Happily Ever After

Chapter 9

(H/C) – Hair color

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Nanny Isabelle POV

It has been a while since the Macken, now Trancy brothers, left the manor. The manor became much quieter without the everyday mischief of Jim, Luka, and Miss (Y/N).

The whole staff of the manor and the (Y/L/N) family missed the two cheerful boys. However, no one missed them as much as Miss (Y/N).

Miss (Y/N) lost her appetite and did not eat much for four days. She often visited the Trancy brothers' old room, holding onto the handkerchief Jim gave her the day he left. Sometimes, she even insisted on playing with her favourite toys there.

Fortunately, the Trancy brothers visited her often, at least once a week. Sometimes, she would be the one to come over and visit them. It did not cause much trouble for their parents, for they too would come over to each others manor to discuss business.

'Oh I almost forgot! They are coming to the manor today.' I pulled out my pocket watch to check the time. '12:45 pm. They will arrive shortly. I have to go and finish the preparations.'

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Alois POV

The carriage came to a stop, indicating that we have arrived at the (Y/L/N) manor. 'It feels good to be back. This sight never fails to bring back the memories'.

"JIIIIIMMM!!! LUKAAAAA!!!" I heard (Y/N) shout from the manor door. Then, she ran towards us. Luka and I decided to meet her halfway.

"(Y/NNNNNN)!!!" We shouted as we ran. When we met her in the middle, we pulled her into a big, warm embrace.

"(Y/N), did I not tell you to call me by my new name? Did you forget?" I asked her. "I am no longer Jim Macken. I am Alois Trancy now," I reminded.

"O-oh yes. Nice to see you again, Alois. I really missed you," she said.

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(Y/N) POV

"I missed you too, (Y/N)," Alois whispered in my ear. I did not know why, but I felt a shiver run down my spine and butterflies fluttering in my stomach.

We broke the hug and pulled away. "(Y/N), why are you red? Are you alright?" Alois asked.

"R-really? I did not notice that." I tried to laugh it off, but it made me sound more awkward. "It is very hot today. I must have gotten red due to the heat and because of running. Nothing to worry about." I flashed a smile.

"Alright, if you say so." Alois shrugged.

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"Ah-" I screamed as I felt someone touch my shoulder. However, it was cut off by someone's hand over my mouth.

I looked behind me and saw Alois. He brought his index finger to his lips and signalled me to be quiet. "Shh, (Y/N). Luka will hear us."

He then removed his hand, allowing me to breath. "Alois, you almost scared me to death! Do not do that ever again. I might die because of a heart attack," I scolded him.

"Alright, alright. I apologise," said Alois. "But at least, I shall be the last person you will see before you die," he said in a teasing manner. He had a smirked plastered on his face.

'I- wh-what? What is wrong with this boy?' He caught me off guard with a cheeky remark. Oh how I wanted to rip off that smirk so badly. "Alois, you little-"

"Hah! Found you two!" Luka caught us by surprise. "I win! I win!" He chanted happily.

Alois and I both groaned. "Alright, you win. You will get the bag of candies... as promised," I said with a hint of disappointment. I really wanted to win that prize.

Alois took my hand and beamed at me. "It's alright (Y/N). I shall win the prize next time for you. I promise," he said with confidence.

"Really?" I asked.

"Really," Alois replied.

I felt like melting — a piece of butter on a hot stove. My heart was racing as heat rose to my cheeks. I did not know why, but I could not help but smile at that moment.

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Unfortunately, the day had come to an end. I stood at the front yard, waving goodbye to my best friends as they boarded the carriage.

"Goodbye, (Y/N)! Until next time!" Alois said.

"Goodbye!" Luka said as he waved his hand.

I also waved my hand as I bid them farewell. "Goodbye! Have a safe trip!"

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I sat on the edge of the bed as Nanny Isabelle brushed my (H/C) locks. "Nanny, what does it mean when someone makes you feel butterflies in your stomach? When they make you blush and you feel your heart skip a beat?"

"Oh? Why do you ask, Miss (Y/N)? Nanny asked me.

"Well, you see..." I started to fidget with my fingers. "Let's just say that a certain someone makes me feel those things," I replied.

"Really? Is that person someone I know?" Nanny asked.

"Uh, m-maybe," I replied.

"It's Mister Alois," she said without any hesitation. "Am I right, Miss (Y/N)?"

"H-how do you know?" I asked astonished. I was surprised by how fast Nanny Isabelle replied like she knew the answer all along, but how? 'Does she have the power of a mind reader?'

"Well, I could tell by the way you look at him. Your eyes always light up with pure joy and excitement whenever you see Mister Alois. Also, I noticed that your cheeks turn bright pink almost every time he hugs you or holds your hand. Not only that-"

"Alright, Nanny. I understand." I interrupted her. I did not want to hear more, for if I do, I will probably get flustered all over again.

"It just means that you have taken a liking to Mister Alois, Miss (Y/N)," Nanny said.

'Come to think of it, maybe I have taken a liking to him. I think... I think like Alois Trancy.'

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Hello my lovely readers! If any of you are ARMY's (like me), I have a question for you — Did you notice the BTS reference that I put in this chapter? 🤭💜