my mom. After she left, the shop was closed. When I completed my graduation, my father told me to join his company but I refused. I requested him that I want to reopen the shop.

And thankfully he agreed. Since then, I have been running the shop. I have four workers in my shop.

I came outside and sat down on a bench just then my phone started ringing.

I looked at the phone and sighed.

I picked up the call and my stepmother started shouting, "Where are you useless girl? Didn't I tell you already my daughter is coming from the trip today? You need to cook dinner according to my daughter's wish. Buy groceries and come home quickly" Saying this she disconnected the line.

I looked at my watch. It's 6 in the evening. I entered my shop and entered the kitchen.

"Mam, do you need something?" Nadia asked me.

"No. I am going home. Please close the shop properly and go home before 7. Okay?" I told her.

"Sure mam. Don't worry" She said.

I smiled at her and came out. Taking my bag, I left my shop.

As the supermarket was five minutes away from my shop, so I started walking.

While walking I saw many posters of Lina who is my stepsister. She is a model. In fact she is a famous model. She is two months younger than me. She is just like her mother and my so-called father.

My dad used to work at Jenny's husband's company. Jenny was a model of that company. Only for money, she married the old owner of that company. After seven years of their marriage, the man met in an accident and died on the spot. Also, the same day my dad divorced my mom.

Jenny married my dad after her first husband died. My dad and Jenny were as if made for each other.

My dad divorced my mom and got married to Jenny the very next day. Her husband died just yesterday before she got married to my dad. Lina was her and her first husband's daughter.

But, my dad never hated Lina. He always loved her like she was his own daughter and he made me feel like I was a burden on him. He never looked at me when I cried for him. He never cared for me when I used to cry in pain, hunger, sickness. For them, I had always been a nonexistent person.

I took a deep breath and entered the supermarket. After buying groceries, I left the market and took a taxi.

After I reached my so-called home, I paid the taxi driver and entered home.

I saw Jenny and my dad was talking to some man. Maybe their business partner. I went towards the kitchen silently. I never liked meeting their business partners because they always insulted me.

When I was little, Jenny used to lock me in the storeroom whenever any of their business partners or guests came to our home, because they felt ashamed to introduce me as their daughter. I used to cry in the storeroom, because I feared darkness. Sometimes they forgot to open the storeroom after the guests left. I used to fall asleep on the ground while begging them to open the door.

"Oh, at last, the queen of England decided to show up. Didn't I tell you to come to fast, you useless girl?" Jenny shouted at me.

"I left from the shop as soon as you called me. I will make the dinner now. Just go from here, I don't like to talk to you" I said.

"You bitch, seems like you got your tongue back. Just like your middle-class bitch mother" She said.

"Don't you dare to say like this? You know very well who the real bitch is" I told her.

"What did you just say?" Someone spoke up from the back.

I turned and my dad was standing there, looking at me angrily.

"Hunter, honey did you hear? The girl is threatening me." Jenny told him.

Hearing this, I looked at her with shock. When did I threat her?

I looked at dad and was about to say something but he slapped me hard.

"Be thankful that my business partners are waiting outside otherwise I would have tought you a good lesson. Make dinner quickly. My business partners will also eat dinner here" Saying this, dad left the kitchen.

Jenny gave me an evil smirk and left.

I wiped my tears and started making dinner.

After two hours, I finished making dinner. I put all food on few trays. Jenny and a maid entered and took the trays then left.

I took out a cold water bottle and left the kitchen.

Entering my room, I changed my clothes and then sat down on the bed.

I took my mom's photograph and kissed it with love. Then I drank the cold water and laid down.

Switching off the lights, I closed my eyes. A long tear came out from my closed eyes...

Sebastian Knight's POV

I was working at my cabin when I heard a knock at my door.

"Come in," I said and my most trusted employee my PA entered.

"What is it, Max?" I asked him and start checking the file again but he keeps quiet.

"Max if you come here to show me silent performance, then get out right now. I don't have for this nonsense" I told him.

"Uh..Sir, I got a call from Sullivan Company just a little ago" He told me.

I stopped working and looked at him.

"Sullivan Company. Oh, about the deal right? Max, Mr. Sullivan is our old client. So, I want to work hard on this project" I told him.

"Sir, we didn't get this deal," He said nervously.

Hearing this, I looked at him.

"Why?" I asked him.

"Sir, one of our employees leaked our project information to our rival company. So, Mr. Sullivan chose our rival company" He told me.

I fisted my hand in anger.

"Who is the bastard? Who the hell is he?" I asked him in my venomous tone.

"Sir, he is Alex Center. He works in our account department. Sir, he has two children. One boy and one girl. His wife ran away long back."

"Max, I am not going to kidnap his family. Just tell me about the important information" I shouted at him angrily.

"Sir, two days ago 1 billion dollars was transferred to his account by an unknown source. Sir, our security looked into this matter. They found Mr. Alex is also involved in illegal work" He told me fearfully.

"I want that bastard behind the bar for a lifetime. And fix a meeting with Mr. Sullivan. Also, file a case against our rival company for stealing my project information" I ordered him.

He took out his cell phone and starts doing the work.

"Max, what about the Paris project? Did the bastard leak the information too?" I asked him.

"No sir. All information about the Paris project is in my hand only." He answered me.

"I will go this time for the meeting. Call the pilot and tell him to get the jet ready" I told him and left my cabin.

Max also started following me.

I was going towards the lift when my eyes fell on a group of people. They were talking to each other instead of working.

Anger rose in me. I walked towards them and heard them creating some useless jokes and laughing their ass off.

"I didn't know my employees can create these useless jokes in work time. Do I give you payment for creating fucking jokes?" I shouted at them.

"We are very sorry Mr. Knight. We will not do this again" One of them told me.

I looked at Max and speak up, "The first thing tomorrow in the morning I want is their resignation letters."

Hearing this, their faces turned pale in shock.

"Mr. Knight please don't do this. We have little children. Please don't do this Sir. We will come on the road if we lose the job" one of them requested me.

"You should have thought before making useless jokes in work time. Mr. Knight never changes his decision. Now go and type your resignation letters" Max spoke up and I smirked then started walking towards the lift.

When I got down, I got in my car and started driving. I just hated cheaters.

How dare the bastard leak my project information? I will make him regret it soon. And those middle class workers. They are creating jokes like my company is a picnic spot. All middle-class people are selfish, greedy and also they like to disobey. I hate them. I just hate them.

I kept thinking while I drove towards my destination.

Soon, I stopped my car in front of a club and entered the VIP section. As soon as I entered, few money-minded bitches started throwing themselves on me.

They just love money. And I love to play with them. Soon, I chose a girl from them and left for my apartment.

After satisfying my anger, I threw the girl outside not before throwing some money on her face.

After that, I entered the washroom and took a long shower and came out.

I dressed up quickly and left my apartment. I needed to go home now. Grandmother must be waiting for me.

Author's POV

Sebastian was working on his laptop when his grandmother entered his room.

Seeing his grandmother, he looked at her then again started working.

Sighing, his grandmother spoke up, " Seb, it is already 2 in the morning, my boy. Stop working now please and sleep."

Hearing this, Sebastian stopped working and looked at his grandmother and spoke up," Just one hour grandmother. And why are you still awake? You should be sleeping now, grandmother."

"I was sleeping, Seb but I woke up feeling thirsty. When I was going back to my room after drinking some water, I saw your room's light is still on. So, I came here. Seb, my boy you are already the number one businessman in this country. Now you don't have to work hard. You are already more than successful my boy" His grandmother told him sadly.

"I need to complete this file grandmother. And Grandmother, I am going to Paris tomorrow" Sebastian said and started working again.

"Why are you going there suddenly, my boy?" His grandmother asked him.

"For a meeting grandmother" Sebastian replied.

"When will you return?" She asked him.

"I will try to come by next week grandmother. Why? Do you want to say something?" Sebastian asked her.

"Next week is your birth...." his grandmother tried to complete the sentence but Sebastian spoke up in between, "And you know I don't like celebrating my birthday. I hate this day and you know this grandmother. I don't want to talk about this matter anymore."

"Sebastian, everyone is not like her. You should move on my boy. You are already 26. I want you to get married" His grandmother told him.

"Come again, grandmother. What did you say? What was the word? Married? Right? I just hate this word. I don't want to get married. I am happy being single. Don't talk about this grandmother" Sebastian said and closed the laptop.

"I don't like your one-night stand nature, Sebastian. How long do you want to live like this? Today or tomorrow you have to get married then why not now?" His grandmother asked him.

"Girls just love money. They don't have any self-respect, dignity. I don't want to marry a gold digger, grandmother" I told her.

"Sebastian, enough is enough. I am not going to listen to this again. You want to live your life as you want right? Then do it gladly but remember if you don't agree to get ready for marriage, I will transfer our all wealth to an orphanage. Now the choice is yours." His grandmother told him.

"You can't do this grandmother. I have worked hard for this company. It is our company" Sebastian shouted angrily.

"I have the right to do this, Seb. I want your answer within this week" His grandmother told him and left the room.

Sebastian took the lamp and threw it towards the mirror breaking it into pieces...

Elena Marshall's POV

"Get up you useless bitch. Come on get up right now" Someone shouted at me.

I opened my eyes and saw Lina was standing beside my bed.

"What?" I asked her politely.

"I want to buy a diamond pendant for myself. Here is the money. I need it before evening" She said and threw some money on my lap.

"Why don't you buy it by yourself?" I asked her.

"Wowww. Little bitch got her tongue I see. Listen carefully, you useless woman. I have a meeting. And you are a useless woman so I am just trying to make you useful. Now don't try to use your worthless brain" Saying this, she left from my room.

I put the money in my bag. Taking my clothes, I entered my washroom and took a long bath.

Getting dressed, I came out.

After getting ready, I took my bag and came downstairs. I saw my family was having breakfast.

I was about to leave when dad called me.

I went towards the dining table.

"Yes, dad" I spoke up.

"Sit down. I need to tell you something important" He said and I got surprised.

I sat down and he spoke up," Tonight my most important client is coming to our home. I want you to stay outside until she leaves" Dad said and I smiled.

"Why do you feel ashamed to introduce me as your daughter, dad?" I asked him and he stopped eating.

"Look, just look at your mannerless daughter. Today she is asking you questions. Tomorrow she will argue with you. And, who knows if she starts sleeping around. Just kick her out from this house before she destroys our reputation" Jenny told dad and smirked evilly at me.

"Just get out of here before I dig you here you ungrateful bitch" Dad shouted at me and Jenny and Lina smirked at me.

I stood up from the chair and started walking away.

"Don't forget to bring my jewelry, you worthless girl. I need to look the best tonight" Lina shouted at me.

I just nodded and left home quickly.

"I wish you were here mom" I whispered and stopped a taxi.

"Where to mam?" The driver asked me.

"To city shop" I answered and got in.

Taking out my phone, I started checking while the driver started driving.

I was busy checking the news but the taxi stopped suddenly.

"What happened? Why did you stop?" I asked the driver.

"Mam, something is wrong with the taxi. Let me check, mam" He said and I nodded at him.

Soon he got down and started checking the taxi and I started checking the news again.

After some time the driver spoke up, "Mam, the problem is big. You have to take another taxi"

I nodded at him and paid him and then got down.

"Let's walk Elena. The weather is cool today" I muttered to myself and started walking.

Whispering my favorite song, I kept walking when my eyes fell on someone and I got frozen.

A small kid was standing in the middle of the road. Just then I saw a car was coming towards the kid at a high speed.

My heart started breathing fast. I dropped my bag and started running towards the kid while shouting at the car that a kid was standing.

But the car kept coming at the same speed. I saw the kid crying hard looking at the car.

The car was about to hit the kid when I pushed him the other side and fell along with him.

The car stopped. Finally, the careless driver got back his eyes.

I saw peoples were running towards us.

I looked at the kid and saw him sobbing.

"Are you hurt, baby?" I asked him softly.

The kid nodded as no and hugged me tightly in fear.

"It's okay. You are safe now" I whispered and patted his back softly.

"What the hell your kid was doing in the middle of this road? Did you tell your son that the road is yours? Because of you both, I got late" Came an angry voice from the back.

I turned towards the person and saw a man in an expensive suit looking at me with a killer look.

I looked at him with shock.

"Doesn't he have manners? He was about to kill a kid. Instead of saying sorry, he is shouting at me?" I whispered and stood up.

"What the hell are you both still doing here? Move from here you bloody middle-class girl. What do you want money? Tell me how much you want? It is your act, right? You told your son to stand in front of my car so you can get money" He shouted at me.

"Listen here carefully, how dare shout at me after your careless act? Don't you know how to drive? Didn't you take the training? Or did you stole this car and were running away with this you cheap man. Apologize right now" I shouted at him.

Hearing this, he started laughing.

"Apologize! To a middle-class girl. Do you even know who am I?" He asked me rudely.

"Who are you? Abraham Lincoln?" I asked him and his eyes went wide.

"No? Then Barack Obama?" I asked him again and this time he looked at me with shock.

"No. Then Joe Biden?" I asked him again and he kept looking at me with shock.

"No right? Then I don't need to know you. But let me tell you who you are. You are arrogant, mannerless, a spoiled jerk. Oh, I forgot to mention you are an annoying rich person. Now satisfied? Or if you want I can add something more" I told him and was about to go when he held my wrist tightly and spoke up.

"How dare you insult me in public? Very soon I will let you know who am I you whore" He said and my blood started boiling.

And, I ended up slapping him tightly and shouted at him," Don't you dare to touch me you jerk. And you called me a middle-class girl right? Do you know what you are? You are a third-class man with no humanity at all"

Shouting at him, I picked up the kid and started walking towards my bag.

"You will regret deeply. I will make sure. I will see you soon" The arrogant man said and got in his so-called expensive car and drove away.

"All rich people are bad" I muttered and looked at the kid.

"Where is your mommy, baby?" I asked him.

The point towards a shop.

"Your mom is inside the shop, baby?" I asked him and he nodded his head.

"Okay. Then let's go" I said and started walking towards the shop.

When we entered the shop the kid point towards a lady and spoke up," Mommy"

Hearing this, the lady started running towards us.

"Jane, my baby. Where were you? Mommy was so scared. Thank you mam for taking care of my baby" The lady told me.

"It's okay. But next time be careful" I said and the lady nodded at me.

I smiled and left the shop smiling brightly and started walking towards my shop.

After completing my work, I left the shop and went to jewelry shop and brought a pendant for Lina.

When I came outside my home, I called Lina. She came out and took the pendant from me. Then I started walking towards the nearby park.

When I entered the park I saw the park is almost empty. I sat on a bench and looked at the sky. I saw a star in the sky. People call it, the evening star. I saw the star is glittering so brightly although it is lonely. I started comparing myself with the star. I am also lonely as the star but the difference is that star is glittering in the light. And I am glittering in pain.