Emerald Garden was a big villa with three buildings. The main house, the guest house, and the servant quarters. It had a traditional architecture with lush gardens and ponds. It was an ancestral home of the Monroe.
They were originally a family of officials and scholars but later on they also ventured into literature and trade. The family group now became a congolomerate one of the biggest in the country. They have invested in many different business and now were one of the most affluential family in the country.
Alphonse Monroe carried a sleeping Lilian inside and Alec followed behind them. He slowly held on to Alphonse's trousers as they walked inside the magnificent entrance.
Waiting by the door was the housekeeper Aunt Mai, who was surprise to see the two children but she was a professional so she just smiled and asked if she could carry the little girl. "Let me take the little girl Young master Alphonse" she offered opening her arms.
"Don't worry I will take her to my bedroom Aunt Mai this is Alec Monroe and the girl I am carrying is Lilian Monroe they will be staying with us" He introduced the kids to the housekeeper.
Little Alec gave the housekeeper a little wave then hid behind Alphonse leg again.The housekeeper looked at the little bun hiding behind the young master and she couldn't help but find him adorable he was a little disheveled but nothing a good bath wouldn't fix.
"Alec do you want to come with me?" Alphonse asked while adjusting the little girl in his arms as the little boy nodded his head.
He guided the little boy up the stairs to the second floor. The main house had 3 floors, the second floor belonged to him and his brother, while the third floor belonged to there parents.
Opening the wooden door Alec looked around the room. The room was neat and tidy there wasn't any decoration only a big bed in the middle and a big TV mounted in the wall while across from it was a small couch.
Alphonse slowly laid down the girl in his bed the girl looked really peaceful. He looked at the little boy beside him. "Do you want to take a nap too or do you want to look around?" he asked.
Before he could answer someone knocked on the door. "Young Master a deliver came from the Master he asked someone to buy some change of clothes for the young miss and young master" Auntie Mai stated.
Opening the door Alphonse was suprise to see Auntie Mai carrying 3 paperbags with her filled with clothes. "Thank you Auntie Mai" he answered getting the bags from the housekeeper.
"Auntie Mai can you prepare the two rooms beside me for Alec and Lilian?" He requested while Aunt Mai gave him a knowing smile "Don't worry Young Master I will instruct the maids right away"
Alec became curious at the paperbags but he was to shy to open it so he just looked at it from afar. When Auntie Mai left and Alphonse closed the door he stared at Alec he couldn't help smile at the adorable bun.
"Do you want to take a bath and try the clothes grandpa bought?" He asked upon hearing the word bath Alec beamed and nodded his head vigourously, his eyes filled with excitement.
Alphonse chuckled looking at the little boy he took his hand and they walked to the en suite bath.Alphonse started the bath and watched it slowly as the tub filled up. The little boy besides him eagerly took off his clothes, he was so excited to bathe after a few days.
When the water was ready he helped the little boy inside the bath. He looked at the discarded clothes and planned to tell Auntie Mai to burn it.
"Mr. Daddy can you help me get the soap please?" Alec asked as he couldn't reach the shelves for the soap. Alphonse handed the boy the soap and helped bathe him. When they were done he patted the boy with a towel and looked at him. Now that he was clean you can see the resembles between him and the kid.
They both went to the paperbags and he was amaze his father really did think of everything. Inside were a couple of shirts, shorts, a dress, pjs, underwear, some socks, toothbrushes, shoes, and slippers.
"Which one do you want?" He asked Alec. The boy looked around at the clothes and pointed at the pair of panda pjs. "That one please Mr. Daddy"
Alphonse looked at the pjs that the boy was pointing at and helped him wear it. It was a little big and hang lose on the boy. He suddenly felt helpless thinking about the conditional the children lived in and patted the boy's head.
"Do you want to eat Alec? and call me Daddy no more Mr okay" He said smiling at the boy. He reminded him of his little brother who use to look at him like this. Sadly for the last 5 years they have been estranged.
"What do you want to do now Alec? Do you want a snack? or do you want to watch a little bit of TV?" he asked.
Little Alec looked between the big tv and his dad. "Can I watch some cartoons please?"
"Of course why don't you seat on the couch and i'll turn it on" He assisted the child to seat in the middle of the couch facing the TV and turned on the TV. When they found some cartoons the boy got engrossed in the velvet colors on the screen.
"Alec I will just take a bath if you need anything just call Aunt Mai alright?" Alphonse looked at the boy satisfied that he was comfortable he went to the bath.
Lilian Monroe slept peacefully she was exhaustion from the day's activities and her eyes close.She dreamt that she was floating and before she knew it she arrived at the scene of her death.She saw herself laying on the sidewalk her phone meters away from her. Many were also hurt and injured from the truck. The truck that hit them was on the side. The driver talking to police and many people circled around the scene. Moments later an ambulace took her but she knew she would be died on arrival.Hours passed before her dad arrived, soon after her stepmother and her stepbrother too. When they saw her, unexpected her father cried and wailed leaning against her stepmother.Many people looked at them but she couldn't help but sneered at him. He was crying yet when she was alive he didn't pay any attention towards her. She felt like an outcast in her own home.Elizabeth mother died when she was 10 years old not even a year a
Alphonse held one child at each hand Alec on his right and Lilian on his left. The trio walked around the ground's of the Emerald Garden. He showed the children the fonds and they watched as the gardener fed the fish."Does the Young Miss and Young Master want to try?" The garderner offered them some fish food. The two children happily agreed and held out their small hands. Each got a little bit of fish food and they scattered it and when the fish huddled infront of them. They smiled observing the shiny fishes eating.After a few minutes Alphonse looked at his watch and signaled for the kids. "Come on it's my turn to feed you two munchkins" He explained leading them to the dining room.But before they could reach the entrance to the main house. They stopped as a car approach them. Slowly the door opened and CEO Monroe went down the car.CEO Monroe looked at the trio holding hands and smiled. The twins were now cleaned and wearing t
Alexander Monroe woke up excited for the day's excursion. He hurriedly went to the office looking forward to going home at lunch.His Secretary George stood at the side and observed his boss wondering if there was any occassion. He had been working for CEO Monroe for almost 45 years. He had memorized all of the important dates for anniversary, birthdays, and holidays. He tried to remember there was a holiday or occassion he forgot."I am going to take my grandchildren shopping today" CEO Monroe stated looking at his Secretary. After 45 years they were so familiar with each other he understood the invisible question his secretary wanted to ask. "Now give me those papers the faster i finish the faster I could go home"Meanwhile in Emerald Garden the twins just woke up. It was around 10am and the two held hands as they walked down the stairs. They were guided by Butler Wu to the dinning hall.When they arrived at the dinning hall they
"My love welcome home" CEO Monroe greeted his beloved wife walking towards the trio. Madam Monroe slowly let go of the twins and embraced her husband. "I am home dear" she said giving CEO Monroe a kiss on the lips.Alec looked at her grandmother as she tried to recall her storyline. The mother of the ML and SML was said to be kind and gentle. She was born into a impoverish couple her father worked as a construction worker and her mother a housewife. Even if they were poor they treasured there daughter and encouraged her to study.She worked as a secretary at Monroe Congolomerate when she met CEO Monroe. They fell in love and against all odds they married and had two children.As Madam Monroe she stayed at home and looked after the children that is were she discovered her love for making jewelry. She started a small jewelry line that boomed and now her brand was known world wide. Sadly she died later on in the novel from a plane crash.&nbs
The grandparents and there grandchildren sat on a 4 seater booth. CEO Monroe and Lilian sat on one side and across from the Madam Monroe and Alec.The twins were happily browsing the menu. Lilian picked ordered some pasta while Alec was confused at what to get. He was hungry and everything looked so delicious. In the end he ordered some fried chicken.After the food arrived the two happily ate to the delight of there grandparents. The ordered dessert after a few slices of cheesecake."Grandma can we order another cheesecake for dad?" Alec asked after finishing his slice. "The cake was really delicious and I think Dad would love to try it" he explained."of course sweetheart will get one to go for him" Madam Monroe aswered she loved how thoughtful the twins were.She recalled how Lilian was at the toy store. How thoughtful she was now Alec. She wondered what circumstances led them to be so thoughtful and disciplined.She remembered her own ki
CEO Monroe sat in his chair and felt himself relax. Today was a fun day beside him Madam Monroe was also in her work area. She was inspired by the twins and she wanted to make them something memorable. CEO Monroe closed his eyes and enjoyed the silence. After an hour a knock was heard and Manuel entered the study. "Master Madam the Young Master has arrived" He stated opening the door for Alphonse. Alphonse looked at his parents. This was a familiar scene to him, his father on his desk and and his mother working on something. He wanted to cry as he saw his mother. She died unexpectedly in a plane crash. Before his mother could speak he walked towards her and embraced. "Mom your back" he greeted his mother "I miss you" he added. Madam Monroe smiled as she returned her son's embrace. The reunion was cut short when Madam Monroe remembered the current issue. She pushed Alphonse away and started to hit him. "ALPHONSE GREGORY MONROE y
Alphonse Monroe opened his eyes and looked at his window. He could see the sunlight slowly peeking in. He stretched his arms and sat down.It's been so long since he had a holiday it felt unusual. He smiled to himself and remembered that today he would bring the kids out to play. He stood up and went through his usual morning routine.In the twin's bedroom both Alec and Liliam were both sound asleep. Alec cuddled his turtle while his sister had both arms stretch out like a star fish.Outside CEO Monroe was going through a morning stroll with his wife in the garden.At 7:30am breakfast was served at the dinning hall.CEO Monroe sat at the head of the table. Madam Monroe at his right and Alphonse at his left. The trio was slowly eating when the door opened and Auntie Mai guided the twins inside.Lilian and Alec sat beside Alphonse. They looked at the food and their hunger awaken. Their were some fried rice, congee, dimsum, sparer
Alphonse runned to the fields immediately and reassured himself that Alec alright. He immediately borrowed a horse and went to follow his daughter.He was thankful that he learned to ride a horse as he franticaly searched for his daughter. Many thoughts and scenario played in his head he could only pray for her safety.In the middle of the forest Lilian was staring at an familiar yet unfamiliar face."Are you alright little girl?" the handsome uncle asked her as he helped her go down from the pony. The uncle bend down until he was face to face with the little girl."Little girl what's your name?" he asked but the little girl just stared at him. He was starting to vet worried as the little girl just stared at him.Maybe the little girl was shock and frightened is what he thought.Alphonsw stared at the handsome uncle. She felt that this uncle really looked familiar but she couldn't match the name with the face."I am fine uncle my name is Lili