A sizeable gate with massive wooden doors came into view when the driver turned into the lane in which the Demaris Estate was.
On top of the gate written with great calligraphy were the words DEMARIS ESTATE, while on side were the clan's coat of arms and The Empire's flag.
The gate opened as soon as the guard on duty recognised the car.
The car travelled through the massive gates and inside the courtyard.
The courtyard was a huge enclosed space with a stone wall and entrance with wooden gates behind which were the estate.
The car stopped in front the gates and the guard on site opened the door for everyone.
While they were getting out of the car the people inside the manor were notified of their arrival.
Inside the Main Hall a couple and two boys were waiting impatiently.
Grandmother Demaris, Adela Demaris, with a (⊃‿⊂) face said impatiently "Whats taking your son so long why isn't he coming inside with my granddaughter faster?"
Grandfather Demaris, Alfan Demaris, patiently said "You know our son always walking slowly. Don't worry when he comes, I will educate him for you." (Author : Thats right, grandpa's a wife slave)
The boys sitting there were getting impatient as well but on hearing their grandparents they showed a 😅 expression.
As they were talking Papa Owen entered with everyone.
As soon as Grandmother Demaris saw her she jumped up and rushed over excitedly.
Papa Owen anxiously said "Mother slow down..."
Grandmother Demaris looked at him derisively and said to her husband "Take care of your son."
"Yes wife." Grandfather Demaris then looked at his son "Go stand in the corner."
Papa Owen didn't dare argue. He was disheartened and went to stand in the corner with his head down. Mama Brianna didn't even bat her eyes, long gotten used to the family dynamics.
Maeisha looked very surprised at the unique family interaction between her father and grandparents. Mama Lena was also surprised.
But what they didn't know was that this was nothing. There was more they were going to be surprised with in the coming days.
Grandmother Demaris gently, so as not to scare her cute baby girl, took her hand and lead her to the sofa.
"So this must be my Maeisha." Grandma Adela said while touching her face. "Ohh look at her face. Her eyebrows and eyes looks similar to me!!! Ohhh grandma's sweetie!!! Call Grandma.."
Maei called out obediently "Grandma."
She was soon surrounded by her arms with her warmth and the smell of cinnamon from her body.
"Wife don't keep her to yourself. Take our baby out and show me." Grandpa Alfan with a cheery booming male voice said from the sofa beside her. The voice was filled with excitement, joy and impatience.
"Whats the hurry your wife hasn't hugged her enough."
That was when the younger boy standing beside them said "Grandma don't keep hogging younger sister. We would also like to meet her."
"Everyone wants to take my baby away from me. Fine I will let everyone meet her then she's mine again." She said childishly.
Both elder brothers showed an exasperated face.
Upon hearing about the lost-and-found younger sister, Lorcan and Cian had started waiting with uneasiness.Though Lorcan had seen his sister when he was 5 he didn't remember much while Cian didn't remember anything at all being a baby himself at the time.
They didn't know what their younger sister looked like, because they had only seen a picture of their newly born sister. But a picture was enough. In the picture, that newly born baby was fair and fat, like a soft rice ball, which was quite lovely and cute. They could never forget the baby shown in that photo. From that time on, they started to anticipate the return of this sister.
Not only did they think so, but also the whole family.
Lorcan was the eldest son in the family and would be the one to manage the Demaris Family in the days to come. So Demaris Family was giving him quite strict education. Lorcan always stood out among peers and was always the best among the kids in the nearby area. At the age of 10 he built his Martial spirit and now at the age of 15 he was already a Peak Martial Master.
He was the honor of the Demaris Family. Everyone in the family was proud of him.
Cian age 13, was a spoiled child in the family according to other kids in the family. The grandma would always protect him under her wings, and Mr. Demaris dared not beat him up. But whenever Cian made any mistake and wanted to pass the buck to Lorcan, he could never make it.
Cian was only scared by his elder brother in his family. Which is why whenever he would misbehave, he would be punished to practice martial arts by Lorcan. That is also the reason he was now a Peak Martial Disciple even though he was so lazy.
Cian imagined himself to be a miserable kid who was always bullied by his older brother. Therefore, ever since he knew that he had a younger sister, he started to expect her return. He fantasized many times about his happy life when he became a powerful figure and joined hands with his younger sister to isolate Lorcan in the future.
In Cian's perfect imagination, his younger sister was so cute and the two would certainly become good siblings and looking at her now his wish came true!!!
Cian Became happy and asked, "Do you know who I am?"
Maei shook her head like a drum.
"I'm your older brother!" Cian puffed out his chest proudly, "In the future, you should obediently call me 'older brother'. Let me tell you, I'm the most powerful in the family. If you respectfully call me 'brother', I'll always protect you under my wings from now on."
"Older brother?"
"That's right. Call me brother." Cian was very satisfied and was enjoying a sense of superiority.
But soon his sense of superiority disappeared as soon as it came.
Lorcan was looking at him with smile, "Most powerful?"
Cian shuddered and said quickly, "No no not most powerful. Second most powerful."
Lorcan smiled gently and touched her Head lovingly, "I am your Eldest brother. Our parents only have us three, so you don't need to fear anyone. Even if there are some reckless guys you can turn to me. No one would bully you in the future. We only want you to live happily."
Maei widened her mouth and looked at him with a pair of shining eyes.
This was the kind of protection she had always been dreaming of!
This was what an older brother should look like in her imagination!.....