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"Did you cut your hair F/N?" Aida said that as she saw you fxing your hat, she was kind of disappointed that you had cut your beautiful long black hair. Was the weather hot? or was it hard to fix it?

"It was hard to fix it whenever the wind blew."

"Ah~ but I can fix it for you. I love styling!"

Of course she loved it; she always brushed your hair back then and styled it whenever she got the chance, or rather, whenever you let her do it. But it rarely happens after that disturbing thing she did back then, and it leaves you with a big impression of what she did.

Remember how she licked your chin? It was like any other day when she asked you if she could brush your hair. You refused, but she always pursued that lead until you let her.

A big mistake (this happened before the licking chin incident) and when you felt a wet consistency on your right cheeks. Her excuse was ‘You just look so sweet~’ one of the traits she picked up after Gwen. (That bitch!)

You didn’t let her see it, but you're shivering in disgust at the traits she got. Oh, how you're so happy that he's gone. But of course, the story isn’t over yet; soon that thing will return; it may not be Gwen, but it could be other people.

It could be her, as she didn't find it wrong when she did it with you. The original story is still ongoing. People can’t predict what will happen next.

It's a good thing that you have the key to go back and see what the future chapter will show. There’s a fifty percent chance that it will go back to normal or that some will be added to it. For now, all you need to do is wait for Sein’s upcoming chapter, in which you'll be debating whether you will save him, as he did it on his own.

Or was he manipulated into doing it? Ms. Bella did take advantage of it. Now that you've thought about it, there’s a possible chance that she could be pregnant. On that year. No condom has been invented yet. (The first was in Europe, and in Aisha's world, let’s say it wasn’t invented yet.)

You also don’t want to save him, as he's the person who almost traps you inside this insane world. He may not have said it, but you clearly saw in his eyes that he didn’t want you to escape. He wants you trapped in his grasp.

Hugging you until you gave up and accepted the fact that you would not leave them... or was it only him? You didn’t really plan to leave soon, and even if you have the key, you want to spend some time with your family. But that thing changed; it happened after meeting with your soon-to-be fiance (Fredrick Herior IV).

Sein acted strange; you thought Aisha was the only person acting strange, and you immediately learned why she was acting strange but for Sein. He became possessive, or is there another word for possessive?

Sein might look like an innocent being, but you know that there's a different person behind that smiling mask of his. And guess what? You were right. You didn’t need to find more evidence, as he already showed you.

Some part of you is still thinking about what will happen if he successfully traps you. For starters, you won’t visit the Dimoche household; you don’t want to see them. Though it saddens you that Aisha and Aida got into it, if you keep visiting, your mind can’t handle it.

Even now, when you just want to give Aisha her tea, you mentally cannot handle this continuation, or what you call a purposeful encounter with him.

Arthur purposely wanted to meet with you, and you could only bite your inner lower lips, irritated at his smiling look. Oh, how Sein is really his son. These two are really like father and son.

"Good morning, Miss F/N~, is that for the Missis?"

"Yes, I already gave Miss Aida her Tea. I just need to give Miss Aisha hers. Please excuse my rudeness, but I must go as the tea will get cold." You said coldly, bowing your way out, but before you could walk away,

This fucker had to ask you a damn favor.

"Can I ask you a small favor, Miss F/N?"

"It depends"

Arthur chuckled at the short answer. Oh, how this girl really reminds him of someone back then. He inhaled as he asked, "I want to give a special someone a gift; a flower would be a good gift, but I’m not a florist to know what kind of flowers will suit her; her birthday is almost near. So, may I ask a favor if you can help me find good flowers for her?"

"This someone is very lucky to have you, Mister Duncan." He thought you would help him, but to his surprise, you declined, telling him that you are also not a florist and do not know all the flowers.

But you did tell him one thing: "I think a yellow rose is a good gift. Good day, Mister Duncan."

Why yellow roses? Easy. Nothing screams infidelity and a broken heart like receiving a yellow rose, the ultimate symbol of jealousy and greed in the Victorian language of flowers.

You have a hitch as to who he will give these flowers to. Some might see how lovely it is that he thinks of his loved one when he just wants to do that to harden Sylvia’s love for him. And when he finally sees an opening, he can get what he wants.

just like any manipulative or psychotic person.

"Cypress, how should a lamb that is surrounded by a pack of wolves protect itself?"

"Simply put, if a wolf can disguise himself as a lamb, the shepherd dog will think he's one of the lambs." That is also the case for a lamb that is surrounded by hungry wolves."

Aisha hums, agreeing with what you said. She may not be Snow White, who got help from the seven dwarves and a prince to get away from the evil queen. Her reality is how she got a stepmother who had three lackers.

She may not be a princess, and there isn’t a prince. But there’s a healer on her side—a knight? Or a mage? Let’s just say it's the person who will be there to help her away from these hungry wolves.

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Sein’s perspective

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- How should a lamb that is surrounded by a pack of wolves protect itself? -

Sein cracked a smile as he read the note. He won’t say how he stumbled upon this note, but he will say that he was searching for Aisha’s note. He simply wrote the answer, but before he wrote it down, he was searching for the other person’s note as well.

One day, he stumbled upon another note. He thought that he had written something extra and wanted to take it out. But he knew he had only written one. So who is this person writing at Aisha’s note as well?

His curiosity soon turned to interest, and as he read that person's note, he might say that it was a very smart and logical way of thinking. So, when he learned that this person wasn’t from their place,

His mind had settled on the one and only person. Or two. It could be Pinocchio, but the Pinocchio note is not the same handwritten as Aisha’s other pen pal. If he says it might be Y/N, but seeing she’s already gone,

And the writing was very different. He still holds his theory that Pinocchio and Aisha’s pen pal are only one person, and he concludes that it might be Lady Y/N behind all of it. Seeing that the note that he took was from the Pellereli household the day Lady Y/N invited them, and Aisha’s pen pal would only show up when Lady Y/N was around,

Only to his disappointment that he saw Aisha’s other pen pal, but that doesn’t mean that he would give up this theory. As another person walks in. He really did conclude that the Pinocchio note was written by Lady Y/N because it stopped when she disappeared. What's more, she told him the truth, and that 'key' is the answer.

He tried to look for an answer or a similarity inside Gwen’s study, but he was only given an empty pocket.

The manor is becoming boring, but when this F/N, this new maid, claimed that she’s a personal maid of Aisha and Aida,

And when she arrived, things unexpectedly happened. First it was his father, then Nemo’s incident, then Aisha’s birthday, and now ‘This note' could be a coincidence, but when he heard Aisha’s talking to herself,

‘Who is this Cypress? " You're talking about Miss Aisha?' Is this the person to answer his curiosity? Someone who will unfold this thick book

He was busy reading the human anatomy; it was interesting, and he just randomly picked it. As he turned the page, he saw Pinocchio's note. A flattened rose paper flower was waiting for him to read, and when he was about to fold it out, a voice startled him.

So when he turned to look out the window, there he saw Aisha’s hair flying freely; it wasn’t the same as Lady Y/N's, but he still wanted to touch it, and before his hand could even glaze, the wind stopped, leaving him hanging.

Aisha just wanted to rest and read through the evening. Cypress told her that something big was coming soon, and she wanted her to prepare in case she needed her help. Of course, Aisha would love to help someone who helped her.

Aisha just hoped it wasn't about her sister, but because she was paranoid, she began talking to herself.

"I wonder what Cypress meant by that. *Sigh* I just hope it’s nothing too big... I wonder what it is---"

"Hello, Aisha."

Aisha's head quickly darted to the new-found voice; she got startled at his sudden appearance and in her mind. Did he hear me? How long was he here? Was my voice loud? Even if her mind is running with these many questions.

She maintained her calm self, acting like she wasn’t muttering a minute ago, "I didn’t expect you to be here. There’s usually nobody here at this time." She decided to get down, planning to return the book and exit the room, but her eyes caught the book Sein was reading, and she couldn’t help but get curious as to why he was reading it.

"I often come here to read books at night or borrow some books and read them in my room. But today was an exception. I’m glad that I bumped into you~"

"Are you… reading a book on human anatomy?"

"I just took it randomly; how were you able to tell just by looking at the book jacket?"

"I've read that book before." She doesn’t want to believe that Lady Y/N's body is completely gone with no trace after reading the anatomy book. She then read a book about a bear or wolf, hoping to find the same case as Lady Y/N.

At first, she doesn’t have the guts to learn all the details, but after many diggings, wolves and bears will leave a trace of blood or a bone. But seeing that the police only found her shoes, it could mean that Lady Y/N is still alive. Her hopes aren’t gone yet. Just like her sister, Aida.

"I see. Why are all the books in Dimoche Manor covered with book jackets? Won’t it be inconvenient for you when you’re searching for books?" Sein asked, sitting down on the coach.

Aisha answered him in a very detailed way about how the late Mister Gwen said that knowledge is more valuable than money. Hiding it by using a book jacket to prevent outsiders from looking into it. Furthermore, if a certain person wants to find that specific book, there’s a record that can be used while searching for it.

"There’s no need for that. Most of the servants can’t read." Sein chuckled as he said it, but Aisha disagreed with what he said.

"The book jackets won’t prevent those who truly love books from being curious."

"That’s right. Even if you locked an interesting book in a safe, I would still find a way to get it."

Aisha's eyes landed on the box that her father always locked to prevent any outsider, or the box was only nothing but, "Whatever is locked in that box isn’t meant for us to read. That includes the two of us."

"You don’t want to see what’s in the box, even if the things in there are interesting?"

"I told you before that the box contains old account books; they aren’t interesting at all."

"Do you really still think that the box only contains account books? Do you really believe Mr. Gwen’s and Aida’s words?"

Aisha’s lips pursed at what he said. Sure, she was also curious, but as they said, curiosity killed a cat, and beside, "…I’m still not interested in finding out what’s in that box. It’s not too late to open it after I’m done reading the books in this room." Or rather, she doesn’t have time to see what’s inside as her mind is set on Cypress's words.

"Alright then. Aisha, this couch is huge. Why don’t you come over and have a seat?" Sein is gesturing at the space next to him, offering Aisha the space, but Aisha has another plan.

"I refuse. I prefer quietly reading here in the daytime. If you enjoy reading here at night, continue doing that." As she said this, she subconsciously clenched her hand.

"Oh, I’m very sorry for bothering you, Miss Aisha. I’ll take this back to my room. Have a nice day."

Sein was about to leave, but he wanted to see if his words had piqued Aisha’s curiosity. But the thing is, before he could spy on her, a paper rose caught his attention. He almost forgot about the Pinocchio note.

He thought it was just a short message, but to his surprise, he saw the long note. So he decided to leave and continue reading it in his room.

- This is my last message for you, Sein.

This is a poem. Read it carefully.

A room was filled with melody.

A boy was making that sound; his teacher praised him; he was happy, or rather, he felt something was missing.

His teacher's words were nothing but meaningless, yet the boy still smiled.

Soon, the melody was replaced by something else.

It wasn’t as melodic as the first one... and this sound came from those inside the room...

His teacher knew this would happen, but him? Did he already know and do it on his own accord? Or was he forced to do it? Or he wasn’t in his right mind?

Hypothetically, if things like this happen in real life, and you already know the answer. Would you stop it or not?

Stop? Or not?

Answer it wisely, Sein.-

Sein was confused and curious. Stop what? When? And where? What is Pinocchio pointing out? This poem is like representing himself, and it says that if something like this happened, what would he do?

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So it finally came to this; you already expected Sylvia to be this cunning, but if people were to point it out, you would be the most cunning person in that room. She told you to prepare a herbal tea for the twins cold, as Aisha and Aida had been coughing.

You already knew which part this was, and even when she secretly poured the drugs inside the warm tea that she hid from you, you already knew. While she wasn’t looking, you took out the new herbal tea that you had made.

Aisha saw what you did but didn’t say anything. As for Aida, she was too busy talking to Sylvia to see you.

"I bought this medicine just for the two of you." Sylvia made a hand motion for you to give it to the twins, and as you handed the tea to Aisha, you assured her that it was safe.

Aisha trusts you.

"It’s an herbal tea with citrus in it. You’ll recover quickly after you drink this. Drink up now~" Sylvia was thrilled that the twins had drunk it; her plan was a success, and she couldn’t help but peek at you.

In her mind, if it were a different maid, Aisha might refuse to drink it. Maybe her choice to let this maid continue to work is not so bad after all.

"Starting today, your maid here will bring your medicine every four hours. So you can regain your health back in time. Remember to drink your tea~ If it doesn’t help, I’ll have to get the doctor to drain your blood. Have a good rest~"

As soon as the door closes, you follow Sylvia behind.

"Don’t forget, if you mess this up, you will be removed from this manor permanently. Understood?"

"Yes, Madam Sylvia."

"Good~"

Back at the twins room after the door closed, Aisha immediately went up and went to where Cypress had replaced the tea. Aida looked at her in curiosity as to what Aisha was looking for, and when she saw what it was, her eyes were winded.

"Eh? Isn’t that the tea we just drank?"

Aisha sniffed the tea, and it wasn’t the same scent as Cypress had given them. Her eyes then spotted a note underneath the teacup. In that note, it said that the two of them should be careful with what Sylvia gives them.

-The tea I gave you is safe; I tasted it beforehand, and with that tea, it will surely help you get your health back. Thank you for not saying anything back then. I fear I might have gotten caught -

"Aida, starting today. Don’t consume anything; Sylvia only gives us two."

"Why?"

"Father used to be very healthy, but his health deteriorated after Sylvia convinced him to smoke cigars, drink alcohol, and drink those weird teas!" For some reason, Aisha hasn’t coughed.

"What about the tea earlier?"

"You can only consume if F/N gave it to you. She’s on our side. Remember that."

"But she said she’ll get the doctor to drain our blood if we don’t drink the tea…" Aida does trust F/N and not Sylvia, but she fears that Sylvia will do what she said earlier.

"Don’t listen to her nonsense. It’s just a common cold; we’ll be better in a few days. Moreover, I or F/N can make this tea. Haven’t you noticed that we haven’t coughed even once now?"

"Your right! That’s great then."

"Father is no longer with us. Do you understand how scary it is… to own half the manor without having anyone we can rely on?"

"Wait… What about F/N? didn’t you say she was on our side?"

Aisha shook her head. "She is, but I fear she won’t stay long... once she finished her mission, there’s only the two of us left." Aisha was muttering the words that Aida hadn’t heard.

"Then… Then what should we do to protect ourselves?"

"I’m not sure yet." Aisha needs to speak to Cypress later, but there is always a time that she can’t always ask Cypress, "But we have to become smarter. We have to be more quick-witted than Sylvia and her sons! We must work together. We can only rely on each other, sister."

After that day, Sylvia continued to give them a herbal tea with drugs inside, while she was smiling wickedly, thinking this would be the end of the twins soon. The person who is giving the said tea has the widest smile that she could even master.

While Sylvia thought it would make the twin condition worsen like she did to Gwen back then, it was the opposite. They only faked their sickness to not let Sylvia immediately see the act.

While Carlo and Nemo were convinced, so was the other servant. Sein, on the other hand, wasn’t. The same goes for Arthur; with each tea cup that arrives at the kitchen that F/N handles, he will look at it and smell if it’s the same as the first one.

Right now he was on his way to Sylvia’s room, a tray in one hand with an herbal tea. He wasn’t there yet when Aisha walked up to him.

"Mister Duncan,"

"Miss Aisha. What can I help you with?"

"Nothing much, I just happened to pass by, may we walk together and chat?"

"Of course, Miss Aisha. I’ll do whatever you request."

Aisha hummed; her eyes then rested on the hand that a tray was holding. "Mister Duncan, I heard from the servants that you injured your right hand before working here, but it seems like you’re still able to carry out your duties well."

"That’s right. It doesn’t affect me much."

"How did you get that injury?"

"I got it in an unfortunate incident. Don’t worry about it, Miss Aisha. I can still do many things even with just my left hand."

"Mister Duncan, did you leave the manor you were in charge of overseas because of that incident?"

Duncan chuckled. "It seems Madam Sylvia hasn’t told you about my work history. I was previously working at the Yuli Manor in Country E. My employer eventually went bankrupt and sold the house. After I returned to this country, I was recommended to work here."

"Who recommended you?" Aisha asked, eyeing him. For a second, he was taken aback by her interest in knowing his full history, but of course, he simply told her what he kept telling the others.

"Miss Aisha, I’d never have expected you to be so interested in this. You probably don’t know him, but the person who recommended me was Mr. Blanc of Laketon. He recently died of gout. May he rest in peace."

"So, it’s just like Miss F/N." Aisha hum, in which Duncan commented on it.

"Yes, but the one who recommended Miss F/N is someone whose rank is almost higher than the queen itself. She might be good at her work for Lady Fillia to recommend her to the Dimoche."

"She is. Mr. Duncan, I’ve only seen Country E in a book. Is the winter there as beautiful as what’s drawn in the book?"

"It was beautiful, but it was so cold I was always shivering."

"Then why did you go to such a cold place to work?"

Arthur didn’t really expect Aisha to come to him and ask this many questions, but even so, he still answered them with his own words: "I’ve worked in many places to earn my keep. Some of these places are ones that people didn’t expect me to go to right now. I’m honored to be able to work at the Dimoche manor."

"...Is that so? *Humm* I hope I can travel to that beautiful country one day and see what winter looks like there with my own eyes."

"The outside world is very dangerous, Miss Aisha. You should follow your guardian’s arrangement and stay at home. It’s the safest place."

Aisha wanted to scoff at this, but she restrained herself. "For my sister and me, anywhere is a dangerous place. But maybe there’s a place where we don’t need to worry about anything. say, Mister Duncan, have you missed the sensation of numbness?"

Her eyes then rested on his right hand, and when her eyes shifted to his, ‘So, Cypress was right... She’s the only person I and my sister can trust in this place.’

╰┈➤ ❝ [✎ To be continued 🕮 ] ❞

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There’s only a day before the twins birthdays begin. Where Aisha would get a slap from Sylvia, but that will change.

In regard to Nemo, who is almost unalive himself, he is now currently resting with Sylvia and his brothers keeping him company. The news of what happened spread quickly, like a virus. Inside that news is also a rumor that the twins maid was given a task for her to try and kill Nemo due to their jealousy.

Or rather, how this maid they talk about is angry at an aristocrat, and that’s why she did such dirty things.

You find the rumor they purposefully created amusing. You are not affected by it, as you know to yourself that it was the opposite of it. Now that you think about it, it reminds you of the aunties that like to make up stories when they're jealous of a certain person.

(Marites: meaning people who don’t have a life. (That they go into other people's lives and ruin them by making things up that aren't true.)

But you know what is not laughable? Is when Sylvia left you with a bruise on your cheeks. Looking like a walking person who was forgiven for what you did, and Sylvia did that to teach you a lesson. Having a second chance as you are still working at the manor. It still hurts whenever you touch it, but you can endure it. If you can endure the knife, what more to a slap?

Thanks to Aisha and Aida, who immediately attended to the mark on your cheeks where the swollen part didn’t grow further than it should.

"Will this work?"

"Yes, it will. Just follow what I said, and you will be safe."

"But how do you know this will happen?" "Are you really from the future?"

You wanted to laugh at what Aisha concluded, but you remained stiff. You know what Aisha feels; she’s curious and confused, so to calm her mind, you gently look at her.

"I am. But I don’t know it all... I’m only here because I have a mission to complete. Remember?"

She remember indeed. Aisha won’t lie; it caught her off guard after you told her who you are and what your purpose is. She couldn't help but sigh in relief, as she wasn’t alone anymore. She doesn’t need to feel this heavy feeling she always faces alone. Yet. That only lasted after she asked F/N a question.

"How long will you stay?"

"After I’m done with my mission.. I already completed three."

"How many do you have left?"

"One."

"One? And that is?" Aisha asks with curiosity in her face.

"I’m sorry, Miss Aisha, but I cannot tell you. If I tell you that isn’t happening yet... I fear it would be worse."

"But you told me what would happen to me on my birthday." Aisha's eyebrow was knitted as she told you this. What logic do you hold or secret do you have that you cannot possibly tell her?

"Miss Aisha. This. I can change, but there is one person whose name I cannot tell you. Would be in danger. Please don’t ask anymore questions." It might sound rude to say that, but it is better to keep it to yourself.

The reason is very simple. Aisha's part happens in the original story, but what happens to Sein isn’t part of it. It's your story now. You did tell her about Nemo, as it's already over.

"What about the other two? You only told me about Nemo. Should you also tell me about it?"

You sigh.  "I can’t tell you."

"Why?"

"It’s the same as the thing I told you. Please, Miss Aisha, if you continue to ask me, I fear someone will hear us, and if they did... I may no longer be here." you whispered

Aisha saw your point, as it was very dangerous. She should just be grateful that she now knows who Cypress is and that she is there to help her. Unlike the previous battle, where she and her sister were the last people standing to face the enemy,

Now the two of them have someone to help her out, and this someone is their biggest healer. Aisha wanted to tell Aida, and you simply told her that she could but not to point you out.

"Why?"

"You're the only person who could learn what I look like. I cannot tell anymore. Please, Miss Aisha, keep it a secret."

Aisha wanted to ask you more questions, but seeing that you're exhausted and thinking that you’ve been through a lot, consider that you traveled from afar and worked there. What more can Sylvia demand, as her mind is still thinking that you are manipulating both of her sons?

"I promise, F/N. rest for today."

"Thank you, Miss Aisha. Good night."

For you, it is better to follow Sylvia rather than have her throw you out of the manor. Question: Why did you tell Aisha that you completed three? When all you've done so far is save Nemo. For the other two, you're still determining if it’s safe to put it on the finish bar or pending bar.

Aida's mental health is improving, but that doesn’t mean she’s getting there, as depression is not to be taken lightly. Like what happened to Nemo. What more Her part is still being worked on, whereas Nemo's was completed recently.

Nemo's case can be returned, but because of what he did, he is now being supervised 24/7 by Sylvia and his brothers.

For Carlo's part, it will happen if Aida doesn’t change. Aisha only went crazy after her sister died and did that gruesome act. If you manage to save Aida from her dark place, you don’t need to worry about Sein or Arthur.

With this, it will ease your mind. You can easily go back without having those same thoughts. Soon after the day you’ve been waiting for has arrived.

The twins' birthday

They wanted warm tea before joining the others. You thanked God that the stuff is now on break and that you have all the kitchen to yourself, happy that you have a peaceful evening, only for it to vanish in a mere second and be replaced by an irritated way that you quickly cover up with a calm look.

"Miss F/N~ are you perhaps here to make the missis another tea?"

"Yes."  Simply answer with a big impact.

"I see, can I perhaps have a serving of tea?" Arthur asks, and to his surprise, you didn’t decline and prepared him a tea. The only problem is that after he got the tea, it wasn’t the same scent as the first one you had.

"Is something wrong?" you ask.

"I was hoping you would make the other one." Arthur chuckled

"Other one? What are you talking about, Mister Duncan?" You lied. You know what he was looking for. To be precise, you wanted to make that tea, but because he was tailing behind you and because he wasn’t the only person,

You changed it to something as simple as warm tea.

"The one you made with a sweet scent"

"Hmm, I don’t know any sweet tea. I only made a warm natural tea."

"Is that so? But I remember how you pointed out a jar that had in it... I tried to find it, but it seems like it doesn’t exist. Have you perhaps made it by hand?"

"The jar I was telling you about is this one." It’s just at the top of the drawer. Mister Duncan, I need to go as the tea will be cold." You said you were finishing the conversation.

"Right, please excuse me~"

With a final bow, you made your exit without turning to look at him, and as you exited the door, your eyes took a quick peek at the curtain. ‘It will end soon; have patience’ you thought, determining to keep your sanity up and continue to walk away.

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Aisha perspective

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Today was the day she and her sister turned 14, and Sylvia held a birthday party for them. In which Aisha would be in an incident, but thanks to Cypress, she won’t make that mistake rather she will change that.

Inside the room, there are four people celebrating it for them. People don’t need to guess who these four people are.

"I’m sorry, my two princesses. Your distant relatives weren’t willing to attend your birthday party because they felt they wouldn't gain anything from it. We can only celebrate it as a family~"

Aisha quietly scoffed at Sylvia’s fake sympathy.

"We thank you for not inviting them, Madam Sylvia. Coincidentally, my sister and I don’t wish to see them again."

"That’s great; at least we’ve reached a consensus on protecting our family’s assets~" Sylvia said, smiling and gesturing at the food at the table, where the flower was replaced with a new, fresh one from the garden as the previous one left a sour taste in Sylvia’s mouth.

only for her to smirk as she remembers something.

"Although there aren’t any guests, mother has prepared a sumptuous feast for my two princesses. We have pudding, soft candies, apple tarts, and even cake~" Sylvia said, continuing how she spent a lot of money to hire the royal family’s pastry chef just to have the cake for the twins, or rather for her sons.

"Do all of you like it?"

"I love it!" Carlo was the first to stand up and go to the cake. Shouldn’t it be the twin who loves it rather than him?

‘Of course, it’s for her sons.' Aisha thought semi-glaring at Carlo and Sylvia.

"Mom, quickly light the candles!"

"Hehe, the three of you should eat more since refined ladies shouldn’t get fat."

Soon, Aisha was forced to stand up and go to where the cake was as she and Aida would blow the candle.

"Thank you for organizing this party, Madam Sylvia." Aida said.

As they bowed their heads, hands linked to one another, they wished for something that neither any of the brothers nor Sylvia would know.

‘I wish, Y/N would be back’  ‘And hope nothing will happen to us and this nightmare will be over soon. With those, they blow the candle out.

"Aida, what did you wish for?"

"I’m not telling you~"

"Hmph, Aida  If you don’t tell me, I’ll punish you!"

While Carlo is determined to find out what Aida wishes for. Aisha, on the other hand, was asked as well by Sein. who was peeking at her the whole time.

"What did you wish for?"

"... do you really want to know?" making eye contact with him that lasted up to eleven seconds. Sein didn’t ask anymore and wished her a happy birthday.

Aisha, who had made her way beside Aida, glared at Carlo, "Carlo, if you dare to do anything to Aida, I’ll punish you!"

"Really? Do you want to happen to you what happened to that peasant?" Carlo sneered as he said this.

It will happen, but she will change that and only look at him in silence rather than answering him. Oh, she can’t wait for the show.

"Alright, kids. Come and get your cake~"

As soon as Sylvia said those words, Aisha quickly switched Aida to her spot. The best part in this one is that she wore the same hairstyle and clothes as Aida, knowing Carlo, who has short-term memory loss. He will think it’s still Aida as his focus is on her face rather than the gloves in her hand.

She made sure that she was just in front of Sylvia, and before the cake could collide with her face, she dunked her way out. That made the cake splash on Sylvia’s face. Aisha dreams of doing this with her own hands, but this is enough. For now.

"Carlo!!"

"M-mom. I-I didn’t mean to! It was supposed to be a surprise for Aida- ah? Aisha!" When did they switch? Inside Carlo’s mind as he pointed his finger at Aida and Aisha

Aisha simply gave him a pity look with a sneer on top of it. She then glanced at Sylvia, asking, "Madam Sylvia, are you okay?" giving her the napkin she had prepared.

Just like what Cypress planned for her. Aisha wishes F/N was here to see it. To see the angry look Sylvia gave her son. It surprised all of them. Especially Sein and Nemo, as out of the brothers, their mother favors Carlo the most.

Sein quietly observes Aisha.

"It wasn’t my fault, Mom! You… you!" Because of anger and humiliation, that made him do it. Carlo did the messiest thing he could do so far. He plans to smash the whole cake into Aisha's face.

"Stop! Carlo!" Sylvia tried to stop her son, but she was late by a second.

Carlo failed again when Aisha moved out of the way, coating Sylvia from head to toe with the cake. It was enough for Sylvia to make her do something that she never did to her son. She had slapped Carlo square in the face.

She regrets it a little bit as Carlo is now looking at her with a feared look in his face, but she needs to continue as she already started, "Look at what you’ve done, Carlo!! You ruined everything!"

"O-ouch. B-but mom! She started it! She’s giving me this look!" Only for him to shut his mouth when Sylvia yelled at him.

"Carlo! I didn’t teach you to act like this! You dare pick the entire cake! What happened to you?"

"I-I’m sorry…"

Sylvia rustled, but her anger didn’t lower down after seeing Aisha's lips curling at the end of their corner, concluding that Aisha was laughing at her look. "Is this funny for you? Aisha?"

Aisha shook her head, "No, madam Sylvia. I never thought of it. *Sigh* Pity that we didn’t have a bite from it."

"Pity?! really? Is this how you think? *scoffs* I was too careless, wasn't I? then starting now, I will be strict, and as your mother, it is my duty to educate the two of you so that you can become refined ladies!" Is that a made-up story? Or is Sylvia so embarrassed that she’s speaking without thinking?

Aisha rolled her eyes and said, "You can’t even educate Carlo. What more to us? Also, we don’t wish to become that so-called "refined lady" of yours, nor have I ever thought of you as my stepmother." It was a simple sentence that triggered Sylvia. She was about to slap Aisha as she has had enough embarrassment for a day, but Sein had grasped her wrist.

Since when did he stand up to stop her? This surprised the two of them, and as they gazed upon Sein, he was giving a look at Sylvia with ‘really?’ look on his face.

"But mom, a truly "refined lady" wouldn't hit anyone."

"Sein. A refined lady who has married into the family will be the mother of the kids. Kids like her need to be educated well." Sylvia glanced at Carlo, whose hand was still resting on his cheeks.

She carefully rested her hand on his shoulder, and just seeing him flinch made her feel worse. "Aren’t I right, Carlo?" It was a good thing that she knew what Carlo was like or had a switch to turn him back to his old self.

Carlo took a deep breath, regaining his snarling lips again. "What mom said was right! You shouldn’t stop her from educating Aisha. She is too arrogant and willful; it’s time that she learned to be a refined lady!"

Aisha rolled her eyes, shook her head, and sighed for the last minute. Sein just took a deep breath while watching his mom and brother act like this.

"Sein, you should learn from your brothers. They listen to my words and don’t oppose me." Sylvia commands her son only to click her tongue when Sein says a word about her.

"But mom, when I was obedient and listened to your words, you never protected me."

". . ."

‘Hmm…’ Aisha can’t help but think of something. Maybe she should ask Cypress in regard to this. Maybe Cypress knows something. She just has this feeling that Cypress and Sein have met before.

Is it her request from a long time ago? in which she wants to get rid of him? Or before that?

She’s still a child, and as they say, a child is a very curious creature. Just like a book that Y/N always has her read. Opening to unravel the story.

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After that horrendous event, she was irritated and angry. She was so angry that she threw the hand brush away from her. Grumbling can be heard. Furthermore, she still felt that stickiness from the frosting.

Oh, how she despises those twins!

She didn’t really expect Carlo to do that, but she should have known as she’s talking about Carlo here. Moreover, Sein decided to join.

"Darling, have you ever thought of mending your relationship with them? At least show some care for them. It’s better than being hostile toward one another." Arthur does have a point, but Sylvia is one stubborn woman.

"Hehe, George, I thought of doing that initially. But they’re such ungrateful brats. I despise them!"

"Then how will you be able to live with them for a long time?"

"Hmm... can I trust you, George?"

"My darling, of course you can."

Sylvia smiled "I've been wanting to get rid of them for a really long time. As long as they’re gone, I’ll be able to inherit all of the Dimoche family’s assets. Afterwards, I can easily transfer parts of the inheritance to my sons."

"Then... have you ever thought of getting them to marry your sons? Won't that be an easier way to solve your problem?"

Sylvia looked at him like he was crazy, bursting out the words as she faced Arthur. "What the hell are you saying, Arthur? How could you have such a thought? All five of them are siblings. They’re my children, even though they’re not relatives by blood. People will view it as incest!"

She continued to blurt out all the common sense she could think of. How it would feel if she did what he said. Pointing and sniggering at during social gatherings and how her sons should, or rather, must, marry a daughter of a true aristocratic family.

"Not the children of merchants!" Just telling it to her lover. Sylvia couldn't help but click her tongue as she remembered something or someone. If that girl didn’t die at a young age, By now, Lady Y/N and Nemo are already engaged. She would have won big! But no. Everything is like a curse for her.

"Oh, I’m sorry. I won’t bring that up again, my darling." Arthur cooed Sylvia down, resting his hand around her waist.

"I already have a plan, but what great ideas do you have to help me reach my goal, George?"

"I don’t think now is a good time to take action. Darling, don’t stain your hand with blood. It’s really dangerous."

Sylvia smiled while fixing his bow tie. "But my plan is not to use my hand to stain with blood."

This made Arthur curious as to what Sylvia was planning; she didn’t tell him or explain it to him when he asked what it was. Sylvia just simply said.

"It’s a surprise; I don’t want to spoil you~ and don’t worry, George." You will know sooner~"

Arthur could only watch Sylvia tag her to her bed as the long night happened. The plan Sylvia was talking about is just waiting to be given an order. Waiting at the back of the horse stable, hiding as they cut their long, visible brown hair.

They think it’s better to have short hair than long hair to lessen the consumption of hair dye. The plan for saving Nemo was a good start for what will happen next.

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This is a sound where you will be called upon.

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More books of mine

NEW CHAPTERS: SCHEDULE OF UPLOADING

Sequel for the next chapter

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TW: attempt suicide; sorrow; accusation.

I changed the cover as well as the sequel. I got to say my editing is improving. Do you like the cover of this chapter? For the readers to visualize what MC requested of Nemo, it exactly as on the cover.

Note: If you see this three-line phrase (- - -), it means flashback.

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The clock is starting again, but this time.. it is moving faster, then slower, then faster.

Tick~

The twins birthday is coming soon, yet Nemo's story is still in silence. Each second that passes by makes you nervous. Unlike the time when you will know what time or date will happen to Aida or Aisha, this is very different, like being told to be cautious at all times. Though you never let your guards down and are always awake 24/7, it still can't help but divert your attention to something else.

- - -

After Carlo almost hugged Aida, which you prevented, and him telling you off to his mother as he promised, it wasn't that long before Sylvia called for you in regards to this news. She wore the same unappealing smile she always does.

"I heard what you did; didn't they teach you to respect your masters?" Sylvia scuffle said eyeing you sharply. Her lips were pursed, but she swiftly replaced them with a frown.

Not only are you alone with her and her son Carlo in that room, but Arthur is also there watching it all. Any servant will think that he needs to be there, and as the head of the housekeeper, he should get a lecture as well for not keeping an eye on a servant. For you, it's simply a show that Sylvia wants to humiliate you with.

Even if Carlo is giving you this smug look, thinking you can't win this argument despite the fact that you can, you don't give a damn even if they think it that way. For you, all you care about is going back out to check on Nemo. As long as you stay there, it could be happening any minute. You were about to speak and tell her the reason as to why you did it—to get it over with—when suddenly the door burst open, presenting Aisha and Aida, who were now walking to where you are.

Aisha gave you a quick peek before talking to Sylvia. Explaining what happened and how she and Aida were witnesses. As for Aida, who is now asking if you're all right,

"Did you really teach your son how to have gentlemanly etiquette?" Aisha asked, eyeing her and Carlo, who has this annoyed look on him.

"Of course, dear. Why wouldn't I? He just wants to play with you two~"

"If you call following us a play? *Frown* Your wrong. That's simply called stalking."

Sylvia then gave a quick glance at Carlo, who was trying to explain himself, only for Sylvia to avert her gaze. Inhaling before saying, "Aisha, where did you learn that word? This is not stalking; he just really wants to play~"

Aisha scoff "For you, maybe, but for us, it's not."

"But that doesn't explain why she needs to do such a vulgar thing to people who give her something to eat."

How you wanted to laugh at her remark. Yes, she has a point, but that reason is only for people who are on her side. As you get your paycheck with the twin allowance, technically, she or any of her sons don't owe you anything.

Aisha wanted to say something, but she found her mouth gaping with no sound to be heard. Sylvia, who saw this, hid her smirk underneath her smiling one. She then glanced at you and wanted to tell you the punishment or get fired as she couldn't have anyone near the twins as she couldn't conduct her scheme.

But before she could open her mouth, you stepped in. "Please excuse my interruption. Madam Sylvia I apologize for what I did. I simply thought that he was going to attack Miss Aida, and I quickly jumped to shield her."

"No! I just wanted to play with my dearest sister."

"You heard him."

"Yes, but I'm just following what the order is. I was tasked not only to watch over them and take care of them but to always guard them at any cause."

"Even if it cost your life?" Without hesitation, Sylvia asked that question. Aisha and Aida look at Sylvia. There was shock on their faces that morphed into annoyance as she took it too far. But before they could stop her or you from answering it,

You stand tall, looking at her straight in the eyes. "Yes." One word, yet it has a big impact. Not only you left an impression on her. But all the people inside that said room

Sylvia wore an annoyed look but hastily smiled to cover it. Soon she dismissed you and the twins. Even if Carlo tried to reopen the case, Sylvia simply ignored him. First, she let you go, not because of the contract but because she had a plan just for you. Second, you remind her of her past self.

Arthur also saw that. It was so refreshing.

- - -

Tock~

You found yourself in the same garden again. Where you and Sein met. You were simply gathering some flowers for the twins upcoming birthday. Ordered by Sylvia as a decoration for the party. Not only do you find this as a good opportunity to view the outside window of Nemo in case he opened it and do his things rather than walking past his room,

It was a field of vision to see where his room was, and you were just eyeing it. You can't help but wonder if he ever saw you talking to Sein whenever you go pluck out or admire the flowers.

'I should go back'

Seeing that you gathered enough You took one last peek before walking away. Only for him to stop you. Where he stands is where Sein is supposed to be. You find it weird and creepy at the same time, being wary of what Arthur wants from you. Did he follow you? Or simply stumble upon you after finishing his routine? Maybe... as well as you don't care.

"Miss F/N, what are you doing here~?"

'Are you blind?'

"Mister Duncan... *bowed* I'm simply gathering some flowers for the miss's upcoming birthday."

"I see~ but wouldn't it be best to do it before it begins?" Arthur pointed out how the flower might die if it stayed that long. Arthur looked at you with curiosity as to why you had shaken your head.

"Flowers can last up to ten days; they just need a good amount of water. And the birthday starts in about three days, so it will be good. Also, if I do it before it's about to start, I fear that the flowers won't make it."

"Hmm, you know a lot about flowers. Did you learn that from your previous work?"

'Now you're interested in flowers? No, I know that look.' The look he gave you is oh, so familiar. You wanted to scoff at this, as you had experienced it before. A very déjà vu event

"Yes."

That word again: simply, yet it has this impact. It just does that. It interests him. Your so mysterious... He wants to learn more about this girl standing in front of him with these lifeless eyes staring at the basket then looking at him. Who really is she? Now that he saw you up close

'She has a fair skin. a good posture... hmm'

"I should get going now. The missis might be looking for me. Good day, Mister Duncan." You bowed once again.

As you were about to walk away, just like what happened back then. Is happening now. Only this time, it was a different character and question. A shadowing.

"Why did you choose that among these other flowers, Miss F/N?"

You look at him for a mere second before thinking of an answer: "It's beautiful... Just the right flower for Miss Aisha and Miss Aida." You just wanted to be honest with him and share your opinion, but with what you did, it has caught his attention now. He needs to learn and unravel this facade he saw in front of him.

While he watches, you walk away from him. He soon followed, as Sylvia would be wondering where he was. What you two didn't know was that, behind the bushes, hid a boy. The boy has the same feature as the person F/N talked to. He has this shock—or surprise—and nostalgic expression.

Even if a year has passed since she left the world, that word—that exact word but in a more lively way. He can't simply forget that. After all, her memory is still intact in his mind. Even the smallest detail, he remembers it...

Tick Tock~

There's only a day before Aisha and Aida's birthdays begin. After that interaction between you and Arthur, you always find him looking at you with this smile, and you know something will come up. But you ignored it because it would distract you. Furthermore... Nemo had shown a huge sign.

A sign telling you to observe him even more. Be caution. Be aware. Double the standard. Be ready. Just like today. Right now they were having breakfast, but instead of having them all at the table.

"Where's Nemo? Carlo?" Sylvia asked, as Nemo's chair was empty.

"How should I know?"

"Sein?" Sylvia redirected her question to her second child. For a second, you thought he was eyeing you. Or maybe Arthur, who was standing beside you. Maybe that was.

"His painting."

"Again? This is the third time he missed breakfast with us," Sylvia grumbled. After the death of Lady Y/N. She noticed that boy always seems to stay in his room. painting until he asks for another set of paint. but even so when it comes to her rules. That boy will obediently follow. She may favor Carlo more, but Nemo is still her son, and this worries her.

Before she could order a servant to fetch Nemo like she usually does, you stepped in. As your instincts are telling you that today is that day. "Madam Sylvia. I don't mind fetching, young master."

"Hmm, may I ask why you suddenly volunteered?" Sylvia eyed you curiously.

Yes, you never volunteered to fetch him whenever he wasn't around. First, you don't want to get caught immediately. Second, you want to show them that you only take orders from the twin. Third this. It was a good thing that you had a good reason for her to let you go.

"It's for the way I acted toward. Young master, Carlo, I wanted to apologize for jumping to conclusions; I should have learned his real intention first." You then glance at Carlo, as you wanted him to give you this order. Knowing Sylvia favors Carlo She doesn't have a choice but to allow you.

Bowing at him, you then continued. "Young master, would you like me? To fetch young master Nemo as a way to accept my apology?"

Just hearing his snort, even if you can't see it, made you know he had the biggest smug on his face. "Sure, why not? At least you're not a dumb peasant!"

"Carlo!" Aisha exclaimed, glaring at him, who just gave her a shrug.

"What? She said it herself~"

"F/N, you don't need to do that; it was his fault. Not yours. Stay here." Aisha ordered, but you need to break some trust points with her as you really need to do this.

"I'm sorry, Miss Aisha. But it is against my morals to not apologize for what I did wrong—I am wrong. So please. Let me fix my mistake." Even if you had lost her trust. You did earn Carlo's and Sylvia's trust.

Sylvia interrupted, "Very well~ if that's what you want. I would let you. Go now"

"Thank you, Madam."

Aisha eyed you for a second before nodding at you. Allowing you to do what you want. It annoyed her as she felt embarrassed, but Aida quickly comforted her. As soon as you walk out of the room. Someone had followed you.

It took you a solid minute to reach Nemo's room. Obviously, you speed-walk your way to his room after exiting the dining room.

You knocked. *Knock Knock* but silent was only be heard.

You tried again, *Knock, Knock* this time calling him.

"Young master?" You then heard a shuffle followed by a thud, *Thud Thud*.

The good part was that the door wasn't locked, and without hesitation, you opened it. Heart thumping so loudly, sweat began to form. The place was a disaster. Only one painting remains in its frame. The painting that you requested before "The White Bird"

Nemo had enough. He was tired. He just wants to see her again, the person who comforted him. The person who sees him as the real him is the one who will appreciate him. The first person who gave him an encouraging word So before he joined her, he held the acorn close to him, remembering all the good memories.

'I'm coming. You don't need to wait Y/N'

-DING! DING!-

"NEMO!"

Y/N? He quickly glanced behind him, but he lost his footing. Falling to where he was standing. which was the open window where the sun was shining at him. This is what he wants. So why is he scared? Why does he want to be saved? Didn't he want to see Y/N a minute ago? But wait a minute. He heard Y/N call him. Was he dead already?

If so, he didn't expect it to be this painless.. or--

'Huh?

A pant and groan snapped him from his thoughts. not only that, but he felt His wrist being held by someone... So, he looked up. There he saw Miss Aisha and Aida's personal maid. Struggling to bring him up. What was her name again?

"Y-you..."

"I-I can't-- *pants* let you-- " Before you could scream and ask for help, a person made their way beside you, helping you bring Nemo back. You didn't expect him to be the person to come to your aid, but thanks to his sudden appearance, he draws your conclusion. As you caught his attention again.

This book made you look like a joke; you wanted to laugh and curse at it. It made you mere entertainment for the Dimoche family,

"Se-second brother!" Nemo exclaimed as Sein was now helping him.

It looks like they heard you after you screamed Nemo's name because as soon as Sein brought Nemo back, a lot of footstep can be heard and Sylvia's voice followed suit.

"What is happening--- Nemo!" As soon as she saw Nemo's quivering figure and face filled with tears, What's more, his room was a disaster. She immediately went to you. You didn't expect it, and neither did anyone else watching.

*SLAPPP!*

Sylvia had slapped you, and because of the impact, it made you look the other way. Feeling the burning sensation. It hurts when you touch it, but you need to endure it as she wipes the makeup away to reveal the scar. Not only that, but the contact lens had moved away from its original spot.

You didn't dare to look at her nor look up, fearing they might discover you. You also might scoff at her. Or you might say something awful. Obviously she quickly jump to conclusion.

"How dare you! After what we did, you return it like this?! Is this why you wanted to do it?"

You stayed quiet while Aisha and Aida tried to defend you, helping you to stand up. Arthur is trying to calm Sylvia, who doesn't want to. The servant watched from the back. Carlo is glaring at you. Finally, it was Sein's turn.

He first glanced at you, then at his mother. His lips were pursed, as this scene was very familiar to him: "Mother. Miss F/N saved Nemo."

"Saved? She obviously tried to do something! Aren't you here to stop it?"

Sein ignored his mother's question: "Nemo tried to kill himself. But Miss F/N here saw him before he could... She saved him."

"Is this true? Say something, Nemo!" Sylvia's hands are now on his shoulder, trying to make Nemo look at her. She can't believe this. What drives Nemo to think this way? Was she really focused on buying things? Just why did Nemo do this? Or maybe something else? Maybe the death of Lady Y/N?

"I-I.. it's true mother. I'm sorry!"

"Shhh. It's okay. Let's get you fixed." Sylvia called some servants to clean the mess, as she would consult Nemo. Ordering the servant to call a doctor as well.

Aisha wanted to block Sylvia before she could get away; she wanted her to apologize to the person who was still quiet. She could clearly see the handprint on your cheeks before you covered it up. Before Aisha could do so, a hand stopped her by grabbing her wrist.

"What are you doing? She needs to apologize to you!" The person who grabbed her was now shaking her head, confusing both of them.

"It's okay, Miss Aisha, Miss Aida. It wasn't Madam Sylvia's fault. She's just concerned. It's the same as what I did to protect Miss Aida back then."

Your eyes and cheeks is startling to get hurt. It was a good thing that they told you to go to their room, as they will tend to your injury. You want to protest and do it alone. but this is a good opportunity to introduce yourself as Cypress to Aisha.

It's time. so before you followed them. You face Sein. "Thank you, young master."

In their perspective, as they helped you, your hand was resting on the spot where Sylvia had slapped you. Your other eye was closed, and only one was open. The mobcap that was neatly wrapped around your hair was messy. You look pitiful, and it made them pity you.

Why are you still so kind? Why just accept it? Fight back. But, like they said, if you don't have the power, you're nothing but a low rank.

Aida had gritted her teeth at what you looked like. Aisha clinched her palm, almost taking out the blood because of her grip.

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Just a heads-up. In the next chapter, it will focus on Nemo and a little bit of Sein.

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Currently at the Dimoche household, in the master bedroom, stood an elegant lady with her beautiful black hair and green eyes fixing the hem of her dress. But don’t be deceived by her looks, as behind them is an ugly, wicked personality that has many schemes hidden underneath her sleeves. She was talking to her lover about the sudden change in the quality of her dresses after the nephew took over the business from the tailor store where she always bought them.

Arthur, who had just come in, asked Sylvia, "Which tailor store are you talking about?"

"Chelsea’s Tailor. You were wearing their coat when you first arrived at our manor."

"Oh, Chelsea is old. It’s normal for there to be a change in the owner." He replied, putting the tray of tea on the table. He was kind of disappointed and curious as to where that maid got that sweet tea he smelled before. He had searched every jar, yet he never found that specific leaf.

‘Weird…’ At the same time, he finds it interesting. Why lie? It’s not like she’s hiding it from anyone... or perhaps it is her family recipe.

"That’s not it; he had already passed away before you arrived. I heard someone conspired against him and killed him for his fortune." Sylvia continued to share the story.

Arthur couldn’t help but hum at this, and he then quietly chuckled to himself as Sylvia's words were like an answer to his question about that maid. He quickly brushed it off, asking, "Has the culprit been caught?"

"Who knows. It must be one of those lower-class people who did it. Such murders aren’t rare. I haven’t had my clothes made at their store in a long while. I didn’t expect to hear such news when I went there this time."

"How unfortunate. Where can we find such a great tailor store in the future?" Arthur then gave Sylvia a cup of tea.

Sylvia accepted it with ease, smiling at her lover and asking, "What’s there to worry about? As long as I have enough money, the princess’ tailor will make clothes for us."

Arthur hummed again when a thought appeared in his head: "Then what about the Pellereli dresser? They have good quality. Even the queen has a personal tailor by that name."

"You’re right… But I prefer the princess tailor. They still think that it’s the Dimoche's fault for losing their daughter. Just remembering it... it saddens me."

Arthur heard of that tragic news before he came to this manor. He won’t lie. Compare to Sylvia and Lady Lisa. Lisa would win as she was like a goddess who descended from heaven. He heard about her daughter, who was a copy of her and even more beautiful. Even if he didn’t see this girl in person, he knew that this girl is one of a kind.

"I heard that news. A very tragic story... Then, what are you planning to do next?"

"It’s to spend money, of course. As Dimoche Manor’s new housekeeper, George Duncan, you need more clothes to stand out from your previous status." Sylvia simply said she was setting down the cup of tea.

Arthur had a look of discomfort on his face after Sylvia called him that name: "My darling, you��re used to calling me by my new name already?"

"Yes. I like your new name. It’s best that you forgot your past self as well, George."

With that. Sylvia did what she said to George. When Gwen was alive, the amount of money Sylvia spent was pretty reasonable, but that soon ended after he passed away. Her demands for luxurious material goods suddenly increased.

She purchased different types of expensive ornamental ware. She didn’t get the chance to wear this heavenly jewelry during the period of mourning. But even so, that didn’t stop her. Even during that period, he purchased at least 30 sets of jewelry.

They thought it ended there. No, it didn’t. Not only did she host various gatherings in the manor for the reason of "grieving over the death of her husband," but she would also gamble and spend money excessively. Luckily, the Dimoche family was extremely wealthy, even if she damaged it. The fortune was sustained in such a short period of time.

Of course, the twin noticed this sudden change and behavior in Sylvia. Aisha questioned her and told her not to spend the assets shared among the three of them freely. It's really unreasonable to buy these things that have no use.

"Dear, I did this for the sake of the Dimoche family business's reputation. You will understand me once your in my position." Sylvia simply said, following up a sentence, that she doesn’t want others to think that after Gwen’s death, the family would be on the wane.

That an extravagant lifestyle will let others think that they are reliable.

"I disagree with what you said; it could be in a different setup and not in this kind of thing." We didn’t even agree to have you do this. It’s against the contract."

Sylvia gave her a sigh, looking at her with those same sympathetic eyes again. "Aisha?" I understand what you told me, but this is for the sake of the Dimoche. Don’t you want to bring your family name up?"

"No. It is better to stay silent and quiet. Because if it’s too loud, the enemy will hear."

Aisha had a point with what she said. She startled Sylvia and Arthur by how mature her speech is. To be honest, it was all thanks to Cypress for helping her build this speech, but even so. She was only a kid, so she couldn't do anything about it other than point things out to Sylvia.

You wanted to smirk after seeing their reaction, but you held it in as a certain person was eyeing you the whole time. Observing you from the side. Nevertheless. Aida took his attention away from you. Watching Aida’s regaining her self-confidence again after months of helping her

The tea you made really helped her so much. She at first cried as she remembered Lady Y/N, but the tea calmed her down. You also took your time to make Aida get used to you by talking to her daily. Aisha had also seen the sudden improvement of her sister... She still observed you, but as time passed, she became less wary.

Or so you thought when one day she came toward you, not even sugar coating her words, "You, are you her spy? What did you put in the tea? Even if Sister is gaining her health back... I just can’t shake off this feeling. Are you an alley?"

You did try the tea first before Aida could drink it, as Aisha had ordered you to do so. In fact, Aisha was still wary and surprised when she drank the tea. She now knew why Aida cried after tasting the tea. It was the same as Lady Y/N always made for them.

"Could it be... that this person is her reincarnation?' She desperately wanted to believe that theory, but seeing those lifeless eyes and how they were now bowing at her made her doubt it.

"I assure you, Miss Aisha. I’m not Madam Sylvia's spy, nor do I have anything to use against you two misses. I was simply told that my job would be here to serve you two... I’m an Alley. You don’t need to believe me now... but my ground stands. All the things I said are true."

Aisha also stood her ground; she still doesn’t trust you, which was fine as later, before Nemo's tragic events occurred, you will tell Aisha that your cypress. Though it will be very dangerous to do so, seeing that she’s the only person who knows where Cypress is and that she’s a trusted person in keeping things a secret,

The plan will be easy. The only thing you need to do is send her a signal before you also conduct your plan... You don’t know what time or day the tragic event would happen, nevertheless, your ears and eyes are always active. While you're thinking of the possible way to do the said plan and thinking of a way to not make it obvious,

In the twins' room, Aida had returned to her usual self, but she still had some depression left. Even though she doesn’t know that word and only knows the sad feeling. After F/N had given her that tea and talked to her, her first impression of F/N was that she was mute and didn't get along with others. But when F/N approached her, She felt like someone was lifting this boulder behind her back.

One time she almost called F/N. Lady Y/N, as the way she treated her really reminded her of her dear friend.

"Aisha, Sylvia only had three spring dresses tailored for us this year!" Aida whined as all the dresses on the cabinets weren't enough and weren’t the same as before.

"It’s fine if there were only three dresses made for us. It would be more troublesome if we had too many to choose from."

"This won’t do. In the past, we’ve had at least ten dresses made for us every year! Why is she treating us like this after father died?!" Aida then walked toward where her sister was, saying, "Aisha, we must have a talk with Sylvia! We can’t have less than ten new dresses! Not only that, but we even had more than ten when Y/N was still alive…"

"... I know Aida… "Don’t worry, let’s talk to Sylvia tomorrow."

Back to you. Currently, you're in your own space, thinking about the plan. You hope that it will work like a charm without anyone delaying it. Not only that, but after staying in this manor for Months or so, you never encountered Sein or any brothers. You did see Nemo.

Who obviously doesn’t want any contact with the outside world and prefers to stay in his room. Even though you plan to give him a cup of tea that you made to ease his mind like what you did to Aida, you thought otherwise, as there was a possibility that it could trigger something in him. You measured where his room is and the range of bushes where he would land. Even if you wanted to get rid of it, everyone would be suspicious of you.

‘*Sigh* Fuck… This is harder than I thought it would be. Not only that, but I got his attention. Why is he so interested in tea? I should just give it to him. No, that would be too dangerous. As the boys would get curious and ask him…’ You thanked God that Aisha and Aida have different cases. You doubt that Aisha didn’t think of you as Lady Y/N for a second, nor did Aida, but you only did that for two days and never once did it again.

Though they ask where you got it from... You simply told them that it’s a family recipe. Thinking that it would cheer them up. One thing that you need to focus on now is restocking the eye drop and coloring your hair. For some reason, the hair dye isn’t strong enough, and it immediately showed your true hair color.

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You know this will happen soon. Because as soon as Sylvia began her bad hobby of spending, she ordered you to move to the other servant lounge, as she would use the room where you’re staying. Even though you wanted to decline, you simply nodded and accepted it.

Saving them was enough work for you. Disguising yourself is very hard. Now, avoiding some servants who are very loyal to Sylvia, as she has many eyes and ears. You hope that Nemo story would happen soon as is the way to promote you.

You feel bad for using Nemo, but if you save him and Sylvia see it. She would be grateful to you. What more. She could even make you her spy, in which case you wouldn’t do it but would simply play her little game. Back to the room where you're staying. You thanked God that you were in an all-girls room rather than mixing.

As of now, you're watching Aisha talk to Sylvia in regard to the dresses they receive.

You really wanted to scowl so hard when she faked her tears and acted, like, for real. Why can’t people see that it’s all fake? Are you and Aisha the only people who have their eyes wide open? How ridiculous that was.

"Let’s go!" Aisha exclaimed, storming out of the room; you were about to follow them when Sylvia called for you. You don’t know what she wanted, but it's best to go where she is. But before you could go, Aisha and Aida got a hold on your dress.

"Why do you need her?" Aisha formed a scowl on her lips.

Sylvia simply smiled at her: "Dear, she’s a maid, and she needs to work as well rather than tailing behind you two. Isn’t it tiring?" She then looks at you for asking this question.

With a monotone voice, bowing your head at her. "No, Madam. It is my job to serve them, as that is what Mister Gwen wanted. This is normal for a servant like me. Thank you for worrying." Though Sylvia wasn’t worried about you, you took it that way to fake the scenario.

Sylvia pursed her lips for a second but soon smiled at you and said, "You’re right. But that will change soon. They need to learn to be independent. I hope you understand it."

"I understand, Madam Sylvia, but you cannot change it."

"And why is that?"

"You may be the person whose now in charge of this place... but the person I am following is Gwen’s order as well as Lady Fillia. I cannot disobey that order. It is also in the contract."

Indeed, it is, as the letter that Sylvia receives also has the contract and rules for your service. You took a good measure in case Sylvia changed you're position, and you were right; if she changes it so suddenly, she’s breaking the law. You expressed gratitude that your grandmother is involved in politics.

Sylvia knitted her eyebrow after getting told by this mere servant in front of her. But she quickly returned her usual smile, as the servants were now watching and rumors were easily spreading. "I might have forgotten about it with all the work. Excuse my behavior. You may go now."

"Thank you, Madam Sylvia."

Aisha finds this amusing, and she can’t help but smile as, for the first time, someone has put Sylvia in her place. Aida found this funny and thought of how embarrassing that was for Sylvia. ‘She deserves that’

Soon, you found yourself helping Aida pick out a flower. A pretty flower. As soon as she stood up and you followed behind You immediately shielded her away from Carlo before he could even do what he’s supposed to do. Aida got startled at this and had to drop the flower she’s holding.

"What do you think you're doing?" You ask in a firm voice.

Carlo gave you a scoff and then glared at you, saying, "I forgot that they have you. Are you even a human? And who are you to question me?" before you could answer him. Aisha had come on time.

"I saw what had happened! What do you think you're doing?!" She then moved toward where you and Aida were. While she came up front, you at the other hand gently moved Aida away, and for a second as she felt your touch... It was familiar.

Aisha got to thank F/N later for shielding her sister before Carlo could have done what he’s planning to do too.

"I was supposed to play a game with my dearest younger sister. But this peasant! Had stop me. Why is it wrong to play with dearest sister?" Carlo exclaimed, pointing his finger at you and then at Aida, but instead of pointing with his finger, he pointed by using his palm.

You got a hint of deja vu from what Carlo had said. It reminds you of Marcus and Alex.

"Carlo, have you been following us? You took the opportunity to sneak behind Aida and scare her while I went to get the gardening scissors, didn’t you?" It's a good thing that she left Aida with F/N.

"What proof do you have? Do you think I’m scared of you?! I just happened to pass by this place." Carlo tried to reason his way out. Oh, how you wanted to say that you’re the proof, but you chose to remain silent.

"You’re not a kid anymore. Didn’t Sylvia teach you gentlemanly etiquette?" Aisha said, glaring at Carlo.

"Aisha, it’s none of your business! I want to be close to Aida because I like her. And you, peasant! Don’t you know that I am your young master here! It’s not your right to do what you did!" He snarled at you, but he soon looked away as your stares began creeping him out. He will need to talk to his mother later about this.

"Are your actions in accordance with the status of an aristocrat, which you boast so much about? If you do this again, I won’t go easy on you! And she’s our maid, not yours!"

"Huh? Really? Aisha, don’t tell me you still think that—" Before Carlo could continue, Nemo interrupted his speech by calling him in regard to their classes, but instead of a joyful call, it had a tired tone. "tsk! How disappointing! Oh.. and, she won’t be your maid... not for long."

Aisha and Aida knitted their eyebrows at what Carlo had said. They were angry because Carlo had threatened them. More likely, you find this hilarious and scowl at Carlo so hard. Even if he would tell it to Sylvia. She can’t do anything as it’s against the contract to protect the twin under any circumstances. You could easily lie and say that you thought he was about to attack her rather than play with her.

"Let’s go, eldest brother...." Nemo quietly said he did not want to stay any longer, and before he could walk away for a split second, his eyes landed on the maid beside Aida. This maid, for some reason, has given him a hint of a smile. Or was he seeing things?

Sein, who was just behind Nemo, had a glimpse at the maid, who soon looked down, strange. "Carlo, we’ve been looking for you for quite a while."

"Alright, I got it!" Before Carlo could walk away, he then glanced back at Aida "Then, let’s play together next time, my dearest Aida~ oh, and don’t think that I forget about you. Peasant!" exclaiming the word Peasant for you to hear.

You don’t care. All you care about now is watching Nemo, who begins to follow Carlo. He didn’t even greet the twins.

"Young ladies, I hope we didn’t cause any trouble for you. And excuse my brother, he's always like that." Sein eyed you for a minute before returning his gaze to the twins. You didn’t say anything or look at him. You simply bowed as an acknowledgement.

"May the three of you have a good day."

"Good day to you too, Sein~" Aida replied.

While the brothers are now away from you three. You could still hear what they were saying. Nemo then glanced back, his eyes resting on yours again. Even if he finds it creepy and scary how lifeless your eyes are, for some reason, it showed him a reflection of your eyes when the sun shined down on your face. It was only a split second, but it was enough for him to see it.

‘Lime, Green…?’

*sigh* "If only the person who was supposed to hug me was Sein... or maybe Y/N. Thank you for saving me back then, F/N."

You bowed and said, "It’s my duty to keep you safe." Aisha also thanked you, and the both of them simply told you that you don’t need to worry about Carlo telling it to Sylvia. The two would simply help you.

Aisha and Aida couldn’t help but gape their mouths once they saw it—that you smiled at them. This was the first time they saw you smile... It felt like deja vu to them. While Aisha's mind returns to Y/N being resurrected... Aida saw someone in those smiles.

‘Y/N…?’

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Arthur, if only you didn't meet Sylvia. Sein won't go through all of that pain. but if it weren't for you two, Sein wouldn't be alive as well.

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She has lived in that world for over twelve years, considering her young age. She tried to research where she was or who among them was in that world. Not too long after she found the place she was in, she met the twin that she would later befriend and tried to change the fate of one of them. It wasn't as easy as it looked, because while she was changing it, she was looking for a way out.

Soon, the brothers arrived. Things became harder and more challenging for her, but even so, she didn’t give up. Even if she’s gotten hurt to the point of getting caught. To her, in her mind. She needs to go home. She promises herself that once she gets home, she will never turn around and look at them. Leaving it all in her imagination.

She almost didn’t get out because of a certain person. She was so focused on trying to go home that she didn’t notice that her action caused something to stir in that person's mind. That’s why she has a scar—a reminder to always look out. Outside the box

Though it was her fault in the beginning, why does she care? In the first place, she doesn’t even see them as people. Only a character that was just created by a person That’s when she started to feel something about this character. She knew that this would be a problem. A big problem.

Yes, she feels sympathy. But anyone would be as well-versed if they read their story. But soon, she started to have emotion rather than sympathy alone. Is it that she will miss them? Guilty for leaving? Something like that

Why would she have those things when she knew they were just mere characters? Right… Human feelings are really fucked up. Is like what Fredrick is feeling. Maybe this is a new syndrome...

What's more, they’re no longer a character. But a real person.

You have more than three days before you get sent back to that nightmare of a manor again, and this time instead of stopping Gwen from touching Aida, which you prevented on some occasions, Trying to prevent some other unfortunate ones as well. Having a scar because of him, then finally escaping for good only to return.

So confusing… so exhausting... Why is this my responsibility? I didn’t even ask for it...

This time, she didn’t get sent back. Instead, she returns of her own accord. Oh, how she hated that this was her responsibility now. It's like the story gave her a choice. Let them die, or you can go back and try to save them. Why is that even an option?

Again, they’re no longer a character if two worlds exist. The key and book exist. Lady Herior and Lady Fillia are the proof. Which means all the characters are now human beings. You wanted to look for who sent you; ask them. Why me? Why not other people? But that would be a waste of time.

Beside... you’ll just do what you did on the previous mission. This time, you're not the main, you're a background character. That's like a save point for every character, or perhaps she. You can’t do it alone... You're not that crazy to conduct it all on your own; you need her for this mission.

That’s why you're not only a mere background character nor a save point, but a secret helper and merchandiser.

"The Cypress"

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Aisha perspective

Tick Tock~

Inside the Dimoche manor lived two twins. While one prefers to read. The other is the opposite of her twin. They didn’t get the chance to see their own mother, but they knew she was as beautiful as the snowflakes. Kind as their father described. Even if they hadn’t inherited her silver locks. For them, they’re thankful that she gave birth to them.

They're already satisfied with what they have. That is when she arrived. They thought their mother got reborn at the same age as them. Different families, statuses, looks But the silver locks gave it away. Just seeing her after the wind blew her silly big hat

Just like a snowflake. Lady Y/N was beautiful. Then it was followed by her kindness. For the first time. Aisha and Aida felt this as motherly love. She treats them equally. Looks at them the same. Spoiled them with these beautiful gifts. She acts more mature than someone her own age should be.

Tick Tock~

Aida didn’t see this. The mature part But Aisha had seen it. She was always happy whenever she got the chance to read and talk about books. Oh, how she misses those days. As soon as the brothers arrived, they ruined the peaceful environment around them. Taking Lady, Y/N

Aisha didn’t let it bother her, but she can’t help it. She was jealous of it. Envy for the others. In her mind, this will end soon. She knew that one day she and her sister would drive Sylvia and her sons away. But that day didn’t happen, as her sister has become blind and deaf.

She tried to stay strong, as one person had supported her, until that very tragic day happened. That shudders her. Even if it hurt her, she knew that the one who was in great pain was her sister, as she was always around her. Just watching her sister staring into a blank space, almost not eating. It scared her. It made her worried.

She did ask for some help... from her fairy tale friend. She knew one person who could think logically and had helped her before. Unlike the other one. But as time passed, days, weeks passed. Cypress never responds. It left her in silence. Did cypress leave her too?

Ding Ding~!

The loud clock had woken Aisha. She immediately jolted upward and sat against her bed. Huffing and panting, she felt sweat covering her forehead. Just now. She dreamed of her again, this time. Y/N was running toward them, shouting something that she didn’t quite hear. Maybe this was better than her previous dream. Instead of seeing her corpse that got molded by a wild animal. After what the police said, she always dreams about it.

*Pant* ‘What was that?’ She grumbled then peeked at her left side, seeing that Aida was still asleep. She can’t help but sigh again. Aida didn’t eat that much today; it really worried her. She quickly stood up from her bed, planning to get some bread sticks and water to give them to her sister.

Aisha won’t lie; she was guilty. She already knew something was up after what Y/N told her about Sylvia, and it was in a hurry. Y/N was in a hurry. Not only that, but the fresh cut in her lips says something. Yet she never did anything to stop her... Aisha knew. That Y/N is still alive. She can feel it.

Or... maybe it was her fault indeed. If only her mind wasn’t clouded on that day, maybe none of this would happen. Maybe Y/N would still be walking alongside her in this dark hallway where the only source of light is the moon. Talking about books. Taking a bite out of the bread and giving her one. But there was only coldness surrounding her.

Tick Tock~

The clock started again, and so did the day. Aida didn’t eat that much again, but for Aisha, it was better than nothing. Right now, the two of them are watching the new housekeeper, who just arrived in front of the manor. The previous one was fired due to old age. They’re watching it through the big window. The same spot where they first spotted Y/N. spotted Sylvia and her sons.

Soon, Sylvia announced that mister Duncan is the manor’s new housekeeper. Unexpectedly, another guess arrived shortly. She was dressed in a simple, non-flashy dress with a cape over it. She arrived with only one suitcase and a note in one hand, giving it to Sylvia Dimoche.

The twins, the brothers, and even the new housekeeper were curious as to who had just arrived. Just by their eyes: This person, whom Sylvia later announced after reading the letter, is a new house worker who would stay and work as a personal maid for the twins. Is not much older than the twins. Only the height is different.

On that note, it was simply a message left by Gwen Dimoche. That was kept by Lady Fillia herself. Sylvia won’t think that it’s fake, as the symbol that is marked on that letter means that only someone higher up, like Lady Fillia, can have access to it. She will get suspicious first, but that soon will be forgotten as she will be busy making love with her long-lost love and her other scheme.

Originally, you planned to go there as a simple maid that got recommended, but with all the work, you won’t have that time to check on them and will be more suspicious that you're following behind them. So you changed it to personal maid. With that, even if you still have some work, It will only be in Aisha and Aida’s surroundings. That can also be the case with the brothers.

The night soon followed. The worker who showed you where you will stay until Aisha and Aida grow older or when you save them all It was a medium-sized space, but there was plenty of room to go around. What you like about this room is that it is near where the twins rooms are. You might have told Grandma to specify the request.

As you thanked the worker. You immediately took out the eye drop as your eyes were so dry after a whole day of introducing yourself to Aisha and Aida. Just looking at them, they’re still wearing a mourning outfit. Aida had gotten a bit thin, unlike her chubby self. This made you feel sympathy for her and panic because this is the second pace after Nemo went to sleep for good but after spotting him in the crowd. you maintain your smiling lips to show up.

Maybe you don't need to force yourself, as someone has already helped you not to smile. Instead, you had bitten your inside lips when your eyes glimpsed at him and made your blood boil. Oh, how you can’t forget what he did. Because of him, you almost didn’t get out of that nightmare. For a mintime. Before tomorrow arrived. You took out all the things you will use. As for the eye drop, You need to be careful while using it. Because back then, people didn’t wear contact lenses.

( Just a quick note: Contact lenses as we know them today were not developed until 1936, when a New York optometrist named William Feinbloom fabricated the first American-made contact lenses and introduced the use of plastic lenses. In 1960, Otto Wichterle from Czechoslovakia developed the material used for the first soft lenses.)

(Now this story is set in 1856, as already written in the title. Now continue.)

Inside the twins' room While one was laying on her bed in a sideways, silents only be heard. One was trying to let her sister eat the breadstick she saved. "Aida, at least have two bites of this bread. You didn’t eat that much at dinner; you could get sick if you keep doing this." Aisha pleaded, sighing, as Aida just looked at her.

Soon she sat up from her bed, taking Aisha’s offer. If Aisha’s worried about Aida, as well as her. Just seeing Aisha’s sad frown, she started eating it, but not for long. She asked her sister something: "Aisha, do you think... that maid had worse than us?"

"Why do you ask that?"

"Her eyes… is so cold. The way she talks is like, she lost something so dear."

Aisha agreed with what Aida said. Their first impression of their personal maid is like the word. They can’t describe That wasn’t the only thing they noticed. Even Sein's hair can't compete with her black raven hair. Her brown, dark eyes It was so dark that they thought they could see their own reflection. Then her height is only a few centimeters higher than theirs. Aisha thought she saw something on her lips, but maybe it was just dirt.

"We don’t know her story, Aida. And we don’t need to know what she’s going through. Don’t compare our grief to a stranger."

"She’s not a stranger; she’s our maid now."

"You’re right. But we still don’t know her; maybe it’s one of Sylvia's schemes."

Aida sighs as Aisha is in it again: "Dear Sister, Madam Sylvia had already told us that it came from Dear Father and was sent by Lady Y/N grandmother. I don’t think it’s Sylvia's scheme... nor do I want to think about it." Just remembering how this maid looks at her... tells her that this maid is in mourning for something bad.

"You might be right, but I know that she’s planning something, finding an opening." I just need some evidence. Aida, believe me." Again, Aisha explained.

Aida gave her a smiling frown and said, "I do believe you, sister... but not now... I’m still grieving."

"I'm sorry, Aida... your right."

"It’s okay; I know it’s also hard for you... Aisha, what do you think she’s doing now? Is she playing with mother and father? Waiting for us?" Aida giggled, and she then looked outside the window, gazing at the many snowflakes raining down on their manor.

Aisha quickly took Aida’s attention, exclaiming. "Aida, don’t think that way! Wherever she is, she wants us to stay strong and always stick together. The same goes to mother and father."

"… Thank you for always looking out for me. Here, I’m already full."

Aisha looked down at the unfinished bread again and at Aida, who had already returned to her usual spot. This was a first for Aisha, and she hopes that she will find that evidence soon before things unexpectedly happen. She hoped that Cypress was just sleeping. Because as of now, she’s struggling. She doesn’t even know how to start.

Maybe she didn’t need to wait any longer when a sudden knock startled her. She first glanced at her sister, who was now fast asleep. "Who is it?" with no response, Aisha quickly made her way to the door. She wasn’t even half way to the door when her eyes spotted a letter on the ground.

She carefully picked it up and opened it without hesitation. As she read every letter, her smile almost broke her stern look. A big smile was displayed on her face. She carefully made her way to her bed, rereading the note again. Like the snowflakes that cover the road. It will soon be removed once the light shines down.

+I did leave, but... I returned; I will help you now, but we need patience. Did you remember what I wrote last time?+

"Of course.  "Don't rush; wait and find the right time."

As Aisha Dimoche and the previous Y/N Pellereli, which now goes by the name F/N or Cypress by Aisha, are already in the set, The only thing missing now is finding the right time. Set it back before the clock resets again. Before anyone could see that the little hand was in the wrong spot,

…. Tick tock

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"Some of you have secretly brought uneaten food and unused ornaments back home. From now on, I’ll do spot checks every day, and I hope that all of you know how to be grateful and repay the mistress with your hard work."

As Arthur, who now goes by Mister Duncan, explained all the new ground rules inside the Dimoche manor, a new housekeeper was doing his job. He continued to explain it. "You must know that-- You may never be able to find another job that is as good as this. Pass on what I’ve said to the other odd-job workers in this manor."

At that point, all the servant could do was obey his command. Not too far from where Mister Duncan is standing are three girls at the entrance. Aisha was telling Aida about the serious matter that was now being held in front of them. You agreed with Aisha when she said it was unfair, but all they could do was bear with it.

"Mister Lance is at an old age already; it isn’t a bad thing to get a younger housekeeper. Right F/N?"

"Yes, Miss Aida."

Aisha eyed carefully the maid standing not too far from them, her head bowing. Never looking at them. Every answer is always short and precise. After getting woken up by their personal maid, even though they had never had any personal maids before and this was all new to them, their morning routine has become quicker and they are always on time.

Can be their lessons, breakfast, and walking. Aisha finds it weird as to how this maid knew their routine when it’s only a day. She asked her about it, as it was very suspicious. The answer she got was that Sylvia had told her all the things the twin needed. It need to be in exact time, right food. And always in their classes. Like how Sylvia wants them to be noble people.

Aida sympathized with their maid, finding it so hard to do all of that just for them. Aisha is still cautious around this maid. Even if Lady Fillia was the person to send that note. It might be fake. For now, her guards are still up.

You figure this will happen. Which wasn’t surprising, as she did it back then, when you first met them. Even if you can’t get close to any of them. The goal is to prevent the unforeseen. It would be a miracle if one of them got close to a mere maid at that time (masters, dukes, or the lady of the house). are rarely in a long conversation with a servant. Only a Q and A action

"Have you eaten F/N?"

"I have; thank you for asking, Miss Aida."

"That’s good… " For some reason, Aida found herself staring at her. It’s like this maid looks familiar in some way that she can’t explain. Maybe she was just used to having her deceased friend by her and her sister's sides. Like this maid, just fill in a blank-

"Is something wrong, Miss Aida?"

Aida quickly snapped out of her thoughts. "It’s nothing." She then glanced at Aisha, who had been watching her from the start. "Sister, is everything okay?"

"Yes… just not used to having a maid beside us. Sorry." As it has always been their friend.

"It’s okay, Miss Aida. Would you like me to move away?"

"N-no! You can stay"

With a single nod, you stayed in your spot. As the twins continued talking, you carefully looked past them to the person who was adjusting his eyeglasses. Mister Duncan, or rather Arthur He is the same as you but has a different goal. Even though he's too far away for you to see his full appearance.

"But…"

"What’s wrong?" Aida asks, seeing Aisha’s frowning look.

"I don’t know if it’s just a misperception of mine, but he looks... somewhat like Sein."

You don’t even need to give your opinion on this one, as he looks exactly like Sein. Knowing already that Arthur is Sein's father, you just hope that If Sein already figured out who this person is. It won’t be the same case as yours. But you're positive that he won’t catch you at an early stage or even in the final stage. Why? You disguise yourself by using modern tools.

"...Oh, you noticed it too? I thought so too from the very beginning… " Aida is debating whether she should talk to the new housekeeper, but she doesn’t have any energy, so she just told Aisha that she would return to their room. Aisha could only sigh, who then told you to get some quick snacks and a warm tea.

"Of course, Miss Aisha. It will be there soon." It was worse than you thought it would be. Aida didn't approach Arthur and ask him something.

While you made your way to the kitchen. At Aisha's side. in her head. Maybe this maid won’t be as bad as she thought. with her around. She doesn’t need to always go down and get some food. And with that time, she can go look around while this maid watches over her sister as well.

She now understands that the reason she hasn’t started yet is because she was worried that Aida isn’t eating properly and is alone. Even if she will feel guilty for leaving her sister alone with this maid. This is the only chance she gets, as the maid also has a duty to fetch her. Not only that, but Cypress had given her the first thing she would do.

But for now, she will wait a week or so before she begins it. She needs to see first if this maid is up their alley or not. While Aisha escorted her sister. Here you are walking toward the kitchen to get some food for Aida and Aisha. Even though it’s risky, you still did it. With the tea you made. The tea you learned to earn their trust at first and at Gwen This tea can calm their nerves. It also helps yours.

You made sure that you only brewed enough for three people. No one can taste this tea. It was a bad idea to use it on the brothers as well. Luckily, you never did it to Sylvia.

"That smells good~ Did you make it?"

You wanted to click your tongue so hard when this person blocked your view. You thought he already left and smoke whichever place he could do so. You even made this tea at the right time, as he ordered the servant to tell it to the others. So you have the whole kitchen to yourself.

That time was too early, as Arthur, or rather, George Duncan, had blocked your path and was now waiting for your reply. You wanted to ignore him, but that would be rude and suspicious. Just like they said, like Father. Like son. But you're not comparing Sein to this douchebag. As Sein had things worse. Though you're still pissed about what Sein did.

"No, Mister (douchebag) Duncan. I just grabbed it from a jar." Obviously, you lied.

"Is that so? Then perhaps show me where you got it. I would also want to make my own."

‘Should I just throw this tray at you?’

"I'm afraid that I don’t have the time. The misses is waiting for me, and I need to be there in time. Would you excuse me?" With a stern, cold voice followed by a quick bow, you made your way out, not caring if he looked at you like Sein looks when something catches his interest.

You're not scared, not anymore. After experiencing those things, this is just a hitch. After all, he will be busy making love with Sylvia all night. Stealing money and stuff, oh, as well as talking to Sein later on The coat he would never wear again after Sein commented something.

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Of course, I will add Arthur! to make things interesting! Who wouldn't want a son and a father after MC? Like bonding! Haha, I would. Just going to make MC suffer. (Joke!) Maybe in the future.

Just a reminder, this is also an obsessive/passive/aggressive/Yandere book. so good luck! mostly me, as I need to come up with the story haha.

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I hereby announce that I will continue this story. As MC has already accomplished her first goal, her second mission now is to save them all. How would MC do that? Let's find out.

Just ahead, start. So it won't be confusing when reading. before MC got back into the Aisha world. It already passed almost a year. So everything that you will read in the first paragraph is like a day or two in MC's current world.

She will be joining the event when Arthur joins in.

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After two months of the unfortunate phenomenon, it wasn’t long before Dimoche Gwen's lawyer arrived to tell them about his will. As every rich person had that will before they died.

Sylvia didn’t expect for Gwen to have those wishes; she expected that if he died, all his assets would be hers, but she was wrong because Mister Wilson, the lawyer, is now discussing what Gwen wrote in his testimony.

"Every successor of the Dimoche family will write a will after an heir is born. He was able to change the terms of his will at any time while he was alive. Unfortunately, Mr. Dimoche died unexpectedly and never had the chance to amend the terms of his will."

"I see, my husband hasn’t had the chance to tell me this... Okay, you may continue." Sylvia almost frowned when she heard this information.

Mr. Wilson continued. He told them that the manor and other businesses under his name would be split into three portions. One portion will belong to the original wife of Gwen, but because Aniya has passed away, it will belong to Sylvia. While the remaining two portions will belong to the twin sisters.

Carlo finds this unbelievable and asks where his assets are. "I don’t get any assets?"

"Don’t be greedy; our family name isn’t Dimoche," Sein said simply, taking a sip of the warm tea.

Nemo wanted to say something, but for some reason he didn’t have any energy, so he chose to stay quiet and only watch.

"Mister Wilson, Sylvia doesn’t deserve a portion of the fortune. She has only been here for three years. Moreover. Father fell gravely ill under her "care." Aisha said sternly in her tone, voicing the word "care," and pointing out her evidence that it wasn’t unexpected that her father died simply from a fall.

Mister Wilson simply told her that he was only following what was written in the will. He can’t decide or change it and hopes she understands.

Sylvia quickly jumped into action. In her voice, it sounded sad and true, but for Aisha, it was nothing but falsehood. "Aisha, you’re mistaken; I love Gwen and the two of you. My love for all of you far surpasses my love for Carlo and my other sons! Perhaps I didn’t spoil you enough, but I did it for your good."

After Sylvia had finished her remarks, Carlo didn’t hide his disbelief as he looked toward Sylvia.

"Love us? Of course you do! It’s because we’re really rich, isn’t it?" Aisha had said it with sarcasm and a hint of anger, but she chose to calm her nerves as she’s not a person to quickly attack her enemies.

She needs evidence, even if she already knows what Sylvia's scheme is. No one will believe her without proof, but that doesn’t mean that she will be quiet while she gathers this evidence.

"That’s right, Miss Aisha and Miss Aida, you’re the richest people here. However, both of you are still underage. Please keep it in mind. After Mister Gwen passed on, Madam Sylvia Dimoche is your closest kin." Followed by a sentence about how she will be the safekeeper of their assets until they get married.

"Married? I don’t want to get married! I don’t ever want to leave this house…" Aida joined in when she heard the word "marriage." Just like Nemo, she doesn't have that much energy and quietly sips the warm tea.

"You can’t! Mr. Wilson, we’re already adults. There’s no need for others to help us safekeep our assets." Aisha argued, but all she got was the information that she can’t do as she pleases as this is stipulated by the law.

All they could do for now is try and get along to maintain harmony within the Dimoche manor. If she could scoff so loudly, she already did it after Mister Wilson said those phrases.

"Alright, Mister Wilson. I’ll fulfill my duty as their mother and raise them up to be wise and virtuous women so that they can inherit the Dimoche family’s businesses. I hope that you won’t disappoint mother."

"You’re not our mother," Aisha said venomously, which surprised everyone, even Gwen’s lawyer, who coughed up the uncomfortable situation.

"Aisha, Dear. Don’t think of it that way; I will try my best."

Mister Wilson then continued, "Madam, there’s another point to take note of: you can live in Dimoche Manor together and operate the businesses together. All profits earned before Aida and Aisha marry out of the family will be kept by you; you can decide how you want to spend them."

Just hearing those paragraphs has lightened her mood, and even if she can’t sell any estates, stores, or farms on her own and if she wants to, she needs to obtain consent from all three parties. That was fine for her.

"...Understood, I will never sell any property of the Dimoche Family unless it’s absolutely necessary."

Now, the questions that they all want to know "Mister Wilson, if we don’t get married, we won’t be able to use our assets?" Aisha thought it was so unfair, but her agitation was soon replaced by a hum of understanding.

"Misses, you don’t have to worry. If you don’t get married by the time you're 25 years old, you’re free to do whatever you want with your assets."

But still, she can’t help but scowl at this: "Why do we have to wait till we are 25 years old? Isn't it in the law that even an 18-year-old can get it?"

"It’s to ensure that the two of you are mature and experienced enough to safely keep the assets."

"This is really well thought out," Sylvia commented, as she has enough time to do what she wants with those years.

"Then how do my eldest sister and I ensure that this outsider is safekeeping our assets well?" A very Bulgar of Aisha of saying those terms. Followed by Sylvia telling her once again that she’s their mother and not an outsider. Aisha simply ignored her.

"Madam Sylvia Dimoche, as you’ve said, you’re their stepmother. Your assets will be inherited by the sisters after you’ve passed on. Your three children won’t inherit anything because their family name isn’t Dimoche."

That is good news for Aisha, but it was not enough.

When the three brothers heard Mister Wilson, they had the same expression, which was one of surprise. Carlo immediately jumped forward. "This is really unfair. I'm my mother’s son by blood!"

"...Mister Wilson, was this written in the will?" Sylvia asks patting Carlo to sit and behave.

"Yes, but that’s not all. If you wish to remarry, it’ll be deemed as giving up the Dimoche family’s assets willingly."

How Aisha wishes, he never mentions those terms. Because if Sylvia marries another outsider, all the assets and all the things will be completely theirs. Leaving none to Sylvia. As it should.

"Madam, this is indeed unfair. However, this is the rule of the Dimoche family. Every will of the Dimoche family ends with this clause."

It was like a beautiful bell had rung in Aisha’s ears when Mister Wilson followed the sentence about how their grandfather didn’t want the assets to fall into the hands of outsiders and established this rule on his own accord. Aisha tried not to smirk, but she couldn’t help it.

"One day, if every member of the Dimoche family passes on, all his assets will be given to the king."

As it should.

Carlo began to mumble, mouthing how it's all just the family name to get the assets. Really pointing out what Sylvia's previous plan was, and she quickly shut him up before his words got caught.

Fortunately, Aisha already caught on.

"The consequence of going against the will is a jail term or even execution by hanging…"

"Alright, Mister Wilson, thank you for the reminder. My children are very outstanding. I believe that they’re capable of earning a lot of money."

They all thought that it would end there, but after Mister Wilson told Sylvia that the three young masters needed to leave the room as he would explain the details of the assets and specific things about the division of the assets,

Carlo was surprised, confused, and asked why. Only for Sylvia to say one sentence, "The three of you, leave for now." With a grunt and hump from Carlo, he was the first to leave the room. Trailing behind him was Nemo.

Sein, who soon followed his two brothers after bidding good-bye to the two twins, said, "Have a good day." While Aida simply smiled, Aisha didn’t.

In that time period.

While Mister Wilson bid farewell after he was done with his job and Sylvia took care of the manor as the twins couldn’t yet handle it because of their age, even if her scheme unexpectedly fell apart, she never gave up all hope.

She still has ample time to come up with new schemes that will allow her to obtain everything she wants. Further, it wasn't that long before a new housekeeper arrived after the previous one was fired.

On the other timeline, a girl is seen putting an item in her bag that she will use for future outcomes; she only brought the necessary stuff.

After a long week of thinking, she decided to go back. Everyone might call it suicide or rather a confused decision, and a week isn’t long enough to decide. But for her, there’s only one thing on her mind. Who knows what will happen if she stays longer. If she lived in Aisha’s world for years, going back in her timeline, it's only been a month.

What more for a week?

The story might be happening now, where characters begin their tragic parts, and the first to receive them would be none other than Nemo. But Y/N will change that because after she completes packing and takes any necessary things,

Just like in the forest, but instead of gazing from afar at the woods surrounding her, she was surrounded by many street lights and people buzzing happily, which was not surprising given that it was mid-November and a month before Christmas.

In her mind, before walking away and going to the entrance to the other side, she hopes that when she saves each of them, she has prevented the tragic story and hopes that once she has cleared it, it will be over. Everything would finally be the same.

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The Dimoche family isn’t the only one who was affected by the impact after Y/N Pellereli died or the actual Y/N left the world. No, because on the other side of the country, Fredrick Herior IV, the supposed Lady Y/N Pellereli III's future spouse, took a troll of the news.

It was unexpected, surprising, and shocking for him. Even if he only knew her for months. He felt those connections. Maybe because of what his father always said? Or maybe his grandmother? or maybe his feelings. But still, it’s quite confusing what Lady Herior repeatedly said.

"Don’t worry. Everything will be the same as before."

How? How will it be the same? When the first person to make him comfortable was the one with whom he felt this connection, Gone?

Maybe his grandmother is up to something. Or maybe she knew something. 'Strange." Strange indeed.

Fredrick was just walking around in his garden, the same garden where he and Lady Y/N always spend their time, talking about flowers and sometimes what books they preferred to read. All of a sudden, he heard a rustling behind the bush of roses. If anyone thought it would be a good idea to hide in those spikes, they’re either an idiot or really an idiot.

Instinct took over, and he immediately held out his knife, cautios all over his face. All he knew was that whoever this person is, they are bad people, with all the grunting and yelling in a different language he had never heard of.

A witch maybe? Or a mental patient that got away and found themselves trapped in the spike of roses? Who knows.

"Who goes there?" He asks, but he gets ignored because they prefer to say things. Again he called out, this time more loudly and clearly.

"I said, who goes there?!"

"Wait! I’m not a bad guy!"

Huh? That voice sounds oddly familiar... He didn’t recognize it at first, as it was in a different language. But as soon as he walks closer to where this person is, he immediately drops the knife.

Can it be? Is this real? He's not dreaming, right? Right there, in front of his own eyes, the person who came back from the dead is sitting in front of him, with scratches from the spike of roses, but what stands out the most.

No, it’s not the silver hair that's sticking out of place; it’s the scar on the corner of her lips.

"L-Lady… Y/N?"

"Hi."

What a great way to say it on the day of your return from their world. After landing on the spike of a rose and cursing at your mother tongue. It's a good thing that they don’t understand you, because if they did, their ears would be bleeding now.

(A: MC is cursing in Tagalog. Because the Tagalog curse is really unique, you should try it. :D )

She was different—very different—from the last time he saw her. She wasn’t wearing her usual dress; instead, she’s wearing a rather odd outfit that he doesn’t know where it came from. However, her clothes weren’t the only thing different; it was the bag and the items inside of it that were now scattered on the snowy ground.

"H-how did this happen? Was it all fake news? Where did you go?"

"I-Ill explain later. F-for now, I need a warm place."

Fredrick immediately took off his coat after he saw the situation; it was freezing outside, even if the sun was still shining. Winter is just around the corner. He then places it around your frame, helping you to stand up.

"Can you stand?"

"I think I can. Thank you. Is Lady Herior home?""

"Yes, Grandma is home... "Where have you been?"

"I’ll say it later. For now... I need to talk to her."

It wasn’t long when you arrived at their footsteps, and to the person you’re looking for, you thanked God that you landed on their property instead of the Dimoche or Pellereli. But still, you didn’t expect to land on the roses; you thanked God that most of it was covered with snow, and you appreciated just hearing Lady Herior's remark. You dryly chuckled at this.

"I see that you have arrived. I hope the landing is not that spiky, huhu~" Lady Herior joked around while sipping the warm brew of tea beans.

"Lady Herior, or can I call you by your real name?"

As of now, you two are alone in a room, and Fredrick was just out the door. First and foremost, while you were deciding to go back to the Aisha book, you did a little research, and you're not stupid not to do any research before entering their world again.

Carla, who now goes by the name Lady Herior, She’s the same person as you, with the same case but a different timeline and story. Who would have thought that the person sitting in front of you is the same as you?

She chose to stay in this world rather than go back, so she gave the key to her son.

Elliot Herior IV, instead of changing it, made the choice to have that name until his last breath. You saw his article; in your world, he was already dead; he was a person in politics; and the key, which was the same key as yours but a different color, is displayed at the museum.

"Lady Herior would be fine; they don’t know who I am, only you and Lady Fillia; I assumed you also knew about her."

"Yes, Lady Filla... Grandma, did something happen? While I wasn’t around?"

"Many things, Dear~ First, my grandson, who was shocked about the sudden departure of Lady Y/N. It was very heartbreaking to see him act so lost... but I have a feeling that you will be back; they always do, dear."

"But I’m not here to stay, nor do I plan to... I’m just here because I think I fuck up. Sorry for my language."

"Don’t be; I’ve been there many times as well. And I got tired of it. So I assumed that you need our assistant to help you with your mission?" Lady Herior said, clapping her hands, and soon a maid came in carrying a tray with papers and a pen.

"I will send a letter to your grandma; she has more power and status than I. We will continue this after she arrives, for now. Why don’t you rest? I think you're exhausted."

Lady Herior then called some maids, and she then assured you that every piece of information or your present will be kept only inside the Herior manor. So rest assured that no one will spread the sudden appearance of Lady Y/N.

The first thing you did was change your appearance by coloring your hair and hiding the scar in the corner of your lips. Wearing contact lenses because, at that timeline, green color is very rare. And you have the brightest green among your brothers.

Even if you dye your hair a different color, hiding the scar, the eyes will ruin it.

"So you're that person that my father kept telling me about?"

"Maybe? I don’t know... I’m sorry that my sudden appearance shocked you."

"Indeed. It is surprising to see the person I was hoping would visit me again. died just like that."

That was awkward, and you can’t help but chuckle at this. In fact, Lady Y/N Pellereli did die a long time ago, as you took hold of her appearance, and now that you're back with a new look, It’s not Lady Y/N.

It would be just your name and the real you. Now that you notice it, Fredrick has changed a lot. He grew taller and more mature; his voice deepened, but in a soothing way, and for some reason his eyes sharpened. Heck, you can’t simp for a child, even if you’re a child in that timeline. You would be in jail on your planet.

"I’m sorry. To be honest, I won’t stay long. I need to go back... I’m here because I need to fix something."

"So I heard… So, Grandma knows about my father, and she never told me... huh," Fredrick chuckled, a frown soon emerging from his face. It has both confusion and betrayal. You sigh upon seeing it.

"... She’s just protecting you."

"Protecting me? From what?"

You don’t really know about Lady Herior's story or where to begin, so you just said the honest thing, "... I don’t know, but someday you will see her point of view."

"Lady Y/N... er, umm. Should I still call you that? Or do you have a name that you were called?"

You chuckled at Fredrick's confused look. "Y/N is still my name; you can call me whatever you feel comfortable with. it’s nice to see you again, Fredrick."

Maybe it was a childish crush for him or maybe it wasn't, but he knew deep inside that this is what they called love. He doesn’t know the deeper meaning, but as his grandfather once said, Love is different; it can be many things, but most of all, it is the person you cherish. But which one is it? To know which one is which is when he doesn’t know the answer to it.

That is called true love.

So he said what he was feeling in that moment, and he did it before she vanished again, so at least he won’t feel as much loss as before.

"I’m so glad we met... Y/N, before we release one another, join me for a stroll."

(Fictophilia: In love with non-existing people)

This is what Fredrick is feeling right now,

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Of course, I didn't forget about Fredrick; he will join MC in the nearest future for the Aisha stories when they are older, as for the Pellereli family. Soon.

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As the night arrived, so did the big storm. Not only the thunder jolted many of them, but also the news of the incidents that occurred inside the Dimoche household.

They didn’t expect this to happen; they weren’t aware of what happened. Some thought it was the incident from a long time ago, where Gwen Dimoche received a threat letter and the culprit went back to finish their task.

Some say it’s just an accident that Gwen fell off the stairs and broke his neck, but some thought otherwise.

In Aisha’s mind, it was the work of none other than Sylvia, her stepmother. Even that word she won’t dare call Sylvia. Aisha knew because someone told her.

A scheme by Sylvia to own all the Dimoche property. Not only that, but she learned about many things that had happened that she wasn’t aware of; she didn’t quite get it all as her mind was focused on the sudden death of her father.

And before she could even ask why, Y/N was telling her all of this and what happened to her lips. Only she didn’t get the chance, because on that day, when her father got buried, her first friend, the person who knows her and comforts her, mysteriously disappeared.

But before Y/N could completely vanish without a trace, she said her last words to them.

"I’m sorry…   Good bye"

At first, they thought it belonged to their father, but it was meant for them, and they were too late to stop her. After her disappearance, both families tried to look for her, on the inside of the Dimoche manor and in the surrounding woods.

It took them roughly a month, and they continued this until the authorities concluded the story after one of their men found her shoe. Not only has this devastated the Pellereli families, but also those of the Dimoche.

When the authorities announced the bad news that Lady Y/N Pellereli III got eaten by a bear or wolf based on the shoes they found that had dried blood in them,

The family refuses to believe it; they know in their hearts that their daughter is alive and waiting to be saved, but when the blood was tested, it matched none other than Y/N.

Aisha didn’t know what was happening; it was going too fast, like something was making things move faster than they were supposed to. She thought seeing her father’s death was enough.

But she was wrong when she heard the news about the daughter of Pellereli’s.  She could only watch the Pellereli brothers cry their hearts out and bear the glaring looks of both brothers toward them.

"I know something is wrong; she acted strange back at home- I- Why?!"

Marcus screamed and cried as he asked them. They could only look away, not knowing the answer either.

"This is all your fault!"

"Alex!"

"No, father! I won’t. Can’t you see? It’s their fault that, d-dear sister- because of them, she’s dead!" Alex exclaimed, and with every word he let out, his tears were strimming down his eyes, showing nothing but hatred toward the Dimoche family.

While both families have mixed emotions, Aida is mournfully crying as it hurts her so much because she didn’t just lose a father but a dear friend. The same goes for Carlo and Nemo.

To Nemo, it was the most heartbreaking thing, and to not think about it, he always locked himself in his room, painting his good memory when Y/N was still alive. pouring out all his sadness and guilt.

Carlo changed a bit; he is sometimes seen staring at a far distance, and this worried Sylvia so much.

On the other hand, Aisha is the same as her sister, but one thing she knew was to think of one possible person who knew what Y/N had said or done before she went missing.

Her eyes landed on him at that time; Sein was also looking at her.

Sein eyes were not filled with contempt and were not as cold as before. She was unable to derive the meaning behind that gaze. But he was definitely not sad at all.

Aisha won’t be so surprised if that's what Sein's emotion is toward her father; she already expected these outsiders to have those feelings. but she saw something as Sein displayed a sense of guilt for a second.

Aisha knew deep down that Sein knows about the sudden disappearance of Y/N, and she will try to get that answer even if it takes her decades. She didn't believe that Y/N died.

She tried to speak to Aida about this, but all she received was a simple "Enough, Aisha; I don't want to hear about it anymore. It only makes me sad and hurt." with a tearful face and a trembling voice, Aida exited the scene.

It didn’t end there, with the departure of Dimoche and the missing Y/N. Two families have broken any connection among them. Sylvia was shocked, as were the others; she didn’t expect that these circumstances would arise. It wasn’t in her plan, and the timing was wrong.

But that doesn’t mean that her first plan won’t happen.

-My second husband has passed on too. Unexpected things happened as well: Y/N went missing, and the police only found her shoes, declaring the same fate as my second husband. Has the devil cursed me?

No, this is the heavenly father’s blessing for allowing me to carry out my scheme earlier than planned. Even if I can’t do the second, I can still continue what I’ve come for in the first.

I really like that girl. She was making things easier for me. Rest in peace. Lady Y/N, maybe in the afterlife you will be my future in law-

Gwen died way earlier than Sylvia had expected. The cause of his death was odd, but it did not matter to her at all. The most important thing is that after his death, the Dimoche manor will belong to her. Though she didn’t quite get her second plan, this was enough.

No matter how hard Sylvia tried to fake her sadness, she was unable to hide her smirk.

Unknown to her, someone already knew of this scheme of hers. Thanks to her dear friend for informing her, Aisha will try her best not to let Sylvia win the game. It’s not over yet, in fact.

It was just a saving point for Sylvia. The real game will start soon, and in that game, Aisha will for sure have every point and have that happy ending. Both she and her sister

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While that is all happening inside the book, on the outside, there is a girl in a hospital bed. She might be sleeping soundly, but in reality, she hasn’t woken up for over a month. Both parents are waiting for her to wake up. It's been over a month since they discovered her in her own room, unconscious and unresponsive.

Because of stress and exhaustion, the string that was supposed to be attached to her brain snapped, which was extremely dangerous because the string acts as a chord for the brain to function properly.

The doctor declared that it’s either a dead brain or in a coma. Both parents plead to save her, but we know that they could only pray and hope that she will wake up soon and that it’s only comatose.

Not permanent.

Maybe all their praying and hoping for her to wake up was heard, as later that day, she woke up. She didn’t know where she was at first; all she knew was that she was breathing fine and greeting both her parents.

Soon, things went back to normal. Graduation was the first thing to happen after a long recovery, but even if you go back to your usual routine instead of being all happy and jolly all day, you find yourself spacing out and having the same thoughts again, that something is missing or you’ve forgotten something.

"Are you okay?"

Snapping from your thoughts, you greeted your classmates, "Ah yeah. Just can’t believe that we've already graduated."

"Yeah, and here we thought you would be late, haha."

"Sorry that I was sleeping like a baby," you jokingly said.

Even with all the greetings, pictures, and dinner with your family to celebrate your graduation, the same thoughts always return, and you find yourself spacing out again.

You didn't hear that your parents were calling for you, wanting to tell you to move out of the way. But before you even snap out of it, something unexpected happens in an instant due to your cousins fighting to cut the cake and get it first.

They accidentally sliced you, giving you a slit in the corner of your lips. Feeling the burning sensation is like something has switched on in your mind, and it hurts your mind when all the memories flood in at once.

That made you pass out.

‘Well, that was surreal.’ 

After waking up from the emergency room and going home, as the doctor didn’t see any abnormalities other than bandaging the wound, you still can’t believe that you've forgotten about that event while living almost half your life inside that nightmare book. You feel stupid and still find it unbelievable that you laugh every time you think about it.

At first, you thought that it was all a dream—a nightmare dream, to be exact. You did get into a coma, and the thing was not real. Heck, the Aisha was just written by the author itself. But you can’t help but feel it so vividly. What's more, the scar that is now on your lips is the same as what Sein did back then.

You find this coincidence and laugh it off, not worrying anymore as you're already back home. But one day, your parents handed you a very familiar key.

"I found this in your closet."

They gave you the exact same key you used to get out of that place. The key was the answer to all of it—the key that made you believe that there’s another world, or rather another universe.

‘So… it’s real? If so, then-'

It didn't take you a minute to search it online to see what the latest was or if the Aisha manga changed while you were in said story, but for some reason, each time you search that name, it won't show up.

They told you that the name didn't exist, and this made you wary, and you don't like what your gut is telling you. You know that deep down if you search Aisha's name, it will automatically pop out.

'...Unless' You immediately type that name, and what you find shocks you. That's why you didn't see it; it was because the book was now named after you.

You found yourself, or rather the Y/N Pellereli. Instead of just Aisha, it was Y/N.

The cover that was supposed to be Aisha with Aida was the cover of Y/N Pellereli holding the key. The same as the key beside you, and each chapter you read is the same as what you did back then, and each cover is like a summary of what will happen in the end.

The latest is that you got out. Standing in the middle of the forest and gazing from a distance, it looks like the character is having a second thought.

It is indeed.

The role dramatically changed. Instead of Aisha being the main, Y/N Pellereli is the main. You wanted to see what happened after you got out. In the last picture before you learned that the authorities had declared that you died, they were looking miserable, sad, angry, and one was feeling guilty.

'I think... this is better, I mean. They won't be anymore of that'  You chuckled as there were no more chapters. only to get startled when your phone suddenly rang.

"Hello?"

"Y/N! Did you see the latest update? I thought it wouldn't have any more updates! You've got to check it out!"

"What? What are you talking about?"

"Haha, very funny. "You're the one who recommended that I read it. Just see the latest. Oh, yeah. Spoiler alert, it's very disturbing."

After the call, you immediately refreshed the page. Once you saw the new update, there was only one chapter. It showed you the same scenario, but something was added to it that you didn't expect to turn out like that.

A sequel or an alter to what happened after the disappearance of Lady Y/N

Maybe because you're now out of the picture, it's become like this. The story turned so gory and creepy that you immediately turned off your phone. ‘How did it become like this? "All I wanted was to go home.'

And with each swipe or scroll, you learn and see more. You wanted to throw up; it was more disturbing than the actual one. Than the Aisha secret itself.

WARNING: Disturbing 

The news of the sudden disappearance and death of Y/N Pellereli was so heartbreaking that they couldn't handle it any longer. Some tried to be stronger, but alas, they couldn't.

The first scene was Nemo, who died at a young age. He was viewing his favorite painting, the one where Y/N requested to add a bird to it. Each day he always looks at this painting, trying to be stronger, but each time he looks at it, Y/N's voice rings in his head.

The bird was like reminding him of something, telling him to be free as well. To join her, which he did, he fell out of the window, landing on the spikes of roses. watering the roses with his blood.

The police closed this case as an accident. a dreadful one.

'Oh, Nemo....'

The next was Aida; she changed so much. She becomes quiet and is not always moving. Aisha tried to talk her sister out of it. Even telling her that Y/N wouldn't like what she's doing

But all Aida said was, "Don't worry, sister; when I meet her again, everything will be back to where it's supposed to be." She then followed Nemo. She died of malnutrition. leaving Aisha on Sylvia's hand.

Aisha was so angry and devastated—not only has she lost her father and friend, but now her sister? What's more, Sylvia didn't even give her sister a proper burial.

At that point, Aisha's mind wasn't working right. She was soon sent to a mental hospital after what she did. With what she did, she poisoned Carlo.

Her original plan was that the poison was supposed to be for Sylvia, but it mysteriously changed, and when they found him, it was too late. His body was splattered on his bed, and blood was gushing out of his mouth and eyes.

Sylvia was heartbroken over what had happened; she had lost two of her children. Even if she got what she wanted, she didn't picture it like that.

She soon followed suit by shooting herself. Because of what she did, she left Sein in the hands of Arthur. But Sein didn't go to him; he left.

But before he could do it, he was shot by none other than Arthur. Arthur wonders if Sein is still alive. All the essence of Sylvia will be put before him, and he needs to get rid of Sein.

After all, he's only there for one purpose. which is to get the money.

All of this is happening because you weren't in the book. All of this happened because you were out. It shattered the timeline. It's like the book is showing you what will happen when you disappear.

You didn’t know that you had that much of an impact. Heck, you thought that it would reset everything. But it wasn't; instead, it went from bad to worse.

Worse than Aisha's secrets.

'What the fuck?' You don't want to go back; your goal was to get away from there in the first place, and seeing what you just saw is hurting your mind.

'What should I do?'

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Even though I said I might post late,... I had this idea after the last chapter and immediately wrote it down before it disappeared. Now that you have read this chapter, what do you think should You (MC, Y/N do?)

To be honest, I’m thinking of ending the book after MC gets out. Should I continue? I mean, I already created the sequel. but I need some opinions. T___T

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I had discovered and unraveled many stories before, but this one was something I didn’t expect and wasn't sure about. It was like poetry for me, and all the things Gwen said to Y/N thrill me.

I don't have that sort of information nor have I heard of it, and it intrigued me and made me want to know more about it. This was also the first time I heard Y/N speak that way, with a firm tone and venomous way of saying Gwen’s name.

‘What key was that?’

All the talking is about a key, and this key and book, which I'm now reading, may be the answer to all of my confusion and interest. I didn't see anything special in the book—just a woman writing about her day.

But when I rested on that page, I knew something was off with Gwen and Y/N, though it was already obvious from how the conversations held.

I just need to know why Y/N needed the key so badly and why Gwen seems to know something that Y/N knew all along.

It was kind of funny how I was only there for one purpose, and that was to conduct my plan, but maybe it can wait.

I really didn't expect to hear that kind of conversation in the middle of the night. Hmm, I might as well investigate the case in a private setting and get the answer from it, but I needed a hint that could help me solve this matter.

Or? Maybe the hint is already in front of me.

As the weeks passed by like a clock that kept moving forward in that small time frame, Gwen was isolated and needed to rest. As for Y/N, she went back home and only came back the next time.

Because of the information that I got, I saw her in a different light. She's still lovely, but her aura was off. I wanted to go to her and ask her in the same garden where I had befriended her and seen something special, maybe more special than I thought.

About the key and what she will do if she finds it, I already know the truth thanks to him. But instead of being alone, Y/N was occupied by the twins and both of my brothers. Which is not a good time to conduct my plan.

It was only a week, and then this happened? Their friend's behavior? Changed? That might be why Aisha and Aida noticed the sudden change in their friend's behavior; it was something they didn’t expect coming from her, and they blamed both of my brothers for changing her.

Maybe toward me as well, but why do I care?

And for my brothers? They also didn’t expect this sudden change and thought that the twin had told Y/N something; they’re not that blind not to see the twins jealous eyes toward them.

Though it's surprising for them to notice this. Maybe being from another place has a big impact on them and on me as well?

While Nemo saw it as a bad omen, Carlo stood proudly, saying that he was closer to Y/N than Y/N were to the twins.

Because as soon as the morning arose, Y/N burst through their door. Likely walking inside their room and telling them to help her find this specific key as she needs it.

"Why do you need this key?" Aida asks.

"It was a gift. And I need to find it sooner!"

They quickly glanced at each other, as Y/N said, not in a soft tone like she always uses whenever she wants to look for something but more in a frustrated one. They get why Y/N is acting that way, and they would be upset too if they lost something that was gifted to them.

But this action was new to them, as even if Y/N lost something, she would sometimes brush it off or not be upset about it, assuring them that she could just buy another one.

But this gift might be very precious, given how she acted; the twins saw it as not a healthy way and don’t like it a bit, nor do the brothers.

"Aisha, I don’t like this... Y/N seems very upset, and I want to help. But I’m scared that I would make her more upset." Aida mumbled, a sad frown visible on her face at the same time, trying to remember where she saw that familiar key Y/N described.

"Don’t worry.  She just needs a rest and some alone time.

"Alone time?   Huh. What a friend are you?"

"Excuse me?"   Aisha asks as Carlo suddenly speaks without acknowledgment.

"Is that really how you showed that you’re a good friend? Just leaving her alone because you can’t find it?"

"I didn’t say that I couldn’t find it; I’m saying that sometimes it's better to rest first." Aisha snarled her eyebrows, knitting them together, getting angry at Carlo for accusing her of being a slacker.

Carlo scoffed   "Yeah, right!   Just say that you'd rather go read than be here!"

"Ah, everyone…"  Nemo tried to intervene, not wanting to cause any more problems or upset.

"Lucky for me, I know how to read. What about you? Do you know how to read? Maybe a single sentence you can’t read it!"

While the two were busy debating and fighting. Y/N, on the other hand, were getting frustrated as not only could she not find that key, but Gwen hid it and thought he'd won.

But she's also getting annoyed by the two loud voices. This was a first? She never gets angry, hmm... I need to learn more.

‘For the love of-’  Y/N took a deep breath and thought that maybe Aisha was right.

It is better to rest, thanks to her mind going blank about her conversation with Gwen that night and her eagerness to go home.

Y/N already expected that this would happen because Sein didn’t do what he was supposed to do. And she hates the fact that while she's looking for the key, Gwen might change its location every fucking minute! Even if he is resting and isolated in a room.

A loyal servant will always follow his command, like a fucking loyal guard dog they are. But not to worry; it’s all under control.

"Aisha is right... Maybe I’m just tired"

Aisha sighs, nodding at Y/N.

Aida smiles as well, asking Y/N if she wants some warm tea.

Nemo is smiling in relief as finally Y/N can rest, as she looks like she didn’t sleep throughout the whole week.

Then there is Carlo, who just scoffed at Aisha but assured Y/N that he would find that key.

"Don’t worry, Y/N. I will find that key, so don’t worry about it!" Carlo huffed, determined to find that key before any of them.

Aisha saw this as a competition and swore that she would find it before Carlo or any brothers, except Aida, who simply giggled as it reminded her of a game she once read.

Nemo, who was now walking beside Y/N, said, "Y/N... "Don't worry, B-brother and I will try to find your key."

"Thank you, Nemo." She smiled, but deep down, while they were busy trying to find that key, Y/N felt bad.

But this was the only way, and Y/N will try to negotiate with someone she knows will know where the key is, or he might have a hint as to where Gwen hides it.

Y/N already risks herself by showing a small hint of who she is, so why not waste it all? It’s not her fault; she's too desperate now.

And just her luck, she found him all alone in Gwen's study room, where she knew that he might be looking for an answer.

‘Of course, Gwen's study room’  Y/N wanted to facepalm so hard that the key might be in the said room, but she didn’t and simply got Sein's attention.

'She's here, even if I heard all about it. I want to see the truth. stop pretending Y/N.'

"Good evening, Y/N."

"Sein, I need your help."

Well, I already expected this because if Y/N already asked the twin and brothers, the next one she will ask is me. But still, I want to see her ask a servant.

But with just that, I knew this was a top secret, and it only makes me want to learn more, not only about you but also about your side; just how long is the acting going?

"I presume it’s the key?"

‘As expected’

"Yes, I need to find it."

"I would love to help, but I’m kind of busy." I first tried to bluff it as part of a plan to see who you really are, but maybe that won't be needed.

As you're showing me, the real you

"Drop the act, Sein," Y/N simply said, dropping the soft tone she had a minute ago, and for a minute, the Y/N I knew were gone.

(You just can’t understand how a thirteen-year-old boy can have a mind like that. You find the logic funny, but at the same time, you believe that people can be smart at that age.)

I went quiet for a minute but smiled. "I know something was different when I first saw you, but I simply forget it as you saved me back then and showed me nothing but kindness... I will help you, but I want something in return."

"And may I ask what it is?"

"I'm still thinking about it, for now. I may know where the key might be." 

'I already knew where it was. Or I may have it in me' For some reason, instead of saying this word, I lied. Maybe I want to get back to her? for lying and acting this whole time? Does it mean that her kindness toward me is just an act?

Was the bond we had just a ruse?

For a split second after I said those words, the Y/N I know was now standing in front of me, who couldn’t contain her soft smile. The same smile I adore but not anymore. I don't know if it's the truth in a genuine way or another act.

I'm sick of always being lied to. I thought I had someone who was truthful.

I'm sorry, Y/N; what you didn't know was that. I'm also acting like you, and behind this smile of mine, I always hide many secrets that you should never know.

But to be honest, all the act I've been showing you is real. How I genuinely thought of you

"You got the key? this whole time? why didn't you say so?"

Please drop the act; it makes my chest hurt to see you keep lying when you already showed me who you are. That soft voice, with those eyes— it's not you; you didn't have any problems back then, but why are you still trying?

Again, I didn't say what I wanted to say; maybe... I also need to be truthful just to see her be one. " While you were busy back then with the twins and my brothers, "

As I said this, I observed the key in my hand while standing beside an old well as I continued. "With you being away for a whole week, I already spoke to Mister Gwen in regard to this matter."

"How do you think I got the key? I won't hide the truth, and I may have a way for him to know what you or he are hiding."

or rather, "Just who are you? I was right about you knowing something that we—I didn't know. Am I?" 

"I will tell the truth, but please give me the key."

With pleading eyes and a begging voice, I can't help but clinch the key in my palm, chuckling as I frown in confusion or hurt.

I don't know.

Wasn't I truthful enough? Maybe I'm not that good at it. but this time, I will show you.

"Was the whole time an act? Were you really that kind of person? Are you telling the truth? or another lie? it's sad that I don't believe you."

"Sein! don't!"

It's already obvious who's the narrator of the previous half of the chapter. But before it all went to the last half, let's go with the MC's dialogue.

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All of the things you’ve been doing and saying were acts toward him and the families. This part is now your dialog, and may I remind you that your mind is more advanced than theirs and you know how the circle of this story is.

(Again, all an act toward the second third chapter. Sorry for kind of repeating myself. continuing.)

You're not stupid or naive enough to believe Sein and Gwen did nothing over the past week, and neither are you. But one thing you didn't expect to happen

Happened. People can call it an accident, but this wasn't even called one. as it's intentional.

Back home, you were planning ahead and thinking of the possible things that could happen, like how Sein helped you but wanted something in return, or Gwen being isolated, which never happened.

And just maybe, maybe if you got the key, the right one. If Sein speaks the truth, everything will reset to the beginning. In simple terms, the story will continue without boundaries.

It might change their perspective, but the story will continue without you, as it should.

Thanks to Elliot, the previous otherworldly, he gave you a good idea of how to escape this place without leaving a hint: you will either fake your death or be missing.

You chose the missing part as it made sense when the funeral day arrived for Gwen. Though you really want to see that happen where he got buried, you will escape from the carriage on the way there.

Not on the way, but had already escaped before the carriage left the manor. But how will you escape? When going there, you'll be joining the Pellereli in the same carriage? Easy; you will conduct it before they go in the carriage, putting a fake you inside the carriage.

Announcing first to the family that you wanted to sleep throughout the journey as you couldn’t sleep because of the news. And how you thanked that the family trusted you so much to believe that lie.

With just a pillow dressed in a black dress and coat, they won’t see it as the hood will cover it up.

Of course, before you leave.

You already planned ahead to spend your time with your family, savoring it and thanking them for taking care of you, even if they find it rather weird.

You just want to thank them.

You also planned to spend time with the twins and brothers before you conducted the plan, and the people you will miss most in this book are Nemo and Lady Fillia, as they've done nothing but ease your mind.

The finding the key part is also in the plan, as you want them to get distracted first before you announce that you've found it and spend some time with them. You also counted on Sein for that, which was the part where he helped you.

You thought that maybe you and Sein could truly be friends after he helped you without filters, and you honestly thought that there wasn't any spider web.

You thought it would be over after you redeemed the key from Sein and told him a half-truth and a lie. A game over but... it wasn't. He didn't continue to give it to you, and he yanked toward him, and Sein immediately acted like this.

Saying this stuff. You should have seen it coming; you are truly acting the truth, the real Genuine you, but maybe Sein was already eaten up by his feelings.

The pressure suddenly arises; you feel kind of fucked up about what was about to happen, and you can't stop thinking about what the shit you did to change Sein so much that he decided to do this and seeing his expression.

You don't know.

It was a good thing that, before he dropped the key, you threw yourself on top of him. You don't know where you got that much strength, but maybe because Sein wanted you to stay in this world permanently.

By dropping the fucking key in the well! And you can't let him do that. by pinning him down, and your hands are now wrapped around his wrists.

"I can't let you do that, not after all I've come through!" You yelled frustrated that Sein would simply betray you like that; it hurt you for the first time.

"I thought I was the selfish one, but... You're the selfish one."

"What?" Your frustration didn't disappear but was added by confusion, and your head is starting to throb.

"How selfish can you be?"

"To tell you the truth, I don't belong here! and I never wish to be here! All I wanted was to go fucking home! So please, just give it-" You tried to yank it from his grasp, but because of the height difference and his strength, he managed to throw you.

But of course, you didn't stop, charging toward him, wanting to get that key, but maybe that was the wrong move. As it was so fast that you only felt a burning sensation on the side of your lips.

Sein had sliced you with his knife; he saw someone very familiar and he panicked; he didn't really mean to do what he did, but as said, he panicked.

While Sein was in shock, you took advantage of this by pushing him and yanking the key out of his grasp. and before you ran away from him, leaving him alone on the ground.

"I don't know what you felt, and I’m sorry if it was because of me... and I’m saying it truthfully."

"Good bye... Sein."

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I will still continue this book, but it might take a while to update now. as I really just pushed myself to do this, and I suddenly lost motivation.

I created another story for another fanfic; sorry, but no sorry. But hey, I already might have an idea for the next chapter and another plot. Speaking of the plot, is it to your liking? I hope it will be; it would be a waste if the readers were not interested and felt this way.

"What the hell is happening?" I'm confused?"

Lol, anyhow, have a great day! and I hope this update has made your day. Author-San will sleep now, GN!

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"It is, but Carlo is taking so much time in finding me~ " You lied at the same time you wanted to thank yourself for making an immediate lie.

Because if you didn’t, you don’t know what Sylvia will think of it; as of now, she is standing in front of you, who are then asking where Carlo is.

It's a good thing that Carlo showed up in time and was then asking what his mother was doing there.

"There you are; I’m looking everywhere for you. I’m sorry to disturb your play, but we need to pack our things, Carlo."

"But me and Y/N are still playing! Can it wait?"

Sylvia shook her head, telling him that he needed to do it now as the carriage was coming in on the hour and she didn’t want to trouble the Pellereli anymore.

"Please excuse us, Lady Y/N."

"Oh… is it that time?" Acting as if you were sad that the Dimoche were leaving soon, you then acted that you wanted to help them.

"If possible, can I help?"

"Oh! Y/N, you can help me pack my stuff! Let’s go!"

Before Sylvia could say anything, she wanted to refuse Carlo’s request, only for her to halt with the thought, thinking that this would be a good way to get you closer to Carlo.

Instead of Nemo because she wants you to be for Carlo.

Sylvia continued her plan by observing you from a distance, and when she saw that you disappeared again, she looked everywhere inside the Pellereli manor. hoping that her thinking was wrong.

And when she found what she wanted to see, she couldn’t help but sigh in relief. thinking at the same time how ridiculous she was for accusing you of meeting someone who didn’t even dare show his face to her, only disappearing like a speck of dust.

She also explored the manor, hoping to see any suspicious things; going to your room was the first thing she did. only to find none. While Sylvia has her own observant, you also have your own.

You know it’s very suspicious that Gwen shared that the family will stay at your house knowing that he possibly had a secondary house or a resting place, to which you didn’t doubt that they didn’t have one.

If your family could have one, he could have those as he has many stores and is wealthy in his location. So your suspicion leads to Sylvia, and she proves it by finding the place that only you could find.

Though Carlo found it as well, the spot you are now in, which you took, is only for you to find, and sometimes you're there to think about the plan. So how does Sylvia find it before Carlo?

And how did she find where the place led? As the entrance to enter your rabbit hole is like a vine leaf to cover the entrance and exit, (like in the Tangled movie),

Though you know Carlo's reason for finding this place first, or rather, stumbling upon it. But for Sylvia? You doubt she just stumbled in.

"B-brother, is this really necessary?" Nemo is flustered at how you are in their room and helping them pack their things. which isn't really necessary.

The maids can do it, but Carlo told them how he wanted to do it instead. Furthermore, Nemo doesn’t want you to accidentally see his painting of you, and he kept glancing at his stuff to where it simply lay on your left.

"Oh shush! Who asked you to stay? And if you don't know, me and Y/N are more comfortable with each other now than you." There was a hint of pride in Carlo's whispering voice.

To which Nemo didn’t like how his brother was acting as if it were his fault that you talked and got close to him first; Nemo also felt a ping inside of him when Carlo said that you were more comfortable with Carlo than with him.

Nemo also noticed that you were livelier than in his last conversation with you after you started talking to both of his brothers.

‘What am I feeling? This is weird… I don’t like it’ only for Nemo to snap out of it when you're now calling for him.

"Nemo, do you need any help? I’m done with Carlo stuff."

"N-no, thank you. Y/N."

Carlo just rolled his eyes at Nemo’s blushing look. Carlo knew this would happen, and he didn’t want Nemo to get your attention again, as he knew how Nemo always smiled whenever he was done talking to you or felt your presence around him. In simple terms, Carlo knew that Nemo has a big crush on Lady Y/N.

But he will make sure that you won't acknowledge Nemo's feelings by focusing on him instead. Thanks to you for showing Carlo a good time, and he wanted to feel it again.

‘Huh!’ Carlo scoffed as he remembered that he has another little brother who likes to have your time as well.

It's kind of crazy how these three brothers are now on your tail, though you don’t want to count Nemo in it, but he got closer than he was before, and it was rather cute at first but soon got uncomfortable.

As you can’t find any opening to escape, because as soon as you escape one, another one finds his way to you, add the fact that the twin sister got closer than they are.

Aisha, who immediately noticed how the brothers are always on your tail, hates the fact that she can’t even ask you to go with her as the brothers always come first. She’s irritated that her suspicions were right about these brothers.

As for Aida, she's noticed how you're now often seen playing with Carlo or with Nemo helping him with his painting, then Sein having a long conversation that she didn’t quite hear as she was standing from afar and seeing this:

"Even though I like the brothers, it’s unfair how they take so much Y/N time! I can’t even talk to her for a minute!" Aida whined while telling it to Aisha, who simply grumbled at how her sister reminded her of it.

As of now, the two are inside their room, where Aida was whining at her sister while watching her best friend through the big window, who was having fun with the brothers again. After two weeks of returning home and hearing that it’s safe to return,

The two were happy that everything would be back to normal, which is why they only thought about not expecting the brothers to always preoccupy their friend.

"Why don’t you go down and ask for Y/N to play with you, like how you always did before?"

"I did that many times! But the brother is always taking Y/N!"

Aisha hummed, followed by an amused chuckle. "Aida, I thought of something; care to join?"

While Aisha shared her brilliant idea just outside the house near the garden, three children were simply playing, of which one was very tired of the brothers' constant requests.

Even though you could decline them and refuse to play anymore, the thing is, you have a CCTV in the back of your head, as whenever the brothers pop out, Sylvia also pops out.

You are nearing your escape from this story, not wanting to ruin it. You just gulped it all in, though if you have to choose among the brothers, you're more or less tired.

You would pick Sein, as he just wants to have a long conversation with you instead of playing a role play or painting with Nemo. Painting is not bad, but because you are always moving your hand, and even more so when playing the violin, it hurts your wrist.

You also don’t want to start with Carlo, as he has many, many ideas for what you two would play next, and you regret what you’ve done. But this will be over soon, as the last time you went to visit before now, you noticed Gwen's features and saw his slow walk to the point where he was nearing the stage to ride a wheelchair.

But that is not the only thing you noticed; you also noticed Gwen's constant glance at you whenever you were in the same room, and this gave you a big freaking creep. You don’t know what’s inside his head other than him being an asshole; you just hope that the time you've waited for so fucking long will come soon and end this silly nightmare.

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The Dimoche family was very wealthy, but it was built up from nothing to the later generation, unlike the Pellereli, in which the late generation and upcoming generations will always be better known and wealthier than the Dimoche.

Though the Dimoche can’t find a way to be on top, maybe in this generation it will soon arise.

Not only did the Pellereli’s daughter befriend the Dimoche twin sisters, but Sylvia also walked in with her three sons. Thanks to this, their connection with the Pellereli will deepen.

That is, if Gwen won’t follow up on his plan, and he needs to do it fast, as Madam Fillia has already made her first move like she always does, and if he doesn’t move now.

For sure, he will lose this connection.

Regarding the Dimoche's wealth, it was a tradition to teach the upcoming one that they shouldn’t only spend money for their enjoyment, but use it to make even more money.

As such, their forefathers treated money very practically. One example of this is not pursuing luxury goods blindly. But to Gwen’s generation, that money could never be completely spent unless they used it as firewood; however, he didn’t come up with a new consumption model.

That was until the arrival of the noble lady Sylvia, and under her direction, there were various exotic foods, cigarettes, and wines in addition to the newly added jewelry and antique paintings.

Gwen accepted all of these things happily, as they made him feel like a noble. wanting to feel what the Pellereli felt for so long that it became normal to their families.

Gwen won’t lie; he was madly jealous that someone was richer and more well known than him; he was also jealous that the Pellereli was already a noble.

‘Why do they have it all?!’ He spoke madly, furthermore, about how they already had Lady Lisa, but now the family is nearing having a title again for the queen herself. But even if he's annoyed at these things,

He has his own card that he will soon release. Thanks to the book he read, he found some rather interesting stories and can’t wait to share them.

In regard to him enjoying life the way a noble person does, Gwen not only found an interesting story but he even developed a few... secret bad habits.

In which to smoke some unique cigarettes given by Sylvia, and he can’t stop at this as he becomes addicted to the taste and smell of this stuff. Because of his constant hobby, his body slowly deteriorated, and he was sometimes unable to even walk.

He needed to sit in a wheelchair to carry out his activities. Gwen thought it was just the stress of business and the plan he had in mind. But what he didn’t know is that it was the bad hobby he had.

The two underage twins didn’t notice this at first, as their attention was focused on getting their friend back, but when they saw their father's situation, their minds automatically turned to him.

The twins were unaware of worldly affairs and unable to draw a connection between their father’s change and Sylvia. And here they thought it was just the brothers and Y/N they were worried about.

But in regard to their father and Sylvia connection It's like the book about stepmothers in fairy tales, where bad women do bad things to get what they want; with this, Aisha could only conclude that that was the reason.

How it was a scheme of Sylvia, the stepmother. Perhaps she had poisoned her father. Sadly, Aisha’s sincere pleas were not acknowledged by Gwen.

Only her fairy tale friend Cypress.

Aida, on the other hand, believed that her father’s illness was only temporary and that he would recover in no time. As for you, you're simply waiting and watching all of this unfold from a distance.

That is when the night arrived, and Aida woke you up and told you to come to her. Knowing where this will lead, you wanted to make up a lie but saw the open opportunity.

You thought otherwise. while waiting for Aida to come back, as she wanted to get something. Here you are, eyes couldn’t help but dart at the upper library, already knowing that Sein was waiting.

"Lady Y/N? "Are you okay?"

"I should be asking you that, Mr. Gwen. "Can I call you that~?"

Gwen nodded, chuckling at your cuteness. Thanks to Aida for following his request, he could finally do what he desired. But maybe that can wait until he's back to his normal state, as his whole body is as tired as a newborn cow.

Gwen then remembered something, and with the thought of it, why not ask you something since he knows you know the answer to it?

"My lady, why are you so different than the rest of them?"

"Because I’m a Pellereli, and a proud one!"

"I guess, but that’s not what I meant." Gwen tiredly chuckled and hoped to get better soon. Sadly for him, the story must go on.

"Then what do you mean, Mr. Gwen~?"

"Your simply unique... "If you don’t mind, can I ask you something personal?"

"If your going to ask me who I like among the brothers~ I won’t say." You lied, acting as if the question was about the brothers, only for your act to vanish and you to look at him.

"What will you do when you get back?"

"Pardon?"

"I read something interesting, and there was this part where I heard someone say the exact word from the book."

"I’m kind of confused, Mr. Gwen~? "Can you elaborate on it?" You were starting to feel anxious and were following his every movement.

Once he went behind his desk and took out a notebook, it left you silent for a minute, thinking what is he planning about. At the same time, you held your surprise look as the notebook he was now showing you was rather an odd one, in which it had the same look as the book that you had taken a long time ago.

‘It can’t be... no, it fucking can’t be! Why?’

Why does Gwen Dimoche have the same replica in the book you will use to escape on this exact night? Why is he smiling? Who does that book belong to? It’s the same as Elliot's Diary, but different color! is all you could think as you kept watching and listening to him.

Your mind is beginning to blackout with all the new information.

"My sister-in-law is obsessed with this book; at first, I didn’t know much about it as she always hid it from my brother, but one day, she showed it to me." Gwen said, and before he continued, he opened the book.

"I forgot about this book a long time ago," Gwen chuckled, who then glanced at you, saying it in a mocking way, "I'll be honest, I didn’t mean to eavesdrop as I was simply walking back to the office. "But... after hearing your conversation with Nemo about the things that are hard today being easy in your place,"

"It was rather familiar, and my mind just clicked." Oh, how it’s the same word she said to me a long time ago. I brushed it off at first, but you showed me something that I know she will do just to escap-"

"Stop!" You exclaimed, Not only do you want to shut his fucking mouth and how all this new information is hurting your head so badly that you want to curse all the possible words out there.

But you stopped him before he could say those words and let Sein hear him; Gwen said enough, and you knew Sein was already thinking of the event.

You wanted to act like a clueless little girl as if he were scaring you, but seeing that it won’t fool Gwen anymore as he already learned too much, In your mind, you just thought of how long he knew about this. Or what did you do to confirm his thoughts?

"You knew?"

"I didn’t, I’m just waiting for you to say it... or rather broke that shell of yours,

"When was it?" You cut him off.

"The look you gave me after you told me I had a lot of keys, and stopping before you could ask the second question, which I presume is this key?" Gwen then showed you the key; you’ve been daring to get it away from his hand for so long.

Before you could grab it from him, he moved it away from you, and you cursed at your short arms. Gwen, seeing your glaring eyes darting at him, he can’t help but laugh at this.

But something unexpected happened that confused you; Gwen just handed you the key, just like that.

"What?"

"You need it, right?"

‘I fucking do!’ You know he has something in mind because he can’t easily give it up, knowing fully well where this key will lead you.

"What do you want?"

"I know you're smart, Ms. Y/N, and your coming out of your shell, I got to say... I’m not used to seeing you act like this."

"Oh, you won't."

"Hmmm... well, what do you think I want?"

‘What do you? I don’t fucking care!’

"I don’t know, Gwen. And I don’t care... "

Gwen chuckled "I know you might say that... So, I will say this once. The key you are holding is not the real one."

After he said those words, you quickly looked down at the key after observing it. It indeed wasn’t the real one, as the real one is made of metal and not the texture of roughness. In short, the key Gwen gave you is a wooden one.

You can’t help but grip it so hard that your little palm starts to lose its blood, only for you to remain calm and force yourself not to shove the fake key down his throat.

"Where is the real one?"

"Of course I won’t tell you, but I'll give you a hint. Somewhere, where you can’t find it."

Only for you to chuckle and scoff at this idiotic being. "Oh, don’t test me. I've done it before, and I will do it again. Gwen, even if it took me more years to find it. I will find it, and you won’t see that. Sadly."

"But I can tell you now; all you need to do is tell me. "Tell me what my illness is, and based on what you keep saying, I don’t have that much time, aren’t I?"

"I don’t know; I’m not a fortune teller to know it. " Why would you give the answer when he didn’t want to give you the answer as well? And if he's this smart about finding out about your intention, then he could find out what the cause of his illness is.

And even if he did give you the answer, you wouldn’t share the same formula.

As your final words, you didn’t turn back to waste more time talking to Gwen, as you had more important things to attend to, even if Sein heard it all.

By now, you don't care. You won't hide it, and you may even ask Nemo and Carlo. The same goes for the twins, to help you find this key. And if not, you will simply won’t return to the Dimoche household and lived your life away from them.

From this madness.

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The first day inside the enormous mansion of the Pellereli was a bit overwhelming and surprising for the Dimoche family and even you. even though they visited before and saw the inside of this grand place.

And you, as a member of the said family, can’t help but watch your family in a wary way, or, simply put, observe more of your brothers as they have this smiling plotting look that you know just from afar.

The Dimoche family already knows who awaits them and has seen the unexpected event between the children. But this time they didn’t expect to receive a welcome gift from both of Lady Y/N’s brothers. while the children are wary of the gift or what the brothers plan to do.

Carlo, who is more cautious and scared, told you to check it for him, as he doesn’t trust Marcus even more than Alex. as he did threaten him.

They also receive a small party from both your parents, welcoming them like the Dimoche is your second family. Though they had done it before when your father’s business friend visited or Lady Lisa’s family came to check on you and the brothers,

But seeing the many foods and decorations is way too much for just having a small party, or rather, the Dimoche staying for just a week.

"Thank you, but you don’t have to." This is too much!" Sylvia exclaimed, not expecting to get this welcoming party at this time of the day. Currently, it’s nine at midnight.

‘That, as well..." You thought it was a good thing that you don’t have any neighbors.

"It’s fine, and you're our guest."

You wanted to continue to listen and stay for a bit as to why the reason for having this much and not believing your mother's reasons was, only to get startled when Carlo hid behind you.

But before that, he handed you a gift box before hiding behind you. And seeing that you are standing between your brothers and Carlo, who is peeking to see what gift you are holding, he is telling you to open it for him.

"I assure you, Sir Carlo, that it’s a normal gift. We want to fix the mistake we’ve made before." Marcus said with sincerity in his voice, followed by Alex, who nodded his head, that their intentions were clean.

"And we heard what happened—how scary that was," Alex said.

"I’m not scared! and I doubt that you want to fix your mistakes!"

It was kind of noisy and annoying on your part to be the knight in shining armor protecting Prince Carlo from your evil, wicked brothers. And even though you assured Carlo that the gift is just a simple pirate hat and that your brothers are sincere with the way they act and talk,

Which is a lie, and how you talk to them afterward when it’s time to go to bed.

"Whatever you're planning, don’t do it."

"Whatever do you mean, dear sister?" Marcus and Alex spoke at the same time, glancing at each other and snickering about how you're right.

Again, you tried to stop their silly idea, even threatening them that you would never speak to them if they continued it. Who are you kidding? Even if you said this and warned them, the two brothers would find their way.

Like how they found an open spot on the second day where they poured the bucket of larva, and at that time Carlo was planning to join you and the twin to play outside, and hearing his screaming voice and how the larva got inside of his clothes,

Then the next thing you know, Sylvia and your mother came running in to watch Carlo hastily remove all his clothes, and, may I remind you, he was doing it outside with girls watching him.

"They did it! Mother, they did this to me!"

"Who?"

"Y/N’s brothers!"

"What lie are you saying, Carlo? The two are with us the whole time!" Sylvia exclaimed, moving away to show Carlo that the two were indeed with them, and seeing this, he began to shutter.

"They plan this! T-they w-want-"

"Carlo, stop now!" Sylvia's final word after telling Carlo to get inside due to what he's doing is very unnoble and inappropriate, but before he could get inside, your mother stepped in.

"I know my sons, and I think they did this. Please forgive them; this is their way of playing. " Lady Lisa bowed, eyeing your brothers, telling them to follow her because if not, they would be punished.

In which they reluctantly did it without grumbling or denying the fact that they did it. But even with this, Carlo was not satisfied and wanted to say more, only to shut his mouth when Sylvia eyed him.

"No, it’s okay! If it’s their nature, there's nothing wrong with that; Carlo is just too sensitive."

"But Mother-"  Carlo could only look down when Sylvia zitted him up.

It didn’t end there, as the next target was Nemo, but because he's always beside you, the brothers don’t know how they will conduct it without having you in the mess, and thanks to your advantage of already knowing how they will do it, all the brothers

Nemo didn’t even do anything wrong, and you don’t want him to be one of your brothers' victims. You're always beside him, which didn't go unnoticed by the twins.

"Why is he here again? Do you really like to be with us, Nemo? Hehe" Aida giggled as she said this, to which Nemo just lowered his head, flustered expressions starting to form in his face.

Before he could say that you invited him, you beat him to it. "I asked him to join us; I'm sorry that I didn’t inform you."

"It’s okay, and among the brothers. We can tolerate him." Aisha simply said she was not hiding the fact that Nemo was just beside her.

So because of that, the brothers move it to the second brother, which is Sein, and you're quite interested to see what your brothers will do, as Sein is smart and fast in your opinion.

What's more, he's dangerous, and due to this, you also can’t help but see what he will do, and of course, be cautious about what the prank will be.

‘Maybe staying here and watching it unfold is not a good idea. ' Currently, you're outside the room where they are inside the armory room, which is not good because if Sein can easily cut Aisha's palm without hesitation, what would that be like with your brothers?

Though they’ve done worse than Sein, as they broke a servant's arm before but did not kill a person... One more note to make your stomach act. Yet you're not moving? Maybe because you don’t want to get injured or jump in without having a plan.

You didn’t really expect the Dimoche family to stay at your home, and you have two idiot brothers who were idiots for not observing the brothers first. You’ll just stop it before it gets out of hand.

"Sir Sein, was it? I can’t help but notice it. You’re the smart one among the siblings." Marcus asks.

Sein responded with a smile and chuckled, "Nemo is smart at painting, and Carlo is smart at planning."

"What about you? "You're smart at what?"

"...I don’t know; I’m not as smart as you thought I was. I read as a hobby."

"Oh, don’t hide it. Among them, you’re the one who's smarter. "Can we ask one last question?" And before Sein could reply to Alex, he did something unexpected.

You already saw it coming, furthermore, before Sein jumped on Alex to get his knife back. You burst through the door.

"Brothers! Mother is calling! Now!"

"Dear siste-?" But before any of them could ask you, you made your way to Alex, taking the knife and facing Sein. "I assumed this belonged to you? I’m so sorry about my brother; they like knives, and yours is beautiful."

Sein didn’t know what was happening, as the next scene was when you tagged both your brothers outside, leaving him in the middle room. processing on what the fuck just happened as he was ready to attack Alex for invading his property.

And all of a sudden that event happened; what he didn’t expect coming from you was how you called the knife beautiful, when for Sein. It’s not.

He also didn’t expect you to come in at the right time. ‘Hmm. Was it coincidental? Or not. ' He couldn’t help but chuckle while looking at the knife in his hand, and when he put it back where it belonged, he exited the room. ‘Beautiful? Huh. I never thought of that.

Due to this, you added Sein to your list of protected species. Or more like protecting your brothers from being killed at this young age, though Sein won’t openly do it... You know he will make a plan and do it secretly.

It’s like you're singing a Christmas song. A Christmas song with the beginning "At the first day of Christmas, my brother welcomed the family," and on the second day "you prevented to put them on Sein's killing quest," where in the end it will make you crazy in which you're nearing it.

For a whole five days before the Dimoche went back home. Your brothers are pranking the Dimoche brother, or more like Carlo, as you're always popping out whenever they’re about to do their plan on either Nemo or Sein and almost hitting you with it.

Right now you're inside their room lecturing you as they got fed up with you.

"Okay, dear sister, we’ve got tired of your constant popping! Do you really like them that much?" Marcus was whining at this, not liking a single bit that some boys were taking your attention away from them.

Another noble boy not too far from your location has already got your attention, aka Sir Fredrick.

"What do you mean, dear brother?" You act clueless, but deep down, you're tired of their play and always excusing yourself to the twin whenever you can’t spot your brothers. Because of this, they thought you were avoiding them.

"Dear sister, if you need anything, just ask." Alex followed suit, as he couldn’t do what he wanted to do because he didn’t want you to be put in danger or get injured because of them, as they already did it once and almost killed you in the process.

and he doesn’t want that to happen again.

"Or maybe, dear sister, you want our attention? We’re so sorry, we didn’t know!" Marcus exclaimed as he thought that you were jealous because their attention was with the brothers and not yours.

‘Is this pair of idiots really the top two and three at the academy?’ You sarcastically thought as your head was starting to hurt, and with a final sigh, not wanting to cause any more headaches, you simply lied that you were.

Hey, at least with the remaining time of the Dimoche staying, the brothers didn’t continue their plan, and you changed it by simply saying how you are jealous.

Even though they're now always beside you, assuring you that their attention is only for you, which is kind of creepy at the same time, making the twins and the brothers uncomfortable with their glaring whenever they’re getting close to you.

You still take this instead of seeing them with their lifeless bodies, and beside, there are only two more nights before you go back to the Dimoche, and finally, finally! Escape for good.

"Finally, some alone time." You sigh in an exhausted way, stretching your arms as well. Oh, how long you waited to find an opening in escaping both brothers to sneak down your rabbit hole.

You thought you would be worried about not only adults but maybe your brother as well. And how the story is getting crazy by the minute you stay; if you keep staying, you might go coo coo.

Your surprise that you’ve gone this far for composing an innocent act of yours and not bursting in anger, tiredness, and exhaustion

With a final sigh and body leaning against the stone pillar tired of all this nonsense, your mind can’t help but wonder how things will be when you go back.

‘Would my body decompose?’ What a positive way to think, and you can’t help but dryly chuckle at this, as it could be possible, but if not, you're just dreaming this, in which you've lived in this world for 11 years, going on 12 years.

Almost getting crazy and almost sexualized by your previous teacher, to which you never let them by hammering them with a heavy book and speaking another language they never heard of (acting like a witch), you manage to convince them, and then meeting these characters from a horror, disturbing manga.

"Yeah, right, after I get out... I doubt I would remember all of that-"

"Get out? What do you mean by that?"

Hearing a sudden voice behind you, it startled you to the point you almost took out the pen that contained a knife on it, and seeing who it was, you quickly composed yourself.

"...Carlo? What are you doing here?" That’s a start, as you didn’t expect the person to find this place to be Carlo, as you expected it would either be Sein or Aisha.

But no, the person who is now walking toward you and sitting beside you is none other than Carlo, with his red spots all over his face and hands thanks to the previous prank of your two brothers.

"I got bored and wanted to explore, then I found this hidden place, which is kind of not surprising as this place is massive." Carlo won’t say that he got lost on the way back from running away from the brothers.

Though the brothers stop their prank, when you're not around, they continue it with Carlo, as with him, you're not popping out of the corner to stop them. At least they know that you also don’t like Carlo.

"So, what do you mean by that?"

"Oh, ah, (fuck, what do I say?)" At this point, you don’t know what stories you will make up, as you didn’t really expect Carlo to find this place, but maybe there is a way.

By changing the topic, Carlo is an easy person to get distracted and has a high ego.

"You're lucky to find this place; you even broke the record for being the first to come here~ hehe~"

"Broke the record? Is this a place where it’s hard to find, even from the brothers?"

'Yeah, shocking, as they lived here more than you are’

"Yes, you see, it’s a place that only I know. Beside father. I always read here and play~"

"Play? Alone? That kind of sad."

You chuckled at Carlo's statement but quickly replied, "I don’t mind; back then I preferred to play alone or with my brother~ but now I’m not alone as I can play with Aisha and Aida, then you and your brothers~"

Carlo huffed in pride at himself, as not only did he find this place first than both of your brothers nor his brothers, not seeing any hint of lying in your tone and believing you, but because of him.

You're not alone now.

"Oh, why don’t we play a game, and don’t worry, I’ll keep this place a secret~"

‘You don’t need to. I’m going home anyway’

"Sure~ oh! Can I suggest a game?"

"Of course!"

For a solid hour of chasing and playing Mary go round with one another, entertaining Carlo for a bit as you and him didn’t really have that much conversation with one another.

Even though you hated him for his actions with the twins, you feel like he deserves this hour of play. And seeing him at this age and soon to be growing, your mind can’t help but wander off to one book of Aisha.

And you thanked God that you didn’t get put in that book, as that was more disturbing than this one you're now in. And Carlo doesn’t deserve to die that way.

And whose fault is that? ‘…Sein or maybe Sylvia?’ What are you debating about? when the two are the same.

"Y/N? you okay?"

Snapping from your thoughts, almost forgetting that Carlo is still beside you. "Yeah, I'm just tired; should we go back?"

"Yeah, I guess. And it was fun today; I didn’t know you could be this fun to play with!"

"Of course I’m fun! "You're just too busy with Aida."

Carlo didn’t think of that, and when he heard you, he noticed how you were right: "Hey, can we play again tomorrow? Here again?"

You're wondering if it will be a good idea or not, seeing that Carlo likes to blurt things out and smug them to others when he finds some new stuff.

‘I mean, no one will believe him except Nemo and Sein… beside.’ Even if he blurts this out and they believe Carlo, you're getting out of this place soon.

"I don’t know~"

"Come on, please!"

"Okay, but you need to keep it a secret~ because if they find out, then we can’t play anymore." You said you were acting once again as Aida, as a child who loves to keep a secret from others.

"Deal!"

With that said, Carlo kept his word, and you and him met the next day on the same spot, playing once again, this time hide and seek. While you’re the hider, Carlo is the seeker.

Thanks to living in this place for years, you know all the hiding spots.

While you're waiting for Carlo to find you, you're thinking of what you will do once you return to the Dimoche household. and hope that the story continues just the way it originally did.

On how Gwen would die soon. Though you don’t have any remorse for what will happen to him, thinking of Aisha and Aida getting abused... You could only close your eyes at this point.

As your goal is to go home... and not have any feelings for this character.

But because of being with them for almost a year now and leaving the Pellereli family, who has only given you love, it was hard on your part, but maybe you can change something so that once you go back, you won’t feel any regret or remorse.

This is why you want to go home quickly before you feel any more regret or remorse.

You can tell Aisha about the story, the truth of who you really are, and the truth of this world. And maybe, just maybe, even if the story or her perspective change, when you go back home, at least Aisha and Aida won’t suffer that much.

You can’t tell Aida, as she’s too sensitive and might cause a traumatic shock, and there is Sein. ‘Definitely not him.’ You didn’t count Nemo and Carlo, as the two didn’t really need to know.

Only the main character in this world

"...I want to go home…" You sigh as you're exhausted from making up more and more plans and how things are getting hard when you're this close. what more. You hope that Aisha will take it in a mature way, like she does.

What you didn’t know while you were mumbling is that a person was looking for you, and when they saw you walking toward where you are and heard that sentence of what you said, they were confused.

"Isn’t this your home?"

Hearing a sudden voice behind you, startling you in the process and almost taking out the weapon, only to halt when you glance at them. Who was looming at where you are, face covered in shadow thanks to the sun?

You expected it to be Carlo asking that question as he found you, but this person seeing who they are once the cloud covered the sun is none other than-

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NEW CHAPTERS: SCHEDULE OF UPLOADING

Sequel for the next chapter

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Previous CH: -ɴᴏᴛᴇ- /// ✎ 00 ✉ ///  ✎ 01 ✉ ///  ✎ 02 ✉ ///  ✎ 03 ✉ /// ✎ 04 ✉ ///  ✎ 05 ✉ ///  ✎ 06 ✉ ///  ✎ 07 ✉ ///  ✎ 08 ✉ ///  ✎ 09 ✉ ///  ✎ 10 ✉ ///  ✎ 11 ✉ /// ✎ 12 ✉ /// ✎ 13 ✉ /// ✎ 14 ✉ /// ✎ 15 ✉ /// ✎ 16 ✉ /// ✎ 17 ✉ /// ✎ 18 ✉ /// ✎ 19 ✉ /// ✎ 20.1 ✉ /// ✎ 20 ✉ /// ✎ 21 ✉

Warning: Expect some English grammar errors as I posted this at 2 a.m. without double-checking.

Also, I'm excited about the best part in the near future!! (Already in Sequel)

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Even though the Pellereli brothers are known for their bullying, humiliation, and narcissism, they are also smart young men with fast minds and awareness of their surroundings. given the title of finishing the exam in just a month, along with their younger sister, as the original test will take two to three months.

In short, if there is new news or an upcoming one, they have already heard or learned about it. As for Y/N, the young lady in the house, she came to the conclusion that the brother couldn’t see her behavior or where ever she hides to plan her escape. as she keeps doing it since she learned that she was not back home doing her exams nor homework.

This is why the brothers are irritated when they learn that the Dimoche family will be staying with them for a whole week rather than the last time, which was a day, and that is enough for them to be irritated at it.

If ever they were asked if they forgot about the last event that humiliated Marcus, dear no, and even if Carlo prayed that the two brothers forget about the last event, the only advice for Carlo is to sleep with one eye open.

The brothers…  They remember every last detail, and maybe this was the best opportunity to carry out their plan for vengeance on the brothers.

But why, brothers? And not only Carlo, as he's the one who’s done the damage? Well, they have a set of rules that are pretty simple, as they are not as selfish as everyone thought.

They simply count the others.

Like sharing candy with a kid and another kid who’s hoping to get one from the nice people who handle it on the street. (Which I don’t recommend.) If one is given one, it will be shared with the others.

They won’t lie; at first, they liked the Dimoche with only the two twins in the picture, but after the brothers and Sylvia walked in on the frame and saw their disgusting look toward their dear sister, oh, how they wanted to rip off their eyes and feed them to their lovely Teddy. (AKA The Great Dane.)

One more person on the list is Dimoche itself. not only for their sharp minds but for their eyes as well.

"Elder Brother… Do you think they will like their present?" Alex whispered, saying it with a calm tone, and when the servant heard of this, who was just behind them, not too far, they couldn’t help but eye one another and quickly look down.

Already taking note to avoid the brothers this week. They already know that the storm is coming.

Marcus clicked his tongue, repeating the T sound and at the same time shaking his head, saying, "I think the right word is they will LOVE it."

"I hate to say it, but I think you’re right. I can’t wait for them to open it."

"Patient~ they’re here now..." Marcus then gave Alex a side-knowing look, saying, "Why don’t we warmly welcome them first? Let’s not spoil them yet; I don’t want them to be excited yet~"

Alex rolled his eyes but agreed, "Well, I’ll go first. Make sure that you also don’t mess this up and make it too perfect like last time."

"Huh. I think it was as good as last time... I mean, they only broke one arm."

"Yeah, but I don’t want them to be broken yet; let’s go first with the mind, and then- Dear Sister~!" Alex didn’t continue once he saw who he had been waiting for the whole tiring two days.

Marcus followed suit but eyed the servant first. "I know you heard us; if I heard that even one letter let out... I won’t hesitate to fire any of you or worse, feed you to Dear Teddy~ Got it?" With his sharp tone and intimidating look, the servant immediately nodded.

‘Is Young Lady Y/N really related to these two brothers?’ They all thought, as they watched you go down the family carriage, that they were happy that you were home.

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Before all of that scary interaction between the two brothers and them talking about their lovely welcome present,

Before the sunset vanishes to rest for the day, inside the Dimoche manor is a young boy who seemingly walks to one room and skillfully avoids any officers that get in his way, but thanks to the information he heard from the authorities, they had finished looking in the study room as they checked it after the scene on the stairs.

Sein didn’t need to avoid the police, as they are on the other side of the manor, but that doesn’t mean that they won’t patrol where he is about to enter and when he successfully locks the door.

He quietly made his way to one particular box. He wanted to know what Pinocchio’s mission was, or rather, what they wanted to show him. He was confused, curious, and interested in what Pinocchio would show him next.

He at first thought that Pinocchio was a male, but when he saw that red coat and those familiar gloves, there was no doubt that it was a female, and he already had that person on his list as a possible suspect as to who had done all of this.

Sein carefully set the books down and brought his picking tools out. showing one of his skillful talents, and when he heard the click sound, he didn’t hesitate to open the box, wanting to learn what he saw that night and what Pinocchio wanted to show him.

‘What is this?’ As Sein saw the many books that were meant to be inside the box only, he picked one and silently read it, and when he saw what was written on it, he couldn’t help but be surprised and angry at this discovery.

"So... if it weren’t for her (Aka Pinocchio’s) act last night, he would do this to her?’ Sein came to the conclusion that Gwen has done it to Aida many times, as shown by Aida’s clingy side and excited look last night.

And him wanting to add Y/N to it? Sein can’t help but take another book out of the box, and frustration starts to build inside of him as he sees many others with different kinds of stories.

As the moon showed its beautiful light and appearance, it didn’t last long as it was suddenly covered with a dark cloud. Due to being frustrated about the discovery, Sein didn’t notice that the door opened.

"Sein? Is that you?"

Just hearing his voice calling his name, Sein didn’t hesitate to return the book and close the box, and as soon as he stood up, he faced Gwen, whose face was covered with awareness.

Sein Immediately acts like a clock that is programmed for him to tick and tock, "Hello, Mister Gwen."

"Sein, shouldn’t you be downstairs helping your mother? What are you doing here?"

"Uhm… I was here to fetch some books that I wanted to bring to the Pellereli, but I stumbled upon this box that was open, and I thought that it was a new arrival of stories."

"Is that so? If you see a book you like in the box, you can ask for my permission first, and you don’t have to lock the door from inside. But you should wait till you are a little older before reading them," Gwen said, moving his way to the box, wanting to lock it.

"I’m sorry, Mister Gwen. I was just curious."

"…But, I remember the box is supposed to be locked," Gwen mumbled, glancing at sein. "Do you perhaps seen someone come out before you go in?"

"My apology, but no, I didn’t see anyone... Is this perhaps the person from last night?"

"Yes, and you should return before anything bad happens to you."

"I will. Moreover, I don’t understand these books at all. How boring." Sein said, acting how sleepy the book was, but deep down he was fuming, "Mister Gwen, I will return to mother now." He was about to bow and make his exit, but Gwen stopped him by placing a hand on his left shoulder.

"Sein, these are books for adults. Children shouldn’t read them. "Just pretend that this never happens, all right?"

"All right. I’ll forget everything after returning to Mother," Sein simply said, taking a quick peek at Gwen’s hand. "Then I will be going now."

As Sein made his way out of the room, closing the door behind him, he immediately patted the spot where Gwen’s hand had been resting before. obviously disgusted and irritated by it. And behind the door, where Sein walked away, Duke Gwen was eyeing Sein from the start as he entered the room.

Gwen just wanted to recheck if ever that person comes back and leaves another mess, but seeing that it was clean, at the same time the authorities updated him. Gwen made his way to the study room, wanting to re-read the note and the paper rose flower.

Hoping to find a clue.

As Gwen twisted the doorknob, he couldn’t help but sigh in relief when the door was still locked, which meant that no one had entered yet, only to be surprised and confused when he discovered Sein reading the book, which he securely stored.

‘That boy... does he know something?’ only for him to put it aside, as not only was he there to recheck the note but to get the notebook that is so hidden that only he knows it. wanting to see or, rather, confirm something.

 ‘How interesting~’

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"You're acting weird again."

"Hmm? Why so, Miss Aisha?" Sein hums, followed by a chuckle as he asks.

Right now the two are sitting on a soft chair that was set outside the manor for the kids to rest and eat a small snack while waiting for Sylvia, who was still instructing the servants, as any minute they will be leaving to go and stay for the whole weekend in the Pellereli household.

Aisha was just enjoying her alone time as Lady Y/N is with Nemo again and Aida is with Carlo. Though it sounds like she was jealous because of this, in reality, she’s still preparing her apology speech.

She can’t help but glance at the sky, and seeing the big, beautiful moon reminds her of Lady Y/N; furthermore, it not only calms her nerves but also the hot brew on this cold night. only for a certain person to ruin the mood.

"Just don’t be weird when we arrive at Lady Y/N’s house. "Like last time, you’re going to embarrass the Dimoche name." Aisha firmly said, hating the fact that she called you by a title aside from telling Sein about the last name.

No one can blame her if she was jealous and a little hurt as to why you didn’t tell her about this. She looked like a joke to Sein that day. But seeing your clueless, hurt look, Aisha will fix it immediately.

"Did you two fight? Why are you calling her Lady Y/N again?"

"There's nothing for you to be concerned about."

"Hmm~ well, is that all you want to say? Nothing more?"

Aisha glanced at Sein, and when she saw his usual smile, she felt it was different, and she couldn’t help but be confused at this. "If there was more, I would have said so." With that said, she moved away from him and went to her sister, who was now calling for her.

Sein once again chuckled, and at the same time, he couldn’t help but glance at her coat. ‘Hmm, why not wear that instead of red? Are you hoping to get caught, Miss Aisha?’ seeing the purple coat.

He was about to brush it away and was about to follow Aisha, wanting to unfold the folded paper, but halted once he saw you and Nemo from a distance. He was curious as to what you two were laughing about, and you two seem to enjoy your conversation.

He already knows that you are closer to Nemo than any of them, but he still can’t help but feel a little bit left out, as he never saw you act like that when you were with him. You only smiled, and that’s that.

But even with that smile, like the way you smiled at Nemo, it was nothing when you smiled at him. It's like your lips were forced when you were facing him, like the one you’re doing now.

‘What makes us different?’ Sein thought at the same time that his mind was wandering off to where you were meeting the other noble boy he heard his mother rant about the other day.

However, what draws his attention away from the noble boy or that same smile again is the red coat Nemo is wearing.

"Second brother… Are you all right?" Nemo asks as he notices Sein’s silent figure, worried that it is now plastered on his face, but quickly sighs in relief as Sein smiles at him, telling him that he is still surprised at the news.

You, on the other hand, simply told him that he doesn’t need to worry as the Pellerelis are there to protect them, and this made Nemo smile at you, thanking you as well.

"Thank you for reassuring me. Y/N." Sein replied by bowing at you, to which you simply followed suit.

Sein was about to ask where Nemo got the coat from, only for Carlo to beat him to it.

"Nemo! Mother is calling us! Not you, Sein!" Carlo exclaimed, calling all your attention, or more likely, Nemo's, who was now excusing himself, and how he would get back to you later to continue your conversation.

You only nodded, while Sein, hearing it, couldn’t help but ask, "Is something going to happen later that I’m not aware of?"

"Oh- no. is just... ah, I promise that I will show Nemo my painting." You lied; it's a good thing that Sein took it and didn’t ask any more questions, or so you thought when you were about to bid farewell to him.

"Y/N, Is it true that you met the Herior family? And I didn’t know that you could paint, can I perhaps see it?"

"Yes, I did, and sure, why not~ hmm…" You hum before you continue, "I met Lady Herior, and she was lovely~"

Sein hums in your reply, and for a second he went silent, but is soon followed by another question, to which you can’t help but be cautious and curious as to why he asks it. "Then perhaps... you met Sir Fredrick Herior IV?"

"Indeed! He was also lovely and cute~" You said it, acting as Aida when she first saw the brother, hands clasped together, giggling as you said the words.

At first, you wanted to brush it off as the possibility of him meeting Fredrick before or hearing him, and how he just wants to ask how Fredrick is. As you heard, the Herior was once associated with Sylvia’s family, to whom Sein was born at that time.

But seeing his disbelief expression for a second, you can’t help but sweat and wonder as to what the reason is. Why did he ask that? and not the previous thought you had?

"Is something wrong?" and instead of answering you, hoping to know why he asked the questions, he only told you how Aisha and Aida are now calling you.

"Oh- ah,"

"You should go Y/N; one might melt me with her stare," Sein chuckled, noting how Aisha was now glaring a dagger at him or, more likely, you two.

"R-right, well. If you excuse me, Sein," You said it with a final smile and sprinted to where the twins were, but you couldn’t help but peek at him, and once you saw him glaring at the ground, you immediately avoided him before he got the chance to look at you.

‘What the fuck?’ It confuses you very much, as you don’t know why both of them have a glaring pace. but you swiftly brush it off. ‘No time for that, no time for another mystery to solve; all I need to focus on is to escape this fucking story once and for all'

As we learned about their sides and stories in this part, let’s return to Gwen, where he found a certain dialog that is very familiar to him, and when he shuffles on the notebook. He chuckled when he saw the similarities to the speech he had heard before.

But before that, and where he was in the first picture, where Sein is on his way to the study room, avoiding the police. Here he was resting outside on the sit after a long interview with the police. He was about to drink a hot brew as the night was arriving fast.

Only for a certain young lady in whom it always caught his eye, who was obviously eyeing him, he thought it was the warm tea and was about to offer it, but when his eyes landed on the key in his hand,

Just seeing the key in Gwen’s hand dangling, and the key you’re looking for... It was so near, yet so far. And it drives you crazy to the point that you just want to yank it from him, ride the horse, and run away from the manor.

But can't, as the authorities are surrounding the place and the gate is guarded by them.

‘No worries, just need to stick with the plan... As soon as I leave this manor, I will get that key! As soon as the full moon arrives, I will go home!’ You determinedly thought hungrily of escaping.

Only to snap out of your thoughts as you stared at it longer than you planned to. Seeing Gwen catch you looking at the key and him looking at you made you shiver with his stare, but you quickly acted. smiling at him.

"You have a lot of keys, Duke Dimoche~ just like my father."

"He is a busy man after all, like me," Gwen chuckled.

"He is! Hehe~ Hmm? I couldn’t help but ask, "Duke Dimoche."

"About what, Lady Y/N~?"

‘Please fucking say it right!’ You force yourself not to shiver in disgust at the way he rolled your name.

You forcibly smiled, forgetting what you wanted to ask him, and excused yourself, making up a lie that Nemo is calling even though Nemo is far on the left side playing tag with Pen-Pen (his dog – CH 13 for reference). After Carlo said that he couldn’t join as he would only slow them down, which is kind of annoying, and seeing Nemo’s frowning looks,

Oh, right. Going back, if you were given a choice, you would choose to get the fuck out of that table.

You didn’t purposely sit there alone with him two chairs away from him and watch the key dangle in the air, nope. Aida got bored and played tag with Carlo. He then rejected Nemo's offer to let him join them, obviously wanting to have Aida all alone. Aisha excused herself because she wanted to fetch something from her room. Sein might be now in the study room, discovering the books.

"I think Nemo is looking for me; will you excuse me."

"But I didn’t hear him call your name~." Gwen chuckled, gesturing for you to come closer to him, which you didn’t fucking obey.

You stood up "Really? Hehe~ he called me many times, didn’t you hear? Perhaps your sick Duke Dimoche? " Now that you've said it... He doesn’t look sick at all; he does look tired and stressed, but he doesn’t look like the story.

‘…well sh*t," is your only thought as Gwen simply told you how he isn’t sick and is as healthy as any noble out there. You thought the plan you made was enough for him to suddenly collapse because, at this point, he was getting very sick.

Thanks to Sylvia and him smoking hourly, you thought that after he collapsed, their attention would be focused on taking care of him, and the authorities had no choice but to continue it tomorrow to let Gwen rest because of the stressful event.

With the key that would be put in the hold of the head housemaid, which you can easily get as you didn’t build your closeness and positive relationship with them for the month you stayed in that house for nothing? And thanks to that, they easily entrust you with anything.

Instead of Sylvia, as some of them still have a small trauma in regards to the last lady who went in and almost poisoned the Duke for his money (which Sylvia kept doing), and you doubt they know what that key was for, you can simply say that it’s yours and you left it with Gwen to look after it while you play with Nemo.

Which is a good reason, and thanks to the fact that it looks like a toy, it's a great plan, right? Well, not anymore...

"I-I’m glad that you are healthy, Duke Dimoche!" You said you wanted to cry at this point... If you want to go home in this instance, you don’t have a choice but to go to him and ask for that key. But maybe you still have a chance.

After all, there are a lot of full moons, and even though it will take more than three days to go back to the real world, make that a week and a half, as Gwen won’t be joining the family on the journey to the Pellereli.

‘I- I just need to wait for a little more d-days- I- ah-.. fuck! Shit!’ At this point, you’re biting your inner lower lips, not wanting to cry as it suddenly changed, and this one is a big change that you didn’t expect to happen... The good thing before the tears and glares came out Nemo has come to your rescue and is now calling for you, and this time Gwen heard it.

"Oh, maybe you are right... You should go, Lady Y/N~"

You only nodded and sprinted toward Nemo, to which you immediately grabbed a hold of his forearm, calling Pen Pen to follow you two, wanting to walk away far from where Gwen was.

As you can still feel his gaze on you, ‘Nemo, thank you! if you didn’t call me… I might have done something that I shouldn’t’ What do you mean by that? Let’s just say that your mind is almost switching off.

While your eyes and mind are focused on getting away from Gwen, Nemo on the side can silently let his whole face turn red as this is the first time you've acted like this, and yet even though he’s in this position, he still can’t help but peek at you.

‘Lady Y/N…’ From blushing to covering in redness, it was replaced with anxiety. Just seeing your distressed look, he can’t help but glance at Gwen, who is now leaving.

‘What made Lady Y/N act like this? Did you say something, Mr. Gwen?’

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More books of mine

NEW CHAPTERS: SCHEDULE OF UPLOADING

Sequel for the next chapter

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Previous CH: -ɴᴏᴛᴇ- /// ✎ 00 ✉ ///  ✎ 01 ✉ ///  ✎ 02 ✉ ///  ✎ 03 ✉ /// ✎ 04 ✉ ///  ✎ 05 ✉ ///  ✎ 06 ✉ ///  ✎ 07 ✉ ///  ✎ 08 ✉ ///  ✎ 09 ✉ ///  ✎ 10 ✉ ///  ✎ 11 ✉ /// ✎ 12 ✉ /// ✎ 13 ✉ /// ✎ 14 ✉ /// ✎ 15 ✉ /// ✎ 16 ✉ /// ✎ 17 ✉ /// ✎ 18 ✉ /// ✎ 19 ✉ /// ✎ 20.1 ✉ /// ✎ 20 ✉

Warning: gaslighting, warning, blood, broken glass, pedophile, No consent!

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"You’re always so busy, even in the past."

"This is our secret game, and now that our family has four more people in it, playing often might lead them to find out. When it’s like that, then it’ll be no fun." Duke Gwen said as he nuzzled his face against Aida’s neck, and in return, Aida giggled.

"That’s ticklish."

Aida then moved her body and was now sitting on top of Gwen’s lap, her arms wrapping around his neck. "Then why did you want me to come today?"

"Because Sylvia brought Carlo along to shop in the town, they won’t come back tonight."

"That’s good news, Papa~" Aida exclaimed that she was happy to hear the news that her stepmother was out for tonight and she could have Gwen all to herself, adding that they could play the games all night.

"No, we can’t do that, you little idiot; if you don’t go back to your room to sleep, Aisha and Lady Y/N will come and find you."

Though Gwen doesn’t mind if Lady Y/N were the one to interfere with them, he will just let her join, and with that, he can finally feel and taste that soft skin of hers. Oh, how long did he desire that?

Even if Lady Y/N is always at their house on the weekend and sometimes greets him, he's still looking for an opening. He noticed that Sylvia has a strong bond with Lady Y/N. The proof was this morning when the two walked at the same time.

Though he may know the reason and has also heard the news from his wife about how Nemo will be Lady Y/N's future candidate for a suitor, She at first chose Carlo, but suddenly she changed it. He also noticed that Sylvia has been off the past few days, suspecting it's about Lady Y/N meeting the other candidate.

He heard about the Herior family, and he's not worried about it as his status is higher... except for the fact that the one who brought Lady Y/N there was Lady Fillia, and what's more, Lady Fillia and Lady Herior are close to one another.

Even though Gwen Dimoche has a higher status than the family of Herior, he cannot withstand Lady Fillia. He might as well be dead if he faces that old, wicked lady!

If Sylvia is stressed because of this, he will be as well if Lady Fillia succeeds in connecting the two children. He feared that Lady Y/N would no longer visit them. and he can only imagine what he desires to do.

Unless he makes his move as well,

Going back to Sylvia's absence and how Carlo and Sylvia are out for tonight Maybe this was the opening. Maybe he can try to manipulate Lady Y/N into accepting Nemo or any of the brothers and closing the bond with the Pellereli and Dimoche families.

And with that, even if the bond is sealed, he can do what he desires. Oh, how smart he was on that part. But the thing is, he's not as wicked as Lady Fillia nor Lady Y/N.

"I make sure that both of them are asleep, my dear father~" When Aida was about to kiss him, she only felt his palm against her lips, and this action confused and annoyed her.

"Why don’t we play something different today?"

"Different? But I like the original," Aida whined, not wanting to know about this new game.

"It’s still the same, but a new person will join."

Sein hearing this, he presses himself even harder on the shelf, thinking Gwen saw him, only to sigh in relief because it wasn’t the case. But even so, hearing the name of the new person Gwen talks about

He subconsciously grips the book in his hand, already feeling that he doesn’t like where this will go.

"No! I want it only for me!" Aida, after hearing the new person’s name, even if she also wanted her to join, felt something in her stomach when she played the "close your eyes" game on her.

She wanted to do this alone with her father.

"Shh, quiet down, you little idiot. Think of it this way: if she joins us, you can do whatever you like, and I’ll even praise you for it." Duke Gwen said, gaslighting Aida into thinking that this won’t bring any harm and that the spotlight is still on her.

"I understand, father, but would Y/N agree?"

"Just tell her to come to the library with you." Gwen then parted Aida’s hair, tucking it in her ears, and gently placed his palm on her cheeks, giving her a please look. "Don’t you want to let your friend know about our game? There’s no harm in adding one."

"… You’re not wrong. I also want her to join our game," Aida said, smiling at the memory she once had, which was the time when Y/N was braiding her hair and the two were alone.

She mentions this game of hers and how she wanted to play it, but Y/N refuses to play, telling her that she has a better one, but Aida doesn’t feel like playing the better one Y/N spoke of. So instead, she took the matter into her own hands and played her games by hugging Y/N and licking her chin.

Which earned her a push from her that made her small body hit the ground. She was about to whine and be hurt by what Y/N did, but Aida forgives Y/N as she quickly apologizes and tells her that she has a strong ticklish on that spot, and when she sees her flustered, shy look before Y/N completely faces her away,

Aida finds it cute, and she wants to see that look more. After all, it was Aida's first time seeing Y/N covered in red. In reality, you were angry and annoyed at that scene due to one person who messed with Aida's mind.

"Okay! But first, give me the key; I’m going to look for the book." Aida agreed and then held her hand in front of her for Gwen to give her the key.

"All right, go then."

"Oh, right. I’ve been meaning to ask Papa, What is this other key for?"

"This is for future matters; I will tell you once you grow older. Now, do you remember which key it is?"

"Of course, I remember~"

"First, move the book that’s on top of it, and once you get it, go fetch Lady Y/N so we can begin."

"Got it, papa~"

As Sein watched Aida remove the books and begin opening the box, he couldn’t express how confused he was and how angry he felt for some reason about the discovery; all he could do at that point was grip the book so hard that his palm started to throb from too much pressing.

RING!!

Sein broke his gaze on the book Aida was holding after hearing a loud noise coming out of the hallway, a noise that seemed to continue as it hit something.

CLANG!!

So did Gwen and Aida, who immediately ran to where Gwen was, asking, "What was that?" startled at the noise as it kept continuing.

RING!!

"I don’t know, but stay close," Gwen replied at the same time, taking the book from Aida’s hand and sprinting to the box again to hide it.

CLANG!!!

As the final sounds ended, it soon continued with a lot of footsteps and murmuring across the hallway, followed by a lot of candles that glowed in the once-dark hallway.

Knock, knock!!

This startled them all, but they soon calmed down when they realized it was just a servant asking if Duke Gwen was there.

"My Lord, are you there?"

"Yes, what is all the commotion?" Gwen said at the same time, shushing Aida to keep quiet, which she obediently did.

"You need to come quick! I-I can’t describe it."

Indeed, they can’t describe it with just words, as the scene either comes out of a horror book or a murder case, as the once-clean, beautiful stairs are now covered with broken glasses, bells, and blood.

Or so they thought.

"Well?" Duke Gwen asks as he orders the servant to check if it’s real blood.

"I-it’s just painting. My lord."

As the servant said those words, it calmed a lot of nerves, and everyone sighed in relief, but "My lord, there seems to be a letter." One servant pointed, and indeed there was.

As soon as Gwen got his hands on the said letter and once he opened it, he was lucky that there was no servant behind him, as they could read what was inside the letter.

"What was written, my lord?" Some servants ask as Gwen expresses his anger. Fear?

Gwen immediately closes the paper before some servant can get a chance to peek at what's written on it.

"Clean this! And first thing in the morning, I want you all outside, as someone decided to test my temper!"

It was a talk until the morning; they don’t know what happened or who did it. But the only hint was the paper that Duke Gwen still had. Some said that the person who did this was just one of his servants or a criminal who wanted to play this sick game of theirs.

All they can do is wait until morning and learn who among them is the culprit.

As for Gwen, as soon as he went back to the study room, Aida was waiting just outside the door, and when she saw him, she immediately ran to him and asked, "Papa, what was that?"

"Aida, you should go; we will continue this next time."

"But-"

"I said now! Don’t make me repeat it!"

Aida was taken aback by Gwen’s voice, and this was the first time Gwen shouted at her and was angry. She didn’t even get to speak when Gwen shut the door in her face.

While Aida stood motionless outside the study room, her face covered in sadness and hurt, Gwen made his way to his table, pulling out the letter and rereading what was written inside.

‘It can’t be; this isn’t real!

What? Why is he so scared of it? Why is his breath shaking? Or rather, his whole body? What was written in the letter?

Well, it's just a semi-warning, or rather, "to not let him do it again, ever."

Sein, who was still hiding, was intrigued by what had occurred and the letter on the table. and hearing Gwen’s mumbling voice, looking stressed, only to snap out of it when a knock was heard.

Gwen immediately opened it, wanting to tell Aida that he was busy and she should listen, but as soon as he opened it, he quickly fixed his face on the servant, who was then showing him an item that they had found.

"My lord, we saw this candlestick, and it looks like it is still fresh. We also saw this." The servant then showed the rose paper. and when Sein saw this, his eyes widened.

"Anything else?"

"That’s all, my lord."

Gwen dismisses the servant, telling him that he will take the item as evidence. And as he placed the thing on his table, he was about to go look for something.

Only for another knock to interrupt him.

"...Papa"

Hearing Aida’s whimpering voice, Gwen quickly made his way to her, and as soon as he opened the door, he saw Aida’s tearful face: "Papa, I hid under the table before the servant saw me. Are you mad at me?"

"No, Papa, it's just a little stress because something unexpected happened... Let’s go, and I’ll go bring you to your room."

Sein, who was waiting patiently, moved once he heard a lock sound. And when he made his way to the table, wanting to see what made Duke Gwen display a terrified look,

Sein can’t help but be curious once he reads the letter.

Inside the letter:

"Is this what you keep doing while I’m not there? Why would you do that to our child?!

You’re a monster!

MONSTER!

If I were alive now, I would KILL you!"

Sein can't help but hum at this. He then grabs the paper rose and gently opens it, wanting to see what was written before he makes his exit. As soon as he read it, he returned it to its original form and made his way out.

🌹I hope you like the show because, on my side, it was satisfying. 🌹

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"Gwen, what happens?" Sylvia asks because, as soon as she went back home, she saw all the servants line up.

She first thought it was meant for her because of how sweet Gwen was, but in reality, she learned that someone was threatening Duke Gwen. leaving a red painting that some servants need to take the whole carpet and replace it with a new one.

Due to the painting being hard to remove with only their hands and some soap, the liquid texture of the painting doesn’t belong to one of theirs; it was a high-class one. And this made the people in the household more curious.

As of now, the family is having a nice lunch alongside their guest, Lady Y/N, who will go home tonight. They didn’t get any breakfast as Duke Gwen was busy intriguing his servants.

While Nemo, Aisha, and Carlo were confused and curious as to what happened last night, the two children were afraid as they heard the whispering of the servants. (aka Nemo and Carlo). Aida, on the other hand, was only looking down at her plate, not having any appetite.

"Aida, are you all right?" You ask, whispering the words, which Aida quickly snaps out of and acts as if she’s not acting weird a minute ago.

"Hmm? ah, yes. This meat is delicious, don’t you say so Y/N~?"

"But you haven’t touched it yet."

Aisha sighs while watching your two interactions. "Sister. Are you sure you are all right? "It's okay to feel scared," Aisha said, whispering as well. Her hands are now wrapped around Aida’s cold one.

"A little bit, but thanks to Papa. I'm all right."

Just the mention of him made you twitch your eyes, but you covered it with a smile. And behind that smile is a big grin of satisfaction, thanks to the plan you conducted and how smoothly things played out.

Seeing his stressed and terrified look, you just hope that this day will stay in his memory as well as the message you left, as it will preoccupy him from now on. instead of Aida. Though you felt sorry for Aida’s situation and that it might be traumatic to her, as Gwen never shouted at her,

Just Seeing her sad, hurt expression before you returned to the twin’s room made you feel guilty for it. But you need to do this, not only for her own good but for others' as well.

While you are satisfied and some parts of the actual stories might change, you are still happy that you prevented today’s event.

While you and Aisha are comforting Aida, Sein, on the other hand, is thinking about Pinocchio’s note.

As soon as he returned to his room that night, he quickly opened the book and took the note out.

He can’t help but glance at Aida and Duke Gwen, remembering Pinocchio’s note.

Pinocchio Note:

"Inside the box is the answer to what is beyond closed doors.

Be cautious, my friend. Open your eyes and look around you, because if you always stayed in the shadow, soon a light will emerge showing where you are."

Sein hummed as he remembered; moreover, he wants to learn what book Aida took and why Gwen wants Y/N to join their little game. Just at the thought of you, he subconsciously glanced at where you were. And for a split second, he thought he caught you looking at him. But maybe his mind was playing with him again.

Indeed, you were looking at him as well. wanting to see how he reacts to the letter you wrote him, but can only sigh and smile underneath that concerned look. because even if Sein is really hard to read, you still get a small hint that his mind will be more focused on the box.

"I’m glad you're safe, so, did you find them?" Sylvia asks

"Unfortunately, I didn't, but I already called the authority, and they will handle it... In the meantime, I want you kids to pack your stuff later this evening."

"What? Where are we going?" Carlo asks

And as soon as Gwen told them where they would be staying, as it wasn’t safe at the house and the authorities might be done after the next weekend, you almost spit out the water you were drinking.

When he said that Lord Duke and Lady Lisa offered their homes to them.

‘I should have seen this coming... but sh*t, it’s still startled me.’ You cursed, chuckling at the thought of it. 'You're rich, why only have one house?' at the same time sweating at this.

"Are you all right, Lady Y/N?" Sylvia asks with concern in her voice, but behind that is a grinning smile, as she didn’t need to ask Gwen for the twins and the boys to visit you next time.

To the person who threatened Gwen, she got to thank that person, as it made her plan go faster.

"Yes, Lady Sylvia. I’m just excited tonight~" You lied.

"We aren’t a bother to your family, right, Lady Y/N?" Gwen asks.

"Of course not, Duke Dimoche~ I’m happy to have you all." You chirped at the same time, widening your arms. motioning how happy you are.

Gwen chuckled, finding it adorable. only to click his tongue annoyed at the thought of last night as he didn’t get to continue his plan. Sylvia, who also finds it cute, is excited about her plan to conduct

"Oh right, Sylvia, did you get anything out of your trip? Do you have something to give to Lady Lisa and Henry as a thank-you gift? as well as Lady Y/N?"

"Oh, you don’t need to Duke Dimoche, Lady Sylvia," but your words were cut off by Sylvia’s chirped voice.

"Nonsense! and I have. Thank you for mentioning it, Gwen~ Oh~ you really should’ve come with us! This time there were a lot of novelty objects at the exhibition."

Gwen Sigh "You know, business affairs... and what happened last night. Next time, I will definitely go."

"Yes… I heard and am glad that you are all safe." Sylvia first took a sip from her cup before she continued, "I saw a lot of eastern handicrafts. I bought a few pieces of blue and white porcelain, some silk, and a lot of exquisite little things."

"Lady Y/N, are the eastern handicrafts enough as a gift?" Sylvia glanced at you, chuckling as you were about to take a bite of your food, and immediately motioned her hand to not answer her.

But you insisted, smiling at her as you said. "It is Lady Sylvia. Thank you~"

Sylvia nodded her head, acknowledging your answer: "By the way, I picked out a specially made gold and ivory snuff bottle for you."

"Is that so? Then I must take a good look at it in the afternoon." Gwen replied, chuckling as well.

"Papa, I want to go and look at it with you~" Aida quickly said, chirping these words for him to hear.

"Aida, those kinds of things aren’t pretty!" Carlo started, to which you agreed. "Let’s play together in the afternoon before we go to Y/N’s house! Mom bought a lot of jelly drops; it’s so delicious!"

As Aisha cleared her throat, catching all your attention, she began to say, "If you eat too much candy, you’ll turn crazy."

"Aisha, don’t speak nonsense! You don’t know anything!" Carlo defended himself but quickly got humiliated once Aisha mentioned how he looked because of the jelly drops.

In return, he got a laugh from Aida, Nemo, and you.

"What are you laughing at? Nemo, watch yourself!" Carlo exclaimed, flustered expressions now forming on his cheeks.

"Aisha, how could you say something like that to Carlo? He is your brother," Gwen commented, shaking his head in disbelief at what Aisha did.

‘Correction, stepbrother' 

"Y/N, I thought you would be on my side!"

‘Now who said-?’ only for your thought to cut off when Aida hugged your left arm, and both the twins are now semi-glaring at Carlo.

"She isn’t on your side" / "She is on our side!" both the twins said, smiling smugly at Carlo’s pouting face, indicating that the brothers are just below them.

"Okay, that’s enough children. I prepared gifts especially for you, Lady Y/N. When it’s time for afternoon tea, let’s go look at them together!"

"Why only Y/N? Lady Sylvia~?" Aida whined, not liking that the other family was taking you away from her.

"You also have one~ later we will open it."

Aida thought first but quickly smiled, "That’s great! Thank you, Lady Sylvia~" followed by you, who thanked her as well.

"That’s very considerate of you, Sylvia. "Henry and Lady Lisa will be delighted to hear what you did. "Isn't that right, Lady Y/N?"

"Yes, Duke Dimoche~ mother and father were happy when I received some new gifts, especially if they belonged to Lady Sylvia~ (which I will only use if necessary) "

Sylvia, hearing your words, was delighted by the news and told you how to prepare yourself, as she might be doing that so often now, in a joking way. to which you only chuckled back.

"Anyway… I think I’m still not doing good enough; otherwise, why would our little Aisha not even smile?" Sylvia asks Gwen, but instead of him answering the question, Aida gives it instead.

"Hehe, Aisha just doesn’t like to smile; she only smiles when Y/N is around~"

"That is true." Aisha didn’t deny it and cast you a glance, to which you smiled at her.

"I’m happy to hear that, but maybe because our younger sister’s smile got stolen by you, dear~" Gwen said, directing his words to Sylvia.

"That’s not true! If anyone in this table, Y/N would be that person~" Aida chirped back, casting a look toward you.

Oh, how you just wanted to go back to your room and prepare your escape hatch, as all the topics they held will always be drawn at you. and seeing Sein glaring at Gwen and Aida, you only chuckled at this.

Chuckled in an exhausted way... How long can you keep this act of yours? You're nearing insanity if you keep staying at this place.

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Dimoche Manor

"Where were you, Y/N?" Aisha ask.

You three were now on your way to where your lesson was, while Aisha and Aida had a dance lesson. You have the violin lesson with teacher Bella again, as your parents can’t find a teacher who wants to teach you.

Thanks to all the rumors that your previous teacher spread, you are stuck in the same sick room with none other than teacher Bella—maybe two sick people.

"Oh, Lady Fillia visited me, and we went out together. Sorry that I didn’t send you two a letter." You said this while apologizing to them, not seeing the point of telling them how you met Fredrick Herior IV.

You also can’t help but sigh in relief because the supposed event is not happening yet and will only happen tonight, which makes you exhausted just thinking about it. Oh, how you deeply wish that it never happened and that it was changed to a different scenario.

"That’s okay! You’re here now, and that is all that matters!" Aida chirped, hugging your left arm.

"So, did something happen while I was gone?"

"Nothing special," Aisha said immediately, not wanting to share the previous event with you, and she wasn't happy that you didn't tell her that you and Sein were already on an informal call.

Noticing her expression, you can’t help but tilt your head, thinking about what Sein said to make Aisha look so annoyed.

"Oh! We played the tree dwarfs! Sein was there to watch us play~ and I told him that you’re good at acting as the evil stepmother. "

"I’m not that good; if anyone’s good, it’s you two." You said it humbly, but deep down, it’s kind of feeding your ego. But in reality, you thought it was just you releasing your anger at this book.

As you said your goodbyes to the twins, Aisha nodded and Aida waved. And before the two could walk away, you caught a glimpse of Aisha’s annoyed look.

‘What did you say, Sein? Did something change while I wasn't here?’ You thought, petting Arthur before you walked inside the room and greeted teacher Bella.

"How are you, Lady Y/N? I miss your playing."

'Wow, so much plastic.'

"I’m good. Thank you~." You lied, taking out the violin from its box, and as you took Sein’s side, who greeted you but immediately avoided your gaze, you couldn’t help but twitch your upper lips at this.

‘What the heck?’ only to brush it off, not caring if he plans to avoid you as well. less stress and this will help you if so.

"Now, are you two familiar with the song Farewell by Frederic Chopin?" Teacher Bella asks, taking out a book from the shelf and placing it on the stand for you two to read.

"Yes, he is a great pianist," Sein commented.

"What about you, Lady Y/N?"

"I’m sorry, the name is new to me."

"That’s okay. Now I want you two to take your positions; while Sir Sein takes the first note, you, Lady Y/N, will follow him."

While you placed the bow on the net, waiting for your turn to begin, Sein peeked at you, giving you a signal, and you followed suit.

Just outside the room where Arthur was waiting for you two to finish the lessons, up the stairs was Aisha, who was planning to go to the library as their dance teacher wasn’t feeling well and had to take an early leave.

Even if Sein cut her palm, wanting to stop listening to piano pieces while reading. But for the sake of her friend, and even if she hated Sein, the music did nothing wrong.

What’s more, she likes to listen whenever you play the violin, as it gives more color to the music. And so instead of continuing her journey to the library, Aisha stayed on the staircase listening to this wonderful music, so her habit continued.

"Wonderful as always~ The way you two play the instrument is just magnificent!" Teacher Bella's compliment

"Thank you," You thrifty said, not seeing the point in praising her teaching as all she did was show you the book and compliment you while she did the opposite to Sein by hand-feeding him.

She's already shown who she’s more in favor of, and you don’t care; all you care about is getting the fuck out of this music room.

But you could only inhale deeply when Teacher Bella told Sein that he may go first as she wanted to talk to you. curious, confused, and cautious at the same time.

"What is it, Teacher Bella?" You ask while acting clueless.

If you could smack her hand away from your shoulder, you might have done it, as her hand was now on your shoulder, and it made your mind wander off to the time Gwen touched your wrist.

You force yourself not to shiver in disgust as you remember that memory.

"I don’t see why they quit when they teach you; I mean, you were wonderful while playing the violin and followed every step correctly." Teacher Bella sighed, giving you a sympathetic look that made you want to scoff at how fake she was.

"Lady Y/N, if you’re looking for a teacher, I’m always open."

‘And what? seduce my brothers? Hard pass!’ You thought, wanting to bite your lower lips, but instead you just smiled in sadness to cover it.

To be exact, you don’t want to get her fucking dirty, stained hand around your brothers. Even if the two are rascals, savages, and narcissists, they are still your brothers.

"You might be exhausted already, Teacher Bella. Thank you, but I can’t accept it. You heard the rumors, right? and I plan to rest for a bit. I already talked to my parents about this, and they agreed. "And today, I want to play the last note."

Teacher Bella sighed, nodding in understanding. "I don’t believe in rumors; they’re nothing but fake. I saw who you really are, and you are nothing like they said."

You smiled, thanking her, but deep down, you cringed. ‘Ich! That gives me a chill, and yes, I’m obviously half what the rumor 

Hmm... what is the rumor saying?

It’s saying that you’re a devil child that torments a person who only wants to teach, or a child that got possessed when the teacher was nearing you and smacking them with the book, and one person got injured as you smacked the bow on their hand.

You are not really that violent, but after three warnings, they still continued, which ticks you off, and that time is also when you lost the book, which added to your emotion.

It's not a hard smack, more of a tap, and because they took their hand immediately, it glided down on the string, cutting it. They spread how you use it as a weapon against them with just a small freaking cut.

People in this era are so dramatic that sometimes you can’t handle it.

When the night arrived, you were in one of the guest rooms of the Dimoche mansion. But because of your constant stay at their house, Duke Gwen gave you your own room.

And you won’t deny how beautiful the room is; if only the person who gave it to you was as beautiful as the room you stay in and the bed you’re sitting on, it would be perfect.

But that is just a dream that is never fulfilled.

*Tick Tock*

Signing deeply as your eyes landed on the clock, you began to close the book and gently place it on top of the nightstand, as you opened the drawer to get some paper, taking the pen underneath your blouse.

It was time to prepare the plan. Just like what you did last time, only this time you will make sure that no one will catch you off guard, unlike before.

As you finished the letter and folded it, you made your way to the twin’s room because, in an hour or so, the clock would tick and tock again. And soon the plan will begin, and on the way, as you pass the vase, you gently drop the paper inside, which you will use later on.

As to what happened last time, let’s go back, shall we?

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*Ding Ding*

This happened last week before you met and got to know Fredrick, knowing the unexpected plot twists.

As the clock signals its sound, throughout that time, here you are walking down the hallway, wearing a red scarf covering your head, folding and making a rose out of the paper. Currently, it was two at midnight, and the hallway was as dark as the color itself.

The only source of light was the moon, shining beautifully, showing the peace of the night itself. As to where you are going, you’re simply taking the paper rose to its rightful place.

Which was the vase full of roses just at the end of the hallway, and why were you dressed secretly at that time? Let’s just say that after Aisha distracted Sein, you successfully put a new note on the Pinocchio book.

"Do you have the answer? Don’t worry, I’ll give you some time, and I’m a friend; my name is Arthur."

You thought that was enough. But it wasn't, and he seems to ignore it, so you decided to put a paper rose where Sein always walks in or where he often is; the first rose is at the piano.

Of course, you timed it and kept Teacher Bella distracted long enough for him to enter first, and you’re lucky that either of the twins or Nemo and Carlo ever went in the piano room.

(Keywords: If you see this symbol, 🌹 It means what is written inside of it.)

🌹Are you going to play again? If so, what song are you going to play next?🌹

What do we have here? The paper rose worked, and thanks to this, it gave you a lot of time, but the bad news is that... it’s not enough; one more thing. You almost got caught, yeah.

You read that right.

But why not use this time to go and snoop in the study room? Well, sh*t, Sherlock, if you can do that easily, you could have done it a long time ago instead of folding this paper you are holding.

You can't, as Duke Gwen is inside that room, fixing his business with Sylvia... and you don’t want to know what business it is.

That’s why you choose the morning to snoop in, as every night, Gwen and Sylvia are always in the study room at this time of day.

As you put the second rose on the vase, you were about to leave and go back to your room, but before you could walk away, your soul almost jumped out of your body when your eyes caught a light at the end of the hallway emerging out of the corner. With quick thinking, you hastily sprint to the left wing.

You successfully escaped this person before they got to see who you are, but even so, they still saw you.

The good news is that they only saw the red scarf and the gloves but not the face; the bad news for them is that. It’s not what they’re thinking right now.

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Back to the present

"Aisha, Y/N, are you awake?"

‘I am now.’

You thought you escaped, only for her to bring you back to reality... and you can’t help but grumble at this. It’s already there; you were having a wonderful dream, a dream of going back home, but sadly, it’s just a dream.

"Yes, Aida?’ You inquire, rubbing your eyes and yawning simultaneously.

"This better be good, sister," Aisha said, concerned because you appear exhausted.

"Which of the three do you like?"

‘Really?’ You deadpan thought while listening to Aida blurt out how she chose Sein the most, while Aisha grumbled, having the same thought as you.

"I don’t like any of them. Not one." Aisha stated it simply.

"Eh? Even one? What about you, Y/N?"

"Hmm… I chose you two~."

"Oh~ that’s so sweet, Y/N~" Aida was taken aback by the response, as was Aisha, who smiled.

"Aida, why did you pick Sein?"

Aisha's smile vanished upon hearing you say his name at the same time. She can’t help but remember her conversation with Sein. She thought Sein was lying, but when you said his name casually, she changed her mind. 

She can’t help but click her tongue, annoyed at this, and this was noticed by you.

‘Okay, I need to know their conversation’

"Is it because of his appearance?" Aisha added.

Aida giggled and hummed in agreement. "Because of his hair, his eyes, and those special qualities of his. Sometimes I think he doesn’t seem like a boy; I feel he has more charm than dad."

‘Please don’t’ you thought, disgusted by the idea, and you couldn’t help but frown at this.

"Has more charm than dad? What kind of description is this?"

You nodded in agreement at Aisha’s comment. You then cleared your throat, catching both of their attention. "I think it’s best if we continue this tomorrow. Don’t you say?"

"…Right, Lady Y/N is correct. We should continue this tomorrow."

Did Aisha call you with a title again? Just what did they talk about? that you feel like her annoyed look is directed at you? You need to find this sooner; you can’t have another problem when you already have it in stock.

Though you conclude that you won’t have any feelings for these two characters, you still can’t help but feel a little irk on your forehead, wanting to learn what made Aisha act like this and why Sein... became sort of annoyed.

‘Why do I care? This is better! Tsk’ You laughed, as the feeling you’re now having is dangerous.

As Aisha laid down, covering herself with the blanket, here you are doing the same thing beside Aida, who doesn’t want to go to sleep yet and keeps nagging you to play with her.

"Maybe tomorrow, Aida," you whined, shaking your head at her.

"Come on, just a quick play,"

"Aida, leave Lady Y/N alone; she must be exhausted..." Aisha said and because of this, you don’t feel like sleeping anymore and just want to straight away go to Sein’s room, barge in and ask him what did he do to Aisha.

Hoping that it won’t change another unforeseen scene. In the end, you restrained yourself and listened to the twins quietly.

"Is it the "close your eyes," Aida?" You ask, confirming it as you hear her giggle, You can’t help but express some curse words deep down.

Aisha sighed, as her thoughts were correct, and at the same time, she felt a bit guilty about the way she kept treating you and seeing your clueless, hurt look. She plans to apologize tomorrow.

"Come on~ you two! It’s clearly really fun and comfortable! Quickly close your eyes~"

"Aida… I don’t mean to stop you, but I created a game; maybe you and Aisha can play it with me next time." You said. Wanting to change this game of hers because she tried it once on you and you clearly don’t want to play it again.

You didn't willingly play it, and you knew what the fucking game was; it's just that you tried to stop her. but she did it without consent, which clearly messed up.

You don’t want her to do it to Aisha; you can’t let that happen! You thought you'd stopped it, but when you're gone... Fucking Gwen finds his way, and you're sick of it.

"Oh! What game is it, Y/N?"

"You’ll see tomorrow; you can even name it if you like."

"But I want to know it now~"

"Patient Aida, I will tell you first thing in the morning... Right now, we should sleep."

Maybe you really are tired (aka exhausted), as both Aida and Aisha were surprised at the sudden, firm voice you let out. Aida didn't need to say anything else as Aisha eyed her and told her to simply follow you.

"Fine," Aida whined, following your words, and is now hugging your arms and lying beside you. You also noticed this act of hers, and it becomes her hobby whenever you’re around for her to hug your arms.

You were fine with it; as long as she didn’t go too far, you let her be. She still has that mind and those thoughts thanks to fucking Gwen, and it might be nastier than the last one as you don’t know how long Gwen keeps doing it without you at this mansion.

You just want to end it all.

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As the two girls are sleeping peacefully, one girl slips away and plans to go to one person whom she likes to play the game with. And as she closes the door as quietly as she can, not wanting to wake both girls,

And once she succeeds, she sprints away, giggling just at the thought of playing the game. Unknown to her, one was awake the entire time.

Who was just looking for the right time to conduct her plan.

Inside the study room, also known as the library. Sein is simply taking out a book that he wants to read, or rather, Pinocchio left him another note. Thanks for the hint on the two paper roses.

He was about to open the said book and look for the note, only to halt when he heard a voice, followed by the door opening.

"Dad, don’t tell me you forgot to lock the door."

"You little know-it-all, of course, dad remembered."

Sein, listening carefully, was confused and curious as to why Aida and Mister Gwen were alone at this time; what more... ‘What do you mean by that, Aida?’ Sein then blew out the candle before he got caught.

And as the candle went out, another one lit up, and this time it belonged just outside the hallway.

It belongs to a girl who carefully places it on the table, and both hands are now lifting up the small vase with noisy items inside of it—more accurately, a vase full of bells. It took her several hiding places to gather it all.

As she stood above the long staircase, inhaling and exhaling, she then blew the candle off.

When the light slowly burned out, blending her tiny body into darkness, and before the light completely went out, it reflected on the girl’s mouth.

Displaying an exhausting scowl

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‘Let’s wake everyone up’

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Introduction of Fredrick Herior IV (MC's future spouse, still not official) and Fillia Pellereli (grandma of MC)

Short Chapter: It has a small detail for the actual CH 20.

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Duke Elliot IV is a nobleman known for his legacy. He is a father who is gentle and kind to people who are kind to him. With his looks, ladies fall to their knees and swoon at his grace.

Add the fact that he only acts angry when it’s too much. And when he declared that his son was looking for a spouse, every noble began writing, hoping to get that open slot... and this was the time when the tragedy occurred.

It was unexpected—no one had seen it coming—that Elliot, a kind noble, was declared dead after going to war to help the country. It saddens many people, family, and friends. The one who was in great pain at that time was his only son, Fredrick.

Two years have passed since his death, and until now, even the slot is still open for Fredrick’s future spouse, who continued his father’s wishes. Fredrick can’t find the one person his father told him about.

"Once you meet this person, you will feel the energy. And if you do, that person is the one who will help us."

It was confusing for Fredrick, as his mind was not that sharp yet when his father told him this, but as he grew older, he now knows what his father meant when he met her.

Who would have thought that the person he was hoping to meet one day, the one whom his father kept muttering about as a person who would help him know the truth of this world, was none other than Pellereli?

A well-known noble, not only for their many businesses but for their loyalty to the queen itself.

But of course, he needs to see if this is the person his father kept telling him about, unlike some other noble lady he met before who either shared why they are the ones whose the right to be his future spouse or how handsome he is.

At first, he finds it pleasing and amusing how these noble ladies fight to be his future spouse, but it soon gets boring as it keeps repeating the same scenario. Only this time he’s the one who needs to try and please the noble girl in front of him.

Even if he felt it, he needs to see if she was different from the others.

Fredrick is a noble boy who’s the same as his father; he acts kind and nice to those who give him the same treatment, but the difference is that. Fredrick loves to go out often in the garden, taking care of the flowers.

One of the traits that some noble people noticed was that some thought it was not manly or disgusting for men to tend the garden, seeing him as more feminine than a female.

This is also the case as to why Fredrick hasn’t found that person yet.

Because as soon as they learned how he took care of the garden, some laughed at him and looked at him in disagreement but still continued to act façade as if they just wanted his title. (Originally, it was)

While his father is always in the study room, creating some stories and handling the heavy business, in reality, behind that door, Elliot is conducting his escape.

As for your side, you’re wondering if it’s worth it to see the inside of the book, learned why you suddenly enter the Aisha story, who this Elliot really is, and why he was in the book in the first place.

And knowing you are this close to going home and just need the key to escape this hellhole What’s more, it didn't go unnoticed how Fredrick kept looking at you.

‘Will it be worth it? Or not?’ You sigh as you think this, as the answer is already obvious. Let’s face it, you are only in the Herior home due to your grandma, if she didn’t barge in. You won’t discover this, and it won’t stress you more than you already are.

Why need to stress more? when the bigger picture is the upcoming event that you need to focus on. which was Aida’s and Gwen’s scene where Sein will know the truth of what’s behind closed doors, only this time he’s inside the room.

You already plan ahead on what you will do, but thanks to your grandma, you don’t know how you will conduct the plan when you’re still at the Herior Manor and will be back home until tomorrow morning.

Now, this part stresses you out, but you need to calm down and hope that it won’t begin yet.

"Is something bothering you, my lady?"

Snapping from your thoughts, you swiftly glanced at Fredrick, who wore a concerned face.

"I’m fine. You have a lovely garden~" You smiled as you said it, acting like Aida herself, but instead of being fully Aida, you spoke it in a soft tone.

"Thank you; I work really hard on them."

"You’re the one who’s taking care of the pretty flower?"

As Fredrick nodded at your words, you couldn’t help but express your amazement on this one, as the flowers you're now looking at are as healthy and beautiful as the thought of escaping this hellhole.

A full field of flowers with its beautiful evening sky, and for the first time in your life, you felt like you were just inside an ordinary story with no shit history and a fucking future that was about to happen.

Just a calm field with beautiful flowers surrounding your view, though you felt it many times when you were at home or at the Dimoche household, only this ground where you were standing gave off a different feeling.

Than any other flower field, you’ve been to. Because of this, you forgot about the person just behind you.

Fredrick was about to ask you where you wanted to go next, only to halt once he saw how peaceful and calm you looked. It reminds him of himself back then whenever he feels down, and what's more, it surprises him how you didn’t act the same as the other nobles.

‘How did you get that title? when you don’t even look as evil as they describe?’ Fredrick thought, smiling as he watched you enjoy the smooth breeze.

While you two are enjoying your small interaction with one another, talk about which flower is the best or what kind of flower they like. Just inside the manor on the second floor, near where the window was

Two adults were watching, happy with the result. While the first adult was huffing in pride that her grandson was doing what she kept telling him, the other adult had a binocular in hand and was giggling as she watched her granddaughter.

As to why your grandma decided to barge in unannounced and tell the maids to dress you up quickly, she at first just wanted to invite you to have a grandma and granddaughter time together.

But when she heard the news from her son about how Sylvia planned to have one of her children be a spouse to her granddaughter and how Lord Duke and Lady Lisa were about to approve it,

She barged in at the right time, as she didn’t want Dimoche’s dirty hands around her granddaughter. When she learned how her son received a letter from a long-distance friend, oh, how she wanted to rip that paper from him.

But didn’t want to, as she didn’t want to ruin that big smile. The same goes for her granddaughter, about whom she heard much news after staying and knowing the twins. She won’t lie; she was happy to see this new version of her granddaughter.

But maybe this time... ‘Maybe she doesn’t need to visit that house again’ Fillia thought, watching you and Fredrick smile at one another. All Fillia needs to do now is make sure that you forget about the twins and the brothers, and she is planning to make the ceremony go faster than planned too.

Fillia Pellereli is a noble lady who was the first holder of Pellereli’s business. She is known for her many titles and fortune; some even say that if they ever cross her path, make sure that they know whom they’re crossing it with.

She is a powerful noble that no one dares to mess with because if they do, they might find their body in another place. They’re lucky enough just to see her presence, as she rarely shows herself, always away from different businesses.

People thought that the Pellereli only had business inside the country. Oh, they’re dead wrong, because the pen that the two Pellereli brothers gave to their dear sister belongs to one of Fillia's businesses—a collaboration with her friend who was just sitting across from her.

It wasn’t the case at first, as her first collaboration was with the Dimoche, but she was wrong on that part, as the Dimoche are too greedy for their own taste, and she hated how they all took the credit from her. If she knew about this sooner, she wouldn’t have introduced her son to the Dimoche.

Just remembering that memory left a sour look on her face, but she immediately sneered. ‘Soon, don’t worry, my sweet granddaughter, your lovely grandmama, will break you out of that horrifying house!’

Maybe you have an ally that you can trust after all? You just hope that she won't suddenly change like Lady Lisa did.

For a little information, yes, you know their history thanks to the family history book and her always sharing it with you whenever you come back home and discover that she was waiting for you.

You two had a day with one another, which you didn't mind as it gave you a little day off with all this bullshit around you.

Now, if you were to ask the question about how you will forget the twins, you wouldn’t be surprised because, even from the start, you don’t plan to hold any deep feelings for either of them. Because if you did, you might not be thinking of escaping and helping Aisha until the end.

You just plan to accomplish the side quest, as the main quest is how you’re finally escaping for good.

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After Aida stopped teasing the three brothers, she would often ask Carlo, Nemo, and Y/N to act out a play with her. The play would be either about a clown, the frog prince, or Red Riding Hood.

The audience would be the servants, who were always drowsy. But today was different. The play will be about the fairy tale ‘Three Dwarfs in the Forest," but since there aren’t enough actors, the script will be changed and they will take turns playing the characters.

It wasn’t the case at first, but because Y/N wasn’t present and, for some reason, she didn’t visit the twins on weekends, no letters were received on that day either, notifying them that Y/N wouldn’t visit them.

Aida was kind of unmotivated, as she plays the role of Little Red Riding Hood. However, as she saw Sein walking his way, her face suddenly lifted up. even though Sein watched them before when Y/N was the actress or when she was present.

Aida doesn’t know that; all she knows is that Sein is watching her play.

"Greetings, Miss Aisha. I apologize for being late." Sein apologizes and is about to take the seat next to her, only for Aisha to stop him.

"This is Aida’s seat."

"Really? Then what about the chair on your left side?"

"This is for Y/N; she may not be here, but it’s reserved for her."

Sein couldn’t help but chuckle at Aisha’s firm voice; he then continued to speak. "There’s no name on it."

But Aisha only ignored him by saying, "There are many other empty seats. You don’t have to sit here or here" She motioned with her hand beside her, pointing out how these two seats are only available for two people.

"…All right."

When Sein took the seat next to where Aida's seat was, he couldn’t help but ask where you were, or more likely, he wanted to know why Y/N hasn’t visited them like she usually does every weekend.

"I can’t help but notice; where is Y/N?"

"Since when did you call Y/N without formalities? Didn’t you know that it’s disrespectful even if she’s not here?" Aisha said it all in one breath, not looking at him.

"Oh? didn’t Y/N tell you that I can call her that now?"

Hearing Sein, she can’t help but glance back at him, biting her inner lower lips, irritated just by seeing his face, only to return her gaze to the stage and say, "No, she didn't."

"Oh, I thought she would... Why aren’t you acting?"

"It’s not my turn yet." Like a drop of water, after Aisha said that, Aida had begun to call her, signaling to Aisha that it was her turn.

Aisha carefully took the scarf inside the basket, wearing it like a hoody, and as Sein saw the fabric of it, his mind couldn’t help but wonder where he had seen that same cloth.

"Eh? Why are they changing so quickly?" Carlo whined at seeing the twins switch so quickly, while Nemo only asked if he would proceed to the next scene.

While Aisha took Aida’s spot, continuing the act but in a different scenario. Aida made her way to her seat, greeting Sein along the way.

"You’re finally here~ Sein~"

"Greetings, Miss Aida." Sein thrifty said, returning his attention to the stage where Aisha is now rehearsing her speech.

"I heard there would be gifts here, but look at this dirty house! There also aren’t any nice things for the guests; I will just have to eat my own food."

"Miss, please share your bread with us!" Carlo said the next line, followed by Nemo, who acted at a loss.

"This isn’t even enough for me to eat; how can I share it?" Aisha suggested moving the basket away from the dwarf.

Instead of saying, "Even if it's not enough for me, I believe we can share it all."

This was provided by Y/N, but because Aisha is not her, the line changed, and Nemo was kind of disappointed that Aisha didn’t follow up on your script.

While the three kids continue to play the three dwarfs, just down the stage, Aida begins to speak, telling Sein that because you were gone, they’re missing one dwarf. obviously implying that Sein could play it instead.

"If you can act, that’ll be great~"

"I’ve read this story before. If we can get my mother to play the stepmother and let Mr. Gwen play the father, it would be perfect."

"Oh! But Y/N already played the stepmother once, and she was good at it~" Aisha chirped, sharing this information with Sein, to which Sein raised his eyebrow.

"Really? when did she play it?"

"If I remember it correctly, I think it was last week." Aida’s voice became quiet as she said these words, as she realized that it’s been that long since you last visited them, and even now they haven’t received any letters from you.

But she quickly got back to her old self and continued speaking: "Also, why would Lady Sylvia be willing to play the evil stepmother?"

"The five of us can take turns playing the roles~ that’s how we did it last time! Aisha also said that she wants to play the stepmother and the queen who turns into a duck! Haha." Aida laughed as she continued to share this with the person beside her, whose attention was on the people on the stage.

"But I think Y/N owns the stepmother role. She’s very talented! Though I don’t like it when she’s acting evil, she’s just not like that."

Sein agreed because he couldn't imagine someone as pure as a light being that evil; the only evil he could think of was two people. Sein can’t help but want to watch that someday to see what you look like when you're acting like one.

Or perhaps he already saw that, but in a different role?

"Hm… if you join now, you can play the king~," Aida said, only to snap from her daydream when Sein mentioned how it was her turn, and before she could return to the stage, she turned to face Sein.

"You must watch me closely!"

While the play continued with Aisha acting as if she were coughing and spitting out a toad, Carlo laughed at the back, saying how this was a lesson for bad girls with no manners.

Sein watches them carefully, or rather, thinks of one person who was away for a week, thinking about what happened to you within that time duration. Well, let’s just say that at that time while you were away, it made Sylvia frustrated when she thought her plan was going just the way she liked it.

She was this close to gaining the approval of both the Pellereli couple, but when she learned that Lord Duke’s mother sent her granddaughter to meet the suitor,

Sylvia wanted to destroy her room because even if it’s only a greeting meeting, it will lead to one thing, and that is approval if you click on Fedrick Herior IV, ending it with him being your fiancé and husband.

‘Ugh! I forgot about that old hag!’ Sylvia exclaimed, gripping the letter in her palm after reading the news. But for now, she needs to calm down and only hopes that things won’t go better at the meeting and wishes things would fuck things up.

"His name is Arthur~"

Suddenly that name flashes on her; now that she knows Y/N's future candidate, this Arthur she once spoke to... who is he?

'Huh! That's impossible; she didn't even know him, and she's only a child.' But when she remembered how you usually disappeared every evening, maybe it was time to observe more.

And perhaps it was time to turn the table around—instead of you going to visit the twin, the twin will visit you.

'This will do' 

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‘I forgot grandma…’ This is your only thought at the moment.

While the adult is talking in the living room and having some small, peaceful tea. Here you are awkwardly gazing at the ceiling while sitting on a rather comfortable seat, not too far from Fedrick.

You learned on the way here that this boy is a candidate to be your future suitor.

Though you don’t need to worry about it that much as you’re escaping in the end, you also don’t want a suitor at the beginning of the chapter, as you already noted that you don’t want someone to be left out or accept it with force.

"I didn’t expect that you would visit today, Lady Y/N; I should have prepared if I knew."

‘Same goes for me, bud; if only Grandma didn’t barge in, this wouldn’t happen…’ Literally as she barges in, ordering the maids to fix you right away as she will visit her dear friend, and you were about to visit the twins at that time.

A friend who also has a grandchild, slightly older than you and of the opposite gender. What a great day to be alive! One more thing: your grandma is best friends with his grandma.

Fredrick knows about this; he has had many candidates before, but he never was that candidate until now, when his grandma told him that he would be the future betrothed of the Pellerili’s only daughter.

How he needs to prepare and do his best to be close to Pellereli’s daughter. He at first refused; he doesn’t want to meet this bratty child, as he has heard much news about her, such as her teacher always quitting whenever they teach her or how she hurt one teacher.

He also doesn’t want to be a brother-in-law with both of her brothers, as he also heard much bad news about them, but maybe his mind will change, as he didn’t expect that this Pellereli’s daughter would be this gracious in person.

Who would have thought that this girl that they speak of as an evil child is more angelic-looking and elegant in every way, and how kind she treats him?

As for you, you have to say this Fedrick has a look and status of his own, and thanks to all the maids in your house. You heard about him and how he looked upon his father so much before Duke Elliot IV died in an unfortunate event.

You also heard about it from both of your brothers, and thanks to them, they gave you some brief information about who this Fedrick is—he's like Nemo but has a slight Sein personality.

It's not bad; he's just more interested in books than other people's businesses. also likes to play the violin like you.

The Herior family is known for their pen business, with its fine quality and fine features. Some say that it brings luck when you have one, but for you, it's just a simple pen, unless the pen has other features.

For example, the pen underneath your dress

What Sein didn’t know about the pen is that not only does it contains a scissor. But it has a small knife to defend yourself in case of things randomly feel threatened on your side.

Going back to the Herior family, as of now. They're looking for a candidate for Fedrick and want to follow the bloodline. They have many candidates, and none of them prove that they are worthy.

But the opposite. Instead of you showing him the proof, he will be the one to impress you and get your approval. because the Pellereli has a higher status than them and is known for its queen symbol.

Which was pretty hard to get.

At this point, you don’t know what you will do. You didn't plan your escape on this one, as your mind was preoccupied with something else. You just wanted to go home, sleep, or read the escaped book, now that you thought about it.

 "Sir Fedrick."

"Yes, my lady."

"Could you be so kind to show me where your library is~"

"I would love to show you."

As you two went to the library, it was the same size as the Dimoche Library but slightly smaller. And every shelf contains the same information, but one particular book caught your eye.

Instead of being on the shelf like the others, it was hanging on the wall, with glass covering it, indicating that it was a no-touchy area. The book was covered in gold locks, and the gun and knife on each side do not belong in this era.

And this confused and curious you, only to snap from your thoughts as Fedrick began speaking.

"I see that caught your attention."

"Why is it separated from the others?" You ask, wanting to know the history of it, and as you glance back at him, who is now standing beside you,

"Father always told me that it’s very precious to him; he always carries it around him... and one day I will own it... It was also the last memory I have of him before he… disappeared."

"I’m sorry…  Wait, I thought he died in the war?" As you asked this, you returned your gaze to the book. Your mind is now full of questions, and you want to laugh at this new discovery.

Maybe going to the Herior household is not so bad after all.

"I thought that as well, but... He didn’t die in a war; I never even saw his body at his funeral." Fedrick said it, followed by an airy, hurt chuckle. "You know, after he died, it was traumatic for me. I thought I was hallucinating when I saw him coming in from his study room, but when I went inside, I only saw the book next to the gun and knife... As for the key."

Fedrick then brought the key out, and seeing its style, you can’t help but be surprised at this discovery.

The key was the same as the one you were planning to get, but the difference was the color of it. While Duke Gwen has the bronze key that you need to get, the key Fredrick is holding is a golden one, with different gems but the same feather.

"He said, I need to look out for this key... As this is the way out, I don’t know what he meant. But before he disappeared, he said his lost word. that one day... a person will appear that will tell me the truth of this world, and if that happens... he hopes that I will forgive him as to why he did it."

"He was acting weird when he said this word... Grandma told me that her son has been different from his other siblings. "Fedrick chuckled as he hid the key again and began to clear his throat. "Even now, this person... didn’t appear; maybe it's just a silly story made up by my father. "He likes to write a different story, and I sometimes read it."

‘Fucking plot twits’ you airily chuckled as you listened to him at the same time, sweat dropping at how Fedrick immediately opened up to you.

'Maybe Slightly Nemo as well; he seems shy but more confident… or not,' As he immediately trusted you.

So, now we know that you don’t randomly appear in this story, as the book that was covered in glass in front of you is the answer as to why you are inside the story... because the book that Fedrick is now sharing with you is Elliot's diary.

The key he has is a decoy, as the real one is in the hands of Elliot IV or is not even his real name. As you read in the book, once you escape, you will still have the key to go back, and you plan not to go back.

Let’s face it: Who would want to go back into this world?

But to get that book or perhaps know about the book is to befriend Fedrick, even if it will lead to one thing, and you don’t want it to be like that. You need to know why you are in the book in the first place and how Elliot is related to your case.

‘Just who are you, Elliot? What are you doing in this world in the first place?’ You thought, and many more questions kept coming in as you silently observed Fredrick beside you.

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Inside the Manor

After the children’s performance, it was time to take a break and have a quick snack. while Aida and the two boys were in front, talking among themselves and commenting on the play.

Behind them were Sein and Aisha.

"Why did you act in such a boring play? and you were the supporting actress too." Sein asks

"My sister wanted me to. It’ll make her happy. Anyway, I don’t want to be the lead. even if Y/N kept telling me to take it instead of her or Aida." Aisha sighed angrily, rolling her eyes at why she kept telling him.

"Why not you go act in other plays with your stupid older brother and cowardly little brother?"

"Hmm, my two brothers have never invited me to act; they only invite me to watch."

"It seems like they are not that stupid if they know the spotlight cannot be stolen by someone else," Aisha commented.

"You’re overthinking it. My brothers are naive; they just think that I won’t agree."

"Would you agree to play the third dwarf?"

"That would depend on whom I’m acting with. If I join in next time, would you play the lead once?" Sein asks and only receives a silent treatment.

"Hmm, or maybe Y/N can do it-"

Only for Aisha to cut him off by giving him the answer, "If the male lead is killed by the female lead and the person who’s helping the female lead, then yes."

Sein couldn’t help but chuckle in amusement once Aisha said those words.

But the play Aisha hopes for has never been in a book because fairy tales from ancient times have never had this kind of plot, or do they?

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Who says that things will be easy when the book is found? Many artists, administrators, students, and maybe you. Well, that was at first. though you found it again and brought it home without any unforeseen circumstances.

What you didn’t expect as you read through each page explodes in your mind more. Even though some steps are easy to begin with, as you go deeper, they become stiff.

Now here’s the part where things have gone downhill.

The key.

Yes, you need a key to go back to the real world. a real one, not the book, as it’s only a guide. So now the question is: where is the key? Why didn't you look through the whole book in the first place? To answer that, it was at first inside the book, as it has the shape of a key just at the back.

Instead of being intact, it was only hollow. and you hadn't thought it would have a literal key on the back, as you were in a hurry when you first found it. Who would have guessed it contained a key?

That is, not you.

You suspect that when it got misplaced, the key fell out of the book, and it irritates you to no end. thinking that maybe the book is a curse after all.

But luckily, you didn't have to go and find it. or guess what key it was, as there are many keys out there. because you already suspect where the key was, thanks to the way the book describes it. You have already seen the bronze key with a feather and gemstone attached to it somewhere. The difficult part now is locating the person who possesses the key.

Now, who is the person who has that? Did you guess it? nice.

The person who has it even now as you listen to Aida and Aisha is the person whom they called "Father" or "Papa."

"Aisha, why aren’t you wearing the same outfit as me?"

"Why must we wear the same outfit every day?" Aisha asked, cleaning the wound in her palm.

Aida can’t help but raise her eyebrow. "Ah… but it has always been like that. Right Y/N?" Aida gives you a sidelong glance, to which you return a shrug.

"Maybe Aisha wants to try something new?"

"Really? well- now that I notice it. You two have been wearing the same gloves since you arrived. That’s not fair! I also wanted to wear the same as you two."

"I know you might say that here I bought you two a gloves; I saw this on my way here and thought of you two."

"That’s so sweet~" Aida immediately took the gloves from the box, though she couldn’t help but tilt her head once she saw them up close.

"Ah, Y/N, the two gloves are different…"

"Oh? "You're right, I may have brought the wrong box; my apologies."

"No, it’s fine! and it’s beautiful. Thank you." Aida quickly responded, assuring you that it was just a silly mistake and that she and Aisha would still accept it.

As Aida admired herself in the mirror once again, you and Aisha were talking about the wound.

"Does it still hurt?" You whispered.

"A bit, but it’s not the same as before, and thank you for the gloves."

"Don’t mention it, and here," you plan to give back the other pair of gloves from last time. But Aisha only moved it back to you.

"Keep it; it’s yours."

"And Sister, It’s not about the gloves. Maybe it’s just time to change." Aisha said. gaining Aida’s attention, and when she heard this, she immediately reacted.

"Then- we can’t tease others anymore!"

"I am tired of it already, aren’t you?"

"Hmm... but others seem to like it," Aida muttered, placing her index and thumb on her chin. Hearing Aida, your mind can't help but wonder what she meant to others.

‘I hope it’s appropriate'

"Do you want to wear the vintage skirts Sylvia gave you?"

"Ah! Yes, but it’s a little tedious to wear the same thing every day…"

"What about the dresses I gave you?" You ask.

"Oh~ you're right! I’ve been saving it. Next time, we can just wear whatever we like!" Aida said, rephrasing the last sentence for Aisha while you assist Aida in selecting dresses for tomorrow or later.

Your eyes can’t help but peek at the back of Aisha, already sensing what’s inside her head. Going back to the dresses, you couldn’t help but smile as you saw Aida walking out of the dressing room.

Even though the dress she’s supposed to wear in the story is Sylvia’s gift, she’s wearing the dress you gifted her not too long ago. It has a beautiful pattern and some shining gemstones, but even with these, what brought the dress to life was the color.

"How do I look?"

"You look beautiful, Aida." You started, followed by Aisha, who was silent at first.

"It looks like something you would wear at a coming-of-age party."

Well, you didn’t really expect that, as the chest part isn’t as exposed as the actual one. But you do see Aisha’s point.

"Isn’t that good? Everyone will be smitten with me~ Sein will also be~ hehe." Aida said, who then followed up with a question for you two to answer.

"What do you think, Sister? Y/N?"

"I don’t know; I don’t understand him at all."

You can’t help but sweat at Aisha’s remark, though you feel her "Of course, he will! if I’m a boy. I might as well~" You said it jokingly.

"Hehe~ Oh! Aisha. even though you have never worn one before. It looks good on you," Aida praised once she saw Aisha wearing the gloves that you gave, and indeed it does.

"Is the fabric okay? Is it to your liking?"

"Just the right one, thank you, Y/N. and sister."

"Yes?"

"I feel like wearing it now."

"Then I and Y/N will wear it too!"

Scars were good and bad at the same time. To Aisha, this was not only a lesson but a humiliation as well. Not only did she get humiliated by Sein himself, but she was also guilty because she lied to a dear friend.

But for her, even though she was like this, she did not want to let her sister or her friend know the truth.

Even though Aisha hates it when she keeps seeing the scar, half of her likes it. because her dear friend said something to her that is now embedded in her mind.

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"Scars are not that bad."

"And what do you mean by that?"

She also learned something new because of this scar of hers, and when she saw it, she couldn’t help but gape her mouth.

"Don’t tell this to others, but I got this scar from my brother. He slashed this part by accident with a sword. "Luckily, I lived."

If Aisha had to describe it, it's more like a bear claw than a slit. It was nothing compared to her or Sein. Just seeing the long scar on her back made Aisha think of the story she once read.

"I think of myself as a strong person for having this scar." Literally, Y/N almost died and got reincarnated to another place; good thing she lived.

As she got enough bullshit and stress in this world that she doesn't want to go to another story to look for her way out when she's almost this close to going back.

How did you get the scar? It's simply a story about two brothers who, by chance, stumble toward where you were peacefully reading, and when you feel it, imagine getting a hot pan at 500 degrees that presses against your back.

Now we know why Y/N always faces them when reading.

"Remember this: scars remind you that every time you doubt, fear, or hurt—you can be healed!"

"Is that how you feel, Y/N?"

"Yes."

"Then we’re the same."

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Back to the Narrator

From then on, there would always be a glove on Aisha’s right hand. Other than herself, Y/N, and the one who hurt her, no one else knew of this scar on her.

And as for the twins’ changing, Sylvia bought them many clothes in different styles. Gwen simply thought the kids had finally grown up and did not give it much thought.

But were the three brothers smitten with Aida? While Sein did not show what he was thinking, it seems that Carlo and Nemo were. Kids still don’t know anything about love; they only know how to react to beauty.

Indeed, Aida looks different and beautiful in both of the brothers' eyes, but in reality, Nemo’s eyes are focused on the person behind her who was talking to Aisha, even though her dress is not the same as Aida’s and she didn’t really dress up.

To Nemo, with just that look, she’s the most beautiful person there.

Aisha, who has never been treated this way, can only think about revenge. And the library was the only place she could look for ideas. though Y/N still acts the same way and treats her the same.

This was proof that the only true, honest people in there were her and Aida.

And as Aisha kept looking at the book list, there weren’t any books that talked about revenge. However, there were books on witchcraft, alchemy, and poisonous plants. But even so, those were too hard and unrealistic for Aisha.

But she didn't give up looking, and after combing through all the shelves, she discovered the book. At last, she found a fairy tale about love and killing. But as she opened it to read it, she saw a note.

Her first ever note about where it should be in the cypress tree books was in the book "Love and Killing."

Curious and confused Aisha quickly turned all the pages, wanting to see if there were more notes on them, and as she reached the end of the page, she saw one. And this time, it belongs to the cypresses themselves.

And as she read it, she became even more perplexed.

+ Lemon is already sour; don't make it sourer. +

‘What do you mean, by that cypress?’

Aisha rolled her eyes, sighing as she folded the note and put it in her pocket. And as she began to read, just outside where the garden is, a person was looking where the library windows are, hoping that things wouldn’t dramatically change.

The revenge of the prince

Aisha expected something good from this book, but when she neared the ending, it left a sour look on her face. Aisha doesn't like how it ended, so she turned the page, hoping to see a different ending.

She stumbled upon two pages that were sticking together, and as she opened them, she saw a note that surprised her. The note left her a message.

/ If I take spring water, I will return a whole lake. Those who brought me the pain will be repaid tenfold. /

Reading this, Aisha couldn’t stop herself and immediately clinched the book at the same time, resting her head on it as her mind was heating up with all this and that.

At this point, Aisha can only think of one thing, and that is to write a note to both of her fairy tale friends.

/ "How do I repay it tenfold?" / - For her second fairytale friend.

+ "What do you mean by that?" + - For the first message she got, she wanted to know what would make it sour.

You know this will happen, even though you have everything planned out, but seeing that the last events change after you walk in, you don’t know if you can still predict what the actual story is.

As the book said, Sein had succeeded in catching Aisha’s attention. As a result, his two brothers were not teased by the twins anymore. When the family is together, there seems to be a sense of peace.

Take note: they only had this when Lady Y/N visited them, but now, even if she’s not around, Aida and the three brothers can even play together.

Aisha, on the other hand, still prefers to read, and she is reading more and more this time. Maybe one day, among the countless books in the library, she will find the perfect revenge. And once she opened the previous book, where she left a question for her fairy tale friend,

As well as getting the note that was at the bird box just outside the manor to her other fairy tail friend, Cypress, her face can’t help but shriek in disbelief.

/ Make him fall in love with you. then he will become your servant. /

Aisha first read the message in the book, and seeing this, she scowled in disagreement and immediately wrote a reply.

"No, I’d rather kill him!" Aisha then put the book back, walking away from it, and as she did, she opened Cypress’s note.

Aisha’s mouth let out a surprised gasp; the surprise was now visible on her face. and immediately sprint outside the manor.

+I fear this will happen. Don’t worry, I will help you with this… But don’t think what you just thought; just know. It won’t be as different from him.

Go to the bird box again; there I left the things you need to do for this revenge of yours. +

And as Aisha arrived at the bird box, she immediately grabbed the letter. It was a long note.

+Greetings friend, I know you are having a tough time right now.

And I’m here to help you, even though I don’t want to, but this is all my way of saying thanks for all the help you’ve given me.

For now, if you want to take revenge on him, I know a few tricks, but to make that work, distract him first. +

Aisha has mixed feelings about this and is debating whether she should do it or not. But if she had to pick, she would pick Cypress, just like before, when her gut was telling her that Cypress was always her ally.

During the time when Aisha went down to go to the bird box, here you are beside Nemo, who was painting the sky. while Aida and Carlo are playing tag.

You've got to say, Nemo has a future ahead of him if he keeps painting this masterpiece at the same time. You can’t help but comment on it: "That looks pretty. What inspired you to paint that?"

"Ah…" Nemo wanted to say that it inspired him to paint the sky because it reminds him of you, whose smile is always free, giving him a soft feeling whenever you are there beside him.

But he only said that the sky was clear.

"Can I request you add something to it?" you asked, and when he nodded, you told him to paint a white bird.

Nemo didn't ask any questions and just kept painting, doing what you told him to do, and when he was finished, he couldn't help but admire the new painting.

'This is it' Nemo thought, as he felt like something was missing, but thanks to you... the once dull one has become livelier due to the white bird.

Aida, who had just returned, noticed the painting and exclaimed, "Wah~ That's so beautiful and peaceful."

"I think it’s alright," Carlo said, rolling his eyes.

"Whose this bird?" Aida pointed at the bird, asking Nemo, who glanced at you, and as he pointed at you, "S-she requested me to paint it... I don’t know."

"It’s my pet that Miss Sylvia gave to me."

"Mother gave you a bird? Huh. Where is your pet then?" Carlo asks

"Oh! I know the answer: "Y/N accidentally opened the cage, and—what was your pet's name again?" Aida pondered, raising her arm as she answered, then glancing at you when she asked the question.

"Arthur, his name is Arthur."

"Like… second brother’s dog name?" Nemo asks, to which you nod.

"But not anymore, as Arthur is already free. And Aida I didn’t accidentally unlock the cage; I freed him."

"Freed him? Why?" This time, Carlo asks the question.

"He simply belongs where his home is. which is out in the open, where Arthur can freely move his wings. Just like your painting is Nemo,"

Y/N was right. Nemo’s painting is like what she describes: not only does Arthur look free, but it also looks peaceful. And if Aida and Carlo simply admire the painting,

This painting quickly became Nemo's favorite.

On the point of that, here you are now roaming once again in the back garden, leaving the tree children for a bit. wanting to relax and enjoy the peaceful air before the madness starts.

Even though finding the book was so hard, on the contrary, you are so close to the point that once you close your eyes, all of this will be just a dream. That is, if the plan works.

If Aisha didn’t succeed at distracting Sein, getting the key would be even harder. As Sein has eyes everywhere, so does Sylvia. But because she and Duke Gwen are busy with upcoming events,

You can easily slip into the study room. Then, in Sein’s room as you need to put some new notes, which will silence him for a solid 1 to 2 days, and that is enough to cover your little adventure to the study room.

As to why you want to do this plan, it's because not only Sein got Aisha’s attention. You got his attention... after saving him and talking to the garden to where you are now. He always finds a way to speak to you, just like today.

"Sir Sein, what a coincidence that we meet again at the same spot~" You giggled, acting shy all of a sudden.

"Indeed, we are, so how’s the new teacher?"

"He’s great," you said, smiling as you told this lie.

But in reality, you're scowling so hard because you forced another teacher to resign; perhaps it becomes a tradition to make some teachers rage, cry, or be scared. which you won’t deny when you keep making them quit because they’re not good people.

"I heard that the new teacher Quit. I thought his doing a great Job?"

‘Oh, he did alright, which is to get on my nerves!’ You are not surprised anymore when Sein knows this, as you have a history of making various teachers quit.

"He did; I just don’t know why they always quit when they teach me... but not Teacher Bella. How is she anyway?"

"She’s doing a good job as a piano teacher; I learned a lot, and she asks you as well."

‘Oh really?’

"Can you tell her that I’m good and how I miss being at her lesson?" You lied.

"I’ll take note of that."

"Then please excuse me; Aida must be looking for me now."

"Not Aisha?"

"Haha~ I think I know which one is which. Good day, Sir-"

"Sein, you can call me Sein without any formality." Sein cut off your words, glancing back at him, who still wore his usual smile, but this time... it’s a genuine smile?

Did you just make the infamous Sein, who always wore a stoic smile, smile? You are not sure and, at the same time, don’t care.

"Then you can call me Y/N~"

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Hi Mae will there be more chapters of Aisha?? Honestly never seen anyone else do it so I'm absolutely thrilled seeing that you have it!

Hi! And yes, there will be more! I would be posting many many chapters for my readers! I am grateful that you find it pleasing. It made me happy to read this comment! Please support me until the end of the 1856 Aisha X Reader! Sorry for the late notice!

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