Windmill and Tulips (HIATUS)

Windmill and Tulips [3]

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(Seth)

“So? How was she?”

     I knew it. All of them are still up, probably waiting for me. Even the kids are still awake, though they seem to be force themselves to stay awake. I hang my jacket on the chair and gave mom a kiss on the cheek.

     “Lively.” I answered.

     Dad peered at me. “Does she look very injured? Like broken bones or something?” he asked, looking very much concerned. If only they knew what a brat that girl is, I’m sure they’ll think about letting her live here.

     “I don’t think so. She seems really fine. Except that she had bruises all over her body.” I turned to the kids. “Go on up. It’s late.”

     When they heard this, they all ran upstairs and in a minute, it was quiet. I glared at my parents. “Why didn’t you let them sleep?”

     “We tried! But they were all worried about you.” Mom pointed out.

     Biting my lip, I nodded. “Oh by the way, Ja…” I paused. What was her name again? I swear the nurse said her name when I got in. “Uhh..the girl—“

     “Jazelle.”

     “Yeah. Thanks dad.” He nodded. “Jazelle insisted on going back to her step-family.”

     “What? She said that?” Mom asked, giving me a glass of milk.

     I shrugged. “I said she can go but I’m coming along. I had the feeling that she’s going to be thrown out once she gets there.”

     “Be sure to keep her safe, Seth. Bad people might kidnap her or hurt her once they knew that she’s roaming around.”

     “I really don’t get it. We act like she’s ours. Shouldn’t she be the one to decide where to go? And what if her other family takes her in? Are we still going to stalk around her?”

     Both of them laughed, waving their hand in disapproval. “Of course not, dear. We are her guardians. If she’ll be treated harshly by her step-family, we’ll take her in. Probably like godparents do to their godchildren.”

     “But I am not her guardian. You won’t like her. She has the attitude of a brat.” I took a sip from my milk.

     “She’s rich. Of course she’ll act like that. We are ready for it.” Dad informed.

     I sighed and shook my head. Nothing can get past these two. Supposedly, only me, Daelan and Xaden are to live here but since our relatives had to go abroad or was too busy to take of their children, Mom and Dad was happy to take them all in.

     Now there are nine kids running around the house, making a mess out of everything and they don’t even do house chores. Not that I mind, as I’m really entertained by their cuteness.

     I don’t need another one for me to take care of. Especially when it’s a grown-up to needs to be spoon-fed.

     “Let’s just try, Seth. We know your capabilities. If she’s really going to stay here for a long time, teach her how to live like we do. She must be a smart girl to learn easily.”