The next morning Minerva woke up and got ready for the day. When she was done she went to wake the two brothers up. When she got to their room she saw that they were already awake and sressed. Well for Revencry he didn't have his shirt buttoned but Minerva smiled as she buttoned it up.
"You two were already up and dressed before I got in here, is there any reason?"
Revencro handed her a note.
We don't want to go to school today.
"You're father expects you to."
Just for today, please?
"I don't know."
Please, our step mother will be here when school Is over.
Minerva then looked at him then she looked at Rhyshilo who seemed to be silently begging her as well. Minerva then nodded.
"Alright, but I would have to make sure you two are occupied until then, alright?"
Rhyshilo clung onto Minerva which took her by surprise then then Minerva looked at Revencro.
"First, let's have breakfast."
All three of them went to the dining hall and had breakfast. When they done they left out of the mansion to take a walk. As they were walking Minerva noticed something that looked like a cabin in a distance. She then looked at Revencro to see that he had a note.
I use that cabin whenever our step mother visits.
"What about your brother?"
Our step mother has him to stay in the mansion while I'm ordered to sleep in the cabin.
Minerva had a slight frown on her face.
"Why is that?"
Revencro lowered his head then Minerva saw Rhyshilo running up to them. He held onto Minerva's dress then Minerva put a hand on his head.
"it's okay, young master."
Rhyshilo let her go then went to his brother and grabbed his hand. Minerva was confused then Revencro had another note.
I'll show you the cabin.
The three of them went to the cabin and Minerva was surprised to see the large height of it. It was a big two story cabin then Revencro led them to the front of the cabin. Minerva looked to her left and had a slight frown on her face when she saw chains in a pile then she looked at Revencro.
"What's with the chains?"
To keep me inside.
Minerva frowned then they went inside of the cabin. It was honestly lovely and Minerva went to the kitchen. She wasn't too surprised to find the kitchen empty then she looked at Revencro who had entered into the kitchen after her.
"Alright young master, we're going to get you food. How long is your step mother staying?"
I don't know. Her visits are different every time.
Minerva nodded then she smiled.
"Well then show me which room is yours."
He nodded then led her to the second floor. When they got to his room Minerva was impressed at how his room was. It was spotless and the bed was neatly made.
Minerva looked at Revencro she noticed that he was saddened about something. Gathering what he wrote about his step mother, it seemed that was scared for his little brother. Minerva not knowing what to say wrapped her arms around him and spoke.
"You're scared, it's okay."
She then felt something wet on her stomach and looked at him. She saw that he had tears streaming down his cheeks then Minerva spoke again.
"It's going to be alright."
He looked up at her then Minerva cupped his cheek and used her thumb to wipe his tears away. After doing that Minerva turned around and was about to go but she felt something grab her sleeve then she looked behind her.
"is something wrong?"
Can we stay a little longer in here?
"Sure."
He grabbed her hand and led her back to the living room of the cabin. They sat on the couch and to Minerva's surprise both boys laid their heads on her lap. Minerva blinked but smiled as she placed a hand on both of their heads. Both boys closed their eyes to relax to Minerva's gentle touch.
'You both are terrified, of your own blood. If there was anything, I will do whatever I can to get you out. I know for a fact that if a child's pureness is tainted with they…..'
Minerva closed her eyes as she thought of herself.
She knew exactly what these boys were going through and it pained her to see that they were suffering. Minerva tilted her head back then she looked at the time. She saw that there were a few hours before their father arrived to the mansion. She then looked down at them, she didn't want to wake them but since their father was on the way she had to.
They left out of the cabin and went to the store. Minerva was happy that she wasn't getting stared at but this time she noticed that both boys clung to her and as they were walking out of the store to head back to the mansion a random woman came to them.
"Excuse me dear, I just have to say. You and your little brothers look adorable together."
Minerva smiled.
"Thank you."
On the way bac to the mansion Minerva could feel the two young masters staring at her then she spoke.
"Yes?'
She looked at them and saw that Rhyshilo wrote the note this time.
You like being our sister?
Minerva smiled at him.
"Of course I do."
She crouched down to his height as he had another note for her.
You really mean it?
Minerva smiled at him and rubbed his head.
"Yes, Rhyshilo."
They went on walking to the mansion only to be greeted by a tall woman.
The woman was tall and wore a black midlevel dress that had a folded collar. She had long black hair and narrow dark eyes.
Minerva blinked then saw the woman looking at her.
"Who are you?"
Minerva gave a small bow.
"I am the new nanny."
The woman stood up from a chair that she was sitting on then spoke.
"Hmm, very young for such a task, don't you think?"
"No ma'am."
The woman nodded then spoke.
"It's clear that these two didn't tell you about me. I am their step mother, you will address me as Madame Roshani."
Just then Roshani looked at the boys then frowned at them.
"Is that any way to greet your mother. Revencro, Rhyshilo come give your mother a proper greeting."
Minerva was appalled then she watched as the two boys went to their mother. Minerva watched in disbelief when she saw Revencro kneel before his mother while Rhyshilo held onto her. Roshani nodded then looked at Minerva.
"My husband didn't tell you what I enjoy eating, I just want food worthy for a queen, along with the nasrin wine."
Minerva nodded then left to prepare dinner.
As she was in the kitchen Minerva couldn't help but mentally complain on who this woman was.
'She's their step mother and this is how she treats them? I don't even want to know what will happen at dinner tonight.'
As the food was cooking Minerva looked into the wine fridge and saw the wine that she had bought.
"Nasrin wine, never heard of it."
Minerva then looked behind her and saw Rhyshilo looking at her then he left out of the kitchen. Minerva wondered in confusion as to what he was thinking about then she went back to cooking.
At the dinner table Minerva had served them and stood next to Jean-Claude who watched as the family ate the meal. She saw that Revencro and Rhyshilo were eating the same way they had on the first night Minerva had come.
Roshani then looked at their father.
"Good job dear, the boys are fully dressed for the meal."
Her husband smiled.
"that's because of the new nanny. She's very promising."
Roshani nodded then she got the Nasrin wine bottle.
"This calls for a special toast."
"A toast?"
"Yes. I made a contract and the deal was successful."
"A drink to that."
The next thing they all knew was Revencro had grabbed the wine bottle and smashed into the floor. Roshani looked at him.
"Revencro!"
His father rushed to hit him but Minerva caught his hand putting his cane in it.
"Here Master, you mustn't leave your cane."
He looked at Minerva then spoke.
"Take that little bastard to his room!"
Minerva nodded then led Revencro out of the dining room and took him to his room.
When it was just them she looked at him.
"What was that about?"
That woman made a deal with my father that if she had a contract that was going to be successful then she was going to take Rhyshilo with her.
Minerva's eyes widened.
"How do you know about this?"
I heard them talking about it the last time she was here. I know that she doesn't care about what happens to me but what she's doing isn't right.
"What is her plan?"
She's taking Rhyshilo back to her home. She convinced Rhyshilo that she's his mother but he's afraid of her.
"Why is he afraid of her?"
She's a demon.