Chapter 7

I chose to be angry. Even though he was concerned about my health, it was inexcusable that he grabbed my hand and dragged me into the house. Why of all people, it had to be him? Other employees would never behave like that with me. However, they would have betrayed me to my father. Hans, however, said that he wouldn't say a word about it to him.

I had a restless night. I could not sleep due to the many thoughts. I felt badly because my last night going out was discovered and that I spent the evening alone. People quickly get used to the new situation and it seemed that I was already accustomed to being with people.

The breakfast was like yesterday and I felt better when I saw Jack and Natalia. Jack's laughter made me smile. Eduard also seemed more open now. During breakfast, he spoke that he moved here because of the work. His girlfriend was in another city, in order to complete her studies. When she finishes school then they will get married.

Eduard left a quiet impression at the beginning, but he wasn't anymore. He was fooling with Jack and it seemed that they had become good friends. I was glad, because none of us in the family could boast that we have a lot of friends. I just hoped that this new friendship wouldn't interrupt Jack's studies and Eduard's work.

Even Aleksander talked about his private life. He told us that his friends are in another country, far away from here. However, he did not want to mention why he left. When I asked about it, he started to laugh and said that today's weather was nice and he should write a song about it.

The whole day I thought about whether I should be happy about the evening or not. Yes, I had complained before that I don't want to be alone anymore. I would be happy to have dinner with my family. Aleksander and Eduard didn't bother me, but William and Hans did. The situation became worse each time, when I talked to him and William. I did not want to create expectations, because I was sure that I would never marry.

In fact, it didn't matter if I was happy about it or not. Dinner was held anyway.


A half an hour ago there was silence on the deck, except when Nami was whining, but now the quiet was gone. The whole team had gathered on the deck, as Franky and Ussop showed the new invention which they had built together.

Luffy and Chopper were delighted. Their eyes were sparkling when they saw the invention although they did not know what it was and what it could do. Sanji and Brook had come out of curiosity on the deck. Zoro wasn't here because of the invention. He wanted to train and paid little attention to the thing. Nami and Robin were still on the deck by their chairs.

Usopp showed with pride the metal box, which had four wheels. Franky had the remote in his hand and he then began to lead the metal box with it. At first it was difficult, because the thing was moving too fast and hit a pole or the edge of the ship. After some time it was easier to lead the machine, until it went near Zoro.

Zoro did not pay attention to the whole thing, after all, and when he put his weight on the ground he almost hit the machine.

Franky and Usopp screamed. They had both worked very hard to build it and Zoro almost destroyed it.

"Zoroooo!"

"What?" He still could not understand what was going on.

"What else do you expect from this idiot." Sanji had to comment on this.

"You have something to say?"

"Me no, but my leg does, which is going to be in your face soon!"

The others didn't pay attention to their fight, because it was way more important whether the machine was still working or not.

Robin chuckled over it and Nami was desperate. Again, she thought that the team should go to kindergarten before they could be adults.


I borrowed a dress from Natalia. In fact she forced me to wear it, because she didn't want me to face William in the same dress that I wore the last time.

I went down where I was already expected. When I got to the table, there was a strange atmosphere. It seemed that William did not like that Hans was invited here at all.

"The family has somehow grown bigger since my last visit. I see that a member is certainly superfluous." William looked at Hans.

"I'm not a family member." replied Hans.

"You know, I found a frog. Such a strange yellow and had black spots." Jack just said something to change the subject.

"Really? Where did you put it? I also want to see." Uncle Scott just walked to the table. Natalia decided to invite him to visit.

"Jack, this is very nice ..." William tried to remain polite.

"What's that ... Do not be so! I will save the situation with a little song! "

Before Aleksander could start his song, Natalia shouted "Behave all! You will not ruin my dinner! "And all were silent.

I had to admit that it was weird to watch this. Natalia's little out burst was a little too much, but at least the situation was more relaxed after that.

I tried to smile and walked to the table, where I welcomed all. Almost everybody greeted me polite. Only Hans looked at me in a very cold manner.

"Miss Jenna. How do you feel today? "

"Very well, thank you." I smiled at William.

"Oh, Jenna, you know, I was trying to invite Tim, but unfortunately I couldn't reach him."

"Who is Tim?" William looked curiously to Natalia.

"Jenna's gay friend who is very unpleasant."

I knew that Natalia was lying. She certainly did not bother to invite Tim. And this comment that he gay was…I almost laughed at it. Tim had been a really good actor.

"But ..." Natalia stood up to introduce the new "family members". "William, you'll certainly be interested in who these people are."

"But of course, Miss Natalia."

"This is our Uncle Scott. He has unfortunately a lot work with his business and we can rarely see him, but I believe that now, when one of his workers lives at our house, he will visit us more. And with that I can intrude Eduard. He is an inventor / scientist, and will soon show us his inventions, right? "

"Yeah! I should be ready soon." Eduard seemed more confident than yesterday. It was good to see that he started to get used to the surroundings.

"And it is Aleksander. He gives piano lessons to Jack. Somehow, he also lives here. "Natalia made a little break. "Because today we welcome all new employees, we needed to invite our new gardener, Hans."

Natalia was standing next to Hans and put her hand on his shoulder. This bothered me very much, because in my opinion it was very rude. Hans, however, did not seem to be bothered by it. But then Natalia sat back to her place.

"And how should I introduce you, William?"

William was silent for a moment and then smiled charmingly.

"I'm the guy who makes your sister happy."

Natalia smirked. Uncle Scott began to laugh. I thought that it was not funny nor necessary to say. But I tried to smile and pretend that it didn't bother me. But I thought that I should talk with William and make it clear that I wasn't interested.

Fortunately, someone did not ask for anything more on this theme and dinner could begin. This time, William hadn't done the cooking, but we also had a very good cook.

I watched the people while eating. It was easy to understand that William was trying to get along with everybody. Everyone, except Hans. Hans was speaking more with Natalia and Aleksander. I tried not to speak too much. Then I turned my attention to the door, because someone opened it.

"I should be offended. Strangers are invited to the dinner, but the closest person isn't. "

"Tim?" I was surprised when I saw him because I knew that he never came here on Thursday evenings.

"That you are Jenna's friend doesn't mean that you are close to the family." Natalia snapped.

Tim did not let to interrupt and walked to the table.

"I think that isn't it. You are just scared that I could steal your new love." Tim stood next to Hans and put his arm around his shoulders.

Hans was surprisingly calm. He wasn't shocked about Tim's word or about his arm. Before, Natalia got to say something; I got up, walked to Tim and grabbed his hand.

"I am very sorry."

I looked briefly to Hans and then I dragged Tim away. Luckily he let me to do it. I dragged him into the kitchen, where I could take my anger out on him.

"Why are you doing this?"

"Don't you understand that you let a very good opportunity go away?"

"What do you mean?" I really do not understand what Tim was trying to say.

"You're letting Natalia act as she wishes. Even you should understand that she wants Hans. Girl, you've to do something! "

I stared for a moment at Tim. Yes, I had realized that Natalia liked Hans. But why should I do something against it?

"Jenna. Try to imagine that Hans and Natalia are together. Kissing and touching each other. And they are happy. I know that it upsets you! "

I tried to imagine and I felt the same thing when Natalia put her hand on Hans' shoulder. I thought that I did not like it because it was rude. But why did the picture of them together bother me the same way?

I didn't say anything and left the kitchen. I didn't want to answer it.


Note: Sorry that it took longer than usually...I have no idea when I can upload again. School is trying to kill me ( that evil thing)