RACHELLE'S POV
Sofia finished putting the icing on the cake and now it is my turn to place the berries as decoration. Taking the clean strawberries, I carefully place each one in the cake- forming a heart shape in the middle. I was so happy at the result of our hard work, the cake looks delicious- the white icing runs smoothly all over the surface while the strawberries shine a little as the light reflects in its skin.
"The tea is ready Miss" Sofia called as she placed the pot in the tray.
"Alright this is done as well" I replied before walking putting the cake in a different tray.
"The tea smelled different" I told her as the scent of herb entered my nose.
"Well that's because the tea is different, the herb I used is the dried petals of pansies- they are quite fragrant and have a hint of mint in taste" she replied.
Taking the tray with the cake on top, I tilted my head towards the door to indicate that I'm that we should that going- nodding in understanding, Sofia took the tray of tea and followed suit.
Exiting the kitchen, I headed upstairs- each step I took echoed in the surroundings. My feet felt heavy and my heart is pounding due to an unknown reason.
Both of us reached the second floor of the house in a matter of minutes and right at this moment, we stood in front of the office doors.
My heart tightened- oh god, why do I feel nervous.
As I stood frozen outside the office, my mouth feels dry and my throat seemed to be occupied with a lump.
Taking a deep breath, I gathered all the courage I could muster.
"Alexander" I called out and immediately footsteps can be heard from the other side of the door.
"Yes?" the man asked as he opened the door- his emerald green orbs shining brightly.
"Care for some cake and tea?" I asked, raising the tray a little for him to see.
"O-of course" he replied before taking the tray from my hands.
In a fraction of a second our hands touched, it was brief but enough to give my face a blush.
"Come on in" he invited- opening the door even further using his elbow.
Shyly, I stepped inside the office with the heat on my cheeks still lingering.
Alexander placed the tray on the table, "Please, sit down" he offered- gesturing at the nearest seat, which I gladly took.
Sofia entered the room and left as soon as she set the tea down the table.
As we heard the doors closing shut, Alexander sat down- right next to me, which took me by surprise.
I thought he would sit in front of me like always but it would seem that today will be different.
The curtains of silence covered the room while my heart is pounding against my chest, I do hope he can't hear it.
"Well… It's a lovely cake, Andrea told me you've been baking it for some time" he stated.
"Y-yeah…" I replied- sweat forming lightly in my temple.
"Sofia and I did… y-you should try some" I continued before giving him a smile.
"I would love to" Alexander then reached for the teapot and purred the drink into the cups.
"Drink up, you must be thirsty" he handed me the cup of tea.
"Huh it's pansy" he observed, he definitely knows his tea.
"So I was told, it was amazing that you found out on point though" I told him.
"I just really like tea" he chuckled before flashing a smile- showing his pearly white teeth.
"Yeah it's fairly obvious" I retorted before giving a small smile.
After that we sat in comfortable silence, enjoying our tea and a slice of cake.
Nothing remarkable happened but this moment feels so…
MAGICAL
As if our hearts are beating in a rhythm and our feeling a-lined.
Maybe not today but hopefully someday, we can look at each other and without any doubt in our hearts.
Say- I Love You to each other.
AMBER'S POV
I hummed as I carefully crashed the hemlock in the pot and a little bit of water to extracting its poisonous essence. With the wooden spoon, I continued to crush the flower letting the poison merge with the water.
It was already late noon and at midnight, I will meet Malory in the back garden to give my stepsister the poison. This is the final piece for my revenge and if all goes well, I can finally leave a somewhat peaceful life. My flesh trembles in excitement just thinking about what I'm about to do, the moment they realize what hit them sends waves of satisfaction in my entire body.
This retribution for all the things Marcus have done, that wretched man shall fall in my hands. I thought as I finish the extraction and started to pour the extracted poison into the vile.
"Amber?" a voice called out, it was Robbie.
"Yes?" I responded my eyes still fixed on the extract.
"Nothing" Robbie replied before wrapping his arms around my waist and burying his face down my neck.
"Oh acting like a baby aren't we?" I asked with a smile but the man only rubbed his nose on my neck as a response.
"S-stop that's ticklish" I chuckled.
Closing the vile, I raise the glass container a little- the light reflecting in its surface giving a dangerous warning.
"It's just a matter of time Robbie and the debt will be payed" I stated while Robbie just raised his head to look at the bottle- a smile presented on his lips.
"Big Brother?" another voice spoke- internally groaning, I turned to look at Kristy. Her annoying round blue eyes filled with innocence and wonder sparkles as she stared at us. Her pinkish white skin resembles those of an expensive painted doll in the store in town, with a red blush on her cheeks and plump pink lips.
Why must she always interrupt us, can't Robbie just give this child to another family?!
"Yes, Kristy?" Robbie let go of me and walked over to Kristy.
My body ached as his warmth disappeared.
Glancing in their direction, I watch as Robbie carried his sister in his arms.
"What's the matter huh? Did you had a bad dream?" he asked, Jesus Christ! Just shove her back in bed!
I hate this, why must Robbie care so much about that brat. He's spoiling her, too much attention was paid to that child.
Kristy nodded as she rubbed her eyes "There was a monster with long hair and hood and the place was red" she answered.
"I see… you must be really scared but big Brother is here now, I will protect you no matter what okay?" I rolled my eyes as the two speak.
With that, the siblings left me behind.
I wanted to scream at them, how dare Kristy?! She just came in and took Robbie!
How dare Robbie! He just left once he saw his sister!
This is annoying!
Taking a deep breath.
I calmed myself.
Everything's okay Amber, soon... you will get what you want.
Soon… just calm down and wait.
I smile to myself as I thought of my plans.
Just a little longer.