chapter 6

"Grandpa? Where have you been?" I turned to the caller when I got to the mansion.

"I went to the village grandma, someone just checked." I answered, he nodded.

"Well that's good, you should go there more often. People are kind." I know, it's a good thing Grandma lets me go there.

"I will go there more often, it's getting a little boring inside the mansion." She smiled at me, she really wants me to go out more often huh.

“Mhm-

"Pardon my intrusion Madame." We both turned to the person who spoke, it was Kale. "A letter has arrived."

"Oh thank you." Grandma answered and immediately took the letter that was in Kale's hand. I guess it's already time to receive the letter from her.

Kale immediately left and I didn't even look at him at all. But I could feel the way he looked when he was about to leave here... you drool jerk.

When I read that letter then, I was a little excited when I found out that I had a brother. I was excited because I have someone to be with through ups and downs.

But I didn't know that she was the reason for my ups and downs, it's good that I know what will happen, I should mess with her... and be kind at the same time without her knowing of course.

While looking at the letter, I saw Grandma's expressions change, just as I expected. "Grandma? Why? Is the news bad?”

"I- I didn't know she has-" Grandma answered trembling and sat down on the sofa. "She h-has another one."

That's what I thought, Grandma didn't know I had a twin. my mom also told me I was the only child, she kept reminding me that I was her only child.

It's weird because I wanted to believe that it was me but then Solana came up. she looks the same, my face? My eyes? My every part of my body.

Tita didn't even see me once because she was exiled from the family long ago, if Solana was a copycat... how did she copy me when they haven't seen me yet? I mean Solana looks exactly like me...

I also have suspicions now because there was an incident then, which I remembered but only a little. When my father was sick... he called me but he pronounced my name wrong.

What did he call me again? Solari? Solami? I forgot but im sure it wasn't my name. I'm not even sure if it's Solana because I can't really remember it well. I think I was 5 at that time too...

I asked Mama that but she just kept changing subjects. But what if Solana is really my sister? I bit my lip, well I don't care if he's my blood.

I will make her suffer like she did to me, I will not regret doing that to her. I slowly patted my grandmother's back because she was sobbing now...

"Y-you have a sister." I know... and I'm not happy to meet her at all. "D-They will arrive here in 3 days."

I just pretended to be surprised so that Grandma wouldn't be suspicious of me, I pretended to be excited by the news but in reality... no joy came to me.

"Really? I- why didn't we know this? I thought I was just-“ Grandma hugged me.

"The only thing that matters is she's alive." I stopped. What? alive? Solana? What is she talking about?

"Yes?" it didn't happen before because I didn't ask him questions, I just ran in my room and was jumping in joy when I found out the news then.

Grandma didn't answer, something wrong here. did he slip? Alive? Is Solana supposed to be dead? Huh? I couldn't ask because Grandma cried until she fell asleep. The maids lifted her to her room.

I was thinking on the side, aomwthing is clearly not right. but I will find out about those, I'm clueless before but not now. I will know and know what their secrets are.

"Princess... what-what-" I glared at a maid who spoke to me, but I eventually smiled. I have to keep an act but of course they should still be afraid of me.

“Hmm?” I said modestly. I can't remember her name, is she one of my maids? Nah, I have no use for it. I should hire a new maid that I can count on for everyone.

And I have the perfect people.

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"P-what?!" Stellarys asked in shock... "M-me?! you're hiring me as a maid?"

The next day I immediately hired Stella to be my maid, I only have a few days before their arrival and I really need companions that I can count on at the mansion.

"Yeah, I wanted a personal maid." I added smiling. "You can read books more often."

The only way to make her accept is through books, because that is her only interest and that will eventually make her successful.

"U-uhm.. are you really sure about that Princess? Maybe he was joking." We became closer than before because of our conversation about books.

I have never been with some person who has the same interest as me too. I nodded, but I saw Stella looking at the counter where Pacifica is located.

Hmm? What's happening? Even though I'm 17 I have a matured mind of a 23 year old. I also didn't make it obvious that I noticed them communicating with their eyes...

I think they're planning something but I don't know, but I don't think they're going to betray or hurt me so it's ok with me. Maybe just cautious because they don't know me yet...

"So let me know what your decision is." I added with a smile, I actually wanted more than one maid. I want to take Pacifica with me but I wonder if she will agree?

I closed my eyes and tried to think. No, what I need is a knight that I can count on and will protect me.

But I don't know anyone who is a good knight, except for Luca because he is a magician. I'm also certain he won't agree.

"Why are you looking for a new maid, Princess? Ah don't get me wrong, there are many better than me." He said worriedly with his head in his hands.

"H-hmm? I don't trust anyone in our mansion." I answered, I'm actually telling the truth. Grandma is the only person I can count on there.

"B-but you trust me?" I smiled at her sweetly.

"Why not? Don't worry I will pay you fairly. I really need something reliable in the mansion.” I answered modestly. "It's getting dangerous-

"Well I have the perfect person just for you." I almost wanted to jump because of the sudden snap of… Gaia? Beside us. When did she-

"Ga-" Pacifica and Stella said together. But they don't finish because they seem to hesitate. "..him?"

THEY KNOW HER?!