Rachel"I want to make a video call to inform my parents about this. What do you think? I don't want to spring your existence on them." Sebastian explained his view, "I don't want them to be too shocked. It is better to inform them in advance."I wanted to refuse but I didn't.I just clenched my hands and gave a brisk nod.Calling them was unavoidable. I was going to be living with them after all.There wasn't any way to avoid this."Okay." Sebastian said with his lips curved upwards in happiness.He brought out his phone and video called someone.I tilted my body to facilitate the sneaky glance I took at his phone screen.It was a little hypocritical to go on a mental charade about Sebastian invading my privacy while I was stealing glances at his phone screen.Still, I didn't regret peeking.I wanted to know who he was calling so I would be able to know how I would act.It was not like I was going to pretend or anything.I just wanted some mental closure.The word mom was spelled on
RachelA week passed by in a blur.My wounds had healed up nicely.I was a little disappointed because I failed to regain any memories these past few days.It seemed the recovery process would be entirely up to fate.Sebastian's mother and grandmother had made it an unspoken rule for me to call them at least once a day. It wasn't something I can avoid.It was either the call or the option of both of them visiting me.I didn't want to meet them physically so I agreed.I had accepted the fact that I would live with them. It didn't mean I want to rush into their arms.A knock sounded.The person at the other side of the door didn't wait for me to give the go-ahead to enter before coming in.It was rude.I raised a brow.This person did not look like he or she came with good intentions.I dropped the book I was reading to look at the new arrival.Sebastian didn't do anything out of line. He respected my privacy too.This past few days, he had only visited thrice. He registered a sim card
RachelMirabelle didn't say anything. She just stared at me in shock.It was like she expected me to start spilling my whole life's secret when she extends a fake olive branch."Do I look like a fool to you?" I repeated."What are you talking about?" Mirabelle said as malice flashed across her eyes for a second.The shadow at the doorway paused.I don't think Sebastian knows that I had already seen him.I was going to use this opportunity to show him my attitude.The Claude family should know that I wouldn't bend over to accommodate things beyond my tolerance.I wasn't going to cause trouble but I wouldn't accept trouble finding me either.I was going to fight back if I was pushed to the wall."You came here aggressively and talked about how unfit I was to be your relative. Now, you are trying to be a plastic sister by getting me to reveal my secrets so you could use them to stab me in the back." I shook my head as I spoke, "That's foolish and I would be even more foolish to fall for
RachelWe left the hospital quickly. A limousine was waiting at the hospital's parking lot. Sebastian and I entered the car. The driver started the car and drove out of the parking space. Soon, we were on our journey. The driver was an expert. The car ride felt like a short stroll. The car stopped. Sebastian looked at me. "We are here." He said before alighting. I came out of the car too. The view before me was breathtaking. A huge mansion was before me. The mansion was tall and wide. The designs and color scheme made the view more unique. "Welcome to my home." Sebastian said as he spread his arms. I nodded in acknowledgement. Sebastian navigated the exquisite greenery in front of the mansion. Looming double doors hid the interior of the mansion from us. He pushed the doors open. Before I could observe the interior of the mansion, a person appeared. I recognized her from the video calls I had been having with the Claude family. It was Sebastian's mother. She was th
Rachel"Sebastian!" Mirabelle called in shock, her eyes was round as she stared at Sebastian.He frowned.Mirabelle turned to grandmother Rua, "Grandmother Rua, it is not like that. I just wanted to see the new addition to our family."Grandmother Rua's intense stare didn't falter, "Do you think Elizabeth and I don't have the means to find the hospital she was in? We didn't visit her for a reason!""Grandmother Rua, it is not like that. I didn't mean any harm. Sebastian is exaggerating things." Mirabelle argued.An angry blush coated her cheeks."I didn't tell a single lie." Sebastian said calmly, "I was there.""Stop defaming me!" Mirabelle said with clenched fists.Everyone was looking at her."Shut up! Is that how to speak to your elder?! If you don't know, he and your father are considered the same generation." Grandpa Theo chided Mirabelle with fury."Rachel, is it true?" Grandmother Rua asked.She stopped gazing at Mirabelle. It was like she was too disappointing to look at.The
RachelMy biological clock woke me up early.I yawned and I got out of bed. The sun's rays peeked into my room through the curtains.My life was smooth-sailing. I did not have anything to do other than surf through the internet.This didn't sit well with me at all.I wanted to have something to do. This idle time didn't agree with my body.In my hazy memories, it seemed like I had a high workload.Maybe this was why I felt unaccustomed.The week at the hospital was spent on my research of this city. I wanted to know about everything so I would not look like a fool later.My research kept me from noticing the harm idleness would cause.The dinner with the family yesterday didn't end on a good note for me.I did not forget the fact that I have to go shopping today with snakes.The painful thing is that the rest of the family didn't see anything wrong with Rosette.I had a feeling that most of her strikes against me would be similar.It would be like hitting me in painful areas without l
Rachel"Mirabelle, stop talking. She is considered my grandchild too! I have to look out for her in the best way I can." Rosette said in a sobbing voice.'Fight with your mouth, instead of your fist.'This thought suddenly occupied my mind.I could not remember who told me these words but it was the best solution right now.Trying to get physical would do more harm than good.These two can really act.They were just echoing and supporting each other.Murmurs rose from the onlookers."I can't believe it. She looks like a good girl with home training. I can't imagine that her true character is worse than that." A woman wearing a Chinese choesam said to the younger woman beside her.The woman was similar to her in appearance."Mother is right. They are helping her to integrate into higher society but she would rather follow her own decisions instead." The yound lady beside the first woman said with a disdainful snort."I recognize those two. That is Milo's wife, Rosette and his daughter,
RachelRosette and Mirabelle shopped around for the clothes and jewelries they liked before going to the counter to pay.I waited patiently.Rosette looked at me apologetically as she and Mirabelle walked up to me."Rachel, can I send a quick text message before we go? It won't take too long." She said."It's nothing Rosette. Take your time." I replied before going through something on my phone.Rosette presees something on her phone before keeping it away."Let's go." Rosette said to Mirabelle and I.I found Mirabelle's silence discomfiting.Still, no news means it is good news.There was a bustling restaurants beside the mall we came out of. We did not need to drive anywhere.Before we entered the restaurant, Rosette stopped."I want to get the thing I sent someone." She said and we all stood for a few minutes.Her eyes drifted to me a few times.Is the so called 'thing' she wanted to collect from the unknown person she sent a message to related to me in any way or form?My hands wa