Brook X GN Reader || I'm The Grim Reaper

Chapter 73

There was a gunshot from outside, but you didn't bother looking up from your work. You shifted slightly on the chair you sat in, braiding Alex's hair. It was to his shoulders and very soft. He was in shorts and a simple shirt, a very dark green and blue color. It was like a uniform. You had on a similar outfit, but instead of shorts, you wore pants. It was silent for a while as you worked and he watched Natasha out of the giant window in the room.

"Young Master?" A frail voice came from across the room, making Alex's head turn. You let go of the braid and it fell, slowly unraveling itself.

"Are you both ready to continue your bookkeeping lesson?" An old man sat at a table and asked both of you. "Okay, but I have a question. Alex said, not bothering to move. You raised an eyebrow, putting your hands in your lap. "Of course, Young Master."

"Why do we have so many classes, when Natasha and Alicia get to go out and play?" You scrunched up your nose. You had never thought of that.

"Why, that's because you are the future of the Chykov Fur Trading Company, and you are the future of the Wennish Fur Company. You two will be in charge of the two largest companies, which is why it's important you get along. You'll be doing a lot of business together, and you have much more to learn than your sisters do."

"Okay. I can do that. But why us? Our sisters are older than us." "Yeah!" You put in, wanting to be included in the conversation. Alex glanced at you. "It's complicated, Young Master. Just know that you represent the purity of both of your family's names. It is both a great honor and a large undertaking. You must learn many more lessons to prepare yourself for that future."

You both looked at one another, deadpanning. "Okay," You said simultaneously. The old man smiled. "I'm very glad you so readily accept your future. Not many are as lucky as you to have success laid out for them, Young Masters." Speaking of which, now would be a great time to schedule for the rest of the day..." He started, turning around and rummaging in some papers.

You took the chance to look at Alex, making a motion with your hands of speaking and mouthing "blah, blah, blah." Alex grinned, not quite laughing, as the man resurfaced from the papers. "You both have bookkeeping until 11, then meet in the dining hall with the etiquette trainer. Your meal will end at 12, and we'll head down to the Opera house for Alexander's vocal lessons while Y/N finished the lesson that they missed last week whilst ill. Then at 3, you will have one hour of quality time with each of your fathers! They are quite excited about it, no doubt, since the business keeps them both so busy! And after that at 4, we will head to the Tannery so you may learn the process of the workers. A good leaner must always understand their employees. And after that, we will head to dinner, and since Y/N is staying the night, you'll both be in bed by 8."

"...Okay." Alex nodded, and you smiled. Most of the time you and Alex messed around while your fathers spoke to one another, and you had no issue with that.

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You sat in a large chair and squished in with Alex. You held one of his hands in his lap and he looked at them, tapping your knuckles in a rhythm every few seconds.

The young maid on the chair beside both of you spoke after a while. "Young master, pardon me if I'm overstepping, but are you feeling okay? The news of your father's death must have shocked you with how sudden it was..." You took a deep breath as he closed his eyes. "Well, I am a bit disappointed." You leaned your head on his shoulders as he tapped your hand again, rubbing your thumb over his slightly. "Now quality time with him has been replaced with mathematics..." He glanced at you and you snorted.

"It's okay to feel sad if you are, Young Master. I know your father was very busy, but..." She trailed off, letting the words hang in the air. "I don't feel anything. But thanks." He muttered, still looking at you. She stared at him for a moment, bewildered.