Narrator pov
The next morning, everyone was seated at the dining table, except Marvin.
"is Marvin not up at this time for school? is getting late". Nanny asked as she serve the breakfast.
" Maybe he is dressing up, he will soon be down". Kevin said
"That's on like him, he never comes down late, something must be wrong with him". nanny said.
" I don't think so nanny, maybe he decided to stay home today". Elora said
"And then miss his text, I thought you said the text exam ended today ". she said.
" let me go and see what's up with him". Kevin said and stood up to leave, Marvin came out of his room climbed down the stairs, and was looking pale and tired.
"Good Morning everyone". he greeted and sat down, they stare at him.
" Are you okay, you look pale?". nanny asked.
"yes, nanny am fine, am sorry am up late". he replied.
" You don't look, okay bro, are you sure you are okay?". Kevin asked and Marvin nod his head.
"Okay if you say so,". nanny said and they started eating.
Later in the classroom, everywhere was quiet as students were having their text examination, Marvin was groaning quietly in pain and Elora could hear him. Some hours later, during lunch break, Marvin went to the gym as usual to take a nap.
" Were you restricted from eating at the canteen?" Elora asked from the doorstep as she walk towards Marvin. "what are you doing here, why aren't you at the canteen like the others". She added.
" The fact I have been nice to everyone doesn't make me to stood so low in front of them". he said and Elora scoff.
"Still with the attitude... so, having lunch at the canteen like the rest of us, will make you feel so low? You are such a boy!". she muttered.
" I like my privacy," he said and Elora could see the pain in his eyes.
"Are you sure you are okay? You have been like this since this morning, I hope is not the weeding you did yesterday what makes you pained?" she sigh "Anyway I brought you some pain relief, I went to see the doctor and explain the condition you are and he gave me this, you should take it". she gave it to him and he took the drugs and diluted it with water.
"Thank you".
" Now I know you are such a vegetable". she teases.
"Excuse me! I still raise hard punches you know and I work out every day". he replied gloating.
" oh really? How come the little weed you did yesterday made you look like this, I heard your groan in class during the text".
"Oh, so, you were worried about me, how sweet of you". he smirk and Elora roll her eyes
" Don't flatter yourself" she said and he giggle.
"Anyway, I think I am getting myself back, the pain relief does work". he smiled.
" yeah, good for you". she turns to leave and he called back.
"Elora,". he called and sat upright while Elora turns to him. " have you forgiven me now?" he asked staring straight into her eyes and she sigh.
"of course Marvin, I never had grudges against you am happy with the way you are turning out, Hope is not one of your tricks ". she said and Marvin laugh out loud and it surprise her, she couldn't help but stare amazingly at him and the way he laughed and it brings out his handsomeness more and more, then she wonders if he has ever laugh like this before, she was so lost in her imagination and didn't know Marvin was calling out to her.
" Elora!" he called snapping his finger at her face and she regain herself. " why do you zoom out?".
"um, nothing, I was thinking about something else". she lied
" Are you sure?".
"yes.. but anyway, you haven't answered my question".
"Hmmm, yeah, about that, I am not faking the new me, I think this new me fits me better". he said smiling. " and I can't believe I have been hiding in the dark and chasing people away from me". he signed.
"is okay, there is no room for regret now, everyone loves the old and the new you, but they love the new you more, except for one person". she said and Marvin stare at her.
" Who?".
"me! you haven't convinced me enough to believe you are a changed person, remember I still got my eyes on you" she said and Marvin scoff.
"oh really? what is it that you don't believe? You still think this is all a fake to get your forgiveness?" he asked.
"Maybe". She replied.
" I don't need to convince you, Elora, you will see it yourself".
"Whatever you say though, keep it up". She walks away and Marvin smiles after her and then sighs.
Later at home, Marvin was on the phone with Sarah. he sent gifts to all his cousins, and nephews to say he was sorry for how he was cruel to them, and they have been calling to say thank you. he came out of his room to join Kevin in the living room watching Tv
" You don't have to, once again I am sorry...hope you like my little present?' he laughed." okay, I will chat with you later, my regards to everyone". he hung up.
"How come I am the only cousin that hasn't gotten a gift and an apology letter from you". Kevin said frowning at him and Marvin scoff.
" Why are you still here? I thought your holiday in my house is over, you said you won't be staying long but is going to be a month now, and you are not thinking of leaving". Marvin said with a smirk.
"Really? Is that the answer to my question, anyway, am not leaving anytime soon, I am in my final year, remember". he smiled
" yeah, but I am starting to get pissed off with you in this house". he said and he got a familiar hit on his head and he groan. "ouch!".
" thank you for that Elora, I was about to do that myself". Kevin said smiling.
"Hey! Why did you hit me?."
Marvin glow.
"you are being rude, Kevin isn't boring or pissing people off, rather, you are ". she said and sat down.
"thank you, I owe you one lunch before I leave". he said, and Elora smiled.
" Oh really? I -- he got interrupted by Mr. Monks.
"Hello, people". he said smiling as he walked in with his guards, as usual, they turned in his direction surprisingly.
" Grandfather! What are you doing here?". Marvin said unlikely and Elora smack him once more.
"offense number two, you don't talk or welcome in your grandfather like that". She said and Kevin chuckled.
"Still with the attitude son," he said and sat down.
"Sorry, am just surprised to see you in my house at this time, anyway is not something new, you always come unannounced". he said and Mr. Monk smile.
" you should get used to it son,". he said and Nanny came over to offer him a glass of water. "thank you, how have you been? Hope my grandson is not giving you a headache?".
"Seriously! If I can remember grandfather, many people are living in this house, why am I the only one being called a 'problem child'?". he said and they laugh including the maids and the guards.
" You are such a confused child, my dear". Kevin said and he scoff.
"of course not, Marvin has always been a good and lovely boy". nanny said smiling.
" thank you, nanny, this is why I love you, always having my back". he smiles.
"Really nanny? You and I know is not true, you are only saying this to make him look special in everyone's eyes, he is still a spoilt brat!". Elora said and they all chuckle.
" hey! Do you know you seating close to me right now, I can smack you, you know". Marvin said.
"I hope you try". she replied nonchalantly.
"Woah is so good to see the two of you moving along". he said. "anyway I won't stay too long, am here to let you know I will be having a family dinner next weekend and I want you all to be there, including you Elora, you can invite your aunt over". he added and Elora was surprised.
" Really, sir?".
"yes, I also have a gift for you".
" wow, that's good grandfather". Marvin said.
"Sure, you all should get prepared, I am sure you guys will be going on holiday soon".
" yes,".they both chorus.
"Okay then, see you all by then". he stood up and left with his guards.
" I can't wait for the get-together, I miss everyone". Kevin said.
"yeah, me too". Marvin said and they stare at Elora that was smiling happily to herself.
A few days later, things began to flow well between Elora and Marvin, both were getting along very well, except Elora was still doubting his new behavior. Nanny was happy with the way they are moving along, everywhere was peaceful and filled with laughter, everyone then believes Marvin has changed completely including the maids, he no longer yells at them when they intentionally did something wrong and it makes all of them happy as never before. They were busy in the kitchen and at the same time chatting
" I can't believe I am seeing this day, "1st maid said helping the others in the kitchen.
"me too, I can't believe sir Marvin has finally changed, I love the new him". 2nd maid said happily.
" yes, now I love my job, what surprise me most is that he increase our salary and also double our allowances,".3rd maid said.
"my mother couldn't stop sharing tears of joy when I told her how sir Marvin has been treating me, she was so overwhelmed with happiness and couldn't stop praying for him". 1st maid said.
"Exactly, the same happen to me, you all know my younger brother has been ill for a while and there was not enough money to take him to the hospital, but when I told Sir Marvin about my situation, he immediately told his grandfather and my brother was taken to their family hospital and be treated for free, as I am speaking with all of you, my brother is home and very healthy".2nd maid said and they smile.
"is indeed a changed person and all thanks to Elora". 1st maid said.
"Yeah, you are right, ever since she came to this house everything has turned to good including sir Marvin,".3rd maid said.
"She is indeed an angel". 2nd maid said and they laugh. meanwhile, Marvin has been hiding behind the door listening to their discussion and he smiles before leaving.