Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.–Judy Garland
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"Xavier! Xavier" Light screamed I'm she entered the house dragging Jessy along with her
14-year-old treasure who was in her room heard Light's voice and became curious as to why the little girl was screaming
"since she left with mum and dad on that one-week trip the house has been so peaceful now she's back with her nose... I wonder why she's screaming" Treasure complained as She came out of the room...the sight that greeted her eyes was a cute little girl with gold-blonde hair and big round green eyes
"aww who's this cute little child " Treasure squealed in excitement rushing forward to take the little girl in her arms
" oh my God she's so cute" Treasure exclaimed
"Why are you guys so noisy you can't allow me to get my beauty sleep in peace," 12-year-old Gift said rubbing her eyes while coming out of her room
"come over here gift come and see who Mum and Dad brought home," Treasure said happily to the sleepy Gift who just woke up from all the noise made by the duo
"wow, who's she... How can a person be so adorable" Gift woke up from her drowsiness at the sight of Little Jessy
She took Jessy from treasure and pinched her cheek
"Bwig sisters are vewy cute too... Jessy woves big sister" Jessy said
"awww... My heart is gonna explode from all the cuteness " Gift squealed while Treasure looked at her with excitement written all over her face
"even the sound of her name is cute" Treasure said
"bring her down sister Gift... I want to hold my little sister too" Light requested feeling deprived
"as you wish Princess Light," Gift said keeping Jessy down...
"That reminds me... Where's Mom and Dad" Treasure asked who was holding Jessy's hands
"we're home... Who missed us" Raymond said with a wide smile and his arms open
Their head snapped towards the door on hearing the voice of their dad
"Mum!" Xavier came out of Alex's room rushing towards them like the speed of light without noticing the new presence in the house"I missed you so much mum" Xavier said with an excited grin
Clara bent forward to receive a hug from her 8-year-old son
Gifts and treasure ran to their dad hugging him tightly
"I hope you got me the laptop Dad," Treasure said after the hug
"of course I did... I got laptops for each of you" Raymond said
"really dad... You got a laptop for me too?"Xavier who had been in his mother's embrace all along finally noticed his dad
"oh so I finally exist " Raymond asked
"No I got a tablet for both you and Light but since You didn't welcome me so no laptop for you I'll give you a tablet to little Jessy I've there" he added pointing toward Jessy making Xavier head amp to the direction his dad was pointing at
His eyes widened at the sight of Jessy he struggled away from his mother's embrace and ran towards the girl who was standing with light
"Who is this pretty girl Dad" Xavier asked looking at Jessy who also had her attention on him looking lost
"She is so pretty... What's your name child" Xavier asked making Raymond and Clara look at each other and smile at their interaction
They were amused at the fact that Xavier who was a child was calling Jessy a child
"My name is Jessy," the little girl said fidgeting with the hem of her jacket
Xavier lifted her chin making her look at him
"nice to meet you Jessy my name is Xavier" he said offering her the most charming smile
Looking at the way they interacted one could see that he liked Jessy already
"aww everybody likes Jessy now... And only Alex is left" Clara said with a smile wishing that Jessy was one of her children.
She made a promise within her that with the little time Jessy spent here with them, she would treat the adorable child like a gem which she is
"speaking of Alex where is he.." Clara asked speaking of the devil Alex closed his room's door behind him and walked straight to his parents with calm and gentle strides
"welcome mum and dad," Alex said
"How was your trip to India... Is Grandpa doing alright" he added
"my lovey son I've missed you so much," Clara said and gave him a tight hug...
"I missed you too mum... More than you can imagine" Alex said with a warm smile
"awwww... My cute son what am I going to do without you huh..."Clara said ruffling his hair
"Our trip was great and Grandpa is getting better too,"
"That's great... I hope you got me my favourite book " Alex asked
"of course, I did how can I forget Dad also got you a laptop," she said
"thank you Dad" Alex said with a bow receiving a nod from Raymond
"whoa look at Alex being a gentleman" Gift teased
"your teasing never comes to an end sister" Alex shook his head
"I can't help it if I could marry a gentleman like you what more would I ask, for, " Gift said dramatically
"Drama queen" Alex mumbled and everyone burst out laughing
He had always been a quiet boy and the most intelligent amongst all his siblings even at school he had no friends...and he always came first in his class and when any competition came up his teacher always made sure to choose him... And because of him, their school won many competitions... He was a boy who made both his parents and teachers proud... So they couldn't blame him the special one has to stand out... And his parents were glad that he wasn't detached from his family due to his quiet nature
"come on guys let's go sit on the couch and then I'll give you all your gifts " Raymond said and walked towards the sofa
Xavier who noticed that Jessy's eyes had never left Alex ever since he came out of the room tried to bring her attention back to himself
"Jessy I'll show you around after we receive our gifts okay" Xavier said and received a nod from Jessy
"Alex you haven't met Jessy" Raymond said making Alex move his eyes towards the blonde-haired girl
"nice to meet you Jessy I'm Alex" Alex simply said and returned his eyes to Clara who handed a book to him
Raymond shook his head at the lack of interest of his son... He has always been like that to new people so it wasn't a surprise it was his nature
Treasure looked at Jessy expecting to see a hurt expression on her face and was ready to calm her down but instead, she saw a slight paint of pink on the girl's chubby cheeks while she was fidgeting with her dress
"look she's blushing," Treasure said
"aww I think she has a crush on you Alex" Gift teased giving Alex a wink
"must you speak nonsense I think she has a crush on me instead," Xavier said lifting his chin proudly and everyone burst out laughing
They all received their gifts happily
"I'll share my tablet with Jessy... Good night mum good night dad... Come Jessy let's go to my room " Light said
" make sure you talk your bath before going to sleep Gift is coming to bath Jessy," Clara said
"ok mum," Light said and left with Jessy
"Mum who's Jessy" Treasure asked curiously and Clara narrated the story of how they found her
"a poor girl... She must be feeling so sad" Gift said
"and lost but well she's welcome here until her parents find her we will take good care of the little bun" Treasure added
"I'm glad to hear that dear... Wow I never knew how lucky I was to have kind children I love you all" Clara said
"and Alex no silent treatment from you...treat her well," Treasure said receiving no response from Alex
"We love you too Mum" Treasure and Gift said in unison
"I'll go to my room now Mum and Dad good night" Alex said after he received his gifts
"me too dad ill be in Brother Alex's room I'm too scared to sleep in mine" Xavier said
"OK dear good night" Clara and Raymond said
"gift can you please go and help Jessy take her bath," Clara said
"you don't need to say it twice mum" Gift said
"Thanks, dear," Clara said