Leilein's Unplanned Plan(1)

"why didn't you tell me that the boys were there?" she asked him while pouring apple juice in her empty glass.

She woke up earlier than them so she had the time to prepare their simple breakfast. She was able to wash her face and put the dirt away.

"I thought that it wouldn't be necessary," she agreed. It wasn't that necessary but since she got some information from the kids, she got curious.

"why were they there?" she asked him again, anxious. She started stabbing the fruits with her fork.

Mark eyed her from his seat before he slowly answered, "they didn't tell me the reason. They were the groom's men. It was weird since they all shared the same surnames with the groom," Mark just shrugged before casually shoving the rice in his mouth.

"OMG, don't tell me they're his children?" she asked, not so sure. I mean, sharing surnames could be really an evidence of them being related.

He scoffed and glared at me as if she said something wrong. "Hey, not to be mean but they don't look like him, okay? You should've seen him—eey, I should stop talking so much," he rambled.

He slapped his mouth and forced himself not to talk. It was funny that he tried to judge our mother's new husband without trying to hurt his pride. It's okay, he could not hear it anyways. That's why it was called backstabbing.

" Right, I'm taking the kids to the cemetery this Sunday. Feel free to join," she pointed at him using my fork.

He shook his head as he disagree, " I'm having a meeting with Luhan, actually,"

She raised her eyebrow before saying things that popped up in her mind.

" Yes, he's a teacher in Ravenwood University but he was going to take his older brother's company—I still loathe your University by the way. Gosh, they should've taken notes before they decided to treat you poorly," she groaned and hit her head on the table as her brother mentioned it again.

" Ugh, why are you always like this?!" she exclaimed, raising her crumpled fingers at him, as if wanting to crumple his face.

" Okay, so when's the meeting? " she followed up since she was going to be busy later too.

"10 in the morning. I'll be back in the evening so don't wait for me. Please, do not spoil the kids," he begged before kissing her forehead. He went to the living room to get his bag and finally, he went away.

She raised her fist in the air and quickly finished her breakfast. She was going to meet Gracie today to check them up but since the kids were with her, she just texted her to come to her address.

It was 10 in the morning when she finished her chores. She was done showering and chose her outfit carefully.

She wore a beige linen dress that hung on her knees and a matching doll shoes.

She was done feeding the kids and washing them too. Now, they were in their playroom, reading books or playing blocks. It was about time that Gracie knocks on her door.

"Hello, come in," she greeted at Gracie who was so nervous and in awe with the house.

"I don't want to—your house is so luxurious—I can't," Leilein simply laughed at her and grabbed her hand for her to get inside.

"Don't be scared. It's not like I'm an evil witch luring you in my lair. Feel free to call this your house now, temporarily though until we can find a cheap house for you," she ordered her to sit since Gracie was trembling.

Now, with Gracie in the house, things would be better for her. She was not planning something evil. She just wanted Mark to meet her, that's all.

Also, Gracie wouldn't have to work everyday after classes, only on Saturday and Sunday. Leilein planned to make her as the kids' babysitter if ever Gracie wanted to repay her.

"Leilein, this is too much for me and my family. How can we repay you?" she trembled.

"No need actually but would it be fine if you'll babysit the kids? I'm not planning to make you as a maid—just help me with house chores, will you?" she winked at her.

"Of course, thank you! Thank you so much," she grabbed her hand to thank her but Leilein just brushed her off.

With Leilein's plan, she would not work so hard. His younger brother who's in college is working too. He can help.

If Mark wanted to pay her, then that's a bonus. She just hoped that Mark would be fine with 5 people living in their house. They wouldn't create a mess, would they? They shouldn't.

"Uhm...Gracie? Are your siblings, extra loud or naughty?" she asked carefully.

"Well...Max is 8. He can be loud sometimes but if you scold him, he would shut his mouth immediately. Carter and Charlie are 13, they're obedient but sometimes, they could be violent to each other but I could restrain them and my brother who's also in college, he's okay, " with that being said, Leilein prepared herself.

She was not sure if Mark would be mad at her or would kick her out too.

" I just hope that you have them under control...because I haven't asked Mark for his opinion about it—but don't worry. I'll visit him later and talk to him,"

After a few minutes of giving Gracie a house tour, she decided to challenge her for lunch. So, Gracie cooked their lunch and when she tasted her foods, she knew that Mark would like her, her cooking skills at least.

"Again, the second floor has 7 rooms in total—2 master's bedroom, one for Mark and my parents but they're not here anymore," she sighed sadly upon thinking about her dad.

"Oh, I'm so sorry for your loss," Gracie sighed deeply too.

"My mom remarried—anyway, that's their adjoined bedroom and playroom. That's my room adjoined with my mini library. Lastly, this room would be for all five of you. This used to be my mom's music room but I threw all her things away. It's quite spacious now since there's two sets of bunk beds and in the middle, I believe that would be your bed. Two large closets on each side of the bunk beds, two side table—which you can put your things too. Keep the curtains close and do not open the window if the AC is on, okay? "

" This is a lot, Leilein. Too much beds " she told her.

" one for each of you. These beds are old and were in the storage room before. Our guestrooms are downstairs but they're just small, "

" I promise, I'll do my best to do the chores. Leave it to me," Gracie held her hand again.

" As you say so,"