Problems Among The Higher-Ups
Scapegoat
Author
This story is about Lily, a girl who was adopted by the Chu's, a powerful and wealthy family. Though they might sound nice, the Chu's are the exact opposite.
Author
They would treat Lily as a servant, and use her as a scapegoat!
Author
Anyways, let the story begin...
*Lily's dad*
Honey! Come here!
*Lily's mom*
What is it, dear?
*Lily's dad*
The Winston's are coming over to meet their future daughter-in-law later.
*Lily's mom*
What?! I can't let Valentin marry their son! Have you heard the rumors about him?!
*Lily's dad*
Calm down, my dear. I've got an idea.
*Lily's mom*
Hey, Valentin! Come down here!
*Lily's mom*
Valentin, the Winston's are coming over later to meet their future daughter-in-law.
Valentin
What?! No! Mother, you can't be serious! I cannot marry that freak!
*Lily's dad*
Valentin, don't call the Winston's young master a freak! You can get into serious trouble, and I won't be able to help you.
Author
Although the Chu's are powerful, the Winston's are the most powerful family.
*Lily's mom*
Don't worry, Valentin. You're not marrying into the Winston's.
Valentin
What? Are you guys trying to defy THE WINSTON'S?
*Lily's dad*
No, no. We wouldn't dare.
*Lily's mom*
Valentin, have you already forgotten about your sister?
Valentin
What sister? I don't have a si- Ah~ her.
*Lily's mom*
Yes, Lily. The Winston's never stated which daughter they wanted.
Author
The three of them grinned evily as they called Lily to come.
*Lily's dad*
Lily! Come here!
*Lily's mom*
Lily, you have been with us for many years, trying to repay the debt to us for that time 16 years ago. How about you do this as a final task to repay us?
Lily
*They are acting quite suspicious... But, what they said is true. If I cut off all ties with them after this, then I could be free!*
Author
Any texts with ** means that the person is thinking.
*Lily's dad*
Today, the Winston's are coming over to meet us. You will become the bride of the Winston's young master.
Lily
*What? The Winston's?! Aren't they a powerful family? Why don't they want Valentin to marry into that family? Is there something wrong with their son?*
Lily
*I've already said I would do it... I guess I'll go along with it.*
*Lily's mom*
You can't meet their family while wearing those shabby clothes, so I'll ask some maids to bring better ones.
*Lily's dad*
Go to your room to get ready.
Lily
Ran, help me get ready.
Author
Ran is Lily's closest maid, and the one most loyal to her. She is the only one that treats Lily as a daughter of the Chu's.
Maid Ran
Miss, why are you getting so dressed up? A maid also came in with some clothes earlier...
Lily
I am welcoming my future in-laws today.
Maid Ran
Miss, who are you marrying?!
Lily
I'm marrying into the Winston family.
Maid Ran
The Winstons?! Miss, I know they are a powerful family, but their young master, Jack Winston, is not nice. I heard that he is a good business man, but he is merciless to those who offend him.
Lily
*So that's why mom and dad didn't want Valentin to marry into that family.*
The Winston's arrived at the Chu's mansion.
Author
(Sorry... I couldn't find good profile pictures for Mr. and Mrs. Winston...)
Mr. Winston
It's been quite a while Mr. Chu.
*Lily's dad*
Yes, yes. How have you been, Mr Winston?
*Lily's dad*
*Ch. You're not even acting like you're glad to see us.*
Mrs. Winston
So, where is the girl?
*Lily's mom*
Ah yes. Lily, come here~
Author
Lily walks into the room, wearing a beautiful dress that even make a her own "parents" surprised.
Mrs. Winston
Come sit down, my dear.
Mrs. Winston
Just call me mom.
Mr. Winston
Mr. Chu, you never told me that you had another daughter other than Valentin.
*Lily's dad*
Ah yes. Li-Lily was a s-shy one.
Author
Mr Chu. slowly wipes the sweat off his face.
Mrs. Winston
Well, today, we are not only here to see the bride, but to take her back home with us. Since she will be living with us later on anyways, she should see the house, and her future husband.
*Lily's mom*
*Eh?! They're taking her already?*
Yes, that will be fine.
Mrs. Winston
Good. Well then, we will get going now.
*Lily's mom*
W-won't you stay for some tea?
*Please don't say yes!*
Mr. Winston
That will be fine. We need to get going anyways.
*Lily's dad*
Very well then. We shall meet again next time.
Lily
*Wow, their house is pretty big. Our house is already considered nice, but this place is much grander.*
Mrs. Winston
Make yourself comfortable, dear. You will have dinner with us and your fiance later.
Lily
Alright.
*I'm meeting him so soon?*
Meeting the Man
Later that night, at dinner...
Author
Lily and the others sat around the table.
Lily
*Woah. What's with the atmosphere? This happened as soon as this guy came in. *
Mrs. Winston
Dear, this is Jack. He is your fiance.
Lily
Hi, nice to meet you. My name is Lily.
(showing a nice smile)
Mrs. Winston
H-he's not that talkative.
(Kicks him under the table.)
Mr. Winston
Well, let's start shall we.
Mrs. Winston
So, why have the Chu's never mentioned you before?
Lily
*Guess I should tell them the truth.*
I-I was adopted, so I'm not their real daughter.
Mrs. Winston
Oh. Well, thank you for being honest about it.
(Gives a warm smile)
Lily
Well, I should get going now. Thank you for inviting me over.
(Gives a bow)
Mrs. Winston
No problem. The wedding is in two days, so we will see you quite soon!
Maid Ran
Miss, how did it go? Did they do anything to you? Are you ok?
Lily
Pfft. I'm ok. Jack is not that bad... he's just a quite person, and his parents are really nice.
Valentin
(Walks into Lily's room)
Wake up, Lily. Mom wants me to take you shopping for the wedding.
*Why do I have to act nice in front of her?*
Lily
Ok, let me get ready.
Valentin
I think this one will look good on you.
*Hehe. I chose this ugly one on purpose. Let's see what she thinks about it.*
Lily
*You did this on purpose!*
No, no sister. It is very beautiful, but it would not match my skin tone. You would look better in it, so you should get it.
Valentin
What?! Are you saying that this ugly dress will look good on me?!
Lily
No sister. I said this dress was beautiful. Do you think this dress is ugly? Then, why did you say I should get it?
Valentin
Uh... *You did this on purpose! Everyone is looking at me!*
Valentin
Sister, you know I didn't mean that.
(Forced smile.)
Lily
Of course. You would never do that.
Mob: Wow, she's even pretending to be nice
Mob 2: To her own sister!
Mob 3: What has become of the younger generation?
Valentin
*Tch. This is your fault.*
Valentin
Sister, let's move on to the next store.
Walking around the area...
Jack
Ah, there you are. Lily!
(Taps Lily's shoulder)
Lily
(Turns around)
Eh?! Mr-
Jack
(Hugs her and whispers)
Play along. My mom wants me to help you buy the wedding dress.
Lily
*So, that's why he's here*
Lily
Jack, what are you doing here?
Jack
I heard you were looking for a wedding dress, so I came to help!
Lily
(Smiles)
Alright. Valentin, will you let Jack also come with us?
Valentin
S-sure!
*When did they get so close?*
Jack
What do you have so far?
Lily
We didn't get a nice one, yet. Oh! Sister, wasn't there this one that you wanted me to wear? Let's go back and show Jack!
Valentin
*Shoot. Is she talking about that ugly one? If Mr. Winston finds out...!*
Oh, tha-
Lily
There it is! This is the one! Honestly, I didn't really like it, but if sister does, I can wear it.
(Shows Jack the dress)
Jack
(Gets mad)
Are you looking down on my fiance? Why are you trying to make her wear this ugly dress?
Jack
Don't call me brother. I am not your brother.
Jack
Lily, this store is too low class, anyways. Let's go to a higher class area.
(Grabs hand to leave)
Valentin
(Starts to follow them)
Jack
(Suddenly stops)
I didn't say you could come. Your fashion sense is already bad enough, I don't need you here to ruin my wedding.
Valentin
Y-yes
*I can't offend him.*
Later at the Chu's mansion...
*Lily's mom*
Lily, come here, right now!
Author
When Lily walked into the room, her mother, father, and sister were all in the room, and none of them looked happy.
*Lily's mom*
I know you are marrying into a family of the higher ups, but you don't need to act so arrogant that you chase your sister away.
Valentin
(Pretending to cry)
Sister, I was there to help you today, but you chased me away! What did I do to deserve that?
Lily
But sister, I didn't chase you away, it was Jack.
*Lily's mom*
Mr. Winston is your husband, you could've stopped him.
Lily
Mother, I dare not defy him.
*Lily's dad*
Settle down now. Lily, no matter what the situation was, it is a fact that you chased out your sister, so you will be punished. You have to stay in the storage room tonight, and you may not eat before the wedding.
Lily
*Such a cunning girl, but that's alright. I'll just go along with it. I only have to endure this for one more day.*
Wedding Ceremony
Maid Ran
You look stunning, miss.
Lily
Thanks. The wedding will start soon, let's get going.
(Walks out of the mansion)
Author
(Jack was standing at the door way)
Jack
Wow, you look amazing! Come along now, we don't want to be late.
*Lily's mom*
Oh, Mr. Chu, it is so nice of you to come pick us up.
Jack
(Jack glares at them)
I didn't say I came here for you. I am only here for Lily. Yesterday, your daughter mistreated my wife. Why should I bring you?
*Lily's mom*
B-but Lily is also my daughter.
Jack
You only say that when she becomes useful to you.
(Gets into the car with Lily)
After the wedding ceremony...
Jack
Come my dear, let me introduce you to some of my colleagues.
Author
As they chatted, Valentin and her parents were left to stand at a corner.
Valentin
*This woman was supposed to be a nobody!Ah! I got an idea!*
Valentin
Attention everyone! (Taps her glass cup with a spoon)
Valentin
As the bride's sister, I would like to make a toast to her.
Mob 1: I heard that she tried to shame her sister at the mall
Mob 2: Tch, she is only buttering up to her sister now, because she is marrying a powerful person.
Valentin
*Gotta bear with it*
Valentin
So, my sister. Our family is also known for their musical talents, will you show us yours?
Lily
*She did this on purpose, but it's going as planned! Knowing that this day would come, I learned how to play the harp!*
Lily
Very well, my sister. Please bring me a harp.
Valentin
*No way! She's just bluffing... right? Why does she look so confident?*
Mob 1: Wow, what a talent
Mob 3: Why haven't we heard about her before?
Lily
Thank you.
(Bow down)
Jack
(Helps her down)
Good job.
Valentin
*Tch, my plan backfired!*
Lily
(Greets others and walk towards her 'parents')
*Lily's mom*
My dear, you did a good job.
Lily
(Walks right by her, and picks up a glass to drink)
*Lily's mom*
(Gets angry)
Now that you are married, are you ignoring your own mother?
Lily
Are you talking to me? But, Mrs. Chu, you said that once I get married, you will cut off all ties with me.
Jack
What's going on over here? Anyone dare to bully my wife?
*Lily's mom*
Ah, Mr. Winston, this is a misunderstanding.
Lily
Jack, this woman is saying she is my mother.
Lily
A couple of days ago, she told me that once I get married they will cut off all ties with me.
Jack
I believe Lily. Mrs. Chu, please stop bothering her.
(Walks away with Lily)
Valentin
(Gets mad)
*I should've married him instead of her!*
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