Daisy Pov
I was in the office working, this morning had been hectic.
Rhea had refused to go to school, no amount of persuasion had worked.
I had to succumb to threats and scolding to make her go to school.
She had glared throughout the drive to school and had refused to talk to me, she had run into school as soon as we arrived, she didn't even wait for my hug, kiss or even goodbye.
I sighed and rubbed my head in frustration.
I was trying to follow the advice I had received from Dr Evelyn.
But it was getting hard to do so, if it was previously, I would have just left her home but following her advice, I had insisted on taking her to school.
What if my child hated me? I was so stressed out about the whole matter.
The door opened and Stefan walked in.
"Dearest sister of mine," he says as he sits in front of me.
I give him an unimpressed look.
"What?"
I knock on the table.
"Oh, who is at the door? is it my dearest brother Stefan, please come in. Oh! Why not have a seat" I say sarcastically.
"Daisy, l am not knocking on your office door."
"Hmmm! The same way you don't knock on my bedroom door."
He claps his hands.
"Exactly! It's a big brother thing."
"Axel and Jamie knock"
He scoffed,
"They don't matter. I am still your favorite big brother."
I shake my head and go back to work.
"where were you last night?"
"I went drinking then I went to my condo. Why, did you miss me?"
"No, I was just curious."
"What has got you so worked up? you seem angry," he asked me, I could see the concern on his face.
"nothing."
"Come on Daisy, tell me."
"Rhea, she kicked a fuss about going to school. It was so horrible, I have never seen her so angry before."
"Why didn't you just leave her home? that's what you usually do when she is this way."
"I met this expert on autism and she recommended that I treat Rhea normally, the same way I would treat Rigel. I don't think it's going to work."
"Well if the expert recommended it then it's going to work, you just have to give it time."
"But, what if she hates me? I don't want her to hate me."
"Daisy, how could Rhea hate you, that child loves you. And it's good you are being firm with her, so she doesn't grow up a spoilt brat."
"So she won't hate me?"
He reached across the table and patted my hair gently.
"Daisy, she won't hate you. I assure you of that."
"Thanks, Stefan. I love you so much."
"I love you too Daisy. You know, I saw a girl yesterday that reminded me of you."
"Really? Where did you see her?"
"At this bar, I went to drink yesterday. She is so tiny with her pretty eyes. And guess what? She ordered a strong alcoholic drink when she had never drunk a day in her life. And she was so cute." he said with a laugh.
"Hmmm! What is the cute girl's name?" I asked in amusement.
"I didn't get her name, she was uncomfortable telling me her name. So I gave her a nickname, little one and then she gave me one too, wise one."
I smile at how excited he looks telling me about this. I had never seen my brother like this talking about a girl.
"So are you in love?" l ask him.
"Hell no, I see her as a younger sister, the same way I see you."
"So you didn't take her home?"
"No."
"And you don't have plans to see her again?"
"I did give her my number to call me whenever she needs a drinking buddy."
I relax on my seat and smirk at him.
"Stefan Helios, my dearest brother. I haven't seen you this interested in someone in a while."
"Well, maybe it's because she has no idea about my identity. She doesn't want to impress me, she is just being cute and funny."
"Okay, I hope she isn't stealing my big brother from me?" l ask him teasingly.
"Daisy, no one would ever take me away from you," he assures me.
"Promise?" I hold out my pinky finger.
"I promise." he hooks my pinky finger with his.
"So what brings you to my office?" I ask him.
"Can't I just come to see my sister?"
"Stefan..."
"Okay fine, I wanted us to talk about the fighting school for Rhea we were talking about on the phone. I have picked one and it is kid-friendly and very secure. If you want, I will pick them up from school and register Rhea. Afterward, I could take them out for ice cream and snacks."
"Thank you so much, Stefan, that would be nice."
"Do you think Rigel will be interested too?" he asked.
"He didn't say anything about being interested in fighting though. You know how he loves his computer software, I doubt he will be interested in anything else. But ask him, maybe he might be interested."
"Ok, I will do that."
"Thanks, Stefan."
He stood up from the chair and walked around to the other side of the table and gave me a forehead kiss.
"See you later, I have to be on my way. Have a nice day."
"Have a nice day too Stefan, give the kids a kiss for me"
"I will." He gives me a little wave and leaves my office.
After he leaves, Zara comes inside.
She handed me a parcel, I looked inside and it was what I had sent her to buy.
"Do you think he will like it?" I ask her.
"Well, it's one of the most expensive perfumes so he would like it."
"And do you think he will forgive me?" I ask.
"It depends, what did you do?"
"I said some hurtful words and accused him wrongly."
"Well, I am sure as long as you apologize properly along with the gift, he will forgive you."
I sigh, I just hoped Silvan forgave me.