Father was in a military, he served the country and died tragically. And there was a time when I asked mom where dad was believing he would returned one day as he had promised me. In my shattered memories I remember I would feel jelly of my neighbouring friends when I watched the younger ones being protected by their elder brothers. It was a hard blow for a child to experience the sudden loss of their loved ones at a very young age. It was believed that this might have triggered me to fall into a deep slumber. My health grew weaker and I was admitted to every hospital but almost all the doctors labelled it a very rare case.
Daichi the eldest son of Maezawa family extended his hand out to me and grabbed me out of the bed.
"Dear sister, how are you feeling?" When I melted at his gently kind voice I recognized the man who had called my name.
"Am feeling better am I in a hospital?"
"Yes, but don't worry after your discharge you will be living with us."
"Are you all handsome man going to be my brothers?"
He smiles chuckling a bit at my silliness, "Yes, sister..." He stares in my eyes and observe my behaviour. "You look tired want a piggy ride?"
"Iam very fine brother Daichi kun, Ame can walk by herself." His smile fade into a frown which gave me an impression to my head that he may had not liked me calling him 'brother'.
The eldest son was in his 20, the second in 17th year, the third was 13 years old and the youngest son was as old as me but months ahead of me.
"I have filled up the forms you are allowed to come with us now AmeChan." The old man says and carries me on his shoulder after brother brought me to the reception hall. "Are you happy?" He ask.
"Yes papa." Because he had the image of a fatherl-figure, I didn't hesitate to call him by that name.
He sounded pleased hearing me to adress him by 'papa', "Your mama is waiting for you. Let's go..."
When we were out of the hospital we were followed by some bodyguards after our exit who led us to the final entrance. And mother was waiting there. There stood very luxurious cars. I couldn't name them but I recollect admiring those classey vehicles in television and magazines.
"Mama! Ame-chan wants to go home."
"Surely baby lets get in the car?" She direct me to go inside the vehicle and I turn back for her to accompany me, "Are you not coming with me?"
"No, I will be coming with your father. Have this as an opportunity to know them better kay honey?"
"Mmh." I nod.
By that time the eldest open the car door for me. I went inside and sat in between brother Haruto and Sora kun. There was a still in the car and the awkardness of the silence was making me flush with tense. It felt I was not wanted like I didn't belong among them until Haruto approach me in a friendly manner me which was very kind of him, "AmeChan do you remember my name?"
I nodded, "Yes, you are my second brother, Haruto kun." I appointed at him smiling.
Then the third brother interrupts, "What about me?" They started talking to me in a rather friendly way.
"Brother S-Sora kun?"
"Cutey quick learner. Such an adorable lil sis...."
"To the extent of pounding your hearts?" I say giggling when I saw them coughing after almost getting themself choked and stares in amazement after I look back and forth between them, "Pft, nice to meet you brothers I will be in your care from today. Hwhe." I say with a toothy smile.
We finally arrives at the palace and the giant gate slowly opens by two gatemen. I thought I was entering into a castle carried by a beautiful carriage.
The butler greets me, "Welcome new mistress." He bows down and greeted me with such hospitality.
"Are you calling me?"
"Yes, new mistress." A lot of people greeted us who were living in the palace. And I kind of flushed with pride when he addressed me in such manner.
"Sons please tour your sister to the palace." Commanded the father and takes mother away as they talk something of business.
They escorted me to my room. It was a very large room for a small girl like me, a queen sized bed, all kinds of dresses in the wardrobe. "Woah I could even play hide and seek inside the wardrobe!" I was amazed beyond words.
"You like it?" said the second brother.
I gasp in excitement and speaks, "Yes, brother Haruto kun!!" I wrap my arms round his waist hugging him.
He blushly hesitated to embrace me, "Hey don't you think you are too close?!"
"Why? You don't like hugs? Arent we siblings now?" I begin to frown when he doesn't return the hug until he pull one of my cheeks and rubs it after bending his right leg for a proper hug. "Well I was joking you know..."
"He-he fine then." I replies grasping him in a tight hug and quickly releases him. While the rest glance their eyes away on something else with weird expressions on their faces.