"When will my driving skills be tested?" Zohara asked her father who was beside her, they were sitting on the back seat and on their way to Province J Private Resort. It was a private resort owned by the Linx Family.
"Later in the resort, we'll be staying there for 5 days. You'll also meet there your Uncle Qin and your eldest brother Zan, together with Luther Hill, he was the current leader of the Hill Family and most trusted grandchild of Chairman Hill."
"How's the chairman's son?"
"He has a bad habit, so Chairman Hill didn't place him in a good position while Luther was really good."
"He must be really good if you compliment him that much!"
"Hmmm, if he was younger I'll choose him as your spouse" He answer with a laughter
"Father!" Zohara answered back irritatedly "I told you I hate arranged relationships!" She grumble
"Why will everyone gather there?"
"You really want to know?" Her father jests, Zohara shakes her head and covers her ears. "Nevermind! The less I know, the safer I am, it must be an important project!"
"Right, if you want to know just tell me, as long as you want it." He answered back and rubbed her hair
"Why did both you and brother come?"
"It's an important meeting, I'll let Zan handle it but I must be around, also I just want to be on vacation with you. The location of the Resort is nice, and there's a bungee jumping around it."
"Oh! That sounds fun!"
•
They are welcomed by the receptionist politely. The place looks historical and based on the map in front of it, it's a circular resort and in the middle of it was a swimming pool.
"Father, Zohara" Zohara heard Zan's polite voice
"Eldest brother" Zohara greeted back while Zin just nodded.
"Your rooms are ready, I received a call from Uncle Qin, he'll arrive tomorrow and Gias will also come. Luther will also arrive on the same day. As for the architecture and engineering team, they'll arrive the day after."
"Good, I'll talk to Qin about Gias."
"Is there a problem?" Zohara asked as they entered the resort. Zin doesn't really want to say it, but…
"Gias have a prejudice against illegitimate children, your Uncle Qin has one illegitimate son when he was not married and only recognized after his marriage to the Illian Family. That child is currently fighting for the Qin inheritance. Even though your Uncle Qin didn't want to recognize that child, he doesn't have a choice because his wife couldn't produce offspring after 5 years of marriage, also it's still his blood and his mother and father wanted to recognize it. This caused misery on the side of the Illian Family and pressured Gias's mother, Gias was the only son and legitimate heir of Qin because his mother died upon birthing him."
"Gias was also abused by his step mother and step brother before and was only able to drive them away when he was 10 years old by telling everything to his father." Zan also added
"Right, your Uncle Qin is indecisive at that time but he still chooses Gias upon knowing everything. Even though they were driven away, that illegitimate child still want to fight against Gias against inheritance while Gias hate illegitimate children." Zin further explained "Im worried about you, I didn't know your Uncle Qin will went with Gias, that child was quite hard headed."
"Don't worry father, I can fight if he gives me an attitude." Zohara said bravely with a hint of laughter.
"Right, I couldn't even win against you. Just remember I have your back." Her father answered back and rubbed Zohara's hair.
Zan just quietly observed, it's really fascinating, seeing his father like that. If someone asks him if he doesn't feel envy, all he can say is that he was too old for that. He knows his father, his father wouldn't cross the line if the Family did not cross the line, and Zohara was the line.
•
Tomorrow morning, Zohara and her father had a peaceful breakfast while Zan was handling some matters for the meeting later.
They also left the Resort around 9AM, her father checked her driving skills as they drove around Province J. Zohara also tried bungee jumping with her father and arrived at the Resort again around 6PM.
"Zan said the meeting concluded peacefully and everyone will have dinner later at 8PM. Take a bath and I'll fetch you later." Her father instructed
"I enjoy today, father!" Zohara exclaimed and pecked her father's cheek before going to her room.
Zin smiled and went to his friend's room. He knocked.
"Enter" He heard Galen's voice
"Galen"
"Zin" he said with a hint of laughter as he tapped Zin's shoulder "Where have you been?"
" my vacation with my second daughter." He explained
"W-what?! Who's child is it?! I didn't know." Galen exclaimed with a hint of shock
"Hera, it was a one night mistake because of drugs. I've been taking care of Zohara, my little girl, since she was a child."
"Does your wife know?"
"Only Zan's knows, I wanted to enter her in the Family but Zohara didn't want to."
"You must love her." Galen said with a hint of fascination and shock. It's shocking seeing the cold face of Zin soften once he mentioned Zohara's name.
"She's my daughter, she's smart." That compliment concluded everything and makes Galen understand everything
"Youre here for Gias? Should I shoo him away?" He asked with a hint of laughter
"No, that's why I didn't message you earlier. My daughter was also alright with it, just giving you a heads up, Zohara was quite smart. If it is just fighting with words, your son might explode." Zin said with a light chuckle remembering the young Zohara.
"Alright" Galen said but in his mind he just thought Zin was quite crazy about his daughter, that's why he was exaggerating.
•
In the dining hall, the first one who arrived was Zan followed by Gias.
"We have another guest?" Gias asked curiously
"My sister"
"Zara is here?"
"Another sister"
"What-?!"
"Father, Zohara" Zan didn't mind Gia's shocked expression and just greeted his father and step-sister. Gias was filled with shock seeing Zohara with Zin, as expected he was not hallucinating a month ago! It was really Uncle Zin with this girl. He was about to question it but his father arrived then Luther.
"This is the first time you'll meet her, this is my daughter Zohara." Zin introduced her with a hint of softness. "That's your Uncle Qin then that's Gias his son, then your Uncle Luther."
Luther laughed lightly.
"Uncle Zin, do I really need to be in the same seniority like Uncle Qin?" Luther jested which earned a laughter by Galen and chuckle by Zin.
"Well, Zohara was only 18 years old and you're 32" He simply explained which earned further laughter. Zohara also laughs and looks at Luther, he doesn't really look in his early 30's, more on late 20's like her brother Zan.
"Allow me to call you Brother Luther then."
"That's more acceptable."
"Youre really beautiful hija, your father also boasts around how smart you're." Uncle Qin complimented as the food was served
"As he should." Zohara answers cheekily with a hint of laughter making Luther and Galen raise their eyebrows.
As for Gias, he was restraining himself from saying anything upon receiving a warning gaze from his father and Zan. He was not an idiot not to perceive that Uncle Zin deemed that illegitimate daughter as important. But he hated to the bone, why a fucking illegitimate daughter posing as a legitimate daughter attending important dinner like this! And why Uncle Zin treats this girl so kindly while not even showing a smile for his son and daughter! It's infuriating.
"You'll be in college this year?" Uncle Qin asked
"Hmm, I'll be studying Biology in University A."
"Your N.E. score must be high" Uncle Qin exclaimed
"Let me brag, I scored 729." The others were all stunned, 729 was an unprecedented feat.
"Youre smart smart." Luther complimented, while Zan nodded.
"Thats really something to brag about! Zin, you must be happy!"
"Well, it's all Zohara's effort. She also won countless medals in the Olympiads and is famous on the internet right now. Zan, she's using the app you develop in live streaming."
He's boasting
He's bragging
He's happy
They all though collectively
"How is it?" Zan asked Zohara
"Its quite nice, it's easy to maneuver."
"I used it once to watch the live stream of my favorite soccer player. It's really nice and I can send gifts. Many viewers must send you a lot of gifts." Galen complimented
"Yeah, I decided to donate a portion of it to charity." Zohara exclaimed happily
"You should host a charity event!" Galen exclaimed
Gias who couldn't stop himself anymore placed his utensils in the side with a grimace.
"As if people will attend a charity party hosted by an illegitimate daughter." He uttered full of disgust
"Gias!"
He heard his father's warning voice, Zan just looked at him. Gias didn't care and just looked at that girl. He thought she'll feel embarrassed or have teary eyes but she's still smiling.
"People who judge someone based on legitimacy without knowing them are probably the same people who deemed the lower class as beggars. Basically, full of prejudice." She said calmly with a plastered smile
The same smile his abusive people gave him when he was beaten. He gritted his teeth and tightened his hand.
"Arent you embarrassed? guilty? sitting there, stealing someone else seat as an illegitimate daughter!" He uttered full of hatred
"Why would I? How can you make sure that someone else would be sitting here beside me? This seat probably would not even exist if it was not for me. Don't be delusional, I didn't steal anything. Also, I have a name, stop named calling me."
"I would never recognize a person who doesn't have a remorse, manners and is a daughter of a whore, you probably end up like your mother-"
"Gias!"
"Gias!"
Zin and Galen, said in unison. Zin was really angry, since earlier but he was stopped by Zohara, but being deemed like that? It crosses the line. It was only about Zohara's mother, Zin wouldn't be that angry but it includes Zohara! Zan also covers Zohara's ear but Zohara's removed it and looks at Gias who didn't feel guilty at all, just frightened because of Zin.
"I dont need your recognition, Im being kind because youre Uncle Qin son and I heard your story but hearing your words I think youre fucking delusional and have victim mentality. Yes, I don't have manners not because my mother is a whore but because my mother is dead and that's probably also the reason why you don't have manners. Do you understand it? You don't have manners because your mother is dead."
"You-You!"
"Me, what? not all illegitimate children are like your step brother and what the hell are you angry at me? Are you insane? Did I come to life because I forced my mother and father too? So why blame me, you should blame my father and your father. Right, father and Uncle Qin?"
"Yes"
Zin and Galen were quite embarrassed, Zan and Luther wanted to laugh.
"You heard them, blame them. As if I have a say to this. Don't blame me for being too lovable that my father adores me much more than my other siblings. Maybe, don't also blame your step family why they abused you, if you just trust your father much early and tell him everything they'll probably be driven away much earlier."
"Dont fucking talk as if you know everything!"
"I don't, so think about it yourself and stop having a victim mentality every time you see illegitimate children. It's alright to hate me, I don't really care about you but actually saying it? You're the one who doesn't have manners." Zohara said as she roll her eyes and stand up
"Let's go father, I lost my appetite because of a legitimate child." She said and pouted before leaving. Zin coughs lightly before leaving and looks at Galen, Galen just nods and looks at his son who has reddened eyes and is angry to death.
Luther had his fun and also left. Galen nods at Zan and taps his son's shoulder before leaving.
"Arent you angry?!" Gias asked his friend
"Why would I? Zohara was right and you know it." He answered coldly
"Knowing and accepting are two different things."
"Right, don't tell anyone about Zohara"
"But-"
"Gias, it's not your place to tell, don't cross the line."
"Dont you feel guilty not saying this to your mom and siblings?"
"Gias, I was born and raised as an heir, we have known each other since being a kid so I'm telling you this. I don't care, I move through benefits and moving Zohara was against my father's will and benefits. You can hate her for all I care, but like she said don't show it. We should know our owned place."
Intentionally or unintentionally Zohara save Gias ass earlier. When he curse her that way like her mother, Zan knows his father was beyond livid. That's why Zohara also includes Gias's mother's death which was the reverse scale of Galen and Gias at the same time. So, Gale and Zin in the end just decided to let the animosity clear and end with the children. If it was intentional, then Zohara is really smart.
"Fuck, if I know I would encounter shits like this I wouldnt come."
"Dont worry, father and Zohara probably won't stay in the Resort every time, they'll be busy having fun."
Zan sigh, that's why he's here to do the job while his father enjoys his time with favorite daughter.
•
As Zan said, Zohara and her father just visited Province J in their remaining 3 days and left the province once the meeting was settled. Her father also gave her a go of driving and car and went to Country M for a business trip.
On Saturday, Zohara mostly sleeps and gets energy on Sunday. She posted four pictures.
The first picture was her photo wearing a red two piece bikini which was taken by her father and behind her was a sunset. Then the sand and collection of sea shells, her picture smiling at the edge of the platform of bungee jumping then her riding a car.
@Ohara
Vacation time ~ 🌊
Captured by my dear father 📷
Finally! I'm allowed to drive a car 🐣
Lady Rose: I'M HAVING A NOSE BLEED!
: Body tea!
: Ohara looks so fucking divine!
: Is this allowed?!
: Luxury car at the age of 18?! A dream!
: I want to see Ohara's father, he must be a fine man!
•
In one condominium near University A. Soren was playing Athena's Hall when he heard a notification. He opened it and saw that Zohara had a new post.
Once he opened the picture, he felt his brain short circuited and felt a liquid in his nose. He touched it.
Nose bleed
He must be a die hard fan!
Zohara is so damn pretty!
Soren saved Zohara's new pictures while tending his nose before reporting it as a health hazard.
•
Zohara looks at the increasing likes, comments and followers before opening her L-Rest account. She scheduled a livestream tomorrow and created a poll.
@ Ohara
I scheduled my livestream every Monday as long as I don't have a prior schedule. I also attached here my L-Line (line) and L-Videos (link) for new followers.
Baking and Movie Session
Learning Modern Piano Pieces.
Studying
•
Monday afternoon, Zohara opened her live stream, she was in the music room.
"Hello guys"
"Last week? Secret. I was with my father, we roamed around and tried bungee jumping. My father also tested my driving skill before he allowed me to drive alone."
"Of course, I have a driving license, I'm a law abiding citizen." She laughs and tunes the piano.
"I learned piano when I was 10, but I mostly play classical."
"What songs should I cover?"
"I see most comments about the song of AETHER named 'To the Beautiful You' that let me read something and listen to their song."
"Ohh they are globally famous and debuted 8 years ago. Also known as the most famous boy band. Let me listen."
:THAT'S MY BOYS AETHER!
:YOU WILL DEFINITELY LIKE THEM!
Zohara raised an eyebrow seeing 1billion+ views in the music video before playing it. She first listened to it while her eyes closed, then listened and watched it, then just listened again. She stayed still for a few minutes playing the melody in her head before she clapped her hand.
"That's a beautiful song! The lyricism is quite intimate and the melody is easy in the ear."
:I WAS NERVOUS!
:WHY DO YOU STOP MOVING! I THOUGHT YOU HATE IT T^T
Zohara laughed
"I extract the melody that way" She explained
"Yes, I think I can play it now, it might be crude at first but 3X must suffice."
Zohara ignored the comment and began playing. As she said the first time had a few rough edges but it's still beautiful. The second play, the technicality is perfect. In the 3rd play, everyone had a goosebump and some became emotional.
What's the peak of performance? Perfect harmony of technicality and artistry.
:...
:....
:....
:Is being talented this much legal?
Lady Rose: What the hell! I'm crying! You're amazing Ohara!
A5 Forever: As an A5 (Aether fandom's name) for 5 years, you captured and delivered the essence of 'To the Beautiful You' . I'm so happy!
Mr. Wealth: Can I hire you for my birthday?
Soren: You're so damn smart and talented! I'm your No. 1 fan!
Lady Rose :Upstairs, this is the first time I saw you here, how can you call yourself No. 1?!
"Let's try a new song"
"hmmm all I see is AETHER songs, let's try another group and I'll play AETHER songs next time with different instruments."
"I saw a new name and song, PRISM-X with their song called 'Light'. Ohh the artist itself commented?"
Some AETHER fans didn't like their Idols were not chosen and PRISM-X competed for attention and even promoted it themselves. Seeing those comments, Zohara raised her eyebrow.
"Let's stop name calling PRISM-X, as I said earlier I don't want to repeat the same group."
:Don't dictate what we should do, you're just riding to AETHER's fame.
Seeing this comment, Zohara laughed, finding it hilarious.
"I saw an entertaining comment: Don't dictate what we should do, you're just riding to AETHER's fame. Babe, aren't you delusional? Do your research, or rewatch the livestream later so you'll stop embarrassing yourself. I don't care about your fandom wars and such, it's the first time I heard about both groups. Do I need to baby your fandom's needs and opinions? This is my livestream, not AETHER nor PRISM-X, mine. You can leave if you hate me, it's quite easy to leave a livestream or are you idiotic enough to need a tutorial on how to leave the livestream instead of parading your nonexistent relevance?"
:...
:...
Lady Rose: FUCKING BURN!
:AHHHHH FIESTY OHARA IS MUCH NEEDED!
:TELL IT TO THOSE CRAZY A5
A5 Forever: I'm actually embarrassed as an A5! ACKSSS THE FUCK WITH THE OTHER A5, THEY ARE CRAZY!
:me too, I want to cover myself, it's actually embarrassing huhuhu, not all A5 are like this.
"I don't tolerate hate comments, nevermind, let's listen to 'Light' of PRISM-X"
•
After the livestream, as Zohara expected she became viral, her covers have millions of views and PRISM-X new song and group also garner attention.
PRISM-X is the newly debuted group of C-tier entertainment companies. They can't advertise themselves and the company is poor but the song is quite good and the members are talented. Zohara was glad that they garnered attention because of her, the last song she covered was a song by girl group Glitch-7.
She also received hate comments from some A5, but most A5 sides with her especially after watching her livestream and previous livestream.
@A5 Forever
Stop harassing @Ohara, what an actual embarrassment. I was in the livestream, just watch the livestream and you'll learn everything. I also watched her previous livestream, she doesn't even know Riujie, so it's understandable she doesn't know AETHER. The Riu's don't gang up on her but the A5 does! Aren't you embarrassed? She even complimented AETHER's song and covered it to a beautiful piece!
Riu's No. 1: Why would we? She genuinely doesn't know Riujie, and watched his movie sincerely.
Some A5 fanatics still hate Zohara but most of A5 loves her. Basically, people with functioning minds wouldn't blame her in that situation and she really covered a beautiful piece.
•
Viren, who was studying, was disturbed by the non-stop ringing of his door. Once he opened it, he saw Soren in front of his door.
Soren's handsome face was red, two cotton was placed in his nose and his eyes were twinkling.
"Viren! I really love Zohara! The moment she fought against those fans, I felt my heart thumping as if leaving my ribcage! Then my brain short circuited! My nose was bleeding and I felt amazing! So this is falling inlove!" He said hurriedly with a slightly crazed expression. Viren was beyond stunned.
Fuck, Soren looks a fucking creep. He prays for Zohara's safety.