A Midsummer Breeze

Chapter 17

Mia despised how her body worked,she saw vague events of what took place,a happy little girl patting her brother's head,the next one she saw was that the warmth vanished.Just like a midsummer mist.It died out.Sometimes,she wished she was not a banshee.

*So this is why...Hestia...the name you chose for your child...I hope it comes true...*

Estelle opened the front door like it was nothing to ashamed of,there she saw who she wish she didn't have to face.

"You bitch!You have the audacity to come back crawling here.What?Got abandoned by the Duke?And who is that woman over there?Where did that little trashy Lillian went?"The Marchioness gestured.Estelle passed by her,completely ignoring her words,she headed straight to Elios's room.

"This...!"She rushed her hand towards Estelle's hair,but she was blocked.Estelle let out a swift blaze,trying her best not to hurt the Marchioness.

"I have no business with you."Her emerald eyes gleamed a bright teal light which no longer showed fear nor anger.It showed ignorance.Like the Marchioness never existed to her,like she was air to Estelle.She continued her way as Mia totted along.This time when they arrived at a certain door,Estelle did hesitate for a short while,she let out a sigh,then,she opened it.

There what seems to be a blonde boy gazing out the window from his chair turned to her side with no emotion and stated.

"I thought you were going to be beaten up.Come on in and sit."He waved at the sofa opposite of him.He finally asked when his sister sat down.

"What brings you here?"Estelle looked up at him and answered.

"This is my request.I need you to be my escort to Viscount Yvonne's gathering." Estelle looked down and up again to see a shocking view.Elios shed a tear.Somewhere in his chest,he felt as if a heavy weigh has been lifted off.He felt pleased that the person he turned his back to,knows why.

*She knew all along....All along...I-i....I have been fulfilling it...Estelle...* He felt a warm hand wiped away his tears,he looked up.He saw his beloved sister with a guilty smile,eyes filled with affection and care.He grasped her bare hand and let the tears flow.So that he will not let go of her hand.

".....S-Ste-Stelle...h-ho-how d-did you..know?A-all the-these *hic* y-years." Estelle left her seat,she nodded as she walked closed and sat down on the arm of his chair,she carefully hugged her brother and soothed him with "Isles of the Nymphs".

"Lucius told me.'People act out of selfishness,greed and curiosity'.Really...you were selfish indeed." She comforted Elios,who let out a weak chuckle.After Elios cried out his guilt and feelings,he was embarrassed to have shown this foolish side to her.

"I don't see a reason to refuse.I knew you were seeing someone during your time here,but to think it was Prince Lucius.Rather...I thought it was Sir Zeak who told you." Estelle was puzzled.

"Why would Fe-"

'I think it's a better choice not to call his name from this point on.'

"Why would Sir Zeak tell me?Could you have told him?" She asked as she returned to her seat.

"Why would I ?You know he's the shitty type who loves to mess around with his charismatic attitude and I thought Prince Lucius was..." Elios stared into her eyes,trying to get an answer.Estelle giggled at him stating the fact "shitty".

"Haa...Lucius is my teacher,"Estelle reclaimed as she lit a small fire around her right index finger,"Now,we can proceed,Sir Zeak did too much this time."Estelle stood up,admitting that Felix was the culprit of the "incident".She can no longer keep the promise she made with him.

"Thank you Elli,I hope to see you next week,on the day of the gathering.Wear something that suit your eyes,they remind of the crystal lake back then.But it's better to keep this a secret,until next week that is." Estelle twirled as she hugged her brother who was now taller than her and waved him goodbye.

"Farewell,my star....until next time." He whispered as he waved back. On her way back to downstairs,she spread her arms wide open.She took a large breath in,and sighed a large breath out.

"You've been sighing a lot today Miss."Mia stated while Estelle looked down and smiled.

"So many chances to lift the mist between us,but now I finally got that chance.When we visit the entrance,I'll make sure to get his favorite snacks."She giggled as Mia warmly evinced with joy.

"Estelle."A voice stopped Estelle in her tracks,an abyssal voice which had the ability to stop whatever she was doing,her worst nightmare.She looked at the figure who was waiting a reply from her,a voiceless reply.Estelle,being the person she is,threw all her anger and frustration at him,and yet,unlike Elios,she could not come to fully resent him.She just gave a small curtsy and went her way.

"What are you doing here?I demand an answer."

"Dear father,"She turned and finally spoke,"until next time." She faced the main door but when she opened it,she bumped into a masculine figure.A figure of someone who was highly irritated.