The next morning Hunter woke up in his hideout and started stretching his muscles. He hopped out of the bed and started checking the place. He made his way towards the cells where they kept lab experiments. Hunter checked the cells with his hands behind his back. The test-subjected animals were showing no signs of improvement since his last visit. Hunter was trying to find a way to stay alive. He was testing the samples and textbooks from his ancestors to find a new solution to his issue. Every Dio del Sesso had this issue and they left the results of their experiments for their successors but Hunter on the other hand was neglected by his family after his disfigurement. At least, that's what his reasoning was but in reality, his methods went against the family's usual technical strategies through love and seduction. Hunter managed to find a way. Hunter was the only one known to be left in his family because he cut ties with them after marrying Annabelle. Even though he didn't want anything to do with them, he still continued his research. In short, he was trying to find a way of immortality.
That's right, Hunter wanted to be on top forever but that wasn't the only reason. His wife Annabelle was dying. The only woman he ever truly loved. He wanted to save her but it ended as a failure but he didn't give up. Hunter walked by reminiscing his memories. That's when something caught his attention, an empty cage with a tag on top of it saying "hellhound". He called security nearby. "Guard, why is this thing empty?"
"Sir, that test subject was tested with a growth serum."
"Which one?"
"The one you got from your grandson when he was thirteen." Hunter wasn't allowed around his family but he had people watch over them taking samples for his plans and all. He was aware of Sterling's status before he left the household. Hunter wanted to give him a boost in an eventual scenario where he could join hands in his schemes. As we know, that didn't happen. Hunter continued.
"Okay, so where is the test subject?"
"It ended up failing so we had it transported to the wasteland."
"What a waste! If it had worked, I could have turned that boy into a perfect scion before inheriting his body...hihihi!" Hunter giggled and moved on. The guard was left questioning his actions.
'Did I do the right thing working for someone like him? No...family comes first!'
He walked away to his post like nothing bothered him at all.
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Hunter entered a room where a young woman was sitting. She got the moment he saw him. "You must be, Tefnut!"
"Yes, but I go by Tiff!"
"Oh, I take that you don't want some nut? Maybe you will have some later!" Hunter sat down and smirked. Tiff shrugged and took her seat feeling uncomfortable. "That was a joke if I wasn't clear. I would like to start by saying that you're not just going to be a maid. You will be my eyes inside the house."
"I don't understand."
"You see, my grandson recently returned home after running away. I do not trust him at all. He seems to be acting strange but my family won't take my word for it and he knows I'm onto him."
"Okay, this wasn't on the job description."
"Your mother's medical bill will be paid if you find any kind of evidence of my grandson's misbehaving."
"All of it. In fact, I'll give you an advance right now." Hunter checked her bank details and took his phone out. In the next instance, Tiff received the amount that was promised. "See!"
"I...why me?"
"Well, you fill the conditions I need and you care about your family well enough to postpone your studies. That is admirable. I like this kind of character from women nowadays. What do you say?" Hunter got up and extended his hand for a shake. Tiff thought for a moment before shaking his hand. "That's wonderful. My daughter will be informed of your arrival. You may start from tomorrow."
"Is it okay if I start right now? I'm free."
"I like your enthusiasm. I'll call my daughter right now."
"Thanks!" Tiff ran away from the room. Hunter smirked and left the room by the back door where he met his daughter. "How did it go? Did you fuck her?"
"I need her to trust me before I bed her. I want my grandson to feel the pain of losing what he loves the most at the hands of his crush. Then I will have him watch her in his hands." Hunter continued on his way to check everything else.
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On their way back home, Sterling was driving while Catherine was looking away by the window. "Cathy, you do realise the trouble we're in right now?"
"I hope those two keep it to themselves."
"We wouldn't be in this much trouble if you hadn't jumped on me."
"..."
"What's wrong?"
"Are you mad at me?"
"I kinda am but it won't do us any good. Let's just say we learn from our mistakes."
"So, can I suck your dick?"
"Seriously, sis? We're not doing that right now."
"Why not?"
"Because we've just arrived home and I'm not in the mood to come up with another excuse in case we get caught again." Catherine pouted and looked away.
The siblings got out of the car and went inside the house. That's when Sterling heard a familiar voice coming from the kitchen. He rushed in to follow that voice just to end up face-to-face with its owner. "Hi!" Sterling was welcomed by the owner of that voice but he was unable to answer.
"Earth to Sterling! Did Cath got your tongue?" Brenna who was standing by the refrigerator asked.
"Cath?"
"Our little sister's name is Catherine. We have this joke where we say Cath instead of a cat."
"Oh?"
"It's been a while, Tiff." Sterling scratched his head.
"I'm sorry!"
"You don't recognise me, do you? It's me, Sterling."
"Sterling? Wait...Sterling Johnson? From math class? That means you're the Brenna who punched that asshole Zach!" She turned to Brenna who was embracing the pride of beating up Zach.
"The one and only! I take that you were my brother's classmate. Wait...Tiff? He used to tell me about you."
"He did?" Tiff asked as she blushed a little.
"Okay, Brenna! Care to explain why my classmate from high school is in our kitchen?"
"Hunter hired her to be our new maid."
"Maid? I thought you were going to medical college. Is it a part-time job?"
"You still remember that? Even after all these years?" Tiff looked him in the eyes. She couldn't see what Hunter told her in those eyes. She was shocked that the person she was supposed to spy on was also her high-school crush. She liked Sterling back in the day but she was in a relationship with Chad. She wasn't sure of her feelings until things stopped working with Chad. It was too late then because Sterling had already left. "I thought you died. Everyone in school said you died in an accident."
"Wait...what? Is that why none of my friends stayed in touch with me?"
"That's kind of my fault!" Catherine entered the kitchen after putting her things in her room. "I told everyone you died because that is what it felt like." Catherine rubbed her arms and looked down. A silence followed as Tiff looked uncomfortable. So, Brenna spoke up.
"Catherine, why don't you show the house to our new maid? I need to catch up with Sterling about the construction."
"Huh...okay!" Catherine grabbed Tiff and left the kitchen to show her the house.
"Let's go to your room! I don't want people hearing on us!" Brenna eyed the construction workers.
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In Sterling's room, Brenna was looking at the window where the pool was visible. Catherine was so enthusiastic to show around the house to Tiff. Brenna gazed by the corner of her eye at her brother. "Why do you think he hired her?"
"What do you mean?"
"I don't think it's a coincidence. Hunter hired your crush on purpose."
"Huh?" Sterling scratched his head and thought again. It made sense though. Having her around would distract him from protecting his family.
"But how does he know about her? The only one who knew about my crush...was you. There's no way he could have found it out."
"Well, there were times I told Eva about your crush. I didn't know it then but Hunter was around that time." Brenna shrugged.
"So, are you saying I should be careful around Tiff?"
"No, what I'm saying is that we have three more holes to protect from that monster in this household." Brenna turned around and was about to leave.
"Hey..!" Sterling called her out. "Are you feeling well?" Brenna paused.
"What do you think?"
"I think we should talk...about us!"
"I'm not ready...yet!"
"Brenna you're hurting. It's hard for me to see you like this. I feel like shit after promising everything and I'm not given a chance to provide."
"I don't expect you to provide for me. I'm good on my own."
"That's not what I meant! I'm worried about you because you're refusing to open up to me. Come on, Bren! It's just me, your baby brother!" Sterling turned around and placed his hand on his shoulder.
Brenna put her hand over his, to remove it from her shoulder but she couldn't. She rubbed it and tears started pouring from her eyes. Sterling moved even closer placing his chin over the other shoulder and pulled her into a hug from behind. "I got you, sis!" Her ass was rubbing on his crouch. At any other time, it would have gotten an erection but this was an emotional moment for the siblings. "I may fail as a lover but I promise you that I'll always be by your side as a brother...no matter what happens!"
"I'm...sorry for ditching you."
"It's alright...you needed some time off." They stayed there embracing each other's warmth until they heard their mother calling them from downstairs.
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Ophelia called out a meeting as her kids gathered in the living room. Tiff was standing next to her in a maid costume. "Now that all my kids are here, your grandfather hired a maid for the house."
"We've already met her, Mom!" Catherine said.
"That's because Brenna decided to show her around before consulting me."
"Sorry...I wanted to but you were in the shower then I had to catch up with Sterling about something."
"Wait...you two made up already?" Ophelia asked with her eyes widened with surprise.
"Yeah...I shouldn't have taken my anger out on either of them. Lisa and Sterling aren't to be blamed." Brenna crossed her arms.
"I'm sorry...who's Lisa? Is that another one of your daughters?"
Ophelia answered her by saying, "That's Sterling's ex-girlfriend who got pregnant with his baby! We were all supportive of her but Brenna had some disagreements."
"Huh...Sterling is going to be a father?" A hint of disappointment filled Tiff's expression. "That's...Great! Congrats, Sterling!"
"Thanks!"
"Okay...let's move on with the other announcement." Ophelia continued. "Your grandfather won't be here for a while. He has some business meetings and he said he was looking into something which will surprise us all. I don't know what that means. He was always cryptic with his messages."
"What do you mean by that?" Sterling asked.
"Well, after Catherine's 3rd birthday, he sold his house and left to find himself leaving two letters, one for the whole family and the second one specifically addressed to your father. David always said that the letter was incomprehensible."
Brenna and Sterling exchanged looks. Hunter chose to leave again which means he should have been pushed too low into the bottom. His message could be interpreted as a warning to Sterling. The good thing was Sterling could also work on his own plan in the meantime. Sterling was glad that Tiff was safe from his for a while so he could rest assured. With his baby in the way and David on the way to recovery, Sterling had everything under control...or did he?
Sterling looked at Tiff who was visibly uncomfortable in the maid outfit. "Mom, why is she wearing maid clothes like the old day!" Sterling asked.
"Apparently, your grandfather requested it in the job description. You know how he is about old traditions and stuff."
"For a guy who buys inappropriate lingerie for his granddaughter, it is expected."
"He did what?" Ophelia screamed.
"You can ask Brenna about it later but now I'm more concerned about Tiff." He looked at her. "Tiff, it looks like you don't like wearing this outfit. Hunter is not here so you're not obligated to do his demands."
"Are you sure?"
"Mom?" Sterling eyes his mother expecting her approval.
"Sterling is right, honey! You don't have to do anything you don't like here."
"Thanks, Mrs Johnson! I appreciate it."
"Oh, please call me Ophelia."
"Yes, Ophelia!"