*A/n : it's unedited halfway.

Ah.... Why yes, it's a brand new day ! Another day of work, another day of cooking and cleaning, and another day of seeing these beautiful flowers !.

Hello there, The greatest Lyra Loftbell is here !.

Look at these flowers.

🌺🌷🏵

Ah how beautiful !.

I'm proud of myself, everyday of those watering and gardening isn't wasteful. And it's just the right time of year, where my sister, will come and visit me once more !.

Isn't that exciting ? We could only meet each other a few times, since our jobs are so far apart while we ourselves have our own lifes and paths we have chosen. Though, we both serve the same master. Which is Madam Aiko !.

Hah.... I remember when Madam Aiko first found us. We were poor orphan girls that lived in a shabby rundown house. We lived in an abandoned house near the Spisian border. Our old house was sold to debt collectors since we couldn't pay a single tax.

Our parents have been long gone, so we were forced to depend on each other. We did many hardworking jobs so that we could feed ourselves and live another day.

One day, when we just came back from working, we found out that our house has been burned. Not just ours, but everyone's.

Turns out, the poor neighborhood that we lived in was sold to a rich noble and it seems he wanted this place to be burned down to ashes so that he could hurriedly build whatever project he was working on.

You know, even though this house was not the best, it is still all that we have. My sister and i who didn't know anything at the time, could only cry and wept as we saw the place we lived in turn into ashes.

The noble's men gave us compensation, but it was very little to what we were supposed to have. Yet they insisted that this is all our houses were worth.

Some of the people that lived in our neighborhood complained, but their answers was just mere violence as they were beaten up by those men.

Soon, orphans like us, were forced to search for a new job, since our work places have been burned too. Being the naive young girls we are, we gladly accepted a random job that one of those noble men gave us.

You see, our food stocks and other necessities at the time were already scarce, and gradually went down in number as days goes by. So we didn't have much choice except taking a new job quick.

We were young naive girls. We never knew that our new jobs were ones that could be considered as dirty and sinful.

We spent only 2 years there, but for young girls like us, it was a heavy mental toll to our lives. Because we were different from the other girls, the customers that came to us were weird ones that have special tastes. It was hard....

Maybe, to God's pity, someday, we finally gathered enough money that we needed to found ourselves a new job. We were overjoyed, so me and my sister decided to pack up our things and wanted to try a new start, but....... The owner of that place forbade us from escaping. She said that us two sisters were her top sellers, because we are good at socializing, and we're the only western girls in her place. She will never let us go so easily.

After the long argument with the owner, she told the bouncers to prepare us for another customer. We struggled and struggled, but to no avail. Our hands were tied, and the money that we worked so hard for was taken away.

The last thing i know, was that, i could see my sister's crying desperate face. And in that moment, i think something inside me broke. Our hope to see a better future for ourselves... We were so close yet so far.... What if... We were born like any normal girl... We would never have to live like this.

When i thought all hope was lost, when us sisters finally entered the room of our last, and final customer.... There, we see her. A woman that was probably a few years older than us. She has a ring on her hand, it means she's married. But why would a beautiful woman like her be in this kind of place as a customer ?....

Without warning, our tied hands were suddenly untied. We were shocked when we see that there was a sentient water being that freed us. When we regained our senses, we finally understood that it was this woman's doing.

In a flash, she suddenly approached us. My sister was afraid of what she would do, so she decided to shield me. The woman was now facing the both of us, and she lifted both of our chins.

'Ara ara~ Why are you scared ? I won't bite fufufu~.'

'Listen, my name is Aiko. Let me get straight to the point , i want to ask the both of you a question.'

'*gulps*' *both*

'Is it true that the both of you have some special communication magic ?.'

'*Slowly nods*' *both*

'Hmm, then can one of you tell me what exactly it is ?.'

'I-i... W-we... '

'You know, the reason that i came here, was just to hire myself some useful informants.'

'Sister, let me handle this.'

'Maam, our communication magic is indeed a special one. We can communicate with each other whenever and wherever we are without restrictions. Our magic also worked like a conversation listener, so, if we wishes so, we could get information from others as long as they are talking in our range of power.'

'Oh, so you probably have used it on your customers ?. No wonder you could maintain as the top sellers.'

'*Shakes* Maam, i can assure you, that whoever takes us now, will benefit a lot in the future. So please, take us with you !.'

'And why should i do that ?. What makes you think i would do just that ?. I only cherish those that are useful to me.'

'Ma-am, i can assure you that w-we... '

'Madam, if you may let me speak ! We could also do something else ! We could also use our communications skills through telepathic means.'

'Meaning we won't be traced by anyone, and the only ones that knows are those that used our telepathic abilities too.'

'I see~ I'm getting interested. Tell me girls, if i were to take you guys out of here, would you pledge loyalty and do anything for me ?.'

'We do ! We'll do anything as long as it doesn't have to be something like this place.... '

'Please.... We just want to live a new life... We don't have anything else left....'

'....Alright then. Tell me your names.'

'My name is Lofi. And this is my sister, Bellamy. We were not given any last names ever since we were born.'

'Ah those names, can i give you guys new ones ?. Since you'll probably need to change your identities.'

'Yes, you may maam !.' *both*

'Alright, then you the soft one, I'll name you Lyra. As for you the bold one, I'll name you Lyka. And for your last names.... Hmm.'

'How about Loftbell ? It's a combination from your past names.'

'We accept anything that you give us, mistress !.'

'Very well then, get up. Because all of us will meet your owners very soon.'

Ah those memories still brought a tear to my eye even till now. After all of these years, my admiration and gratefulness for Madam Aiko still never changed.

Though, till now, i still don't know Madam Aiko's exact job. All that i know is that, her job needed her to go into places like that.

You know, back then, even though Madam Aiko said that she only needs useful ones, she still pretty much destroyed our filthy workplace after one of the bouncers tried to make a move on her. My sister and i were shocked, but we couldn't help but admire how this place that we worked in for so long, was finally destroyed in a single hour.

Ack ! What am i doing lamenting on the past ? I need to make preparations for welcoming my sister !.

.....

A black haired woman was sitting quietly in her work room. In her right hand, she hold a glass of the most expensive tea anyone could ever find in this country. While on her left, she looked at her potential new targets for her next work.

Her husband went out on a business trip again, while her children are busy in the kitchen making a surprise for her. Uhh, she wasn't supposed to know that yet, but she managed to found out pretty soon cause of her son's expression.

Oh right, one of her best informants will be visiting her again. She wished that this girl will bring great news from spying on one of her enemy's lair.

Ah the sister of Lyra... Even though they were twin sisters, their personality is like the opposite. Lyra is a bubbly soft and cheerful maid, while her sister, was bold, serious, and professional.

These two contrast each other, but they do make a good pair. If not, why would she depend on them for gathering information ?.

Though, after many years of working together, she began to develop some sort of attachment to them. Although she usually see them as work underlings, she realized that they have become like close friends to her. She didn't have much friends that know her true personality, so a person like Lyka is really great for her life.

"*Knocks* Excuse me Madam, but Miss Laika Loftbell has arrived to our mansion."

"Good, tell her to get into my office as soon as possible."

"Understood."

....

"So, Mrs. Sonkei, it's been a while since we last meet huh ?."

"Fufu, welcome back too Lyka. How's work going ?."

"Argh, you are too straight to the point you know that ?. But well i like it that way."

"Do you prefer me to act as a loving and caring superior ?."

"Nope, no thanks. I just wanted to meet my sister as soon as possible."

"Ok, regarding the situation of the enemy's household, from what i know, they are almost in ruins. Given your obvious heavy blow on their economy, they finally decided to fire all of their servants. Including me, one of their maids."

"That's great. Anymore ?."

"Oh yeah, i also noticed that they have been doing some ilegal stuff in the background. A few slave trading, underage brothels, counterfeit money. Those activities have been going down lately, but it was not all clean."

"They have also been doing trades with the southern branch of those Ture Republic Mafia. From the papers that I've read, they were trading special patterned cloth, and tricked the mafia with poisonous crytals. Those crytals were gonna be used as accessories by the southern TR Mafia's family. It was said that many of their members wanted to held a fashion display to make the locals trust them more."

"Ah i see.... So our next plan will possibly be getting close to those mafia. Hmm, are you up to that challenge ?. It could be pretty dangerous."

"Sure, as long as i got the right amount of pay and those other stuff. And I've got a lot of accuintances from my last mission there."

"Alright then, once again, you have done a marvelous job. Omedetto~"

"You may receive your rewards from the head butler. You still remember him right ?."

"Of course. Eugene's the one that's been taking care of us in those early years, how could i forget him ?."

"Yes yes, you may go meet your sister now if you want."

"Why thank you boss, this girl will leave then."

"Can you please not call me boss ? It sounded like I'm an old man :v."

"Calling you my Superior or anything else is too long v: ."

"Ara ara~ fine. Just don't call me that when we are with someone else."

"Aiyay boss."

.....

"SISTER !!!"

"Sis sis !!!"

*ran towards one another at full speed, and hugged each other.*

"Sister ! How was your trip here ? Is it good or not ? I miss you so much."

"Hehe, the trip's fine and all. But how are you ? Are you healthy now ? How's your work here going ?."

"Sister, you didn't say you missed me too."

"Hah... I missed you too. So much."

"Then I'm gonna say that work here is great !."

*began to converse with each other excitedly*

"Lyra ? Is everything alright- Oh ! Is that your sister ?."

"Ah whh yes little miss ! Come come here, she's my one and only sister."

"Alright alright just let me introduce myself. Uhm, greetings little miss. I am the sister of Lyra, Lyka Loftbell. It's a pleasure to meet you."

"O-oh, what a pleasure to meet you too. My name is Amora Mercia-"

"Little miss, I'm sorry for being rude, but it's okay for you to only use your first name."

"Is it really okay ?."

"Yeah, besides, I've already met you since you were a baby. Of course i know who you are."

"But man, aren't you all grown up now. No wonder your father said that you are growing too fast."

"You work for my father ?."

"I worked as a reporter for your parents. I served your mother as my main work, but sometimes i do gather some informations regarding the fashion trends for your father."

"Wow, cool ! A real reporter."

"Nee san ! Nee san ! Can you help me back here again ?."

"Oops i forgot, hold on Rein-Kun. Excuse me Miss Lyka, i need to help my brother back in the kitchen."

"Sure go ahead."

*ran to the kitchen*

"Ah isn't the little miss very good ? She and the young master are making a surprise for the Madam. They said that they'll make something sweet, and they have been going on at it since morning."

"I can see that the young miss is very polite for a kid her age. The lass got quite the charisma if you asked me."

"Oh right, sister, come take a look at my room. I've prepared a gift for you there."

"Really ? Show me the way then, hehe."

......

"Okay Rein-Kun, you know what we gotta do for the final step right ?."

"Ha'i."

"You already tasted all of the samples right ?."

"Ha'i, It's delicious, I'm full and my tummy can take no more."

"Good, I'll give you a special portion later."

"So now Rein-Kun, are you prepared to do the finishing touch ?."

"Yes, i am !."

"Ok then, in three, two, one ! Pour it !."

"Ha'i nee san !."

"Anddddddd"

"It's done ! Done nee san !."

"Great job Rein-Kun, we did it."

"Finally."

"None of them broke, right ?."

"Don't worry, it jiggled a little but, it's fine now."

"Alright, let's get these Puyo puddings outta here."

"Yay !"

*At the same time, a hidden chef's pov*

Greetings, I'm the head chef taking charge of the kitchen this month. Yes, we do rotate the head chefs every month so that there will be no those overused competitive unnecessary rivalries in the kitchen.

Today, the young miss and master ordered us to prepare all sorts of ingredients to make a large amount of cold sweet desserts. After that, the both of them kicked us out of the kitchen, because they told us they wanted to make a surprise for the madam, and probably everyone else.

What they didn't know was that, we have a special one way mirror  installed in the kitchen. This mirror was installed to impress those that was visiting this mansion with our cooking skills. And nevertheless, never have i ever thought that this mirror will be used on spying two children.

But i must, for as a chef, keeping the holy grounds of a kitchen be used as the way it meant to be, and to always have a clean workplace, i must observe these kids. Of course, to be cautious too if they hurt themselves.

But I've been watching them since the beginning now, and I've got to say, they handled everything pretty well. Even though sometimes they would accidentally spill something or dropped a bit of food there, i guess having Time magic is really useful. Cause the boy would always use his magic on his mistakes and resumed what he was doing in the next moment.

As for the young miss, she handled and coordinated the process very well. Even though it seems she made something as easy as some puddings, it was clear that they do hold some level of intricacy. Cause from what I've observed, they didn't make a regular pudding.

Ack ! I think they have already started on decorating and shaping ? Hmm, but why do they seemed so cautious and serious though ?.

I Don know what they're doing, but i approve !. Even though cooking is fun, you gotta have some level if seriousness in your performances. And i can't believe kids as young as them were able to give that amount of effort on a simple dish. I feel somehow proud.

"Aww, look at them. Aren't they very cute ?."

"I agree, they are very cute right now." chef

"Aww look at how the young master smiled ! Isn't it very lovely ? Just like his father."

"Yes, yes, his smiles are very lovely-" chef

"Wait a minute. Since when have you guys been here beside me ?." chef

"Oh my, head chef ! You didn't notice any of us ? We were here since half an hour ago."

"Uhh my fault, but what are you guys doing here ?. Don't you all have work to do ?." chef

"Of course, but it's break time now. Did you forget ?."

"At first we only came here to get some snacks, but then we saw you looking at the one way mirror alone. So we got curious, and now, we're still here now."

"Then what are you guys waiting for right now ?." chef

"Of course to see the dish that the young miss and master worked so hard for."

Hmm, you know, most of us have been working here ever since the kids were very little, and we have been watching them both grow into what they are now.

Although the young master's neutral personality is still the same as ever, you know, the miss had quite an attitude in the past, to the point that the servants thought of her as an antisocial brat that isn't grateful. We never really know what made her like that, but just say, that i too was pissed off. I meant, the food that we worked so hard for her sake wasn't even touched. She even refused to eat anything that she deemed as untouchable. Of course, as a chef, that made me rage.

I'm just glad that it's all over now. Now as you can see, those kids sometimes used the kitchen and made some simple snacks im the kitchen for everyone. Of course with some proper help and guiding. And although the young miss may have lost her favor in 4 legged animal meat, she would always came to us with a perfectly clean plate after eating. I'm happy.

"Oh ! It seems they are done." Servant

"Rein-Kun, be careful when opening the door please." Amora

"Yes nee san, be careful with the tray carriage too." Rein-Kun

"Ok. " Amora

.....

"Sister, so how is it ? Do you like them ?. I've specially planted and dried some for you."

"This.... This.... Sis, thank you very much."

"No problem, anything for my sister-  are you crying ?."

"N-no, it's just pollen."

"No way, this flowers can't even let out pollen anymore. And your pollen allergy will make you sneeze. Hehe, you are still such a cry baby even now."

"These flowers, i will cherish them. But you do know that i can't possibly take the live ones, so I'll bring this dried ones when I'll be back in work."

"Sure sure, I'm glad that you love them."

"Of course, it's my favorite. And you my sister, have already known it for a long time."

"Yup yup. Here, have a cup of fresh juice to calm you down."

"Why thanks. By the way, sister, there's something I've been meaning to ask you."

"Yes ?."

"Why is there a men's wear guard uniform there ?."

"Eh ? What do you mean- O-oh that !. That's Sir Jonathan's. He asked me to stitch up the holes on it in exchange on accompanying me to the summer festivals."

"Sister. I've got questions for you."

"One, who is that guy ?. Two, has he been treating you well ?. Three, do you have any some sort of relationship with him ?."

"E-eh so many questions !."

"Just answer me, please."

"Uuhh sister ?.*nervous*"

"Just answer now."

"Ok, Sir Jonathan is one of the special guards that's been assigned to guard the miss. Secondly, he treated me very well. He's even the one who saved me on that bandit encounter a few years ago."

"Oh, the one where the new maids came in ?."

"Yes, and lastly.... R-relationships, I'm not quite sure."

"Whaddya mean ?."

"It- it's just that, I don't quite know how to handle him. He may seem as a scary guy, but he is actually very kind and helpful to others. Even though he always seen as a serious fellow, he could actually make some clumsy mistakes. I still remembered his first time escorting me out."

"Oh, what happened ?."

"Because he didn't know what i liked at the time, he took me out on a coffee shop and had made me accidentally eat a salad with tomatoes."

"Yikes, you didn't get any withdrawal symptoms did you ?."

"Nope, luckily, it was only a small amount of coffee and tomatoes."

"Ok then, that's good. Go on."

"So, still in the same topic as relationships. I don't know what to say, but i do appreciate his jokes."

"Uhm, *drinks* What kind of jokes ?."

"Nothing much, it's just that he really likes to make jokes of asking me out and telling me that he liked me and all. I seriously thought it was pretty funny that he kept doing that till now-"

"*Lightly chokes*"

"Sister, please drink more slowly. *offers tissue*"

"*Wipes mouth* Sister, are you sure he was only joking ?."

"I think pretty much so. It's because he did it often."

"How long has he been doing that ?."

"About since a year after he came here."

"*Unbelievable stare* Sister, have you ever considered if his feelings are genuine for you or not ?!."

"W-well, i do sometimes think of that. But even if his feelings are genuine, i.... Don't know what will he think about our... My... Past."

"Sis.... Are you afraid or ?."

"I don't quite get it, but i know many men prefer some fresh unplucked flowers. And i-i, w-we.....  I don't know if we could ever find love. At least I don't if I could find someone who loves me truly."

"Sis. *hugs*"

"Please don't think about something like that all the time. We're free now, we could honestly do anything that we wanted. Even though we are bound to serve one master, we could still choose our other life choices. And i don't want you to be like this anymore. Come on, where did my lively, bubbly, and cheerful sister go ?."

"The so called Lyra the great, please respond for duty."

"Hehehe, thank you sis. Thanks very much. Thank you.... "

"It's alright, it's alright. *pats head*."

*Suddenly a knock at the door*

"Lyra, and Miss Lyka, the young miss and master called for every servant to be in the main hall, including you both. So please be there soon."

*walks away*

"Now, you hear that ?. Why don't we let ourselves out on a surprise ?."

"Haha, yes yes, let's go."

.......

And so, everything went well today. Everyone was happy and refreshed after having The Puyo puddings. They were astonished that these silky puddings could be drinked just like that.

Everyone could choose what flavor or color that they would like, since there are still many trays.

As for the main family, the Madam and Young master got a special portion of their own. The madam was happy that the reason the kids gave her a surprise special one, was because it will soon be her anniversary. The Young miss had enough of her part, while the Master of the house could only cry silently while he's still on a business trip.

The Loftbell sisters was very excited to meet Lyka's old friends and all that stuff. Overall, it was a happy ending. This time.

...........

Lyka stood outside in the white moonlight. She will be back to work soon. She's been too long in this mansion, and she already missed going to work. She really liked travelling after all, and thankfully her job do support her hobby.

Her time here was fun, especially with her sister, Eugene, and the kids too probably. Yet there's this guy that's still bothering her. A guy that she's been keeping her eyes close to for the last weeks.

A guy that's been aiming for her one amd only sister, and still couldn't notice the slight differences between herself and her sister sometimes.

"Excuse me, pardon me, are you Lyra or-"

Speak of the devil.

"No, Sir Morse, once again I'm not my sister. I'm Lyka."

"Oh my, pardon me. I'm sorry for my rudeness then. But i still wanted to have a talk with you."

"Tch, just spit it out. I don't wanna waste time on you."

"Yes, so i will make this as quick as possible."

"As you know from my countless showing of confession and affection, I've fallen in love with Lyra. And as her only sister, i only wanted to ask the permission to be with-"

"Listen, Sir Morse, i loved my sister with all my life. She's the only family I've got left, and we only have each other. So tell, why do you want to take her away from me ?."

"I think you've misunderstood. I've never wanted to take Lyra away or like that, my feelings for her are genuine. Because of that, i won't ever force her to be withe or anything, but that doesn't mean i won't try giving up any time soon."

"You know that what you said are very annoying claims to me huh?. I really, really, don't want mu sister to be walking a path where she can't choose a way out nor a happy ending."

"A-as i once said, i have a goal in life now. And that is to pursue her love and happiness. I've lost my way on becoming a knight in the past, and I've never really thought of any other meaning than living for my family. But them she came and gave me hope, that i could be a better man than what i am right now."

".....You know that all i ever wanted was only the best for her, right ?. And that doesn't mean a handsome, rich, or powerful man. I only want someone capable of making her every step in life better. I want her to be happy, and forgot everything that's been haunting her in the past."

"As a man that have claimed his love for her, do you really have what it takes for her ? Give your everything and make her happy ?."

"I do. I swear upon my life, that I've been struck with a love arrow for a very long time now. You know how many times i was rejected right ?."

"Yeah, you were quite pathetic for her dense mind."

":v."

"But, listen to me Johnathan Morse. Both of us sisters are not angels, nor pure beings. We both have our own reasons and dark pasts that still haunts us till this day. Are yoh you prepared to take care of her, even after you learned the truth ?."

"Maybe you should ask herself about our past. Yet even so, if you do found out, Are you willing to take that risk and live with a woman like her ?."

"As I've always said, I've already swore upon my honor and life that i will love and care for her. I'm ready for her, and will wait until she's ready for me."

"What should i do to prove you that i really want to take her hand in life to you-"

"Oh you know what, please just shut up with the blabbering."

"Do you know that this is my test for you ?. Wow you still have a long way to go. By the way I'm leaving."

"Then Lady Lyka, will you ever approve my worth and care for he-"

"Don't worry much,

. I know how much you care for her, i could read it even from your strong emotions."

"T-then I-i thank you !."

"*Slowly leaves without turning back*"

As Lyka turned her back and walked away, she couldn't help but sighed to herself. What a goofball. Although she hate to admit it, that man is quite capable. He's strong, clear headed, and have his mind and priorities in the right places, which is her sister.

And so even if she disagreed, with a guy that's always pestering her for permission, she could not help it.

For the following days after that, Lyka finally departed for her work. She wad sent off by the entire mansion with a warm goodbye.

On the amidst of the crowd, she couldn't help but sighed again as she saw, that her sister's hand, were being hold by a man. A worthy man she hope.

.........

A/n:
Preapare yourselves for an extra story after this.