"Greetings to the Duke of Marina, and to you Uncle Ruiz," Malaya, while raising her skirt a little, courtesied with grace.
"What do you need?" Darren said with a neutral looked on his face. "Unlike you, I don't have time to waste."
"It would be quick Duke, but if possible could I have a word with you alone?" Malaya said maintaining her calm demeanor.
Darren gave a sideways glance to their Uncle Ruiz. Their uncle bowed and leave quietly from the office. When they heard the door closed, Malaya began speaking again.
"Brother," Malaya said trying to stay calm as possible in the suffocating room with her brother. "I will be going back to the academy tomorrow."
Darren didn't respond so Malaya continued her words.
"This might be the last time we will see each other for a long time so, please accept this," Malaya put down two white envelopes at Darren. Then she stepped a few steps away.
