Alexandria Has A Request

"Alexandria? What's wrong?" Darling's eyes widened slightly when he saw that I was the one who had come to visit him. Well, I haven't come to this place since that time, and he didn't call me to come here, so naturally he was surprised to see me. 

Darling then put the paper he was holding on to the table, then focused his gaze on me. 

At a time like this, Darling looked very handsome. His face looks tired, his red hair is messy, with a shirt that is slightly open and the thing around his neck that has been loosened. 

Gosh… How can a man who already has three grown children look so seductive and voluptuous like that? 

Now I wonder why Darling didn't remarry, he definitely has the looks to marry, I don't even mind marrying him, is it because Darling just wants to raise his own kids? Then what about his needs? 

"Alexandria?"

The call from Darling again brought me out of my dirty thoughts. Gosh, why did I think of that? 

"Sorry Daddy, Daddy looks tired so Alexandria is worried if this is the right time to talk..." I said then tried to show a doubtful expression. 

I almost threw up when I heard my own words calling him Daddy and saying my name. That sounds ridiculous! 

However, Darling seems to be a father who longs for affection from his daughter and likes his daughter who acts sweet like that. 

Well… seeing how his two children are a son and how cold his second child is, that's understandable. 

A small smile appeared on Darling's face when she heard my ridiculous words. 

See? He is a father who longs for affection from his daughter. 

"No really. Da.. I can still hear what you're saying. What's wrong? Let's sit there," said Darling who still sounded cold. Seems like he's still awkward to act cute like I did. 

Darling then stood up from his seat and pointed to my right. I followed his hand and was a little surprised to see that there was a bookshelf and another seat there. 

It seems that because I was so nervous, I didn't see the seat when I came here. 

After sitting on the seat, which was very soft by the way, I looked back at Darling with a sweet smile on my face. 

"Daddy..." I said, deliberately hanging my words and looking hesitant. 

Once I found out Darling was that type of father, my fear of him did lessen a bit, but it didn't just go away. 

However, as long as I act sweet like this, I guess everything will be fine, right? 

"What's wrong? Go ahead. You can speak freely," said Darling, still with a cold expression.

"A… Alexandria has a request!" I said then closed my eyes so that I seemed to muster up the courage to say that. Even though I did, I have to show that I really mustered up my courage.

I opened my eyes slightly when I didn't hear Darling's response. Is he angry? Does he think I'm presumptuous?

However, different from what I expected, the Darling expression was the same as before.

"Request? Say it," Darling said calmly.

I swallowed my saliva once more to muster up my courage.

"A… Alexandria wants to study! Sir Albert's words at that time still rang clear in Alexandria's head. Alexandria really doesn't understand much, so Alexandria wants to learn," I said quietly and averted my gaze so as not to meet his eyes.

I have to admit that I currently have a lot of flaws and am not ready to be a daughter of the Atkins, and Cold, Baby, or even Darling could be ashamed of my behavior at the dinner table.

Therefore, I thought that I should study again. Whether it's knowledge or even ethics, so that I look worthy of being part of the Atkins and not embarrass myself.

Darling fell silent again when he heard my words. Could he possibly refuse?

I didn't take this into account at all, I thought Darling would immediately accept my request. After all, the Atkins were very rich! It doesn't matter if they pay someone to teach me, right?

Could it be that Darling is the stingy rich type? Wow! You really let me down, Darling!

"Isn't it possible, Daddy?" I asked quietly, turning back to Darling timidly.

Darling remained silent before finally shaking his head.

"No, you can do it. I'll prepare for it in the near future," he replied, still in a cold tone, but for some reason… His expression looked sad.

Is it just my feeling?

"Is that true? Daddy is the best!" I said as cheerfully as possible and smiled broadly. I guess I'll have to get used to being like this because Darling really likes it. His lips smiled slightly when he heard my compliment.

"Oh yeah, Daddy, actually Alexandria has another request," I said quietly. But this time, I looked into his clear sky-colored eyes and didn't take my eyes off him.

My success just now made me a little braver. 

"Say it," said Darling still coldly. 

Seeing his attitude like this, I think I know where Cold got his character. 

"A… Alexandria wants to have a personal maid," I said, now sounding firm even though I had a little trouble mentioning Alexandria at first.

The expression on Darling's face, which was usually calm and cold, was slightly taken aback when he heard my request.

"Alexandria knows that Daddy always sends Mrs. Gareth to help Alexandria. Alexandria is very grateful that Mrs. Gareth treats Alexandria well. However, Alexandria just found out that Mrs. Gareth is the head maid and has a lot of work to do, Alexandria finds it very troublesome for Mrs. Gareth," I said, trying to come up with an excuse.

Actually I like Mrs. Gareth, she's always been good to me. However, Mrs. Gareth only came every morning to wake me up and along with the maid she brought with her, helped me get ready. After that, Mrs. Gareth then left, leaving me alone.

I didn't think much of it before, but after I took a closer look. Cold and Baby have their own personal maid and butler. Then what about me? The daughter of the Atkins?

Doesn't this small difference between me and my two brothers make me feel like I'm not from the Atkins? I guess because of this the other maids were talking about me in secret.

So, in order to equalize this small difference and make the maids stop talking about me, I have to get a personal maid too!

"So… Alexandria wants a personal maid whose only job it is to help Alexandria. Can Daddy allow it?" I asked now, sounding a little pleading and looked into his eyes, hoping my charm would make him allow it.

"Okay, I'll arrange it."

Yes! I knew this charm of mine would help me!

"Thank you, Daddy! Daddy is the best!" I complimented trying to sound as cheerful as possible. Darling just nodded when he heard that.

After I managed to get both of my requests, it was time to think. Which maid should I appoint to be my personal maid?