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The tea's gone Mad

Chapter 10 Caution

My mother pushed me over the banister and watched as I fell.

Her screams echoed throughout the house.

She made everyone come rushing to the foyer.

The maids, butlers, servants.

Even Father and Kaoru.

At least, that was what I was told.

I awoke later in my bed, my head throbbing in pain.

The first thing I saw was Kaoru.

He had a few scraps on his cheek, but nothing major.

"Hey. How are you feeling?" He asked, reaching over and grabbing my hand.

I groaned in pain and shut my eyes.

"Like shit." I muttered.

It took a lot from me to forgive Mother.

It's not easy to accept that your biological Mother just pushed you off the second floor and watched as you fell onto the ground then passed out from the impact.

I was lucky to survive the fall is what the doctors said.

I cracked a few ribs, broke an arm, and got a hairline fracture on my leg.

But I was alive.

When the doctors asked what happened, Mother said I tripped and flipped over the banister.

Then she broke down in tears.

At least that's what Kaoru told me.

The tea's gone Mad The tea's gone Mad

I awoke early in the morning with my back paining me.

I sat up and rubbed my eyes.

Then cautiously crept into the kitchen, looking around for any sign of intrusion.

I spotted the shattered glass with milk still scattered on the floor.

Obviously Kaoru was still asleep otherwise he would have cleaned it up.

I sighed and stretched my arms then rolled my neck.

Everything seemed fine. For the moment.

So I cleaned up the mess, popped two pain killers then went upstairs to Kaoru.

He was still sleeping, rolled up in the blankets his face buried in the pillows.

I smiled and shook my head then grabbed my towel to take a shower.

The tea's gone Mad the tea's gone Mad

By the time I was finished with my shower; Kaoru had already woken up and made some breakfast.

A fried omelet with toast and milk.

I felt relieved knowing he was up and around.

It made the house seem less depressing.

I pulled on my plaid pajama pants and tossed the damp towel on my head then went downstairs and into the kitchen.

"Hey you can go take your shower now." I smiled as he walked up to me and began to towel dry my hair.

"Okay, get dressed then we'll eat. I won't be long." He pushed the towel back onto my shoulders then stared into my eyes. "Why didn't you come back to bed last night?"

I clicked my tongue and looked over his shoulder.

Should I tell him?

I should.

But I don't want to worry him.

Besides, all I saw were several flashes that could have been photographs.

That could have been because of Father.

Or it could just be some weird kids fascinated with the fact that two Japanese twin boys are living in England.

I sighed.

I had no proof of what I saw.

Only suspicions.

"I got tired and decided to crash on the couch." I ruffled his hair and pushed past him into the kitchen. "Go hurry up. We need to be on time."

He lingered in the doorway for a few seconds, then left.

I pursed my lips and looked around the kitchen; Kaoru had cleaned up and only left the food out. My eyes bore through the back window where the flash came from last night. I sighed and peaked through the drawn blinds.

And saw nothing.

Only the faint outline of boots on the lawn.

The tea's gone Mad The tea's gone Mad

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