CHAPTER XXI: THE REUNION

"How was the school, Ronald?", asked by the Marquees. They were taking their lunch in the dining hall.

Ronald finished his drink before answering. "It is good. It was really a new environment, father. I have learned so new different things that I haven't when I was here in the mansion."

"That's good to hear.", calmly replied back by the Marquees.

"Brother, how was the professor there? I forgot to ask it through our letters exchanged." It was Beatrice's turned to ask.

"Hmm." Ronald held his chin pretending to think of an answer. "They were so strict and scary."

Gulp. "Strick and scary??" Beatrice asked again.

As a matter of fact, with all of these events of transmigration, she had happily accepted about attending schools.

For a person who already experienced adulthood, to work and to earn money, attending school is a gift from heaven. At least, she just needed to work her brain in studying, and not needed to mind about expenses like in her previous life. She remembered her utility bills, food expenses, monthly rentals and so forth. I am free from Bill (bills) and Judith (due date).

However, she forgot about the professors. There was no issue in studying again, but how will she enjoy her schooling if the professors could be a possible source of stress. "No way"

She looked down and fidgeting her fingers.

"Pfft."

Ronald made a sound from controlling himself not to burst in laughter. After hearing that, Beatrice turned her gazed to her brother.

"Are you messing with me, Brother?" She pouted her lips and glared to her brother.

"Hahaha. You are so cute. Now, looking at you, I really do miss you, my Lil' Sis."

"It is not a good joke, brother." Beatrice said with reddened face.

"He he. I am sorry. I just missed teasing you." He then reached out his hand and gently patted her head.

On the other hand, Beatrice seeing her brother enjoying his petty ruse on her. She couldn't help but to smile too.

Ronald continued and explained. "Hmm.... There are professors who are strict, but they are all kind people.

While eating, the Marquees enjoyed hearing his son and daughter making out from the time that they were separated.

"Anyway, have you seen my gifts already?" Ronald trying to change the topic.

It felt like a déjà vu. Beatrice remembered her first meeting with the Marquees. He also asked about it too. "Like father, like son." With everything that she already had, she couldn't ask for more. It was actually too much, and in reality, was not really used to it. Even so, her brother made an effort for her so how could she not be thankful.

"Gifts? You have gifts for me?" She asked with pretentious excitement of a child.

"Of course, how could I forget my Lil' sis?", proudly said by Ronald with pointy nose and crossed arms.

"You two. Please don't forget the food in your front." Marquees reminded his son and daughter that they were taking their lunch.

"Yes, father.", in sync, replied by both of them. They both started to pick food and put it in their plates.

"Delicious. Nothing is better than home.", commented by Ronald after taking some and then, continued eating.

At that moment, Beatrice put a slice of beef steak to her brother's plate. "Eat a lot, brother."

Ronald was moved by her sudden gesture. It was a warm feeling. "Thank you, Beatrice."

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The lunch with the Marquees and brother Ronald was enjoyable. They happily talked and laughed. It was one of the great days for Beatrice. It was inexplicable feeling of happiness. She was joyful to be transmigrated with loving and supporting family.

After the lunch, she returned to her bedroom. The gift of brother Ronald was already in it. It was her half body size box with pink ribbons and wrapping. She opened it personally. There are books and beautiful customized pens. Her eyes sparkled. It was the best gift ever.

Knock knock.

"Lil' Sis?", called by her brother from the other side of the door.

"I will open the door, My Lady.", informed by Marielle. The maid headed to the door and opened it.

Beatrice stood up from her sitting on the floor and shake off the dust on her skirt.

When the boy entered in her bedroom, she greeted it with a big hug. "Thank you, brother. It is the best gift ever. I love the pens."

Ronald blushed by his sister's hug. "I am very happy that you like it."

"I like it very much. I am very grateful."

"Anyway, I also have gifts for the children in the foster house."

Beatrice loosened her arms circling to her brother's torso, but not letting him go and lifter her head to look his brother's face. "For real? You have gifts for them too. They would be very delighted."

"That's great. And I actually wanted to meet them."

"By all means. They will be very happy to meet you too. After all, I always mentioned you to them." She happily informed.

"You mentioned me to them?"

"Of course, I am a very proud sister here having a brother like you. And you are worth mentioning"

"Lil' Sis." Ronald brightly smiled with slightly reddened cheeks. He was so happy that he came back home. He felt that he was surrounded by beautiful bright sparkles at the moment. "I am very blessed with this adorable sister."

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"Brother. This is Mike and Miles, the twin. We have here Lily and Andrew."

Beatrice already introduced Sister Mildred a while ago. Then, Sister Mildred gathered the children in their sala.

"Nice to meet you, Sir Ronald.", greeted in sync by Mike, Miles and Lily. Andrew only joined in their bows.

"Thank you for taking care of my Lil' Sis.", politely replied by Ronald to them.

"There is Chris also, but he is still a baby." Beatrice added.

"It was his nap time, My Lady.", politely interfered by Sister Mildred.

"Anyway, now that we already done with our introductions, do you know that Brother brought gifts for all of you.", announced by Beatrice.

After the announcement, the servants entered in the house and put the said gifts on the floor.

"Yey!" Lily happily screamed, and stopped because she realized how impolite she become. She cleared her throat and curtsied. "Thank you for the gifts, Sir Ronald."

"Thenk you." The twin said imitating their sister Lily.

"Thank you for your indulgence." It was Andrew who finally spoke.

Hearing Andrew, Ronald sternly looked at him. "Is he the same age with my Lil' Sis? And he is a boy."

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Hi My Fairiess!!

I hope you enjoyed the update today.

I am so happy for Beatrice for not dealing with payments or bills in life. hahaha. #Adulting101. So for the students out there, fairies, please enjoy every moment to the fullest. Don't wish for independence if you are well not ready. Independence is a big responsibility. (but for you out there who have to be, i am rooting for you. All is well)

At my age, i am already renting my own place and paying my own bills. I never imagined myself that i would be someday able to fit the working society. (explosion XD) Afterall, my self-confidence was not that high back to the days. I ve made a lot of mistakes at my first day in jobs. Even answering phones, I made a simple kodigo to read back then. hahaha (remisniscing the old days.)

Just so you know i am still at my twenties though.

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