The Castle's Cleaning Lady - Twisted Wonderland Reader insert

Chapter 32: ‪A cheeky Unbirthday

In the following several days, the aftermath of the Overblot blew over and it remained a tightly kept secret.

Rumours circulated and questions were demanded with no response from the rest of the school, with the exception of every member of Heartslaybul. They all knew the answer to why Heartslaybul's and Ramshackle's dorm leaders were in the Infirmary and yet there was not even a whisper of "blot" among the legions of cards. Alas, rumours remained rumours, and though [Name] was unsure of the exact reason why Heartslyabul members were so tight-lipped, it was definitely for the best.

Instead, Heartslaybul concentrated on the second and upcoming Unbirthday Party. Refining small details by cleaning the gardens, painting the roses red, baking tarts etc. A welcomed and hopeful sign of change for the Dorm Members as they moved on from such an event. Together.

On the other hand, there were two people not pleased at all at what had transpired and weren't as forgiving.

To discover [Name], their precious and favourite student, had been subjugated to injury and discomfort and placed in the infirmary. Their wrath combined could have decimated the island where Night Raven College resided.

This was none other than Divus Crewel and Ashton Vargas, the deadliest couple in the school. How else would they react to their favourite being in danger under Crowley's care and supervision?

Fortunately, after much persuasion and shouting, they managed to come to... an "agreement". To right this most terrible wrong. One which concluded [Name] would be provided with compensation, an authorised absence for two weeks of cleaning duties, fully paid for. And following a Get-well-soon card and some smelly flowers sent her way as well, the couple forgave.

But they didn't forget.

Regardless things were looking up for [Name] as things returned to normalcy (or whatever that was in NRC and her burdens eased.

In almost no time at all, the Second Unbirthday ceremoniously arrived.

An ensemble of soaring trumpets resonated throughout the garden. Heartslaybul members sat on their random chairs at each of the chaotic tables which were brimming with large platters of pastries, pies, cakes, teas and other colourful and relishing desserts and beverages (with the exception of coffee from a Queen of Heart's rule, however, which was strictly forbidden for all formal occasions except actual birthdays).

Similarly, the weather was as glorious as the jovial and laughter-filled chatter, the Dorm's residents highly eager for the festivities to begin. So, at the ceremonial flourish of the trumpets and a loud bang of a drum, they quietened with broad grins, waiting for their leader.

"Our great leader! The Crimson Ruler! Announcing Dorm Head Riddle!" One of the remembers declared, hands against his side before motioning to their Ruler, striding to the Head table, with two white boxes in hand, both of different sizes.

"Dorm Head Riddle! Hip hip hooray!" Heartslaybul residents chorused in a grand cheer.

Riddle smiled calmly as he took his seat, placing his white cardboard box on his table. This smile widen as he noted Trey sat to his right and [Name] to his left. She sent him a wide, almost silly, toothy grin and a thumbs up. It was something so simple yet still managed to pry a chuckle from him.This Head table was not only where his heart-shaped throne perched but where his close allies - no, friends - were too, with his most trusted by each of his side.He couldn't have asked it any other way.