A fight has to be declared. For the sake of my Aunt. I swear I'll take everything from him. His wealth, his happiness, his emotions. Everything! I'll steal it from him. Mr. Ji-Oh.
My Aunt, crying out loud in my lap, was a memory I can't forget. My Aunt's tears flowed down like water on a waterfall. She was heartbroken. Not because Mr. Ji-Oh left her. It was because it'll cost her a lot messing with the heir of the Samsang Group. I was a kid, so I did everything I could do to calm her down. I asked her,
"What's wrong, Auntie?"
"Rh-Rho-a. I-It's a-all gonna b-be al-alright," my Aunt said while quavering in tears.
"It is. It is going to be ok, Auntie," I said. My mind was only focused on calming Auntie down.
After that accident, Mr. Jin-Oh left to live in South Korea for a while. The marriage between my Aunt and him is still taking place, but it was postponed to two more years. The family's official statement was that Mr. Ji-Oh had suddenly fallen ill. His treatment needed to be cured, but it needed two years.
As that's happening, it was also time for me to go to Elementary School. For my Elementary School, I, Auntie, and coincidentally Victoria's family all moved to Kansas City, Missouri. The reason was because my Aunt wanted to rest from our hometown. It seems like Mr. Ji-Oh did something so traumatizing to my poor Aunt that she left her hometown. I remembered one night I was sleeping when suddenly my Aunt came in and fainted right as she came in. Her body was filled with bruises and marks. It was terrifying for me as a child.
We also now had the finances to move. To move away from those greedy, selfish, and sickening Mother's and Father's family. The location we moved to was a medium-sized suburban typical American home. Not as big as Mr. Ji-Oh's house, but that house felt like home. Not that huge. Mr. Hi-Jo's house felt empty and un-lively. I remembered that drive. When I left Mr. Hi-Jo's house, I felt like I was in this chain, desperate to take it off. But as we slowly left town, that chain that had haunted me for the past few years slowly faded away.
I finally saw the fields of America. It was a long drive from Houston to Kansas. But I felt happy. I get to restart my life, with Victoria. I knew it wouldn't be easy, but with Victoria by my side, I think anything is possible.
After we settled in, it felt a little different than our life before Mr. Ji-Oh came. It wasn't that desperate feeling and the feeling that we wanted each other. This new chapter of my life felt like we were still having that lavish lifestyle but without Mr. Ji-Oh. Finally, after resting for a few days, I went to my first day of Elementary School.
I was nervous, of course. As a multicultural disabled girl, people could say mean things about everything. They could say mean things about my disability. They could mock my race, or even they could discriminate against my gender. I told my Aunt about this before going to bed.
"Auntie... " I said nervously.
"What is it, hon?" my Aunt asked.
"What if tomorrow at school... People call me bad names?.." I asked nervously in a small voice.
"Well. Who are they to judge who or what you are? Look, hon. Every single person in the world has opinions about you. They see you as a different person. Some might look at you and see someone useless, while others might see in you comfort and joy. You can't stop them. But what you can do is be who you think you are and show them who you are," my Aunt explained.
I thought to myself for a while. That is true. Just look at my Aunt. Her family thinks she's a Nobody, but I think that she's my world.
"What's your motivation in life, Aunt?" I asked.
"Well.. Well.. You," she said.
"You're the only one who looks up to me, and I look up to you. You're my fiel, the one who drives me to live another day. Without you... I don't care about money, pleasure, or any of that. I would be nothing without the person who thinks I'm their world," my Aunt answered with a surprisingly calm tone.
I looked at her and hugged her.
"Thanks, Aunt," I said.
"No problem, dear. Now you have a nice rest. Tomorrow's the first day of school," Aunt said.
"Alright. Can you kiss me goodnight?" I asked.
"Of course, anything for you, dear," Aunt answered.
She then kissed me on the cheeks, turned on my night lamp, turned off the main light, and said,
"Goodnight, Rhou-Rhou. See you tomorrow."
Sunrise came with a blink of an eye. There my Maids were ready with my Uniform. I will finally be able to see Victoria again. I woke up, my home wheelchair ready for me by the Maids. I hopped down and sat in the wheelchair. Where I proceeded to be wheeled to the bathroom. I brushed my teeth, had a good bath in the tub, and was wheeled downstairs by my Home Lift.
We went to the Dining Table, where Aunt sat down at the edge of the table, and a butler standing diligently next to her awaited.
"Good morning, Rhou-Rhou," my Aunt greeted me.
"Morning!" I greeted her back, excitedly.
"Well, energetic as ever, are you? Next to me is Mr. Davidson. From today onwards, he'll be your personal Aide," my Aunt said.
"What? Won't you be with me here?" I asked.
"On weekends, yes. Your Aunt landed a good job at the State Government. Ever since your Oppa told me to quit my job at the Department of Education, it removed a very crucial part of me. That's why I'm back at it," my Aunt explained.
"O.. Okay, Aunt," I said with a down tone.
I forgot something so big yet so small. Before living with Mr. Ji-Oh, my Aunt would always be so busy.
"Good. Now I'll be dropping you off to school. Hurry and have dinner now. Let's not keep Victoria waiting," my Aunt said.
She then stood up, walked over, and kissed my hand before leaving. I know she might not be here on the weekdays, but at least she's back to her normal self.
"Young Madam, is there any other thing you need?" Mr. Davidson asked.
"No, I'll just finish my breakfast. Thank you," I replied.
"All right. If you need anything, please just call my name. I'll be outside if you need me," Mr. Davidson said and excused himself.
I ate dinner with a heavy mind. I had so many things to think about. What will happen if Mr. Jo-Ah returns? What will happen to my Aunt? To me? What about my environment in school?
Suddenly, my maid spoke.
"Young Madam, you seem to have a lot in mind, don't ya?" the maid said with a Scottish accent.
"Yes. It has been quite the confusing few days. I don't know what will happen to me in the future," I replied with a heavy voice.
"Well, Madam, I can relate. I was a poor girl back in my hometown, Scotland. One could say I was very poor. My family was confused about our future too. But we always prayed to God. Suddenly, Master came into our life. My Mother worked as a maid, and my Dad worked as a gardener. I got to grow up in such a better environment than back in Scotland. Because of Mr. Ji-"
"Never ever bring up that man's name in front of me," I cut her off.
"I—I apologize, Young Madam," the maid said.
"I don't want to eat breakfast anymore. Davidson!" I yelled.
Mr. Davidson came inside the dining room.
"How can I help you, Young Madam?" Mr. Davidson asked.
"I don't want to eat anymore. I'm done," I said.
"All right. Your Aunt awaits you in the car," Mr. Davidson said.
"All right, wheel me there," I said.
Mr. Davidson glared at the maid.
"Of course, Sir!" that Scottish maid said.
I got wheeled to the car. As we left the house, I felt a sudden realization. That Scottish maid was right. Future problems are my future's problems. Don't overthink it now. Enjoy what we have in the present.
So with a deep breath, I looked outside and was ready for anything.
There was a new hope.
To be continued....
*Note: This is a work of Fiction. Any Names, Organization, Etc are fictional. So is any actions here.

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