"And that's the truth Maddie, I wanted you to hear it from me first before anything else" said Stella as she sighed.
"So Maddie, what do you think? Say something" said Stella as she looked at Maddie and Annie did the same as Maddie looked at the both of them and she sighed, of course she was stuck between these two who had the same idea, she knew that this was what they wanted.
"Well Aunt, there's really nothing I can do, you have already you know, called her here" said Maddie as she looked at Stella.
"Well I can stop her and tell her not to come" said Stella as Maddie looked at Annie, who in all honesty wanted this to happen as much as Stella did.
"I know you can, but it's already done" said Maddie.
"But you know that I can change it Maddie, you have a choice on whether you want to meet her or not" said Stella as she looked at Annie.
"Yes Maddie you have a choice here" said Annie as she looked at Maddie and she nodded, although she could not lie that she did not think that this was not a good idea, she liked the thought of Maddie meeting her mother, she just wanted Maddie to be happy.
But on the other hand, she didn't want to cause Maddie any unnecessary pain, which was why at this point it was up to Maddie and whatever she decided.
"Look, if I said that it is fine, it is fine" said Maddie.
"After all, you said that you are doing this because of her safety right?" asked Maddie as she looked at Stella.
"Absolutely" said Stella with a nod.
"Then it's fine, she can come over here" said Maddie.
"And you don't mind Maddie?" asked Annie.
"Well honestly no, who am I to deny her of safety?" asked Maddie.
"I mean after all, Selene went back just to kill her, and she managed to escape that, she has been living her life peacefully, and if you think that Azazel or Selene might try to harm her again, then you can keep her safe, it doesn't affect me at all" said Maddie.
"Thank you for understanding dear" said Stella as she smiled.
"Mhmm right, but let's get one thing clear though, I know what you both are up to, and I really don't want to have any connection with her at all" said Maddie as she looked at Annie in particular, knowing just how much she wanted her to make up with Clove.
"You don't have to worry about that Maddie" said Stella as she smiled.
"But I mean, there is a chance that she will recognize you when she sees you, or feel some familiarity" said Annie.
"Yes, I have considered that, and that is also why my dear understanding Aunt Stella has decided that if she does ask any questions, we can just say that I'm her cousin or something like that, you see it's settled Annie, don't you dare try anything else" said Maddie.
"Fine, fine" said Annie.
"But I'm proud of you for accepting this" said Annie as she smiled.
"And so am I dear" said Stella as she smiled.
"Okay, okay, but let's get another thing clear, this ends here, you two aren't allowed to do things like this again, and I don't mean to be disrespectful Aunt, but I really don't want you to do things like this without my permission in the future" said Maddie as she just had to state this, even though she knew that Stella and Annie would not be that crazy to make her make up with Azazel.
"I totally understand my dear, this is the last time" said Stella as she smiled, she knew that Maddie could be very understanding when she wanted to.
"Okay, now that is all settled" said Maddie as she sighed and Annie smiled as in the same moment there was a knock on the door of Stella's office.
"Oh that should be her" said Stella as she smiled and she stood up.
"What?? So fast?" asked Annie as she looked at Stella.
"Well yes, she really is punctual" said Stella as Annie looked at Maddie who was quiet, she didn't seem to have any particular expression on her face, as if this did not affect her at all.
Annie stood up as it was rude for them to be sitting while Stella was standing and Maddie did the same.
"You may enter" said Stella as the door opened slowly and a young looking blonde woman with blue eyes walked into Stella's office with a smile on her face as the door closed behind her.
"Oh my Chancellor, it is an honour to finally meet you in person" said Clove with a smile on her face as she bowed in front of Stella to show her respect.
Stella looked at Maddie who still looked expressionless, well on the inside, she could not believe that was actually Clove, she looked exactly the same as she looked before, but she did look a bit younger, and she was more smiles.
"It is an honour to meet you too, please rise" said Stella with a smile as she looked at Clove who nodded and she stood up.
"My Chancellor I am Clove Thorn, but I realize that you already know that since you called me here" said Clove as she laughed and Stella laughed.
"I just feel so honoured to meet you in person, I have heard and read about the many things you have done for our Realm as Chancellor and I just feel to lucky to be chanced to finally meet you" said Clove as she smiled.
"Thank you for all the compliments Clove" said Stella as she smiled, she could tell that Clove was a very nice person.
"Oh forgive me for my rudeness, hello" said Clove as she noticed Annie and Maddie as she smiled at them.
"Oh it is my fault, these are my girls, very close to me, that is Annie" said Stella as she smiled.
"Hello Annie" said Clove with a smile as she waved at Annie as Annie smiled as she waved at her.
"Hello" said Annie with a smile.
"And this is Maddie" said Stella with a smile.
"Hello Maddie" said Clove as she smiled and she looked at Maddie as her eyes rested on her, she looked very familiar to say the least.
"Hi" said Maddie as Clove kept on looking at her she could feel like she knew her from somewhere, but she just didn't know where.
The way Clove was looking at Maddie was making her feel a bit uncomfortable, did she recognize her or what? But Maddie really doubted that she did.
"Oh I am sorry for staring at you, you just look so familiar to me, but I must be mistaken" said Clove as she apologized at Maddie.
"It's fine" said Maddie she did not know what to think.
"Well actually now that you mention it Clove, you are right for thinking that Maddie looks familiar" said Stella as she was happy that Clove noticed.
"I am my Chancellor?" asked Clove as she looked at Stella in surprise as Stella nodded.
"Well yes, it has come to my attention that Maddie is actually your cousin" said Stella as Clove gasped.
"Wait she is??" asked Clove in shock as Stella nodded, Clove could not believe it at all, but she also could, no wonder Maddie looked so familiar.
"So you are my cousin?" asked Clove as she looked at Maddie and Maddie nodded.
"Oh this is such wonderful news, I have a cousin!" said Clove in excitement as she hugged Maddie without warning and Maddie was as stiff as a board as she stayed completely still.
"It's so nice to meet you cousin, I'm so sorry for hugging you without your permission, I just couldn't help it" said Clove as she laughed and she broke their hug.
"It's fine" said Maddie as Stella smiled.
"So you are my cousin, from which side? My Papa's or my Mama's?" asked Clove with a smile as Maddie looked at Annie and Stella who gestured for her to choose one.
"From your Father's side" said Maddie.
"Oh I can see it now, no wonder we have the same blue eyes, and hair, it's wonderful to meet my family" said Clove as she smiled.
"Oh I am so sorry for the way that I am behaving, I am just surprised, you see I thought I had no other family left, and that is why I am so happy to know that I have a cousin" said Clove as she smiled and Maddie just nodded, she didn't know what to think or how to feel, Clove had never hugged her before, or smiled half the way she did now.
"Oh my Chancellor, please forgive me for my behaviour, I just feel so overwhelmed, not only do I get to meet you, but also my cousin as well, today is really the best day of my life" said Clove as she looked at Stella with a smile as Stella smiled at her.
"Please sit Clove" said Stella as she walked to her desk and she sat down.
"Thank you my Chancellor" said Clove as she smiled and she sat down across Stella as Annie and Maddie sat down on the couch and Annie looked at Maddie.
"I am fine Annie, nothing new" replied Maddie as she whispered and Annie nodded.
"You must be wondering why I called you here Clove" said Stella as Clove nodded.
"That I am my Chancellor, I was really surprised when I was told that you wanted to see me" said Clove as she laughed.
"Well yes, the reason I asked to see you is because you are going to be transferred" said Stella as the smiled on Clove's face dropped.
"What?? Why? Did I do anything wrong? If I did anything wrong please forgive me, I won't do it again, I just don't want to be transferred my Chancellor" said Clove as she shook her head.
"Relax Clove, you did nothing wrong" said Stella as she smiled.
"But then… why am I being transferred? I don't want to be transferred; I really like the work that I do in the Agricola Realm" said Clove.
"I know that Clove, and I am impressed by your work and the report from your superiors of your dedicated work" said Stella.
"Which is why I have a promotion for you, I want you to walk in the Palace with the other Cauldron members" said Stella.
"I really appreciate your recommendation and promotion my Chancellor, but I love my realm, I would rather not leave" said Clove.
"But I would love for you to be part of the team here, I admire your dedication" said Stella with a smile.
"And think of it, you will have more time to get to know your cousin" said Stella as she smiled and Clove seemed to be thinking as she looked at Maddie.
"*Sigh*, Oh well alright then… I will take the promotion, because I cannot refute you my Chancellor" said Clove with a sigh.
"Oh that is wonderful news, alright, you will be assigned your new duties tomorrow, and you will now live in the Palace" said Stella.
"Thank you my Chancellor" said Clove with a smile.
"You are welcome, I just have to ask that one of the rooms be cleared for your use" said Stella as Annie got a good idea.
"But in the meantime, she can stay in our room Aunt" said Annie as Clove and Stella looked at her.
"Oh that is a good idea, right Maddie?" asked Stella as she smiled and they all looked at Maddie.
"Sure" said Maddie as she laughed awkwardly, she should have known that this would happen.
"Then this is settled, Clove you can go and get your things, I will see you tomorrow, make yourself at home" said Stella as she looked at Clove and she smiled.
"Thank you my Chancellor" said Clove as she smiled.