An Oblivion: A Distortion Of Mary Poppins (UNEDITED)

CHAPTER 3

Three weeks had passed and everyone seems to be fond of Mary. Especially me and Michael since we're the ones whose always with her. We are currently in our car, going home from school. Michael is playing on his phone while I'm looking out the window. Sightseeing the beauty that nature has.

"We're home! Mom! Dad!" Right after we arrived, I immediately called my parents but I received no answer.

From the kitchen, Mrs. Lark came out "They said that they will be home late because they will be attending a meeting and a seminar."

"Oh. Okay, Mrs. Lark. Thank You!" I smile brightly at her even though I'm exhausted because it's Friday. Every Friday, we have Physical Education subject and there were so many activities that we did. Exercise, gardening and many more.

I'm about to go to my room to changed clothes when someone grabs my hand from behind. "Where are you going?" Michael asked me while smirking. "Uh, to my room to change clothes." He probably has a plan that I'll sure don't like.

"You're not going anywhere, Jane. Since it's Friday, we're going to the park to have fun!" I'm about to decline but Mary is the one who talked.

"I think your sister is a bit tired of doing school works. She probably wants to sleep. Right, Jane?" Mary said and held my hand.

"Uh, she's right Michael. I'm exhausted. Maybe next time?" I thought Michael would be sad because I decline his offer but he just nod.

"It's okay Jane. You could rest. I understand that you're too tired to play with me. Mary is here to go with me instead." He smiles at me assuring that it's really fine with him.

I looked at Mary and saw her reassuring smile too.

"Okay. I'm going to my room now and sleep. After you play, let's do our homework together?"

I nod and smile. This is the kind of bonding that we have since then

"Of course. I will just wake you up then?"

"Yeah. Bye! Take care!" I looked at them as they go to play in the park. I don't know but I think I used all of my energy that is why I'm too tired

Anyway, I make my way to my room, changed clothes and jump on my bed. I was about to sleep when I remember the scene where I show Mary my room. It looks like I'm the only one who notices the way her mood changed. It becomes gloomy but not that much. I can feel the sadness but a smile is plastered on her face that is why I just disregard the thought. It seems like she's hiding a pain.

I barely know her. The background, her family is still unknown. Also, I'm curious about how and why mom accepted her as our nanny. Maybe she's really good. Well, I like her. She's like a mother to us since mom and dad had been busy and we barely see them.

As my thoughts go farther and farther, I didn't notice that I fell asleep.

"Jane... Wake up." I heard a faint voice and felt that someone is poking my cheeks. I tried to open my eyes to see if who it was but I'm too sleepy that is why it shut close again.

I heard his heavy sighed "I'll tickle you if you don't get up." He warned. I immediately get up when I felt his hands on my waist.

"Okay, okay. I'm finally awake." I said as I open my eyes and saw my brother staring at me.

"I know I'm beautiful so quit staring." He should be laughing this time and says something like 'yes yes princess' but he just sits there looking lost. As if I'm not here in his front.

"Hey, are you okay?" I snap.

"Oh. Uh, yes." He said coldly. So uh, let's do our homework?"

We go downstairs to do our homework since sometimes, both of us don't know the answer. We asked our parents if they were here or we asked Mrs. Lark about it.

While answering, I noticed that Michael is too serious and quiet with his homework. It's unusual for him to be like that. He is usually jolly and loud. Before he's always bugging me for him to finish his work first, and then will insist to help me with my homework.

"Michael, what is your assignment?" I tried to get his attention and poking his side.

"I have to draw something or someone that is special to me." He said, still focused on his homework.

When I tried to peek on what he is doing, I was taken by surprise when Mary comes in. "Hi, kiddos. Finish with your homework?" As usual, her bubbly and jolly voice is very overwhelming

"Hi, Mary! I, actually, need help with this. I don't understand what to do here." I pout as I show it to her.

"Let me help you with it." Mary and I were almost done with the homework but Michael remains silent. I look at him and he's still focused on what he's doing.

"Aren't you done, Michael? Is that person is very important to you that's why you're giving so much time to make that beautiful?" I asked him.

He looks to me and didn't give a reaction to what I said. He just continues to do his work.

I poke him and he didn't look. What is happening to him?

"Michael, are you mad at me because I didn't accompany you earlier?" I asked worriedly. He's not like this before.

"No, Jane. I'm just tired" I could feel the coldness in his voice "I'll just go upstairs. Finish your homework." He added and stand to go upstairs

I sighed. Something weird is happening to him.

I noticed that Mary is not here. Where is she?

It's already 6 o'clock in the evening and Michael is not yet leaving his room since earlier. Maybe he has a problem in school and needs time to think. I just nod and let him stay in his room.

I'm currently in my room. Laying on my bed while staring at the ceiling. Suddenly, I heard someone knocked on my door. "Jane, sweetie?" As I saw the familiar face of her, I jump off the bed and run towards her. Oh, how I miss her warm and cozy hug.