- Day 46: Ceddy-
Cedric Pov
Cedric walked among the halls of the raven castle, inspecting to make sure everything was in order. He did this more than usual nowadays to take off some of the work load from the young master, Gerald.
Lately, Gerald had been burying himself in completing the work his grandfather used to do. It was as if one hard-working person died and another one took the spot just to work to death. Cedric was worried that Gerald's body which was slowly getting better would start to return to its old state.
Gerald was following what Richard had taught him. The raven castle came first. Gerald followed that rule and spared little time to mourn the lost of his grandfather.
Cedric had been with Gerald for a long time. He cared for the young master more than just a servant and master. Cedric thought of Gerald as family. He wanted to see Gerald live a healthy life with a family. Cedric didn't want him to be stuck in a never ending cycle where he put the castle before himself and lost who he was.
When his father Gilbert, the previous butler to Richard told Cedric he would be looking after Gerald, Cedric promised to do it to the best of abilities. And after that he bonded with Gerald more than he expected.
He noticed how Gerald was trying to fix the relationship with brother and hoped the two would forget the past and moved on. At times like this they needed to stick together. With Richard gone their relationship should hopefully get to that of loving siblings. The more time they spent together he saw how they started to act more and more like brothers than business partners or strangers.
Takumi had his own growing family but when would Gerald? What would happen when Takumi and Misaki move out of the raven castle? Surely Cedric's presence wouldn't be enough.
Cedric knew the young master was often times lonely in this big castle.
If Gerald didn't try to find his happiness on his own then Cedric would help even if he was crossing the line as the butler. He had secretly contacted the woman he saw Gerald speaking with here and there, to invite her to the castle.
Thanks to his good hearing, he knew Misaki tried to set up Gerald with Amy because she knew Gerald needed someone he couldn't easily control. She was right. There were already many puppets around him.
Cedric stopped in front of the office Gerald was currently in. He knocked before he opened the door and entered.
There behind Richards old desk was Gerald.
"Having fun Ceddy?" Gerald commented seeing his old friend come in.
Cedric didn't react to the nickname Gerald called him. He never did. He stood with his arms behind his back and an unreadable expression on his face. Calm and stoic as always while he watched Gerald.
He wouldn't be like his father Gilbert who stood silent beside Richard and watch him live closed up in the castle, working like a machine. Ruining good relationships. Not anymore.
He would find happiness for the young master even if Gerald would one day hate him for interfering with his life and acting out of character.
A\N: hopefully I will update this sunday or monday.
Next chapter is -Day 47: Double date- ( Takumi, Misaki, Tora Chiyo chapter)
