You're Already on My Radar

I hastily got out of bed and straightened myself when I saw a man who was now smiling come into my bedroom.

"Ba.. ahem, big brother, do you need something?" I asked awkwardly although in my heart I screamed like a woman admiring a man.

Brother, ahem, Baby, didn't answer me right away and put something he was carrying with a lid on the table.

"So this is how your room looks like," Baby muttered while looking around my bedroom. I can only hope that right now my room isn't a mess.

Wait a minute… bedroom? I'm currently alone with a man in the bedroom?!

I could feel my face heat up and my heart beat fast. I hope Baby can't hear it.

Calm down… Alexandria! He's your brother, well… fake brother, to be exact. Even so, you have to calm yourself down!

I could hear the debate going on in my head. Should I change plans and tease Baby, or stick with the original plan and think of him as a big brother.

In the end, I chose the latter.

"Well, as you can see. Is there anything I can help with?" I asked after I managed to calm myself down and stole a glance at the still covered thing that Baby was carrying earlier.

Baby followed my gaze and smiled again when he saw my behavior. What should I do? I could faint just by looking at his smile!

"I brought your breakfast. Looks like you didn't touch it at all," he replied and opened the lid. It was the same food as the food at breakfast earlier.

"Ohh .."

I rounded my mouth when I saw the same food. Looks like for some time I'm going to hate that hard-to-eat food and the reason I made a fuss in the dining room earlier.

"I apologize for my attitude in the dining room," I said and bowed my head once again.

It seems Baby didn't come here because he was worried that I hadn't eaten but because he wanted to reprimand me for my behavior earlier. If not, why did he bring the food when he already knew I was having a hard time eating it?

"No." I saw Baby shake his head, then smiled.

"You did well!"

I looked at him in bewilderment but Baby didn't continue his story.

Baby then pulled up the chair that was on the table where he had put my breakfast, and motioned for me to sit down.

Well, apart from having a couple of sofas in my room, there is a table with two chairs too. Though I don't understand why they put the table and chairs here.

"I initially thought that you were a weak woman for constantly apologizing, but your temperament is similar to that of the Atkins," said Baby who had sat in front of me and looked at me with those dark eyes. He seemed to be holding back an amused smile as he said that, as if he was contemplating something.

"You mean brother?" I asked confusedly.

Does that mean I'm in big trouble? Or is he praising me?

Well, at least I was said to be similar to the Atkins.

"It is nothing. I just remember interesting events," answered Baby who immediately smiled as usual again, making me really confused.

Baby you get minus points! If it wasn't for his handsome face, I'm sure no woman would like him!

"Oh yes, please eat your breakfast. You have to have breakfast so you get energy to carry out your activities." he continued and held out his hand.

I looked at the plate in front of me once more, and saw the knife and the annoying cutlery.

"I… don't know how to eat it," I said quietly and shyly.

"Do you want me to teach you?" asked Baby who returned his charming smile. I, who was about to refuse, subconsciously nodded my head. How can I refuse it?

Baby then got back up and walked behind me. He then touched my hand which was now holding the knife and the other cutlery. Besides my hand which looks smaller than his, my skin is also slightly darker than his, which has white skin like snow.

I held my breath as I felt Baby's face close and I could hear his breath..

What should I do? I could feel my stomach being tickled by something, something I hadn't felt in a long time…

"That's it. So how is it? You can do it?"

Baby's question brought me back to my senses immediately. I looked at my plate and it was true now that I had cut the brown food earlier.

Before I could answer, I heard a voice ringing behind me. Curious, I looked back to see it.

"Sorry, looks like I have to go," said Baby who was now looking busy holding an object. My favorite thing because it was very expensive when it was being sold. It's a cellphone.

"Nice talking to you, Alexandria. Don't forget to eat your breakfast!"

After saying that while smiling and waving his hand, Baby disappeared from my sight.

I sighed in disappointment. Even though Baby is a little annoying, I enjoyed my time with him. Too bad it only lasted a moment.

***

I slowly opened my eyes when I felt the sound of the door opening. I don't know how long I've been asleep, but seeing how dark it was outside made me believe that it was still night.

"Who.."

I did not continue my words when I saw the butler who reprimanded me at breakfast earlier. Why is the old man here again?

"My Lady. It's the head butler," said the old man introducing himself.

Ah.. it turns out that he is the head butler. That is why Mrs. Gareth was afraid of him. Among the servants, it was him who had the highest position.

"I came here…"

"Wait!"

I immediately cut off the old man's words. I don't care about the reason, but isn't there something wrong here?

"Head Butler, what is your name?" I asked coldly.

I really hate him and I can't take him anymore. Looks like I'll have to teach him a bit of a lesson here.

"Eh?" The old man seemed surprised when I asked his name.

"Can't you hear me clearly?! I asked for your name!" I asked, starting to look annoyed.

"Alfred William, My Lady."

"Then what is my name?" I asked again.

The man looked a little confused and wondered why I was asking that, but seeing me staring intently at him made the man finally open his mouth again.

"Alexandria Atkins."

"Yes! Alexandria Atkins. Daughter of the Atkins family. Your master!" I said sharply.

"And I have never seen a mere servant enter his master's room without permission. My brother even knocked on the door first to enter my room! Do you know something I don't know because I don't act like a lady, Mr. William?" I asked sharply.

Yes, this is something wrong that I noticed. I didn't allow the old man to enter, but he went in on his own.

"My lady... I didn't mean that…"

Look at this old man! Trying to find an excuse! You think after humiliating me and treating me like a stranger, I'll just let you go?

You're already on my radar!