A morning in Pearl Villa

The summer mornings are always very warm and damp. With the golden sunlight leaking from the not so strong barrier of blue curtains softly illuminated the room. Which gave the the snow white and inky interior a classy look. But an annoyed noisy grunt successfully broke the whole mood.

A figure in white pajama flailed its arms around the bed and dishevelled the blanket covering it, which slipped from the bed to the soft carpet in a messy bundle, making it look a little downcast.

"Ugh... I hate dayyyyssss. I like nightssss." The figure slurred in a half asleep voice.

"You yucky Sun, you should not exist. Disgusting blasted ball. Shining shining, Glowing, Burning all day. Get a cool life. Hah." Annoyed with a ray of sunlight coming from the gap between thick curtains the sweet but harsh voice cursed.

The owner of this sweet yet harsh voice is called Gemma Ruby Smith. A seventeen years old courtesan with lively and blunt personality but soft like cheese heart. Our Gemma the tiny Giant has woken up for today and is ready make her life rumble.

"Sis. My dear big sister... Ivy, where are you?" Gemma finished brushing her teeth and went down the stairs singing to her beloved sister about the bereavement for one night. There was a noise in the kitchen as she went.

"Ah... yes, Darren. We need to discuss about the product portfolio with R&D department. You need to make the meeting scheduled before this weekend... Yeah, I understand the new propaganda, but it needs to be applied carefully and planning also needs ro be done. Nothing can come out from online meets. We need a meeting scheduled, and that's it.... Ah, okay.... Yes, that was Gem, and the monster has woken up, so I need to attend it. haha. Yeah, bye. Let's meet for brunch meeting. Okay."

"Who the hell did you refer as a monster? Look at this cute face. These cute dimples. These cute bangs. This cute smile. How can you call me a MONSTER? Where are your aesthetics? How can you be an Operational & Product Manager of The Ambrose with this shitty preference. Hmph." The girl blurted out as soon as she entered the kitchen with a bang of the door.

A young woman in soft blue pajama turned around as she bade farewell to the person on the line. And smilingly look at the naughty younger one. A sweet giggle slipped out her lips as she looked at her sister.

"Woah..." The younger girl sighed, calming down. Gemma stumbled to her with a dazed expression on her face.

"Come on... pancakes, scrambled eggs and coffee. Jar of syrup is on table. Take the plate and serve yourself." The older said while preparing to leave the kitchen as she untied the apron. While doing so she turned and looked at Gemma who was still in daze, staring at herself.

"Gem. Gemma.... What are you doing in a daze. You have a convocation today. Come on, go and have some breakfast. You'll be late." She said leaving, while ruffling Gemma's brown, still untidy hair. Making her hair look like a bird's nest in literal.

While Gemma was still in a daze. Talking to her subconscious.

'Sister is so beautiful.'

'Sister should not smile.'

'Sister is two years older than me, and she will have a partner in future.'

'I should find an ideal partner for her.'

'She won't find herself, looking at how dispassionate she is in general.'

'What should I do if someone is opportunist, and takes my sister away... I have to be careful.'

'Well, who was she talking to just now?'

'She said Darren. Darren.... Is that Darren Maxwell? That lousy hottie, whose pic Sandy showed me as her elder brother?'

'Why the hell am I thinking about that right now?'

'Oh right, sister told me to have breakfast.'

"Ouch. Hot...fu-fu... phuh." Gemma hissed as she accidentally touched the still hot pan while picking up the freshly cooked pancake with bare hand to speed up the serving. She desperately blew her finger while taking the plate to the dining table.

Yes. That young woman was Ivory Chrysanta Smith. The older of the two daughters of Smith family. Rhea and Christopher Smith were the successful professionals and business people. The two met at Johansson Autumn Auction and fought each other for a vase. Christopher Smith, the director of Star Elite (now Ambrose) Inc won the vase and seeing his smug little face Rhea Darvin, the Analyst and Software Consultant gave him a fierce look and left the premises. After that Christopher took it as a love at first sight and chased her passionately. While Rhea understood this as a battle for dominance and refused his every pursuit. After suffering the rejection for 20 conductive times, Christopher realised that it was not love at first sight. It was a outrage at first sight. He flew to Rhea's office immediately and took her office as closed-door meeting place. When he came out, the assistant saw his ruffled hair and untidy collar. That is how Pearl Villa took its shape. The home for Smith's, which protected precious.

Unfortunately, When Gemma was 5 years old, a car accident took place and both Christopher and Rhea passed away, leaving both girls with their nanny, Aunt Jude. She was also old and took care of both girls alone for 13 years, and left their world. Ivory was 20 years old and still in her University when Aunt Jude passed away. Even though their parents had left the legacy for them to live a lifetime, she had to take care of Gemma and make her an amazing mature person and an adult who can stabilize herself. Hence she met Darren Maxwell, her batchmate in the Capital Crown University, who was the successor of the Chairmanship of Star Elite Inc. And became his Key Managerial Personnel.

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"Hey, Sandy. Morning. Are you ready?.... I'm not ready yet. Big sis is coming with me.... Yeah.... Do you wanna hitch the ride with us?.... Your brother is also coming?.. Oh, okay. Let's meet at University Gate... Yeah. Bye."