The Nine and a Love (ON HIATUS)

2.

Isaac ambled inside her room, wearing a stolid expression. He stood beside the bed and looked down at his sister with a soft gesture, his both hand shoved inside his formal black pant.

"You got into a fight and sent three of your classmates to hospital. You were called to principal's office and mother paid a visit for parents call." Isaac briefed before sitting beside her. "We know you very well, Eve. You will never start a fight until it's intolerable. Now tell me, what did they do to you?"

"They try to bully me," Evelyn said bitterly and her eyes say it all that she's furious.

"I paid a visit to the hospital and those girls are perfectly fine, just some bruises which is almost invisible." Isaac continued when Evelyn didn't say anything. "We need to do something about those girls," he said looking at Jeremy who readily agreed and nodded at him.

"No need for that—I'm never going back to that college again." Evelyn said quickly. "Mom told the principal to prepare for the transfer papers. She has other plans for me it seems," She added under her gritted teeth.

"That doesn't sound good." Jeremy narrowed his eyes.

"Yeah, anything that comes from that Witch is never a good omen," Aaron snickered as he entered inside. "But don't worry, we got your back, little sis,"

"I know," She said and rested her head on Isaac's shoulder. "I'm so lucky to have you all as my brothers," she added to which her brothers looked at her in complete contentment.

Isaac shifted and placed her head over his chest and placed a long kiss over the top of her head. "We love you so much, Eve. I know you don't really open up to anyone but if there comes a time when you can't bear it inside you anymore, your brothers are always there to listen to you, don't forget that," Isaac said softly.

Soon the house butler appeared on the door and informed them about their mother's calling.

After some minutes, the children made their way to their mother's study and entered inside. Their mother regarded them and gestured them to sit.

"I'm sending Evelyn to a boarding college," She said.

"Where?" Jeremy asked in a low tone.

"Our family college, Outrival College," Eliza simply said and turned her gaze towards Evelyn, "And you will graduate from there and I would appreciate if you work on your behavior to a good riddance."

"You think I care about your appreciation?" Evelyn said bitterly. "You don't care about me, all you care is your Royal reputation and you think that I might bring ashamed to our family hierarchy because of how my behavior is!"

"The ladies in our family generation are elegant, caring and eminent. And you are a total opposite of all those terms. You are rowdy and act like a gangster. What kind of lady comes home with bruises?"

"Twenty first century ladies," Evelyn deadpanned while her brothers hid and choked their laughs at the back of their throat. "And you think you act according to those terms. Do you care? Oh! Yes you do, you care about your money and high status," She added in a bitter tone. She knew that her mother was just bringing the family history to make her realized her behavior, but she is never taking that into account. Long gone the Royal history but yet she also knows that she is the only girl in the family hierarchy who acts differently unlike her cousins who are beautiful and very lady-like.

"Evelyn," Isaac said softly and gave her a worried look.

"You have to learn not to use violence." Eliza ignored her daughter's words and stated firmly looking at her. Then she drew one of her drawers and took out a file. She placed the file on the table and looked back at me. "You'll be leaving for Dublin tomorrow in the morning and while your Aunt takes care of your applications, you will stay with your grandma until she comes and picks you up in the evening." She explained. Then suddenly her eyes turned soft for a brief moment and looked at her daughter.

"As a mother, I'm requesting you, do not get into trouble and please do well in your studies. Complete your college like a normal teenage girl, will you?" Eliza said in a resigned tone.

"You don't have to act like you care for me. It's too late now," Evelyn said with so much bitterness in her tone before walking out of the study room. Jeremy and Aaron followed behind.

Eliza sighed tiredly and leaned against her seat. "She hates me and I deserve to be hated by her," She resigned.

"You should stop being cold over her." Isaac said quietly.

"I'm just angry at her. Her behavior is totally different to be a girl. She got those traits from all of you. You all have pampered her so much," Eliza sighed and shook her head.

"Can you blame us? You were not there for her when she needed a mother's love and Dad never cared to pay a visit after the divorce. She hates the both of you equally." Isaac said in an elevated tone, "And as for her behavior, I'm glad that my Evelyn is a very tough and strong girl. Her brothers will always love her for the way she is and if requires, we will pamper her more,"

"But I must say, both mother and daughter have one similar trait," Isaac said in a bit of amused tone.

"And what is that?" Eliza asked jerking an eyebrow.

"Zero level of anger management." Isaac said under his soft chuckled before strolling out of the study. Eliza gave a thought about it before letting out a silent chuckle.

Isaac strolled inside Evelyn's room and saw Jeremy and Aaron sitting on the bed and busy folding her clothes while Evelyn sat on the floor beside her opened half packed luggage and wait for her brothers to pass her the clothes.

"I have always wanted you to study in our family college," Jeremy said in a smiled and passed her the folded clothes.

"I hate boarding College but I'm glad that I will see Nana every weekend." Evelyn said in a small smile.

"I'm very hurt right now," Isaac says in a playful tone and level down beside her. "Won't you miss us?" he said resting his arm around her shoulder.

"Of course, I'll miss you all," Evelyn said softly and rested her head over her brother's chest. "You three are all I need," she closed her eyes and whispered softly. Isaac gently nudged on her side and kissed on her forehead.

"Did you tell Brian about your transfer?" He asked softly.

"No," She sighed, eyes still close, "I'm planning to surprise him."

"He will be very glad to see you there," Jeremy said.

"I'm gonna miss you so much, little sister—do well and if anything happens, your brothers are just one call away—we'll be there for you in a heartbeat." Isaac tells in the most delicate tone and pulled her closer to him by her shoulder.

"I know," Evelyn smile peacefully and wrapped her arms around her brother.

*

The next morning Isaac and Evelyn arrived at Dublin airport. Evelyn took hold of her brother's hand and walked closely beside him. She always does that when she goes out with her brothers. As they made out of the entrance, Joseph, their grandma's driver escorted them to the car.

After forty minutes riding, the car made an entrance through the familiar maroon painted Iron Gate.

The car stopped on the smooth asphalt driveway in front of the mansion. Soon their Grandma walked out from the entrance with a wide crinkled smile playing on her lips. Isaac and Evelyn got out of the car and smiled looking at their Nana.

"My dear," Eugenie said and pulled Evelyn into a warm hug. She gently patted on her back before she pulled away to come face to face. "For the first time, your mother made a good decision."

"I miss you, Nana." Evelyn said and smile.

"I miss you too, my dear," Eugenie said cheerfully, cupping her cheeks and pulling down to kiss her forehead.

"Nana," Isaac smiled at her and hugged her warmly.

"My boy," Eugenie said before pulling away. "You both must be tired. Alright, come now, let's go inside." She said in an excited tone and led them inside the house.

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