"This is Ayla Mercy. She is the head of the house in terms of the care and rules. She can do any- and everything. Her name is Ayla legally, and she must be addressed by that name to anyone who does not live in this house or when mad." said Nala gesturing to Rose.
Rose gave a slight bow before going to the door and letting them. As much as Nala acted kindly to Rose, she really didn't like her because of how closed off Rose was to everyone.
Once everyone was inside, Rose closed and locked the door before leading the guests to the tea room. "Wow! The renovations look lovely, Ayla! You outdid yourself like always." Nala said as she sat down.
Rose smiled softly. "I tried my best to keep as much as Samuel's parents touch in it."
Nala gave a sad smile. "Rosalinda, that's very unlike you."
Rose sighed and gave a bit of a bow. "I'll get the tea."
Nala sighed. "Get Samuel, too, would you?"
Rose nodded and left the room with a roll of her eyes. At the same moment she turned away, the man from earlier spoke. "Let me help you get tea, my lady. I am just a butler to the Phamtomhive's." He said.
Rose tensed a bit before nodding. "Follow me then." She said stiffly before walking to the kitchen. She looked walked in and went to check the plate of cookies first and counted them before getting out the kettle and filled it with water before setting it on the stove. "I think you can handle the rest from here. The tea is in the cupboard to the left of the stove." Rose said to the man, pretty much ignoring him.
Rose made a move to leave the kitchen when she heard him give a chuckle. "You think so little of me, my lady." He said.
Rose clenched her fists and turned to face him to find him way too close for comfort. She glared up at him. There was a good height difference.
"You're a butler. I assume for longer than I've been in this house. I didn't think you weren't capable of something so simple. Now, if you excuse me." Rose gave a tight smile and turned away. "I'll get the tea set."
Rose rolled her eyes as she left the room and got the tea set and called for Sam on his phone. Rose did have the energy to go looking for him, but she smiled as she heard him laughing as he came running into the hall she was in.
"Are they here!" He said happily. He was too energetic for a fourteen-year-old.
"Yes, they are now, calm down a bit. You're in big trouble, mister." Rose said as she walked back into the kitchen to see the man turning off the stove as the kettle whistled.
Sam groaned as he followed her. "What did I do wrong this time? I mean, I've done most of my homework. I haven't broken anything either! I promise!" Sam said, not noticing the man, who was watching them.
Rose set the tea set down before turning around and crossing her arms as she faced Sam. "Alright, you did nothing wrong, you say. Then tell me why six cookies are missing from the plate? Hm? I remember making three dozen, six are missing. I haven't eaten any, and you were the only one here." Rose wasn't one to play games with Sam. She was very strict when it came to Sam.
Sam gave a shy smile and chuckled. "The dog ate them?"
Rose glared. "The dog would be dead or would have made a mess."
Sam sighed and pouted. "Please forgive me, Rosa! I couldn't help myself."
Rose stared at him for pointing to the tea. "You're serving the guests and more sweets for a week, as well as no playtime with Oreo."
"No fair! You can't-" Sam started, but Rose put her hand up to silence him. "I'll make it a month if you don't stop now. And you better improve the way you are. You know I don't tolerate this behavior."
Sam sighed and tried to stare Rose down. Rose scoffed and looked back at the butler. "This is Samuel Mercy. Heir to the Mercy family name." Rose gesturing to Sam.
The butler gave a bow. "A pleasure to meet you. Sebastian Michaelis butler to the Phamtomhives."
Sam stared before he shrugged and went to do as he was told. Rose sighed and went to put some cookies on a plate to accompany the tea when a wave of pain hit her. She closed her eyes and leaned heavily onto the counter to not fall over. She took a shaky breath.
"Estás bien, Rosa?" Sam asked looking over at her.
"I'm fine. You two can take this." She said, handing the plate over as a phone started ringing. "I'll be back."
Sam sighed and stuck his tongue out in her direction before going ti to serve the tea. "Auntie Nala! I haven't seen you since what? Italy, was it?" He said as he set the tea tray down at the table.
Nala smiled widely. "Samuel! Has it really been that long? You've grown up so much!" She said, standing up to hug him. "Where did Rose go?"
"She went to answer a call, lady Nala." Said Sebastian as he served the tea.
Sam smiled before turning to the other boy in the room. "Hello, the name is Samuel Mercy." He said, extending his hand out.
The boy took his hand and shook it. "Ciel Phantomhive. A pleasure to meet you."
Sam nods and sits down. "If you want Nala, I can start with some of the rules around here. I mean, I just got in trouble, so I know the rules pretty well."
Nala smiles. "What a bright young man you've become, Samuel. Your parents would be proud of."
"If you don't mind me asking, where are his parents?" asked Sebastian.
"My parents passed away in a car accident. My sister and I were the only ones to survive. It happened when I was too young to know them." Sam said calmly as he sipped his tea.
"That's quite unfortunate," Ciel said. Sam gave a smile. "There's nothing that can be done besides learning my family's business. Now the rules, to begin with, Ayla's real name is Rosalinda or Rose for short."