_Jace Dreice Scott's Point of View_
After our morning classes, we went to the cafeteria to eat.
Jess and Irene are bantering as usual and Chelsea's stopping them while Lavalee's just typing on the hologram screen in front of her.
"Eat up," I said and placed the plate of pasta in front of her
"Thanks," she said and the holographic screen in front of her disappeared
Chelsea is seated between Ethan and Irene, Irene is seated across Elijah, I am seated across Lavalee, and Jess is seated between Lavalee and Irene.
Caspian is seated across from Ethan on the other side of the table.
"What are your plans for Christmas Break?" Caspian asked the girls
"Going to visit Mama and then I'll visit my siblings," Irene answered
"Shopping or maybe I'll go to New Yastrid," Jess answered
"Reunion with the Lims," Chelsea answered
"Tour," Lavalee answered which took their attention and the girls nodded
"Tour? Which country? You might not be able to go back in time for the resumption of classes." Caspian said
"My sisters are in Breakore, Nii-sama's in Itaria, and my younger brother's in Japatrein, it can be considered a tour because I'll be traveling in three different countries for two weeks." She replied and I realized she did have a point
Breakore and Japatrein are both Arasian countries while Italy is in Euroxien.
"Do you have any lead?" Chelsea asked Lavalee and the latter shook her head
"It doesn't make sense. I've tried looking for it in all the possible places. Eomma could've hidden it somewhere I wouldn't think of but none of us know it and we can't even ask a hint from her." Lavalee said looking frustrated
"What are you looking for?" Elijah asked and Irene flashed a holographic image of the necklace
"That is my Eomma's heirloom and none of us know where it is," Lavalee said and the holographic image disappeared
"Why was it hidden? Maybe she deliberately hid it because she didn't want to give it to anyone." Caspian said with a knotted forehead
"Eomma wouldn't ask us to look for it if she doesn't want us to have it and besides, that is the only thing we have to remind us about her," Lavalee said and combed her hair in frustration
"Maybe someone else got it?" Ethan speculated which earned the girl's attention
"Ethan has a point. What if somebody found it and kept it?" Chelsea said
"Well that's not questionable, I mean look at it, it's a 24-carat gold necklace, I mean literally, the lace alone cost a fortune what more are the gemstones?" Jess said
"I hope not because it'll be hard if that's the case," Lavalee said
We went back to the class while my mind floated to the look of frustration on Lavalee's face while thinking about the necklace but I'm confused.
I saw that necklace in a blood-flooded mansion, they said it was an underground society rivalry and the person living in that huge mansion was ambushed five years ago.
No trace of living was found there apart from a portrait of five kids with different eye colors.
Blue, auburn, grey, gold, and crimson.
There were also three solo portraits of one of the five kids, one with red eyes, one with gold eyes, and the last one with grey eyes.
They tried to know who those kids were but they have no match in any of the systems here in Seryphil so they were concluded as foreigners.
She could've been nonchalant about being chased by Mafia members because she came from the richest family and it had been something normal to them.
But then she said something about losing her rights as the Lady Hanazono after she disclosed the information to me, then she said she regained it.
It's not possible that Lavalee is part of the underground society, right?
'Impossible? Or you don't want to be possible?' a part of my mind said
I shook my head and listened to the discussion, I kept on glancing at Lavalee who was once again sketching on the back of her notebook.
I took her notebook and she looked at me confused.
"Listen," I said and she returned her gaze to our professor
I flipped her notebook open and my forehead knotted when I saw an unfinished sketch of a garden, I don't know but it feels like the place is familiar to me too.
After our classes, we headed home.
"I don't feel like going." She said and sat on her bed
"Why are you going there?" I asked her
"To help Nii-sama, to be his representative while he attends a business meeting in another place," she answered
"Should you go or not?" I asked her
"Should go," She said and crossed her arms
The huge screen suddenly turned on and some Japanese characters flashed on the screen.
"Konbanwa, Nii-sama," Lavalee said so I turned there and face Mr. Frost Hanazono
"Good afternoon, Mr. Hanazono," I greeted
"Likewise, Mr. Scott," He replied
"Naze denwa shita, Nii-sama?" Lavalee asked so I stood up
"I will go ahead," I said
"Stay, Mr. Scott," Mr. Hanazono said so I had no choice but to sit on the chair on Lavalee's vanity table
"I'm already preparing for my flight to Lebraz, Nii-sama, anything you want to add?" Lavalee said ignoring my presence
"Nothing. I'm just checking on you," Mr. Hanazono said
"I'm fine, Nii-sama. You don't have to worry about me." Lavalee said
"Mr. Scott," he called me
"Yes, sir?" I answered
"Don't be too formal. Call me Frost since – Nii-sama!" Lavalee cut off what Mr. Frost Hanazono was saying
"Call me Frost. I know how hard it is to take care of that brat." Frost said
"I am not a brat," Lavalee said
"You are," I retorted and she glared at me
"See? Nii-sama?" she asked while pointing at me
"I've been waiting for someone to do that to you," Frost said, which made Lavalee roll her eyes
One thing I noticed is that Frost is far from the Mr. Frost Hanazono of the business world when she's in front of Lavalee.
He's more laid back when he's talking to her. I guess that's what they call siblings bond.
"Jace, thank you for taking care of my sister." He said
"It is my duty, Frost," I said
"Until then," the screen turned black
Lavalee returned to packing her back, she brought black and red gowns, shirts, and pants.
She also brought a pair of boots and two pairs of heels.
"Where will I drop you off?" I asked her
"Hanazono International Airport Terminal 1," she replied
"Where will I pick you up?" I asked
"I'll text you my flight details tomorrow," she said and closed her luggage.
"Mnemosyne will be with you in the meantime," she said and carried Mnemosyne
"She'll stay here?" I asked and she nodded
"Yep, she'll stay here in my room but I'm sure she'll go to you when she doesn't need to do anything here." She said and caressed Mnemosyne's fur
"Advance happy birthday," I greeted her
"Thanks. Though that's still 3 days from now so you're way too advanced," she said and chuckled
We went out of her room to eat dinner with the rest and then when it was already 8 PM, I helped her bring her luggage to the car.
She brought one shoulder bag and one trolley bag.
"Message me when you arrive," I said
"If I'm not asleep," she said so I glared at her
"Fine. I will," She said
"Le Braz's time is 11 hours behind Seryphil's time." She informed and I nodded
"Still, message me when you arrive," I said and she nodded
When we arrived at the airport, I helped her bring it to the luggage counter, I was surprised when she hugged me and kissed my cheek.
"See you in two days, Dreice," she said and smiled making her eyes disappear again
"See you," I said and hugged her back
"Take care of Mnemosyne. I'm going to strangle you if you don't." She said jokingly
"I will. Take care of yourself," I said and released her from the hug
I went back to the car and drove back to Lagresch.