My Sister's Fiance is Jealous that She Chooses Me First

My sister has always been obsessed with mein an overprotective kind of way.

When we were ten, she almost got kidnapped.

But I took her place. I climbed into the van instead.

They ransomed me back eventually, but not before they slashed up my face and shattered both of my legs.

After that, something in her changed. She threw herself into our fathers business, clawed her way through the wreckage, and built it back up from nothing.

To the rest of the world, she became a terrifying figureuntouchable, ruthless.

But to me? I was her everything. Her soft spot. Her one weakness.

Once, someone called me a freak. My sister stuffed the bastards head into a sack of rats until his face was unrecognizable.

Another time, someone mocked me for being a cripple. My sister ran over the bastards legs with a steamroller and turned him into paste.

In San Diego, they called her the Queen of Hell.

But in our home, she was sweet like an angel.

She spent a fortune sending me to Londonfor reconstructive surgery, for physical therapy, for college.

Just before I came back to L.A., she sent me a wedding invitation.

[Youll finally have a brother-in-law wholl spoil you too] She texted me along with a picture of the guy.

But the moment I stepped into her villa, everything went to hell.

That same manmy so-called future brother-in-lawkicked the door down with a gang of thugs behind him.

He thought I was just my sisters soft, foreign-raised brotherand he took it as permission to treat me like crap.

When my sister finally showed up, he pointed down at me, bruised and bleeding on the floor.

Youre picking that damn freak over me?! he shouted.

My sisters eyes were glassy but burning with vengeance. How many lives, she asked, do you think youre worth compared to him?!

A loud bang echoed when the floor-to-ceiling windows shattered into a storm of glass. A crew of dangerous-looking men stormed in, all muscle and menace.

As I scrambled back, stunned, my eyes locked onto the man leading them.

Its him! The guy from the photo my sister sent me a few days ago!

Blade Durant.

My soon-to-be brother-in-law.

Before I could even speak, he slammed a metal rod across my face and a binding pain instantly exploded behind my eyes.

I touched my nosethere was blood!

My ears rang as I staggered back, feeling dizzy.

Well, well, he spat. Finally caught you, you little leech. Thought you could hide abroad forever?

He grabbed a golf club nextand started swinging.

Head. Ribs. Chest.

I tried to cover up, tried to crawl away, but I tripped and hit the ground hard.

Y-Youve got the wrong idea Im

But he didnt let me finish.

He shoved the metal rod into my mouth and jabbed it. Twice!

Pain shot through my gums and my throat. I felt my blood pour down my chin.

Wrong idea, my ass! he barked.

You think I dont know you sweet-talked Dixie into buying you this villa?

You knew we were getting engaged and came crawling back to ruin it. Even if you cant break us up, you still want to cling on and mooch off her, right?

Today, youre gonna pay for messing around my woman!

He kicked me again, harder this time.

The back of my head slammed into the coffee table. I felt it split open.

Blood filled my mouth as I coughed, forcing the words out.

Youve Youve got it all wrong! Im her brother! Im Dixie Sawyers brother!

She messaged me just a few days ago She asked me to come back for the engagement

He froze.

One of the men behind him leaned in and whispered something.

I did hear the Queen has a younger brother whos been living abroad I think theyre twins. No ones seen the kid, though.

Blade stared at me.

Twins? This guy doesnt look anything like her at all.

Just then, the front door burst open, and a man with a scar across his face stepped in.

Scarface! One of my sisters oldest men! Hell recognize me. He has to!

S-Scarface! I-Its me L-Luca! I called, my voice cracking.

He stopped, staring at me like I was a ghost.

Who the hell is this kid? he said. How does he know me?

Scarface looked curious, but Blade raised his iron rod againand slammed it across my mouth.

The pain exploded so fast I couldnt even scream.

I could only clutch my face, blood pooling under my tongue.

Hes the pretty boy I told you about, Blade sneered. Probably overheard you guys when you walked in.

Scarface shook his head slowly.

Somethings not right. I think he said his name is Luca. Thats the young masters name. No way an outsider would know that.

He stepped closer and grabbed my face, squinting at me.

This face doesnt look anything like the young masters though

My heart sank.

Of course he didnt recognize me. Hed never seen my face after the surgeries.

Then something clicked for him.

Wait a minute the young master was sent abroad for reconstructive surgery. Your facedid you have work done?

I nodded desperately, my eyes brimming with hope.

Yes. Yes, Im the one! Im your young master!

But Blade scoffed from the side.

What, a pretty boy getting plastic surgery is news? Thats half their job description.

Scarface raised a hand to shut him up.

Faces can lie. IDs dont. Search him.

Two of the goons stepped forward, grabbing me as I struggled.

Blade smacked me across the face. Quit moving. Tie him up.

They pinned me down, tying me up tight, and started patting me down while I seethed with humiliation.

Scarface glanced over warily.

You beat the crap out of him. What if he is the young master?

Blade just chuckled and offered him a cigarette.

So what? Im about to marry Dixie. Even if I hit her little brother a few times by mistake, it just proves how much I care about her. Shell forgive me.

Scarface puffed and nodded. I guess that makes sense.

They soon found my ID. Blade snatched it and burst out laughing.

See? Told you he was faking.

Scarface leaned in, reading aloud, Eli Hale. Then he flipped open my diploma. Damn.

Definitely fake, he confirmed. The young masters name is Luca, and he didnt go to Argentinahe went to London.

Just like that, I felt the ground vanish under me.

After the kidnapping years ago, my sister had removed me from the family registry. Changed my name. I took our mothers surname.

She hadnt told anyone. Not even Scarface.

All to keep me safe.

She hid everything so well. Now, its going to its going to get me killed!

I could feel my heart race faster as Scarfaces expression turned cold.

This bastard dared pretend to be the young master! Beat the hell out of him!

To his words, the other men threw me to the floor and started kicking and punching me.

My phone fell from my pocket and landed screen-up.

As the display lit up, Scarface caught a glimpseand froze.

Wait!

He snatched it off the ground, his face pale.

The wallpaper was a photo of me and my sister, arms around each other and smiling.

His hands trembled as he held it up.

This phone Is it yours?

I nodded frantically.

On the side, Blade sneered.

Come on, Scarface. Its just a photo. He probably Photoshopped it!

I jerked my head, signaling Scarface to open the phone and see for himself.

He got the hint, held it up to my face to unlock it, and started scrolling.

Then he saw it.

My messages with my sister.

He calls her Big Sis in his contacts. Its real, Scarface gasped.

But Blade snatched the phone from him.

Dont fall for it! Thats exactly what gold-digging little leeches like him docall rich women Big sis so they can cozy up to them!

He scrolled up once, twicethen stopped cold, his face twisting with rage.

Oh, really? She gave you a whole villa? She calls you baby? Says she never wants to be apart from you again?

I wanted to explain, but the pain in my mouth flared up so bad I couldnt even speak.

My sisters the only family Ive got. She never wanted me to stay abroad forever.

Growing up, no one ever laid a finger on me. And now, look at mebeaten to a pulp by her fianc, cant even get a word out.

Even her people didnt recognize me. Dixie It hurts so bad!

The thought made me cry silently. Scarface frowned when he saw it.

This kids got the same vibe as the young mastercant handle a bit of pain, cries real easy, he said. Should we double-check? The Queen really spoils her little brother. If he is the one, were screwed.

Blade nodded. Alright, Ill make a call and ask. If he really is Dixies brother, Ill take the fall. No one else gets dragged in. But if hes not

His face twisted into something monstrous.

If not then Ill make this pretty boy wish he was never born!

He told one of the big guys to shut me up and pulled out his phone to call my sister.

Hey, boo. Didnt you say your brothers coming back for our engagement party? What day exactly is he arriving? I wanna prep a little welcome gift for him. Thats why Im asking.

Dixies cheerful voice came through the phone, Aww, thats so sweet of you! He said hell be home tomorrow night.

My heart sank.

Shit

Id changed my flight to surprise hergot here today instead.

Blades eyes turned cold and calculating as he looked at me.

If he hangs up now, Im done for!

I opened my mouth and bit down hard. The guy covering it yelped in pain and let go.

Dixie! Help me!

I screamed with everything I had.

Blades face twisted, and he quickly kicked me to the floor, slamming his foot over my mouth.

On the other end, my sister hesitated. Did someone just scream for help?

Blade forced a laugh. Ah, that? Just the TV. Anyway, since your brothers arriving soon, I better prep that gift. Talk to you later.

He hung up.

And just like that, my last sliver of hope disappeared.

Pain exploded in my face as he pressed down harder with his foot.

You little bastard. Thought you could fool me, huh? Almost got me!

I started crying from the pain, but he wasnt satisfied.

He looked down at my tear-streaked face, and I saw something dark flash in his eyesjealousy.

This is the face you used to hook Dixie, isnt it? Shes already agreed to marry me, and she still went and bought you a freaking villa!

One of the guys behind him tried to calm him down.

Honestly, its not that weird. Big shots like the Queen always have side lovers. If she likes him, maybe we just let it slide? I mean, youre the one marrying her. Why not turn a blind eye?

Even Scarface chimed in, Yeah, youre the main guy. Hes nothing next to you, man.

Blade wavered, like he was actually thinking it over.

Meanwhile, I was about to explode from how unfair this all was.

Im her real brother. And theyre treating me like some random toyboy punching bag?! My sister has the worst taste in men. When I see her, I will make her call this damn engagement off!

Blade mustve caught the anger in my eyes. Hed been softening, but that look lit him up with rage again.

Youre still glaring at me, pretty boy? I won't kill you today, Ill at least ruin you.

He yanked his foot away, pulled out a knife, and slashed it toward my face.

No! DontAhhh!

I screamed in agony, but he just carved faster.

If you look like a freaking monster, then Ill be the only one Dixie will always be looking for!

The pain hit me so hard I nearly blacked out.

This facemy sister spent a fortune, hired the best doctors, and it took three whole years to fix it up.

And now he just ruined it like that? Shes never gonna let him get away with this!

Youre dead meat!

I spat the words out through clenched teeth. That was itBlade snapped.

Son of a bitch! You're cursing me, you little shit? He slashed at my lips with the knife. Curse me again! Go on, curse me again!

All I felt was a numb, searing pain. I couldnt even form a single word anymore.

He wasnt done yet, his hand twitching like he wanted to do more damage.

But then we all heard itheels clicking outside the room.

Queen? What are you doing here?

Its her! My sister! Shes here!

I tried to get up, but pain shot through my legthe bastard had smashed the back of my knee with an iron rod. I collapsed instantly.

Scarfaces face went pale. He urged Blade, If she sees this, shell lose it. Hide him! Now!

Blade and the two thugs dragged me into the kitchen. The sliding door shut just as my sister stepped inside.

Scarface, didnt I tell you to start decorating the villa already? Where is everything?

I just got here, Scarface lied. The stuffs still in the car. Ill get the guys to start bringing it in now.

He led the other two out, leaving my sister alone, her heels echoing through the villa as she looked around.

Mmm The decors actually nice. Hes gonna love it.

Then she stopped at the kitchen.

This the kitchen? she asked the designer, already reaching to open the door.

I saw her silhouette through the frosted glass and couldnt hold back anymoremy tears just burst out.

Dixie, please! Come in! Please save me!

The door slid open, slow and quiet.

She stepped in, and the moment her eyes landed on uson me lying there all bloodied and on Blade crouching over meshe froze in shock.

Boo? What are you doing here? she asked. She pointed at me, frowning. Who is that? Whys his face covered in blood?

Dixie Its me! Its really me! Please recognize me!

I was tied up and couldnt even move properly, but I triedI squirmed and crawled toward her with all the strength I had left.

But Blade kicked me in the face. Fuck off. Stay down.

My head spun from the blow, but I still tried to mumble, Big sis Dixie

With that, Blade exploded; he stomped on my mouth again.

You still got the balls to call her sister in front of me, you pretty little shit?

But I knew My sister trembled at the sound of my voice.

She knelt down, staring at my facetrying to place it.

But before she could connect the dots, Blade jumped in.

Boo, I get it, alright? You dont have to hide it. Hes your plaything from abroad, right?

This villa? You bought it for him. I didnt say anything because youve worked so hard. You wanna keep someone on the side, thats your right.

He blinked rapidly like he was about to cry, his voice all broken and soft.

I just I just wanted to see what it is about him that you love so much.

If I knew, maybe I could change. Maybe I could become more like him and make you love me more, too

His trembling voice got to my sister. She softened, reaching out and pulling her fianc into a hug.

What are you even saying? Dont be stupid, she said gently. I already told you, youre the only one I love. Why else would I agree to marry you?

Dummy, I bought this villa for my brother. Hes coming back tomorrow, remember? I wanted to surprise him, thats why I didnt tell anyone.

She pulled back, still confused, and pointed right at me again.

Oh! Speaking ofwho is this guy, anyway? I dont have a secret lover!

Thats when the realization hit Blade like a truck, and his face went ghost white.

He hes just some pretty boy who pissed me off. Me and Scarface roughed him up a little, thats all

My sister frowned.

He pissed you off? Then yeah, maybe he deserved a beating. But dragging someone into my brothers new villa? Thats a whole new level of stupid, boo!

Bad luck, having blood spilled before the villa is even warmed up!

Listening to her scold him, Blades voice trembled.

I get it, I really do. Ill have the kid dragged out and cleaned up right now, and bring in a god statue or something to drive out the bad luck.

Tomorrow Ill personally apologize to your brother. Hes chill, right, boo? He wont hold it against me?

My sister softened, giving him a fond smile. Hes got a good temper. Im sure he wont.

Meanwhile, I was being carried out by two muscleheads, panic hammering in my chest.

What Blade meant by cleaned up was clear as dayhe was going to silence me for good. He mustve figured out who I really am!

He couldnt take that risk. He wanted certainty. No loose ends.

I thrashed in their grip in desperation to break free, only to get slapped for it.

You messed with the wrong guy, punk! Say your prayers. Drag him out! Blade barked, just as Scarface walked in holding a kitchen god statue.

Seeing my sisters expression, Scarface rushed to kiss ass.

Queen, dont be mad. We didnt plan on letting this little poser bleed all over the place, but he tried to pass himself off as your brother

Blade panicked, trying to shut him up.

But it was too latemy sister caught the key word, her voice going cold as steel.

What did you say? He pretended to be Luca?

Scarface nodded eagerly. Yeah! But this guys a lousy actor. We checkedhis ID doesnt even match the young masters name!

He handed her all my papers like a good little snitch.

Dixie looked at my IDand her face went ghost-white.

This This cant be.