Chapter 3: The Favor

I am having my afternoon tea when Jason emerges at my door.

"Good afternoon, sis! Can I join you?"

I nod and gestured him to sit.

"May I?"

"Help yourself!" I reply. He pours some tea into his cup and blows it.

"Judging from your bubbly tone, you came either to pester me or to ask a favor. Which one is it?"

He laughs.

"You are really amazing! But... I came because I wanna see my lovely~"

"Shut up! Get to the point while I'm still interested~"

"I wanna stay at the mansion for like a month!"

"And? No one is hindering you to do so. You're always welcome."

"But..."

"But what?"

"I really wanna know more about my nephews and the ladies, so~"

"Not possible!"

"Sis~"

"A NO is a NO!"

"But~"

"No BUTS! No IFS! If you came here to persuade me to extend the ladies' stay at the mansion, you came for nothing!"

"I just wanna have fun, sis. When I first arrived here, I thought the lords might not accept me unlike you. But through the ladies' help, we were able to build a friendship. Yes~ we had some petty fights, nevertheless, I am having fun being with them. Besides, they comforted me when father passed away," Jason explains emotionally.

I think for a moment.

"I will consider it!"

"Really?! Thank you so much! You're the best!"

"Anyway... how's school?"

"Uh... good except for my evil teacher. You know what... sometimes, I think that Professor Montege was your sibling in your past life!"

"And why is that?!"

"Coz you are both excellent at terrorizing your students!"

"Jason Kian!" I yell as I put down my teacup.

"Relax~ I was just kidding!" he coughs.

"Don't forget~ I am still thinking about your request!"

"Of course! I am sorry..." he apologizes then drinks his warm tea.

"How are you really?" I ask in a warm voice.

"I'm--- coping. I still see him in my dreams."

I breathe.

"I am so glad you're home. If you have any problem, just tell me!"

"See ya later, sis. And thank you--- for everything."

I just nod.

"How did it go?" Ron asks excitedly as soon as Jason arrives at the cafeteria.

"She'll think about it!"

"Ei! No certain answer yet? I thought you're confident she'll say yes!" Mon exclaims.

"Ask her yourself if you want!" Jason snarls.

"Nevermind him. He's just--- in love!" Jay teases. They laugh.

"Is she for real now, brother?" Leo asks.

"I dunno. Maybe~" Mon sighs.

"Ooooh! The PLAYER falls in love!" they tease. He kicks the chair in front of him to shut them up. It doesn't work.

He stands up and walks away only to stop when the ladies are approaching.

"Are you going somewhere?" Chealsy asks Mon, standing still.

He steps away after meeting Stephanie's eyes.

"Hi!" Sophia greets.

Jay immediately stands up and pulls her a chair. Confused by his action, she stares at it.

"Sit!" Jay commands.

"T-thanks?" she utters as she sits down. Then, Jason simply trips her, making her lose her balance.

She screams. Jay impulsively grabs her waist and pulls her, causing her to land on his lap. There are shockwaves all around.

"I'm okay now. Let me go," she says, trying to escape from his iron hands around her waist.

"Just a moment!" he whispers while hugging her. Sophia meets the lords and ladies' teasing eyes.

"You deliberately tripped me, didn't you!" Sophia shouts at Jason, who looks surprised.

"What do you mean?!"

"Don't blame him. Everyone saw that it's an accident," Jay defends.

They agree.

"What are you wearing anyway?" Jay asks as he stares at her in a cute gray cami and a pair of ripped jeans.

Sophia stands and puts her hands on her waist while giving Jay a grim look.

"What's wrong with her outfit?" Ron exclaims.

"Yeah! It looks good on her! Stop being so bossy!" Stephanie adds.

"Shut up!" Jay yells, giving them a warning look.

Then, he takes off his polo shirt and tosses it to Sophia.

"Wear that!"

"What?!"

"Wear it. Don't wait for me to make you wear it!"

"Fuck!" having no choice, she yells as she puts it on.

"Good~ you still look attractive even without exposing too much!"

"Aaaaaaw! That's sweet!" Letizia comments.

"Whatever!" Sophia shrugs.

Later that night...

"Are you all here?!" I ask. They check on each other. Then, Leo speaks.

"Uncle isn't here yet!"

"Where is he?" I ask. They shrug.

"He's coming!" Mon exclaims while holding his phone.

"I'm here. What is so important that I have to run here?" Jason says as he sits casually on the couch beside me.

"Alright, live here starting next week, dear brother! I already had your room prepared."

"Okay. That's all?"

I glower at him. He sits straight.

"Now... considering what my brother told me earlier today, I decided to extend the ladies' stay here~"

"Really?!"

"No kidding?!"

"You're not messing around?!"

The lords react while the ladies look at me with smiles on their faces. They thank me.

"I am not finished yet!"

The lords stop cheering.

"They will stay here for a couple of weeks more~"

"Wait what?!" Ron exclaims.

"A couple of weeks?!" The other lords add.

"Why? Don't you like it?" Jason asks in a sarcastic tone.

"Take it or leave it!" I dare.

"Two weeks is more than enough, professor. We are grateful!" Camille says.

The other ladies agree.

"Seems like the boys don't like it!" Jason blurts out.

"No! We're fine with it!" Mon replies.

"Alright then. Enjoy the rest of your stay here!" I say before I leave them to enjoy.