18 Our mother!

"Yeah! She is my mother, Scarlett".

Carl froze hearing his words, he had no idea what he should reply to him. Carl was very clear that, the photo was his mother's. If Charles means that it was his mother's then does it mean they are brothers? Carl kept staring at the picture.

Charles said with a big smile, "Very beautiful right? Everyone says that my hair colour and facial features expect my eyes looks like her. I really love her, you know!" Carl still didn't react, Charles patted his shoulders. Then only he came to the real world.

Then Carl asked him, "That is Uncle, Vinson?" Charles nodded his head but he realised that something is wrong with Carl. His facial expressions was not as bright as he entered the room. Charles asked, "Are you alright, Carl? Not feeling well?"

Charles went forward and touched his forehead to check the temperature. Carl looked at Charles, who was always kind to them. 'If the one in the picture was really my Mommy, then he will be my real big brother. It would be nice', he thought.

Charles said, "Your temperature is normal, are you really alright?". Carl nodded his head and said with smile, "I'm fine, brother". Seeing him look alright now, Charles smiled and patted his head.

Then Carl said, "We are leaving today, Brother for our birthday celebration next week. We will arrive on the day after our birthday. There will a private flight arranged for dorm members on November 17th morning. You should come for sure".

Charles smiled and patted his head then said, "Ofcourse, I will be there Carl. Who will miss their little brother and litte sister birthday. And also I get to see Mommy's face in Magnolia, right?" Carl nodded slowly with a smile for his last question.

Carl didn't mention about the painting to anyone. He remembered how his mother behaved in front of Charles. He couldn't guess as she treated all the four including Klay equally. When he thought back she treated all the kids like that.

He kept thinking about this all the way to home. His mom didn't behave biased anywhere so it was hard to find out for him. They reached Magnolia, Vivianne was already waiting for them in the airport. As soon the kids came she ran over to them.

She kneeled and hugged her little kids and gave them big kisses on their faces. Carl forgot about the painting as soon as he saw his mother's face. They took a black limousine to the castle. Vivianne asked him, "How is everyone at dorm? Did all of them say that they will come?"

Chris had a big smile on her face and she said, "Yeah, Mommy. Everyone will be coming". Vivianne smiled and said, "Okay, Sweety". Carl remembered the painting when dorm was mentioned. But his mom never asked about Charles specifically.

Vivianne talk with Charles in phone like how she talks to the twins, daily. So she know that he is coming without asking her kids. She prepared everything in top notch since her first son is coming to Magnolia for the first time. The first crown prince, the next possible king will be coming afterall.

She had lots of plans, she also thought about convincing him to stay the night. She was so focused in other things, she forgot that he will see her face.

Carl asked about his father to Vivianne since the day he came back and he matched everything to Vinson. He even kept his photo next to his.

He analysed the two photos in computer it was 85% match, which is only possible with parents. He thought of asking his mother but let go of his idea since Vinson will be coming to the party as well. The twins also talk with him in phone and were attached to both Charles and Vinson.

As the saying goes, 'Birds of same feathers flock together'.

Vivianne invited Vinson through Carl and Chris but asked her father-in-law to keep him busy. That is when Robert knew he had other two grandchildren. Robert and Ronnie decided to attend the birthday party instead of Vinson.

November 17.

Everyone in the dorm, the twin's friends came to Magnolia just for the four hours party and will be sent back the same day. Vivianne arranged the flight and permit for them. The kids were received by the Queen personally and she became tour guide on the way to castle.

There were posters of Vivianne here and there but Charles was focused on the woman in front of him. So he didn't see it much.

Robert and Ronnie was treasuring the twins while parents of Vivianne treasured Charles and ofcourse Klay too. The kids didn't find this any suspicious except Carl who took note of everything around him. Later, all the grandparents talked with one another and reminisced about the past.

Carl thought that instead of Charles finding it out himself, it would be better if he said to him first. Carl said to Charles who was looking at the castle garden, "Brother? Can you come with me?" Charles looked at the little guy whose face was a little distressed and thought something was not right.

He immediately said, "Sure, let's go!" Chris said, "I wanna go too!" Before Carl could say anything, Charles said, "You play with Klay, we will come soon, okay? You are a good girl right, Chris?"

She pouted her face but still nodded her head. Charles gave a look to Klay indicating him to take care of her. Klay nodded his head then played with Chris and her classmates.

Carl didn't say anything then, he simply led him to their suite. The second floor of the entire castle is occupied by royal family and called as Royal suite. That is, Queen, her kids and her parents. The other rooms are occupied by them for other reasons.

To stay in the guest room of second floor, you must be someone of high importance. Vivianne and her kids, rooms are connected. Vivianne's art room is the second biggest one, next to her bedroom.

Carl took Charles to the art room without saying anything. Charles followed behind him without asking anything, giving him the time needed for him to prepare. He knew that something is not right, that is why his face and behaviour is different than usual.

When they reached the art room, outside the room Carl said nervously, "Whatever you are going to see inside, promise me that you will stay the same". Charles chuckled first on hearing his words. After looking at his serious eyes, he nodded.

Carl went in, Charles followed him. The room was dark. When Carl switched on the light, the entire room became a bright hall. There were various types of paintings, scenery, portraits, sketches, modern art. The room was fascinating, some artwork had similar strokes like his mother's works.

Charles was so excited as he walked inside the hall. He asked looking around, "Was this Mommy's creations? It is so....." Charles couldn't utter the next word when he turned around to find a 2 feet photograph hanging on the centre of the hall on the wall.

In the photograph, a lady wearing maroon colour fullsleeve gown with patterns of red variation, crimson hair where loose ends are tied together making a crown of it own, turquoise eyes, plum lips, her smile was most entrapping one with an extraordinary crown on her head.

Looking at Charles's stunned expression, Carl spoke. His low and nervous voice was heard, "She is the 54th Queen of Magnolia, Vivianne Aurora. Our mother!"

Now Charles was stupefied to hear Carl, especially the word, 'Our mother'. Carl went towards the balcony were a canvas was closed with a satin cloth. He lifted the cloth up and said, "This was how I confirmed it." Charles eyes grew more and more wide, like it is coming out of the socket.