While she may not be one to feel pity nor empathy, Ren was certainly disgusted and annoyed right now. She helped Kara on a whim but, now that shes decided to take her in, Kara was now her people. Now, shes found out that someones crossed a line. When her people look bad, she looks bad. And, right now, the marks on Kara look bad.

A silent storm surges behind those darkening gemstones yet Ren smile never falters. After passing Kara the warmer clothes, Ren informs her nonchalantly, ”Food will be brought over soon. Well eat in here so feel free to relax. Ill go inform my parents. Be right back. ”

”Mn, thanks, ” Kara gives a nod and a small smile. ”Ill change now, ” she adds and gives a small head bow.

After Ren gives a sound of recognition, Kara closes the door.

As Ren is leaving her room, she encounters Sasha whos now wearing comfy clothing and on his way in with a steaming, aromatic tray of food.

”Set it down and leave after. ” She pauses for a moment before placing a hand on his arm and lowering her voice to add, ”Bring some tea in a bit. Add something to her cup that will help her sleep easier. ”

A nod is given in response before they each go about their business.

A few minutes later, Ren stands beside a large table full of people in the dining room.

Her family as well as the uncles and brothers without families of their own are all gathered around. A large array of entrées and sides are passed around on the centre spinning table as people happily converse.

Having taken a moment to gauge things, Ren approaches her parents and informs them, ”Ive decided to hire a maid. ”

Mother raises a brow to her while languidly enjoying some wine.

Father pauses eating to look at her and responds, ”A maid? What for? Don you have that Sasha kid? ”

”Father! ” she calls out indignantly, her lips pout cutely and her cheeks slightly puff up as a result. ”Hes not a maid but my bodyguard. ”

Her father makes a face.

She pulls on his arm a bit and swings it while acting lightly spoiled, ”Besides, Im an adult. Daddy, you can expect a boy to help me with certain things right? ” Ren lets her cheeks blush and adds shyly, ”Th-there are things only a girl can help another with, yes? ”

People nearby who heard try to react as little as possible, trying to mind their own business. Some blush at the embarrassing topic. A few end up nearly choking and have the force the food down or excuse theirself.

Father, whos taking a drink at the moment, nearly makes a mess of his tea. After coughing a couple times and taking a moment to collect himself, he lets clears his throat and announces, ”Whats hiring another maid if its for my princess? As long as shes capable! ”

He then glances at his wife for confirmation, who in turn gives a nod of approval.

Everyone knows that Mother is the real head of the household. Hoshino[1] being their family name can be proof of that, if nothing else. Much better than Borg.[2]

Throwing on a delighted smile and her arms around him, Ren says thick with adoration, ”Thank you, Daddy. You
e the best! ”

She then breaks away and gives her mother a kiss on the cheek before darting out of the dining room.

Meanwhile, back in the bedroom.

Kara comes out of the bathroom wearing a shirt topped by a warm jumper, a pair of soft pants, fuzzy socks, and a pair of slippers. Her ginger curls still damp yet not dripping about.

As she stands just outside of the bathroom entrance, she finds herself alone and decides to take in her surroundings.

The air is scented with a blend of sandalwood, lavender, ylang ylang and has a pungent undertone.

Towards her left, by the far wall, is a large futon thats supported by a solid, wooden piece that doesn allow for space under the bed. The wood seems to match the flooring. The futon is covered in soft looking bedding and several fluffy pillows.

Kara can help wondering if it feels as nice as it looks.

Beside the bed, on the far side, is a side table with a lamp, alarm clock, and a charger.

Beyond the foot of the bed, directly to her left, is a kotatsu[3] with a spread of several dishes atop it. Plentiful rice, glistening fried chicken, colourful stir fried vegetables, several sides, assorted pickles, leafy greens, and some coconut soup are situated around a place setting. Theres also a bowl of three flavour ice cream.

Before indulging in the feast, Kara takes a moment to finish looking around.

To her right isn much aside from an open, carpeted area. The door leading out is on the far left side of the wall and theres a large television on the wall towards the right side. Adjacent and behind her, sharing a wall with the bathroom door, is the entrance to a large walk in closet. Further, in the corner to her right, is a small table laid out with some technological equipment that Kara hasn seen before.

Done looking around, Kara takes a seat in front of the place setting and begins to load up her plate with fluffy, fragrant rice and juicy chicken dripping with fatty oil from its tender yet golden skin. After a couple indulgent bites, she then adds some rainbow vegetables while eating various sides and crisp pickled mustards every other bite.

As shes eating, Ren quietly returns and sets a tray of tea on the opposite end of the kotatsu.

When Kara notices her, she abruptly stops stuffing her face and hurriedly tries to swallow her food to talk.

”You
e fine. Don mind me, ” Ren reassures her briefly while sitting down and then starts working on her special ice cream. She eagerly yet methodically scoops up an equal amount cherry and mint chocolate chip ice cream and two parts chocolate before bringing the spoon to her mouth. Indulgently she closes her eyes while savouring the bite. Mm ~ Who would have thought this combination would be so good!

Meanwhile, Kara continues to work on her food. When shes nearly full, she goes ahead and starts working on the soup. Its warm, creamy, slightly spicy and sweet goodness spreads warmth throughout her body.

”Would you like some tea before bed? ” Ren suddenly asks.

Not wanting to be rude, Kara nods in agreement. ”Sure, one cup. ” With some embarrassment, she confesses, ”I-Im pretty full. The food was too good. ”

Ren gives an affectionate smile and says while preparing the tea, ”Im glad. ”

A sweet, fruity tea was chosen to overpower the bitter sleeping aid. Honey was added for good measure before being passed to Kara. Having finished her ice cream, Ren also enjoys a cup.

When theyve finished, Ren urges her to brush her teeth and blowdry her hair before going to bed. As Kara dries her hair in the bedroom, Ren goes to bathe and unwind from the long day.

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