Part 1---Return of the Heir
Vale (me)
Welcome to my first story~ let’s begin! Hope you enjoy
The air in the Rosenthal estate felt like it had been sliced clean in two.
Half of it belonged to Caelum, warm and sharp like a storm.
The other half now belonged to Anastas, colder than winter glass.
And for the first time in years, both heirs stood under the same roof.
The guards outside flinched as the gates creaked open, revealing a black car with bulletproof glass and zero identifiers. No one spoke. No one moved. Only the heavy knock of leather shoes echoed across the courtyard.
Caelum “Cae” Rosenthal
* leaned against the railing of the second-floor balcony, hazel eyes narrowed, a glass of bourbon clenched in his hand.*
Caelum “Cae” Rosenthal
(Tch….so he has returned huh…)
Anastas Volkov Rosenthal had come home.
Caelum “Cae” Rosenthal
Looks like the dead don’t stay buried long. *he muttered, draining the glass. His voice was calm, but his fingers trembled against the banister.*
Renji Takahiro (guard)
*standing behind Caelum, sharp-eyed and silent.*. Do you want me to take care of it?
Caelum “Cae” Rosenthal
*shakes his head slightly upon hearing his bodyguard and best friend’s words*. No….
Caelum “Cae” Rosenthal
* jaw tensed*. “If he’s real, I want to see his face.”
The grand hall was cold marble and tension. Everyone had gathered
Viktor Rosenthal (father)
*sighs* took you long enough boy….
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
* Raven-black hair tied back neatly, suit pressed to perfection, blue eyes darker than oceans and twice as unreadable. He didn’t smile. Didn’t flinch. Just walked to the center of the room like he owned it.*
Caelum “Cae” Rosenthal
(He’s treating this as if he hasn’t left at all…)
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
*walks forward and is now in front of Caelum*
Caelum “Cae” Rosenthal
I expect you to be taller….
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
*tilted his head* and I expect you to be quieter
Viktor Rosenthal (father)
*laughs dryly* my sons—
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
He is adopted father….he isn’t part of this family
Caelum “Cae” Rosenthal
You weren’t here….
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
I was taken away….were you?
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
You are just a roach in my family *glares at him*
Caelum “Cae” Rosenthal
Tch
Mariya Rosenthal (mother)
One by blood. One by fire. Let’s see which of you survives….
Caelum “Cae” Rosenthal
What do you mean mother?
Mariya Rosenthal (mother)
You and your brother will fight to see who gets to be the heir
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
This is ridiculous….im the real heir…by BLOOD!
Caelum “Cae” Rosenthal
Ive been here longer!
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
Does not make you heir *glares at him*
Later that night, Caelum stormed into his quarters, pulling at his tie, heart slamming like a war drum.
Renji Takahiro (guard)
You good?
Renji Takahiro (guard)
*place his hand on Caelum’s shoulder*
Caelum “Cae” Rosenthal
No…*slams the door*
Caelum “Cae” Rosenthal
He looked at me like I was nothing!
Renji Takahiro (guard)
You’re not…
Caelum “Cae” Rosenthal
Yeah?! Tell that to father! He’s back, Renji. The prodigal prince. The one with the birthright.
Renji Takahiro (guard)
He can’t erase what you’ve done.
Caelum “Cae” Rosenthal
He doesn’t have to. He just has to… exist.
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
*was listening in the other room*
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
*looks at the family picture in his pocket*
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
*sighs*
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
You haven’t change at all….huh
Anastas “Asya” Volkov Rosenthal
*lits a cigarette and place it in his mouth*
Vale (me)
That’s it for now~ hope you enjoy part 1 :D
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