Ariana sighs aggressively after hearing the question.
"Ugh! Are you guys in your right mind?! Why are you bothering me here?"
"Tch." Ariel was clearly dissatisfied and started massaging his head, which throbbed in pain. As usual, this little sister of his always gives him a migraine!
This time Ariana took some time to answer it, probably trying to find the right answer. Her act just now started to be liked by her brothers at that time because at last, she's looking like she is using her head more properly.
"Because… he is the flower boy."
The image of a rose started appearing in his brothers' eyes at that moment. All four of them quickly blinked their eyes and shook their heads to get rid of the image.
"He is definitely someone at a higher level," Ariana added so that her brothers would stop questioning her.
"What kind of answer is that? Don't think simply about men Ariana. Men are sly as a fox! " Ariel can't help but yell that.
Ariana frowns deeply hearing that.
Didn't want to hear more of this nonsense, Ariana closed her bedroom door without warning. She even locked it so that her brothers didn't bother her again.
"What does he mean by that? Isn't he also a man?! " Ariana really cannot process what the point of their conversation just now. Or she is the one who has no idea? Not that she minded anyway. What's important is she can sleep well tonight!
Meanwhile,
Those four who are still standing outside Ariana's door are burned with invincible fire all over their bodies.
"Ashton, you know what to do." Aiden finally directs.
"No need to tell me that. I will find everything about the man down to the smallest detail."
"Tch, what is the use of raising a sister with so much love when she just throws us out like this just because of a man." Asher was beginning to be unhappy. His smile that usually exists now disappears.
"He won't get close to her without dealing with us first that's for sure." Ariel is determined.
Looks like it will be hard for Ariana to find a husband because of them if this current relationship that hasn't even started has become like this.
Suddenly, the back of their head felt tense. Very cold air out of nowhere started to feel at that time. Slowly they all turned and looked back.
"Are you guys done?"
There, Adeline smiled coldly at her four sons and asked even though she already saw what was happening.
"Is there any good reason why my daughter is being interrogated in front of her own bedroom?" Adeline asked again while looking at her nails that had just been polished as she still didn't get an answer.
"We are just getting back from mission mother." Aiden then answered.
Adeline changed her expression there. She started smiling lovingly at her sons whom she surely loved. No more murderous aura.
She is strict with her sons because she knows very well how protective they are of Ariana and she needs to put a stop to that at some point. She, herself felt a bit suffocated because of her husband's protectiveness towards her, and that trait seems to be extended to her sons. She knows very well how hard Ariana has to face!
So, in order for Ariana to have some freedom she needs to be strict at a time when it is necessary.
"So, want to grab some tea with me even though it's late?"
All of them now feel light in their hearts after seeing her mother's change of mood. They know it's okay right now. They are safe.
"Sure mother." All four of them instantly agree.
They love spending time like this with her which happens occasionally. The sons-Mother time that will never go away. Just like Ariana, who also had a special time with their father. The daughter-Father time, which they think is very precious.
So now, accepting their mother's request, all four siblings sit around the tea table in their mother's private room which their father gave to her as a birthday present years ago while telling her about their day. Every one of them told everything so energetically including the story about Ariana, who was covered in soda which they thought was blood.
Adeline can't help but laugh out loud listening to each of their stories. As usual, her children never fail to amuse her. They always have ways to make her day. Her tiredness also decreases every time she spends time with all of her children. This is what she lives for now.
"So, you all met the young man who gave Ariana a bunch of roses by chance earlier. How is he? Is he handsome? Is he having a good personality?"
Adeline's eyes began to light up to find out. She did try to talk to Ariana when they talk about the roses, but it seems like that girl is still shy to open up.
Unlike all of her sons, she is very relieved that Ariana is finally showing some interest in the opposite gender. She is getting worried that spring never comes to her only daughter. Because, even though she doesn't want to admit it, Ariana is too rough as a girl for some 'normal' type of guy to fall for her.
So, looking at how worked up her son is after seeing the mysterious young man makes Adeline more interested and relieved.
"He's not handsome at all," Ariel said while snickering.
"His body is not that fit," Ashton said while cracking his finger.
"He dared to talk to Ariana while she was surrounded by us. He got some nerves. " Asher obviously didn't like the guy.
"They don't match." Aiden sounds so firm there.
Adeline lifted her teacup and drank slowly.
Slurp!
Her full smile happily began to appear after hearing the answers of her sons at that time. That is because she knows it so well that they just said the opposite.
All their real answer is, he is handsome to the point that they all feel challenged, got a perfect body line means he takes good care of himself, he is brave and not afraid to face difficult situations, and finally, Ariana and that person seem to match makes them afraid Ariana will be taken away.
"Ah... What a perfect tea we got today. Why am I feeling so happy today? " Adeline can't help but show her happiness.
"What about your mother? How's your day? " Asher asked because they had only talked about their day and their mother had only listened.
"Just the same as usual. There is nothing more interesting for an old woman like me to do. " She spoke from her heart. What makes her happy now at this age is only her children.
"Speaking of that, I'm sure all of you have heard some rumors. Your father will call all of you later to discuss this matter, but I want to talk to all of you first beforehand," Adeline said while looking at all her sons.
All of the siblings now also give full attention to their mother.
"Is this about you two wanting to retire?" Aiden asked with certainty.
None of them looked surprised at that, indicating that what Adeline said earlier was true. They did hear something about this matter.
Adeline nodded answering the question.
"The rumors were right. Your father and I have discussed this for a long time. We know this is quite drastic, but since we were young we spend most of our time in this organization without rest and we think this is the time to hand this organization to the young people."
No one spoke at that time. They want their mother to finish speaking first.
"We will still be here whenever you all need us in the back, so no need to get worried about that. What I'm going to say is, about the next leader. Whoever gets the role, I want all of you to remember that all of you are siblings first before all those powers."
Adeline said those words from her heart. Wanted all her children to understand.
Her worried is not for nothing. She didn't want their happy family to be ruined just because of this, as she already saw a lot of families that were ruined because of power and wealth. She really despises that and this is not the first time she talks about this matter with her children.
The four siblings kept smiling on their faces. They didn't have any greed about the position anyway in the first place.
Before this was discussed so seriously, each of them has already informed their father about who they thought fit the role perfectly for years. In short, they already influenced their father's decision!
So their mother's worried is all for nothing actually. They are also sure the members of the organization will also agree!
Seeing everyone just keeping silent, Adeline finally asks,
"Can all of you promise me that you'll always be there for each other?"