29 A pleasant surprise (1/2)

Soon Erwin passed the entrance exam and was chosen to be the Prime Minister's secretary as of which I grew even closer to him . We were more like brothers than friends . Saraha had crimson red bright hair , dark red eyes. Fair skin . She was pretty . A straight nose. Heavy long eyelashes. Very pretty indeed. Mom brought her to me I was studying for my literature tests .

”Zen dear ! I have a pleasant surprise for you ” Mom smiled and I jumped down from my study chair and went upto her . She didn't bring her in but I felt her presence behind mom tucking her gown.

”What is it mom ?”

”Come on Saraha , don't hide. There is no need to be scared . ” She pulled her from behind and placed her hand on her shoulder. ”Zen meet this young girl ,she is going to be your sister . Make sure you take good care of her as an elder brother .” She gave me a closed eyed smile. Crease formed on my forehead head. A pout on my face. I was utterly disappointed. It's not what I expected for a surprise.

”But I don't need one mom. You do know I hate girls . Well except for you Ofcourse. ”

”Haha ... I'm no girl . I'm a woman . She will be a fine lady one day . Zen please behave well. It's a request . Don't dishearten her . ” She raffled my hair and left . The girl stood staring at me. I looked aside.

”Nice to meet you Big brother ” She slightly bowed.

”Zen is fine . You don't have to be so formal. You can leave if you don't have anything to say ”

”Alright . I'm sorry for interrupting your studies .” She left. As soon as I finished I left to the mid hallway . I knew Erwin would be free to spend some free time with me. As kids we played chasing each other in the grounds. Neil would always help me out in escaping from father. I was waiting next to the flower garden hiding from others . If they found me they would probably engage me in teaching lessons and formal practice sessions . I let out a deep sigh .

”Waiting for Erwin, Young Master !” Neil approached.

”Neil ! How did you find me ? I'm your local guardian after all I always keep a keen watch on you . It's my job . ”

”I didn't want you to come here . What if someone finds us ? ”

”I won't let that happen . Wait is that a chessboard you are holding Prince ?”

”Yes. He promised we would play it together . He is late. ”

”Erwin is busy in a meeting with the beurucarts. It will take another 30 minutes probably . Why don't we go around the palace and you can tell me anything you want . I'll listen.”

”Fine.” I walked around the gardens with Neil. I stood in amazement . Saraha had a bunch of flowers in her hands as mom picked them. She noticed me and came running .

”Zen ! Look how pretty these are ! ”

”You came all the way to show me these ?”

”Well I thought you might like them and besides I was hoping of you could help me weaning these together ”

”Weaving ? What the hell ?I don't do stuff like that . ”

”Master I don't think it's a bad idea. You have about 25 minutes until you meet Erwin . It will be fun . ” My mother nodded in agreement .