FAMILY GATHERING

CHAPTER 7

Aurora POV

It was late at night and I kept tossing around Rylan's Door. He called for me but I had no idea why. My hand hesitating at the door knob. My heart raced for the fact of being alone with him inside the room. What if he tries strangling me to death? Memories of that night kept flashing my mind, making me wonder what I am getting myself into. My heart raced as I knocked gently.

But there was no response , so I twisted the door knob and entered the room.

Rylan was pulling off his shirt when I entered, his back facing me. I froze seeing his well arranged muscles, the fear in me disappeared as I watched him stretch those muscles. I gulped down saliva when he loosened his belt. His trousers falling down slowly to his legs. 

My mind filled with bad thoughts while I was wishing to see his front. When I lifted my head seeing his boxers, I burst into laughter. I couldn't hold it, I laughed so loud. He turned, and I was frightened.

I came to my senses, only to realize he was staring right at me.

Embarrassed, I glanced around him, my gaze fell on his dark nipples against his brown skin. I felt the sudden urge to touch him as my laughter disappeared. He stood watching me like I was insane. 

I hurriedly looked away from his bare chest, and stared at his foot as if they were the most interesting things in the room.

“I am sorry, I couldn't hold it. Ohh I forgot you can't hear. “ I said, trying to stop my laughter as I caught another glimpse of his pink shorts.

He picked up his bathing robe, I watched him cover his piece of Art. 

He stepped forward and touched my forehead then touched his.

He picked up a piece of paper and gave it to me.

It wrote, 

“Why did you call the police today?” 

My senses came back, I forgot the main issue why I am here. I shifted backward, using sign language to communicate with him.

“I am sorry.” I said, bowing down 90 degrees and lifted my head gently.

 He used a sign language,

“Do you understand sign language,”

“Yes I do?”  

Rylan signed, “I had no idea that you knew,” with a gentle smile.

This was the first time he smiled at me, he seemed genuinely happy that I could use sign language.

“I am sorry about that night, forget about what you saw. It won't happen again. You should have told me instead of calling the police on me,” He signed with a gentle look.

I wondered if it was really him that night that scared the hell out of me.

“It's fine. I promise I will never call the police again.” I signed, smiling nervously. I was still skeptical why he wanted me in his room by this time.

He suddenly lifted his pillow, grabbing something.

I rushed to the door, trying to leave. I got scared that he wanted to shoot me with a gun under his bed.

“Please don't kill me,” I screamed out loud.

He tapped my shoulders gently,

I turned around slowly, and he handed me a black card.

He signed, “This is your card, for family use.  Use it anytime you want.”

“I want you to move in here with me, since we are married we shouldn't live apart.” 

My fear faded as I grabbed the card.

“Rylan, are you really giving me your bank card,” I signed.

“Yes, it's yours,” He replied with a sign.

He smiled as he grabbed my hands, and led me to the bed.

I stood up immediately.

“I am on my period,” I signed, shifting away from him.

He slowly held my hand again, with a gentle smile. His brown eyes looked so pitiful and loving, I felt like I was being seduced by him. His eyes sparkled as he kissed my hands.

“It's okay Rora, I won't do anything bad to you.” He signed, and climbed his bed.

“Sleep now Rora, we will be going to the old mansion tomorrow to meet the Blackwood family.”

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The Car was opened by a guard, and two ladies in uniform bowed to us. One of them held my hand and gently walked into the mansion. 

She helped me climb the stairs at the entrance.

I walked slowly and I was putting on a white slim fit dress, exposing all my shapes. The stylist gave it to me, I wondered why she made me wear it.

My phone beeped

“Rora, go in first. I will come in later.”  said a text from Rylan. 

“Wait.” 

I turned back but he had disappeared, leaving me with strangers.

I smiled sheepishly, taking a deep breath and walked in with them.

We entered the living room, it was very huge. That is why they are called the Blackwood family!! Everywhere smelled like extreme wealth, the decorations were so exotic. It was like a traditional Ireland home decor, for the most wealthiest traditional family.   Some women and a few men  were seated chatting happily. The maids left me standing in their mist. Everyone ignored my Presence still chatting among themselves. There was no seat for me, the maids already left and I couldn't ask them . A lady suddenly placed her handbag on the empty space that my eyes caught on.

I walked up to her, “Please can I sit here,” I said with my most calm voice.

“Who are you? Why should I give up my seat for you.” she said with a loud voice alerting the attention of everyone. .

I turned and everyone's gaze was fixed on us, it was like they were eagerly waiting for such a moment.

I felt embarrassed and tried to walk away.

She suddenly grabbed my hands,

“I am talking to you Bitch!! How dare you try to control me in my father's house.” said the lady, grabbing me with force.

I was terrified at that moment, it was a room of people that I didn't know. I don't know what Rylan's plan was for leaving me alone here.

“She is Rylan's wife,” A female voice said, and I turned.

My eyes fell on a  beautiful woman, putting on a blue dress almost like mine. The designs were The Same, only the color made a difference.

She was older but still very pretty.

“Are you okay Aurora? Take a seat.” The woman gestured to me, pointing to the empty space. 

“Ohh!! She is the adopted orphan girl bethrobed to Rylan? But why is she at our family gathering? With her status, she shouldn't show her face here.” The woman spat venom, staring at me with disgust. 

“Betrothed? I was not betrothed to him.” I said to myself, I wondered why she said that. Or was it the claims of Rylan?  That I was betrothed to him. What's going on here?

“Hello, Sister Inlaw!!” said a male voice. I looked up to see my nemesis. My leg got stuck to the ground as I trembled like a leaf. I couldn't move my foot. At the moment my eyes met with his, my heart skipped a beat. For a moment, I was transported to the past. It was that man who made my life a living hell.

But why is he here?

“Son, come forward. This is Dylan Blackwood,” said the pretty older lady.