Chapter 1

“Why are we here, Sister?” I asked sister, who has been taking care of me since I was a child, with a confused tone.

“Someone is going to adopt you, my dear!” she said happily to me. I smiled widely, finally, someone will adopt me. I have a family now!

“Really, sister?” I asked again, and she nodded at me.

I grew up waiting patiently for someone to adopt me.

“This house is really big, sister, isn’t it?” I innocently asked sister, amazed by the size of this house, which will be my new home!

“sister, will I be living here?” I asked sister while a smile remained on my face.

“Yes, oh my! Oh my! Oh my! You’re so lucky, kiddo!” sister joked, stroking my neck.

After waiting for a few minutes, I saw two men coming down the stairs. If I were to compare them, the one at the back is handsome, with a big build. But the one in front is different, his face is unique, he’s so handsome, especially his eyes, eyebrows, and lips. He’s taller than the one behind him, he’s wearing a black turtleneck while the one behind him is wearing a white shirt.

When they reached the bottom of the stairs and looked at me, his eyes widened and immediately looked at sister.

“Did I say to bring me a useless girl to my house, Linda?” He said calmly, but his voice was intimidating. I looked at sister, then back at the man talking to sister Linda.

“A-ah, Senyora said to send Aihne, uh, Aihne Monica Oxford.” sister explained, but he just held his forehead and looked at me, but immediately looked back at sister.

“Bring her back, I don’t want her.” He said to sister, looking me up and down. I smiled at him while trembling with fear that he wouldn’t like me.

I was right, he didn’t like me. He snubbed me and looked back at sister.

“It’s not possible, Senyora said to take care of Aihne.” sister insisted.

“FINE. Tsk.” He agreed coldly, but I knew it was against his will to let me stay in the house.

“Ethan, guide her.” He said coldly to his companion, probably his servant.

He left without saying goodbye, I just gasped for air and looked down.

sister approached me and took my arm. “My dear, before I leave, I just have something to tell you.”

“What is it?” I politely asked her.

“Follow all of Senyorito Sartori’s orders, don’t make him angry, and don’t bother him. Be careful, my dear!” sister said. I nodded and hugged her, then she left. Tears welled up in my eyes. I’ll miss sister, she’s been like a mother to me since I was a baby..

“Are you okay, ms?” I looked to my side and saw the man named Ethan.

I nodded. “Yes, I-I’m okay.” I answered. I looked at the handkerchief he offered me.

“Here.” He offered it to me. I looked at him but then I realized I was staring so I quickly looked away and took it, wiping my face with it. After that, I returned it to him.

“No, no.. keep it.”

“Thank you..” I said, smiling at him. ‘He’s so kind’ I thought.

“Come on, I’ll tour guide you, so you can know all the rooms and the beautiful garden in the mansion.” He said, and I followed him.

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“This is the Flora de Harden, Senyorito Xavier’s favorite place. He goes here when he’s tired and has nothing to do.” He explained to me. I nodded and smiled.

He was right. It’s beautiful. Aside from the different kinds of flowers and plants, there’s also a beautiful place where you can sit. It’s a small hut made of bamboo, and it has a pool. Inside, there’s a bed.

I wanted to go inside, but I might get scolded. Like Manang said, I have to be good here..

“Did you enjoy it, ms Aihne?” he asked me while we were walking and touring the garden.

I nodded. “Yes, I enjoyed it..” I answered and smiled.

“How old are you, Aihne?” He asked me.

“I’m 17..” I answered him. “How old are you?” I added.

“I’m 21 years old.. Btw, I’m Ethan Knight.” He answered and offered his hand to me.

I took it and we shook hands. His hand was warm and big compared to mine. It was also smooth.

“I’m Aihne Monica Oxford, po..” I introduced myself and smiled.

Then we continued touring the mansion.

“And these are the rooms, and this second room is Senyorito Xavier’s room. And the one opposite it is your room.” He explained and immediately opened the door. When I looked, I was wowed by the beauty of my future room. It was clean and prepared, there was a soft bed, a balcony, wow!

“WOW! I-is this my room?” I asked. He nodded and continued walking inside, explaining what was inside and what I could use.

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“Okay, little lady. I’m going to leave you now, it’s getting late.” He said goodbye to me while standing at the door.

“Okay, thank you again. Bye.” I said goodbye and immediately closed the door.

He’s so kind! And.. handsome, hayss I wish my family would be like this, kind. What I noticed is that the other man is grumpy. And why is he so grumpy? Does he have a wife? Maybe he’ll kick me out?, no, that won’t happen, I guess, because Senyora promised me that she’d take care of me here.

I just ignored the questions that didn’t have answers yet and lay down on the soft bed. “Ahhhh!!” The bed is so soft... This is the first time I’ve had a big, soft bed. In the orphanage, we shared a bed. And it was a double-decker… But I was happy there.

Hayst, I miss the orphanage, especially sister.. “I hope he likes me and changes. He’s so grumpy, it’s scary!” I prayed to God before I went to sleep.

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