My Father & my Brother (TMI)

Chapter 10.

Clary pov.

I went into the living room of the cabin with my luggage and I see Jonathan there waiting for me.

"Ready, Clarissa?" He asked me and I nod. He holds out his arm for me and I take it to wrap both my hands around. He then twists his bracelet and I hear the magic in my ears. I close my eyes and open them again after a second. We are back in the apartment... in the hallway. Jonathan walks with me to my room to put my bags away and then I follow him to his room for his bags. His room is very messy, not organized at all. Maybe I can do that for him when I am bored inside here again. Jonathan walks back towards me and holds my hand. "Ready?" he whispers in my ear and I nod again. He gives me a kiss on my cheek, and we start walking towards the living room. To only meet Valentine. I frown and look around. No one else is in here. Valentine looks up at us and smiles. He smiles?

"Clarissa." He says and gives me full attention. "Come sit down next to me, we are going to study."

"I already did my studying today." I speak up. Jonathan squeezes my hand in his, making me watch my words.

"So? We need to hurry up a bit." Valentine explains. "We are behind schedule." I look up at Jonathan slowly and he gives me a small nod. I walk over and wanted to sit across from Valentine, but he stops me. "Come sit down over here." And he gestures for me to sit on the chair next to him. I just nod and sit down on that chair next to him. There are a few books on the dining table in front of us, but I do not feel comfortable enough to focus on them yet. What is going on? "Jonathan, please sit down to study The Mortal Cup for me please." Valentine tells Jonathan. I know my brother has studied numerous times about the cup, he knows everything about it. But still he does not protest.

"Of course, father." He nods and bows his head a bit submissive. I frown and Jonathan sits down across from me. He grabs the books and starts reading.

"Clarissa." Valentine says and I turn around. "What do you want to study today?" I frown even more. What is this?!

"Hold on." I say and Jonathan looks up at me. "What is all this about?" I ask Valentine and I feel Jonathan kicking me under the table.

"What do you mean?" Valentine asks me.

"I thought we had to come back to meet someone?" I ask and look straight in his eyes. "You are acting off." Valentine laughs. He seriously laughs. I look back at Jonathan and I see in his eyes that he also does not know what is going on. Then I look back at Valentine and frown.

"Oh, dear Clarissa..." He laughs. "You will meet this person in a few minutes, now please chose a book." I grab a random book and throw it right in front of him. Jonathan kicks me again from under the table without looking up from his book. "Ah, The Silent Brothers." Valentine says to me and I just nod. "I will read for you and then I will ask you questions." I nod again and try to focus. I stare at the dark wood table while Valentine is reading for me. What is going on? Why is he acting so weird? Am I dreaming? I hear the floor creak in the hallway and I slightly look up at Jonathan and he looks up at me too. His eyes are telling me not to worry. Then the sound went away, and I heard a door open and close. A bedroom door... Jonathan touches my legs with his feet and gesturing for me to listen to Valentine, so I do. "Did you listen, Clarissa?" Valentine asks me and I nod. "Who was the founder?" he asks me.

"David the Silent." I answer. What he doesn't know is that Jonathan already taught me this.

"Where do they live?" He asks.

"The Silent City." I answer while I keep staring at the table and keeping my ears open for any new sounds.

"I do hope you are teaching her well?" I hear a very familiar voice speak up. I look up and see it is her. It is mom... I feel my mouth open a little bit while I stare at my mother. Her red hair is wet as if she had just taken a shower, she is wearing some black leggings and a black sweater. Her sleeves are rolled up and show some runes. Mom is smiling softly and caring at us, then she lays her eyes on me. Something in her eyes change but she quickly looks away towards Valentine.