Nothing seemed to be going against me now but I know better than to let that blind me and leave me unaware of what could and shall happen. Arrogance is a fault that I shall not let myself have. Arrogance leads to the most tragic ends. I will not let myself die by something that could have been easily avoided or something stupid. If I am to die let it be for a good cause and let it help someone in some way. I will go down in glory not in shame. The only thing I fear in this world the most is the thought of being alone forever.
As I made my way home once more I glanced upon a beautiful hair brush with a floral design. Never have I ever truly wanted such a thing before but this was different. I didn't want it, I needed it. Smiling kindly at the merchant I bought the brush along with the set including the mirror and comb brush. This is the first time in a long time that I have let myself indulge in such a way. With a hop in my step I continued on my way happier than I have been for a while. Everything was in tip top shape, just how it needed to be. I went about my home inspecting everything. The floor was polished, windows clean, guest bedrooms made and prepared for any one, tea sets clean and ready, paper work filled and taken care of, and my candy bucket restocked.
As I went over the papers I noticed that everything was running well. Thankfully the company was well due to the precautions my father had put in place. I then began sending letters to the company workers and investors. With a sigh I started the normal household chores. Everything was in order by the time there was someone at my door. The bell rang obnoxiously, distracting me from finishing cleaning my new tea set. With yet another sigh I made my way down stairs.
At the door were Meredith, a man with raven black hair and forest green eyes the seemed to shimmer in the late noon light, and a pair of twins. The twins both had dark brown hair and big almond shaped light brown eyes. "Hello Meredith. Come in if you please." With that I turned and headed into my study. "Follow me please."
Once we arrived I raised my hand towards the seats in front of my desk. "So my dear Meredith, to what do I owe this nice visit to." She smiled at me and glanced at the people that accompanied her. "Well Eli I came with Ryu Chong and the twins Li Ming and Li Hua." So it is them. "Ahh, so this is the ones you spoke to me about. Well hello I am Alexander Eli Northland. You get to live here within my dear home and get to eat when you want so long as it is not excessive. You will have a good pay for every two weeks. Any questions." They all nodded and stood. "If you would like to get anything you may go, but for now I will assign jobs. Mr. Chong you will be my head butler. Li Ming and Li Hua you both shall be my personal maids. Oh and another thing I may at times just do things myself if I feel you do not do the task adequately enough, if that should be the case take it as me firing you if it is something major and I look really annoyed with you." They all nodded once more and left once I dismissed them.
The Queen had offered me a job in her service but frankly I feel that it would be a bit too over the top. Then again I am good at analyzing and solving problems. She said that she would have a few cases ready for me to review and go over. They are mainly to determine if the appropriate actions were taken and if the sentence was well deserved. Just thinking about it sounds tiring. With another sigh I began to write a letter accepting her offer. As long as it wouldn't be dangerous and I would have to mainly deal with paper work I would be fine with doing the job. By the time I was finished with writing the letter Li Ming and Li Hua were back. I showed them where they would be settled and got to Mr. Chong's new room to have everything prepared for him.
Once done I made my way back to my study and got out the outfits they would have to wear. My maids would wear pretty matching Chinese dresses that are red with beautiful flower and cloud patterns. My butler would wear a black over coat and vest along with a red shirt and black pants, with a white tie. Smiling at my choices I wait for all three to and report to me so I can give them their uniforms. As I sat there I looked out the window and looked at my cherry blossom tree. Though it was still quite cold the trees beautiful petals stayed put and seemed to hold warmth of their own. Looking at it I began to long for that warmth, where could I find that wholeness that my beautiful cherry tree seemed to have. Tears ran down my face without me noticing until I heard a knock at my door. Rubbing them away I cleared my throat. "Come in."