Chapter - 16

'Looks like she don't want me to know about the Garcia family's genocide she did' thought Atticus after closing the door.

'But still to think she is the only remaining member and everyone else is dead' a drop of sweat passed though Atticus' temple, he closed his eyes and took a deep breath, getting lost in his thoughts.

The Garcia Family Mansion seemed to have an endless number of rooms. One such room inside the mansion was bustling with activity, maids and butlers running here and there, Chefs running there hands around various dish adding and removing little things here and there.

A man was watching all of it, arms crossed, his right index finger constantly tapping his left hands elbow, drops of sweat apparent on his face.

"You do a single mistake today and I will fucking end you!... All of You!" yelled the man in front of everyone setting up the table after which he started walking towards the kitchen.

Inside the kitchen it was ghost-quiet, all the Chefs were holding there breaths lost in there own thoughts

'The Head Chef was so Angry today!' 'I didn't made a mistake did I?... The Chicken, the bread, the steak... everything went well. *sigh* I don't know which devil will come today but please let this old man live...'

Atticus was sitting on his bed, his right hand holding his chin, emotionless eyes gazing at the floor.

*Knock* *Knock*

Who could it be this time? Atticus' head turned and looked towards the door. '*sigh* It's time' though Atticus as he got up and opened the door.

*Creak~* the door made a sound as it slowly opened up and revealed Ryan standing there expressionlessly.

"Young master please allow me to escort you to the dining room." said Ryan as he bowed.

"Uhm Sure Uncle Ryan... Just let me tidy up my table" said Atticus as he turned around.

"May I help you young master?"

"*Uhm* Sure... Please come in" said Atticus as he pointed his hand towards his room and gestured Ryan to come in.

Ryan got inside the room and his eyes scanned the whole place. The whole room was clean except the table. On the table there were books of various subjects, A notebook on with there were a few numbers scribbled and an open pen on the notebook.

"I do not mean to meddle in your personal affairs sir but were you studying" asked Ryan as he started to help Atticus cleaning the room.

"I just passed high school so I am studying for Elverson Entrance Exam. You know it's the top high school in Ambrosia and it's my dream to go there." Atticus said giving a genuine light smile, clasping his hands, holding them up at his chest, looking at Ryan with dreamy eyes.

Ryan nodded at Atticus, smiled, tuned his head back up at the table and begin tidying things up.

'He is nothing like I Imagined him to be. But than... How did such a kid got himself involved with that Devil.'

"Thank you for your help Uncle Ryan. Let's go eat now" said Atticus after nodding at Ryan.

"Yes sir, but before that please let me help you dress up."

"Um, what do you mean 'dress up'?" Inquired Atticus.

"Since it is the first day of young master in the Garcia family the family head has decided to host a special party on this occasion to celebrate your arrival."

"B-But Uncle I don't have any formal suits... Nor did I ever needed any."

"Don't worry about that young master I have prepared all the clothing you'll need in this mansion... But if there is anything not to your liking we will immediately change it and bring what you want." said Ryan with one hand on his chest and waist bent.

What greeted Atticus next was the sight of an appetizing dining room table filled to the brim with various delicacies. Cooked chicken dripping with gravy, medium rare steak surrounded by green vegetables, sandwiches with cheese dripping from there insides, Trays filled with salad and glasses filled with various juices were making Atticus' mouth water.

*Gulp* Looking at the table in front of him Atticus swallowed his saliva as his stomach grumbled. He hadn't eaten since this morning and had to skip lunch thinking of ways to get in Elverson High school.

Despite feeling extremely hungry he controlled himself and sat in front of the table. After sitting in front of the table he turned his head around looking for a clock. He found an old school one behind him on which it displayed '7:55 PM'.

After waiting for a few minutes Lily entered the room. All the maids and butlers around the place stiffened at her entry, they stood there with their head down holding their breath not daring to make a noise.

She came in to the quiet room with light steps, her head held high, looking straight ahead, arms swaying with a cold indifferent look in her eyes. She looked at Atticus changing the look in her eyes from cold and indifferent to warm and compassionate with a light smile and blush on her face.

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The moment Lily entered the dining room her eyes went on him.

'Aargh! Whenever I am in front of him my heart beats faster my mind goes blank!'

'I-I don't even know how to put this feeling in words.'

She looked around the room and noticed everyone had their heads down, breathing slowly not to cause disturbance and make noise out of fear. But Atticus was looking straight at her with an innocent smile and pure eyes.

'He looks so cute in that little tuxedo.'

'I just wanna grab him and...' though Lily with a weird light flashing through her eyes.

'Fuck! if only I could just.... *sigh* No... lets calm down, the right time will come.'

(A/N: It's a delayed update because I revise a lot and don't know how to write good shit on the first try :( But I am working hard... and I also have exams so updates will be delayed more but they will get on track soon so rate the novel and support me 😊.)