chapter 5

the morning was cold and winding , indicating a storm approaching.

" what a lovely weather we having " Theodore hummed while coming down the stairs.

after the incident that happened the other day , James decided to send everyone's breakfast to their room which made the Quinn's mansion was quite peaceful

" the weather is certainty getting gloomy " Lucy said while knitting a scarf near the fire place

" the raining seasons is approaching at a faster rate than excepted " James said while reading the day's news paper

Theo soon reached downstairs to see harry already waiting for him , harry sized Theo up before approving his look

although Sophie was not rich , and was struggling she always wanted Theo to have a good life and never to lack anything he wanted by gifting him with the finest clothes made with silk using the money she gained by working as a Tailor woman's assistant

" where are we going? " Theo asked harry

" to see a play " harry said with a smile

" can I come too" asked rose who was near them to hear their discussion

" unfortunately, no"

" why?, I want to come" Rose started whinnying

" where are you boys dressed up to ?" Lucy asked after hearing Rose

" to see a play " Rose told Lucy " I wanna come too" she added

" you can't come " harry told again

" Rose listen to your brother" Lucy said before dragging her away

" don't mind my sister she still acts like a child " harry said before they left for the carriage

arriving at the theatre harry and Theodore got off the carriage

"I have a few friends accompanying us " harry said

"interesting" Theo said with a smirk

"they should have arrived by now oh, there they are "

harry walked ahead while Theo tailed behind, although harry was 15 Theo was very tall which made them look like the same age

"harry, long time no see" a blonde boy said while hugging harry

harry friends included a boy and two girls

" who is this with you ?" the blonde boy asked

"oh, this is Theodore my cousin . Theo met Isaac the head council man's son" harry introduced the blonde boy

" nice to met you Theo "

"same here "

"this is Lilith and her step sister Lilly " harry introduced the two girls

"we better head in the weather is turning quite bad" Isaac said before walking hand in with Lilly

while Theo , harry and Lilith walked behind them

"hi" Lilith said to harry while harry returned with a rather stiff smile

Theodore could feel the awkward moment between the two

The play was quite boring , Theodore didn't know how many times he looked at the ceiling then to Isaac and lilly who were caught up in what ever they were doing and then to harry who was focused on the play then to Lilith who looked quite nervous

"anything I can help you with , my Lady?" Theodore asked Lilith who sat beside him

" no-- nothing ,I'm just a little nervous "

"nervous about what?"

" my parents don't really know I snuck out "

"you did ?, you look to innocent to do something like that " Theodore said

" I came because my step sister wanted to met Isaac , I'm actually the princess " she said the last part with a gather low tone

" you continue to surprise me with your words " Theo said not really expecting harry to be friends with the princess

" I'm really sacred what if I get caught " Lilith was already fidgeting with her hands it turned red

Theo held her hand to stop her

" take a cool breath and relax , you can always blame it on Isaac"

he said while she chuckled

"I can't really help you " Theo added

" I know and I thank you for listening " Lilith said and sigh before setting her gaze on the stage

the play finally came to an end at the same time the rain stopped pouring

" the play was quite interesting " harry said with a smile

" couldn't agree more " Theodore replied with a hint of sarcasm

"will be off now, if that's all " Lilith said and dragged lilly to her side

" is was nice meeting Theodore " she added and bowed

"was the Rush" Lilly said with a pout

" Mom and Dad will be back anytime soon" Lilith said with a hushed tone before dragging her to the carriage

" bye Isaac " Lilly said before being pulled by Lilith

after they left harry finally said

" why not fool around with Lilith ?" he forwarded the question to Isaac

" Lilith unlike her sister is very smart , she will see me coming from miles away " Isaac said as his hand went through his hair which was already ruffled by the wind

" you're messed up " Harry said and sneered

"if you have greedy parents you be forced to do whatever they want " Isaac replied with a shrug

" you got any plans ?" Isaac added

" none really "harry replied

" then I'll take my leave, thanks for inviting me see you tomorrow at the castle " Isaac said and left

" you have weird friends " Theo said patted harry on the shoulder

" I wouldn't call them weird more like troubled. if you don't mind me asking I need your aid with something , seeing we have pasted the stage of being acquaintance" Harry said

" with what ?" Theo asked

" I see Lilith is quite calm in your company she's usually very weird around me . I need your help tomorrow to get her to have a decent conversion with me "

" that's all, a decent conversion? " Theo asked with a brow raised

" yes "

" okay, sure " Theo replied and they both headed towards the carriage , Theo sat down quietly watching the trees outside the widow recalling what Lucas said

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' I sense hostility '

' me too '

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' so that's your plan uh?, so set me up with the princess. pretty impressive but what happens when you play with fire ?, you get burnt ' Theo thought before a sly grin played on his lips

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at the Quinn' Sophie stepped out of her room to have a walk in the garden .after the rain the soil was loose and wet, the flower scent was marvelous

"Red rose's are always beautiful after the rainfall " she said and picked the rose avoiding the sharp thorns

" beautiful things always have a means to protect themselves, to avoid getting hurt in this cruel world " Sophie said and carefully dropped the rose before sighting a beautiful pink flower

" how come I've never seen you before"she said wondering what kind of flower it could be she walked near it and the scent was alluring

" why does it scent so awfully familiar? "

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