“My Lady! My Lady! Please wake up!” A familiar voice called out, shaking me slightly.

My lashes fluttered as I slowly opened my eyes—a hideous figure was staring back at me. I yelled as my heart leapt to my throat.

“It is me Lenora, My Lady!” The figure said.

I nodded slowly, memories flooded back in my head. I had a terrified look on my face as I stared at her—gripping her arms and shaking her violently.

“There was a ghost, Lenora. I saw a ghost!” I said frantically.

“Can you please let go, My Lady?” She pleaded “You are hurting me!”.

I heeded to her plea, releasing my hold on her. I looked around the room—vetting for the terrifying creature. My eyes darted to the far end of the room, where the dark figure stood, watching silently.

I screamed as loud as my voice could. . .my head suddenly felt lightheaded. It stood close to Edward and Leo. They were oblivious to its presence.

“Edward. . .Leo! The ghost is beside you!” I yelled. Expecting a horrifying reaction from them but to my surprise, they began laughing . . . at me.

I raised a brow at them, confusion clouded my features.

“Her reaction was worse than ours, Edward!” Leo spoke once the laughter settled.

“I do not understand!” I stared at them. My eyes filled with perplexion.

Edward nudged the ghost. I watched as it reached for its face and ripped out what seemed to be. . . a mask. I let out a gasp on realizing who it was, The Butler.

“How could you two do this to me?” I yelled, feeling distrust and anger all at once.

“You pulled the trick on us first. We had to pay you back for it!” Edward countered.

“Mine was funny. Yours is just pure cruelty!” I replied in defense.

One question bothered me more than my situation and I needed an answer.

“How did you both know about my plan?” I asked, glaring at them for a response.

They exchanged looks before turning to me.

“I heard your personal maid speak to her friends about it!” Edward said. I looked at Lenora, she quickly avoided my gaze.

“Then I told Leo and together we hatched a plan with the butler to frighten you and I must admit, it was a success!” He wore a smug look and I really wished to wipe it off his annoying face.

“So, you were both acting to be afraid?” I questioned.

Edward glanced at Leo before reply “Yes, it was an act!”.

“Definitely an act!” Leo added. His face still bore the frightened look he had earlier.

“You are marvelous actors, My Lords!” One of Lenora's friends complimented out of the blue.

I observed how horrified their faces were on hearing her speak.

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“Do not talk to us with your face looking like that!” Edward spoke in a frightening tone. His hand clenched his chest, as he calmed his frightened heart.

I held my laughter. My brothers were definitely not putting on a show when they saw them. They were beyond mortified!.

“It seems we need an award. Isn't that right, Edward?” Leo asked, comically.

“I agree, we do need one!”.

My lips curved into a smirk. . .my eyes gleamed with mischief as my stare intensified.

“I have your award!” I said in a sly tone.

They looked at me puzzled.

“Where is it?” Edward asked.

I fumbled around me in search of their unknown award. When I observed they were not paying much attention to me. Acting so quickly, I sent a wave of flames in their direction. It missed them by an inch.

Horror flashed in their eyes as they stared at me stupefied, stunned by my sudden behavior.

“Are you insane? Do you want to have us killed?” Leo yelled.

“Yes! This is what you get for frightening your sister!” I shot back, getting on my feet.

“I did not train you for months just to be your first victim!” Edward yelled.

I ignored him, being occupied for my next attack.

They both got the hint that I wasn't joking and ran out of the room laughing heartily while I chased them, shooting more flames of fire at them.

“It is not our fault that you fell for it!” Edward yelled as he ran from me, avoiding my attacks.

I ignored his remark, focusing more on chasing them whilst attacking.

“Of course, we should not forget how you screamed like a terrified kitten!” Leo said in a hilarious tone. They both laughed at his humor and dodged a few more attacks.

“You both are the worst!” I yelled.

“We are the best brothers you could ever ask for!” Edward retorted.

I rolled my eyes at his huge ego. Even though he wasn't wrong about it. They were certainly the best brothers a girl could have.

We ran from the West wing to the first floor of the building, waking up the entire household with our noisy voices. I didn't give them a breathing space as I chased them down to the garden.

I laid on the green grasses—too worn out from chasing my annoying brothers. I had to catch my breath before I passed out. It seems like they got the message and laid down beside me.

Our gaze were fixed on the star filled night sky. The stars, glittering surrounded the bright full moon, painting the dark canvas of the sky—giving off an ethereal, magical glow.

“I am officially tired. You both win!” I said in defeat.

Silence settled in, the sounds of the cool night breeze rustling the leaves of the trees and the crickets chirping nearby filled the air around us tinged with the smell of the green grasses.

“I really needed this!” Leo said suddenly. The tone in his voice sounded genuine.

Edward and I exchanged glances before replying.

“We know!”.

A blanket of silence fell over us as we each stared at the night sky. This was the first time we have been this close, ever since I transmigrated to this world.

Back in my world, I had a brother I was older than. He had the one thing that I had wished for since I was little, my parents love. He was a star in their eyes—the one who they were ever so proud of, someone who they could risk anything and everything for. He did no wrong in their eyes while I on the other hand was nothing but a liability, someone that was only useful in their time of need.

We were not close to each other. Heck, he wasn't fond of me. He treated me like my parents did—using me only for his personal gain.

It hurts just thinking about it. But being here, in this world—I finally had the one thing I craved for, a loving family.

I felt a certain warm feeling inside me as I stared at the sky, grateful for the brothers that I suddenly have.

>>>“Do you mind if I join you?” A voice so familiar startled us. I sat up to witness Father approach us. He smiled warmly as he drew nearer.

“Sure, Father!” I said, patting the grasses beside me.

With a light groan he laid on the grass whilst I laid beside him.

“It has been so long since I have seen this view!” He said, referring to the sky. I could sense the longing in his voice. It must have indeed being a long time.

“Yes. It is beautiful!” Edward replied in agreement.

We let out a deep breath while looking at the sky. A feeling of comfort being with people close to me engulfed me in it's warmth. It was nice.

“Someone owes me a couple of curtains and drapes!” Father said out loud.

“Rosalind!” Leo and Edward replied simultaneously.

I rolled my eyes at them. It was no surprise to me that they would rat me out the first chance they got.

“Thank you so much for telling on me!” I said in a sarcastic tone.

“No one told you to launch a surprise attack in the building!” Edward responded in a defensive tone.

“Well, do not blame me for trying to kill my brothers!” I quickly retorted.

As soon as the words left my mouth we began bickering into the night. Father kept mute—not uttering a single word to tell us off. He laid there and It made me ponder if he actually enjoyed our tiny squabble.

As the words of new insults left my mouth, I felt overwhelmed with joy at the family I have come to love. We all had our differences but they never stopped us from spending and enjoying precious moments with each other.