Since Rowan would be going to school, no one would keep her company for the majority of the day. The only people that would be home is the nanny, the robots, and the chefs. While in bed, Valerie was trying to figure out something that would keep her from being bored for the majority of the day, the suddenly, something came into mind.
'Oh right, there was a book I want to read.. hmmm... what was it called again?'
Valerie spent 20 minutes trying to figure out what the book was called.
'Ahh! Right! It's called Flower Hill'
*Knock Knock*
Valerie turns her head to see her brother entering the room, all dressed with his backpack on.
"Good morning Val!" Rowan said with a gleeful smile. Rowan was dressed very formally, since he was attending a rich school.
Unlike the other rich schools around the world, this school did not have a dress code. You could look poor or rich, any style you want. Of course, people that are in the lower-income class are able to get scholarships if they were smart enough to get in. Everyone had to be nice to everyone, since even the richest and most powerful children could dress like someone in the lower-high class. Appearances are not always as they seem, and this school teaches that. Behind all the smiles and innocent faces, is an underworld. There are children who are bosses in the school. Each section belongs to a boss and their subordinates. But all of this information is kept secret, to even the principal and the teachers. Usually only the parents know about this, as it helps kids train for the real world.
"Come on Val! Get up!" Rowan picks her up and shakes her around, trying to make Valerie awake and alert.
"TOP....TOP" Valerie said, trying to make Rowan stop shaking her since she was already quite awake.
Seeing her discomfort, Rowan stops shaking her and starts walking out of her room and downstairs to the breakfast table. He then puts her down in her high chair and leaves to get something.
'Doesn't he know I can walk now', Valerie slaps her forehead with disdain.
"Good morning sweetie!" Father walked in, all dressed up in his suit and tie. He kissed Valerie on the forehead, then sat down.
Rowan comes in with his zappack and he sets it down on the leg of the table. Of course, he could have given his zappack to the nanny, but he doesn't like it when people touch his stuff. Rowan then sits down across from Father.
"Good morning Father", said Rowan in a polite tone. "Good morning Rowan" He replied.
"What sectors have you captured before school ended?" Asked Father.
"Well Father, I got the Therapolock sector, the Bungi sector, and the Zerathian sector, but we are still working on getting the Polozin Sector from the Cannootape group."
"How?", asked Father.
"Well Dolphus is working to negotiate a price, but I don't think they are going to move from the price that they set originally. They do owe money to the Arithan group which is less then the price they set. I could possibly just promise to pay the debt off and give them a favor". Father stared at Rowan with a hint of doubt.
"Rowan, how could the Polozin sector cost a favor? It makes absolutely no sense to invest that much into a sector when its not even one of the main ones. Don't be rash Rowan, remember what I told you?"
Rowan sighed with frustration." Yes father, I know, but I wasn't being rash! Although the Polozin sector does not give us any benefits, it is next to the Kaithian sector which is controlled by the Arithan group. Since the Polozin sector is so close, we can spy on them and keep them in check. Didn't you say to keep your friends close, but your enemies closer?"
Father sighed," But I-"
*Ring Ring Ring*
"We will continue this discussion later Rowan. Now, go to school and stay safe!"
"Ok Father, see you later! Bye Val, have a nice day!" Rowan kisses Valerie's forehead before running to the car, where his chaffeur opens the door, waits for Rowan to get inside, closes the door, then drives off to the school.