The Warm Home
Season 2 Chapter 17

In November.

Not really, it was at the end of 1986. The atmosphere of the mansion was calm and peaceful. No more commotion and bullies. The servants worked well. They were able to move freely since Faye was kicked out of the mansion.

The young man Faye ordered was not fired because he was innocent. All of his debts were paid by George.

Raka's kitchen has also been expanded. More and more furniture was replaced with new ones. Raka often made cakes with large quantities and distributed them to the servants. They really like Raka who never demeans them because of different status.

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Raka felt a very different moment at the end of the year since the grandmother's departure. Usually, he and his grandmother would make a lot of pastries to fill all the jars they had.

Now, Raka is doing the same thing but, with different people. Raphael and Nicholas had to be in the kitchen all day. Those who are not used to making cakes, of course, have to deal with this one boy's bullshit.

"Ouch! I told you not to rub too much on his feet. Lookie! The cake is greasy. Just thin."

"I'm sorry. I have never been -"

"Sister, my goodness..... That's not how it works. Just wear the prints. Uh! Why isn't it here? Not prepared yet? Goodness!!!"

"I'm sorry... I forgot."

Without them noticing, the kitchen door had already opened a little. So, George and his servant, Zack saw and heard all Raka's chattering while holding back his laughter.

"You two. Nicholas and Raphael, clean up now. Zack, help him. Raka.... Raka.... You should have called Zack. Not the two of them."

Said George, surprising them.

"Are you telling me that Zack can?" Wipe it while wiping the dirty table.

"Already. Zack, help him get done. Nicholas. Clean yourself. After that, come to my room. Understood??"

Nicholas blinked his eyes and thought slowly. "Hiks! I better be here. Zack, help me" his inner self while looking at Zack with a pleading expression.

"Get out there, Haha! Sometimes it has to alternate. Good job, Nicholas." He said with ridicule.

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"Hiks! Good Lord George, please don't torture me anymore." Nicholas said with a plea. George only smiled faintly as he continued to read the paper he was holding.

"If I torture you, you're already in a different realm and won't be able to live with your brother." He said while mocking.

"It-it's... It's harder than making a cake. Don't like this... Hicks! I'm not like Zack whose brains are watered down." He continued to plead.

"Okay, fine but there's a condition."

"Oh! What'sthat?"

George grinned. "No bonuses this year. Haha."

His face paled immediately upon hearing those words. Nicholas is very passionate about money. Not like her adult sister.

Zack never asked for a bonus, although it desperately needed more money. In fact, his sister who was desperate to ask for a bonus to George because he felt he had worked hard. In fact, at that time there had not been a year they worked there. . George responded with a laugh. His late wife also knew of Nicholas' ridiculous nature. But he never felt disturbed.

"Not complain much. Quickly trim the paper according to the numbers. I'll give you 5 minutes from now. GET STARTED!"

"Young master, help me. I promise I'll be more diligent in making the cake" she cried.

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"I have to prepare a room for my mom and dad. He said they would stay here. I am already impatient. Hmm... Which room is suitable for mom and dad." Said a boy who was walking back and forth in front of the empty rooms.

"Young master seems confused. Can I help you?" Jose, who was cleaning the floor near the rooms, suddenly saw Raphael back and forth. He also approached her directly.

"I'm confused... Which room is suitable for mom and dad? This one seems too big. That one, it's big enough but, there's no bathroom. Huh. Everything's good." He said while pouting.

"Hmmm.... Better --"had not finished talking, he was called by the butler. Jose left and left Raphael, who was still confused.

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"Finally done too! It was exhausting but, satisfied also." Raka said satisfied while looking at the pastries made by him.

"Today I made this much cake. It was a really fun experience".

"Zack, now it's my turn to clean up. You just sit down. We both work, open your own. I've had enough rest."

Zack looked over for a while and continued his work. Raka finally grabbed the cloth Zack was holding and told him to sit down.

"You're this. It was hard to tell him to stop. If I say rest, then rest. There sat in that chair. Eat the snacks I have prepared!" Zack resigned, he did not want to make him more angry. Finally, he sat down and enjoyed the snack.

"That's delicious! I'd better set it aside for Nicholas. He must be 'crying' hahahaha."

Raka noticed Zack's strange expression as he ate the snack, strange smiles. That's how he thought. Zack rarely smiles. Brother sister is indeed the opposite nature.

Before long, the kitchen was clean and the furniture was neatly arranged. Cakes made earlier have entered into glass jars of various sizes.

"Toples small size for the servants. These two, special for both of you. Here, for grandpa. And this is for me and my brother. Tell Nich to share." Said Raka who was busy putting the jars into the trolley.

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"Nich... You're in-"

Grep's!

Just entering, he was immediately greeted by his sister who looked exhausted. .

"Hiks! Help me, Zack. The master tortured me." He said pleading.

"What did you say?! Want to get rid of your year-end bonus?" George heard his voice.

"Haha. Now, you know what it's like to be your sister. Reduce your silliness." George said to him.

"Yeah! Already have. Now, young master told you to --"

"Young master? All righty! I'm there now." Though Zack had not finished talking, but his sister had run away somewhere.

"Curtain! Not yet kapok also "murm while shaking his head.

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Brak!

"Sir, did you call me?" Nicholas asked as he forced open the kitchen door. Fortunately it wasn't broken. Raka looked at her horror, she who was busy decorating the cake, feeling disturbed.

"sorry. I was too excited.hehe" he said with a big smile.

"You saw that trolley, right? Share it with the servants. And remember. Open and close the door slowly, CAN YOU? NICHOLAS." He said while glaring at horror.

"Yes, okay. Enjoy your day." After that, he came out of the kitchen without closing the door. Raka clucked in annoyance. He left the door open and continued his work.

Suddenly, there was someone standing behind him from a distance away. The man stood beside the door, watching the busy boy. His eyes swept across the entire corner of the room like a person looking for something.

"You think I don't know anyone standing behind me?" Raka said suddenly. The moment made the man surprised.

"Some in, no problem. Is there anything important to talk about?" The man did not reply, he just walked over and stood beside him.

"This is a letter from Young Master." The man slipped a small rolled up paper into Raka's shirt pocket.

"Tell the Honoured Young Master. I, Rakasha Frederic Nathanael Vicenzo, await his presence before my eyes. I'm really curious about that Honorable figure."

"You'll meet soon. Someday. If he's not busy." Said the man was polite.

"Hahahaha 'busy', yes.." said Raka with a thin smile. Then, the person came out without saying goodbye and left the door open.

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"Sister. When did your parents come?" Raka asked while lying on her bed.

"Mom's word, mid-December. Usually, you will be more busy at the end of the year. Even often stay at the inn near the company because it is very tired to go home." He answered while busy making his toys.

Raka then wakes up and sits on her bed while watching Raphael who looks very busy with his toy collection.

"Eatya, if you have just toys. Don't do much like this. It's past 9 lhoo. Nah! There's more. Oh my!" The omel. Raka never had a pile of toys. He only has a pile of books.

Seeing toys splattered everywhere made him dizzy. He is very perfectionist. He couldn't see a messy thing in the least. Because from a long time ago, if there was a slightly messy item immediately neatened by his late grandmother. And that's what he's an example of. When his grandmother left for work and the house was still a mess, he was the one who tidied up.

Geck. Geck!

Their hands stopped instantly, afraid that it was his grandfather knocking. They stood up slowly and lay down on their own mattresses.

"Excuse me..... Young master. I brought you the milk left in the kitchen." Said the man behind the door.

They both breathed a sigh of relief. It was Nicholas. Raka opened the door and

Yheng!!!

His grandfather stood beside his servant. Raka immediately walked back and wanted to close the door.

"Bad-bad boy! Wanna hide? You guys have a big clock in your room, right? You must know why I put a big clock in your room." George stared intently at his two grandchildren.

Raphael lowered his head, he did not dare to look at his grandfather's face. Unlike Raka who drank her milk casually and then gave the glass to Nicholas.

"Grandfather, better rest. So, let's clean up the room for a bit. Just went to bed. No need to put on a face like that." Raphael and Nicholas were shocked to hear his casual talk.

Raka had gotten used to his grandfather's angry face hence, he was already not afraid anymore.

"Tomorrow you'll have to provide a record of your monthly expenses. Before 11 o'clock should be in my hands." After saying that, George immediately left behind three people staring at each other.

"What is true?! Tomorrow is Saturday. Free schedule. No, it can't be like this." His protest while lying on his bed.

"Eat him, don't say. Just apologize. Oho!Tomorrow I make fresh sweet avocado juice for you so that the spirit. How's it?"

Raka did not answer, he just grumbled until he fell asleep. Raphael only chuckled and then followed to dreamland. Unbeknownst to him, bad things happen to his adoptive parents. And that's why he was put back in George's mansion.