Heaven's Riddle: Unveiling Secrets of Love and Magic || T.M.R x OC x D.M

Riddle Manor

"I'm Peter Pategrew, caretaker of this manor." said the old man. I smiled and nodded at him.  As I entered the house, saw "Riddle Manor" written on a large signboard. The house is of a very basic style and tradition.  The decoration of the inner court shows that the owners were very influential and wealthy. Although the house has lost its prior glory as a result of years of abandonce, it still possesses some of its aristocratic dignity.

In front of the enormous corridor, a spiral staircase went up through the room.
The iron rod came out through cracks in some parts of the wall of the house. Although the chandelier is almost broken, it's s splendor is intact. It feels really bad to see so much misery in such a beautiful house. I was so enchanted by this antique decoration that I regained consciousness when Pategrew called me.

"Madam, come upstairs, the room upstairs is livable," said Pategrew. I hurried up the stairs to him.  There is no electricity in the house, As much as could be seen in the candlelight of Pattigrew's hand. It's quite scary.  We got up on the first floor and stood in front of a door.

"Madam, stay in this room tonight.  I'm bringing hot water for your bath, and if you need anything, call me from here and I'll come". I was surprised by his words.  Because his quarters are far from here and how can he hear me sitting in the room?  Moreover, it is raining heavily outside.

I felt that whisper again, then he said
"I have lived in this house for many years, so I know every noise, every nook of it.  So wherever I am, I can hear you". I thought he could read my mind. Moreover, it seems that there is some 3rd person present in this room. But if I tell him about the whisper he might think that I am insane, or maybe it's my exhaustion that's why I can hear sounds.

"Oh, I see. Mr.Pattegrew when you bring bathwater, please also give some water to drink." Leah said.

"All right.  I'm going now, you can rest a little.  And no matter what, don't go outside, call me from here. You can understand that this old manor becomes snake's den".
I saw the man well in the light of the lamp, his face looks like an old rat.
Saying that he hurried out of the room. I took the bag off my shoulder and put it on the footrest in front of the bed. This time I looked at the room.

When you look at the room, you don't think it is part of this house. It's a quite polished room as if it is used every day. Walls are designed on extremely expensive woods. A mahogany single bed with a thick and soft mattress, and royal armchairs in front of it.  Shawl wood polished cabinet next to the bed. The room smells of strong perfume. The ceiling is painted white and green.  Thick glass windows are covered with large matching curtains.  A grandfather clock is beside the wardrobe. In the candlelight, the room seemed to spread the wings of its form and color.  There is a strange intoxication in this room.  I am fascinated by its beauty.

At that time there was a knock on the door. I opened it and saw Pategrew, with a kettle of hot water in one hand, a glass, and a covered plate in the other hand. I feel too bad for him, this old man is in trouble for me. I hurriedly took the hot water and the glass from his hand and put them on the front table. Then I noticed that he won't have a finger, moreover, his other hand is shiny like metal. , a very strange man with some bad past, she thought.

"Nagini will get extremely delicious food."

He muttered something, but I didn't understand." Sorry, what did you say?  I just, don't understand".

"Ah!  I am saying that you should wash your hands and face quickly because the food becomes cold."

"There was no need for this.  You have sheltered me on this night."   I said sincerely.

"Oh! Don't be silly.  You are so tired, it will be good to eat a little.  Moreover, everything that is happening is Lord's will." Pategrew said humbly.
What a kind man.  Saying goodnight to him, I closed the door and went to take a bath. After taking a bath, my mood became quite lively. I see he arranges a massive meal.  Meat broth, roast, fried rice, juice, assorted cakes, sweets. I got nothing in my aunt's house except stone-cold soup.  So seeing so much food, I could not control my hunger.
But how does he cook so much in such a short time?  And how does he bring food from outside in the middle of the night?
Not that he knew in advance that I was coming, and he lived alone in this house, so he didn't have to cook that much food. The events seemed suspicious.  So he is not a human?  Or does he have a special ability?
I came to bed thinking and lay down.  As soon as the soft mattress touched my skin, this tired body seemed to break the barrier and my eyes became heavy.

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