-Connor's POV-
I sat up hearing voices, I was rather confused until I looked at the window it was light already!? I've slept in! I dashed to my wardrobe putting a suitable yet smart outfit on, well to be honest it was just to impress Grandpapa it was his favourite outfit of mine. After I had changed I cleaned my face and tied my hair back I dashed down the stairs and into the living room. To see Grandpapa and Grandmamma sitting on the big couch holding hands. Father was sitting on the armchair with Ayita on his lap. "Good morning, Connor" Haytham put Ayita down.
"Good morning Father" I smiled, I liked it when Grandpapa was round because he'd always shut Father up if he picked up even the slightest hint of patronization. Also he was someone who had authority over Father and it amused me when he used it.
"He looks more like you every time I see him Haytham" I guess that was a compliment in Grandpapa's mind. Yes sure Father perhaps was a little handsome and his physique was good for his age but there are hints of Father, I hate. Haytham just nodded, I could tell the expression on his face didn't agree but I knew Father saw more of Mother in me than himself.
-Haytham's POV-
"Father was is The Jackdaw doing? I hear she took quite the beating last time she went to sea" I looked at Connor in the corner of my eye and I saw his eyes light up I always knew the boy loved ships, perhaps as much as Edward but I do not think them great. Only a use of transportation.
"Ah she's fine, only a few scraps to her sides that all, I promised Connor I'd take him out for a bit once she's ready if that's alright with you, Son"
Hmm, Father can get a little wild when it comes to The Jackdaw and taking her out to sea then again, he was a great fatherly man and I doubt he will let harm come to Connor…. "Fine"
"Thank you Father!" Connor grinned at me.
"Oh come on boy what I tell you about that hideous grin?"
"Sorry" He stopped immediately.
-Edward's POV-
I chuckled "He just a boy Haytham let him have a childhood, let him be happy while he's young, but anyway… who wants a present?"
"ME! ME! ME!" Connor and Ayita both put their hands up desperately, I laughed passing them their present each.
"Now after three you open them ok?" They both nodded fast at me "One…. Two… Th-" They were already at it, I heard gasps from them both.
-Ayita's POV-
I looked up at Grandpapa "Thank you!" It was a nice cream coloured dress.
"I can help you put it on if you wish my dear" Grandmama smiled at me with her beautiful and caring smile.
"Yes please" We both went upstairs to my room.
-Connor's POV-
"Why is it in a bottle?" I looked at both Grandpapa and Father both of them looking slightly amused.
"It's a ship in a bottle Connor, a beautiful ship at that" I stared in awe at it, he was right it was beautiful.
"I promise to look after it, it will remain pristine for as long as I live!"
Grandpapa ruffled my hair "Good"
Father took it from me and looked at it a little before placing it back in the box. "We'll put it in a good place before you go to bed" I nodded, Grandpapa and mamma stayed until after dinner and then they left. After Father put Ayita to bed but kept me up for one of his 'chats'.
-Haytham's POV-
"Connor?" The boy looked up at me "Are you sure you want this?"
"Want what Father?"
He looked confused at me, he had forgotten I could just say nothing an- Calm Haytham and stop rethinking your decisions. "Are you sure you want to be in the order? I mean you could just live a normal life"
He shoke his head "I don't want a normal life. I want to be like you, I want to be in the business and help to get order"
"Well you seem enthusiastic and we need enthusiasm so I'll start taking you with me and you can learn different lessons from different people of the order, how does that sound hm?"
"It sounds good"
I smiled "Good boy, now off to bed with you" He nodded and did as he was told, I sat back in my chair and relaxed with a cup of tea. "Charles…" I could hear the man breathe faster from surprise.
"Sir.." He sat down on the couch "So he is joining sir?" I nodded, Charles smiled a little.
"His mother is probably cursing my name right now" I sigh.
"You gave him a choice sir he choose what he wanted to do"
"Your right Charles, oh please have some tea" I had gotten that cup for Connor but I remembered he didn't like tea. Charles poured himself a cup.
"Sir if I may… What about Ayita?"
"She will be courted and Married off"
"Can I ask, if I maybe considered?"
My heart jumped to my throat, the last time one of the woman in my family courted a templar, it turned out bad. But I trust Charles, don't I? I do. I think, he'd make sure Ayita is ok… otherwise me and Connor would hunt him and murder him or worse. "You may but I already have some suitors so there is competition Charles but if you manage to win my Daughters heart them yes you'll get to Marry her"
Charles nodded "Thank you Sir"