The Successor of Desire (SUCCESSOR SERIES #7)

Desire. Desire it is the fiery pulse of longing within us, the relentless drive that propels us towards our dreams and aspirations. It's the magnetic force that pulls us into the realm of possibilities, urging us to pursue what we crave with unwavering determination. Desire is both the spark of inspiration and the fuel that sustains our journey towards fulfillment, shaping our actions and defining our paths in life. Yet, there are kinds of Desires that different people want to achieve. Which may result in different kind of way to pursue and fueled our determination in order to achieve that. No matter how much it costs. No matter how much its painful. And no matter how much reaction we show, it's either passive or aggressive way, until we conquer our primary objective to achieve our desires. And that's the main reason. Why I'm here, I'm standing infront of a gate of a large Mansion. Yes, Its a Mansion, I couldn't even think or thought that there's still existing houses like this in this kind of place or maybe... I couldn't be able to explore much more than I supposed to be. It was part of my dreams, If that accident never happened on the first place... The First Generaion shouldnt be perished and..I'm still on Mama's Side... Their butler let me in as the maid keeps staring at me. I'm wearing some white long sleeved which looks more casual instead of formal. I was bathe in sweat because I hurried all the way here, thinking that it would be a big disadvantage for me to get hired. The Butler guided me all the way to a big room and I settled in. At the corner of my eyes, I saw a teenager who looks the same age as me sitting across the table looking at my resume. Then there's a woman walked inside the room and sat infront of us. She looked like the same age as Azrael. The same Lady who offered me a job when I was on the slums. "Son, stay down." The Lady said to the teenager across me as the Butler serves us tea and also pastries. Son? Its her son? She looks younger...I looked at the butler which remins me the old days. I miss our Butler back then, Chase. "Answer me, Four." Eleanor asked me. "So you're telling me you're only 17?" "Yes ma'am...." I responded as I looked down on my knees. Its impossible to get hired if you're not on a legal age. The Fact that I looked mature but I'm still on the minor age is deceiving. I didn't meant though. "Well it doesn't look like the same as your age. Introduce yourself" She puts my resume down and looked at me, observing me with those sharp eyes. "I'm Forneus Luther Cesaire, 17 years old, I'm great at organising thing and a fast learner too." Interview isn't part of my strengths since I can't be able to express myself freely. I was continue to hesitating.. "And?" The boy infront of me asked as if he's waiting for me to continue. "I have...."I looked at the Butler while my voice shakes. The pressure inside this room is quite heavy..I feel ashamed and embarrassed, My Introversion strikes once again. The suddenly Eleanor signals the butler to leave. I don't know the main reason why has she do that but it seems that she can tell it through my expression even... My expressions are hard to figure out. "Anything about our conversation here won't go outside. You cam tell us everything." She said comfortably as she leans her back on the couch looking at me. The same thing as the boy glances at me which Eating his pastry. "I want to have a job in order to pay my own expenses..." I looked down, Its the only way to survive... and, Find Mom.. "Is that so?" She chuckled as she looked at me which made me suprised I nodded diligently. "Anyway, Its not for me to decide... It's my little baby Sein's decision if you're hired or not." She chuckled. Wait. What? My eyes started to looked at the boy as he walked towards us and crawls to the chair and sits comfortably while holding a cookie. "My baby sein, Do you like him?" The boy just stared at me and then his actions suprised me. He held the teacup properly and took a sip on it as he continues to munch the cookie. He acts formal but there's still counter mistakes that I couldn't avoid to observe. After all, I learned those things too back then for Mama's Sake. "Mommy, I like him" He giggled which made me a little flustered. This boy is kinda cute and after that Miss Eleanor's words made my heart skip a beat. "Then we'll adopt him." She chuckled because of his somes expression. I couldn't help the heat starts growing and spreading on my face which made my eyes tears up. Ain't this supposed to be a job interview... why sudden changes of fate? What was I supposed to say then? That I liked this? My first family abandoned me while my second beloved Family Suddenly collapse when Mama wasn't around, We assumed that she died due to the yacht accident. Because of it, I lost my family but... "W-what? M-me? Why?" I couldn't help my tears to flow down. Why does God seems prepared me to this kind of fate? My Third Family... I cannot accept this.. "Because you're you. As long as you won't cause trouble us then.. "She gently pat my head. "You'll be my Baby Sein's role model." "I... I cannot accept this miss." I kneeled down the floor. I can't accept this. Or else.. The History might repeat itself. I hear the boy's gasp as he saw me kneeling. "Just kindly hire me miss, I... I have a family.." "A family? I thought you don't have one because you're on the slums?" She confused as her thumb massages her chin while she thinks. "Then this must be a confusion, pft" "Now now, Calm down. I'll hire you instead" She chuckled as she pulled me up. "Serve Sein as your Young master. Then I'll Let Gilbert to teach you." I smiled and wipes my tears. "Gilbert." She called him and The Butler earlier walked back inside. "He'll serve Sein as his helper. You know what to do." "Anyway, this is Gilbert Dikson. The Head butler of this Manor." She introduced me to him and turns to him. "This is Forneus Luther Cesaire, Will be Sein's Helper" After hearing those words, Gilbert's expression shows. From earlier being expressionless now shows a little smile from his lips. Gilbert looks like in his mid 40s. Which a gray line hair's in his brown hair. Has lean and lean mascular back carrying a red Ruby eyes as he stares down at me. He nods as Miss Eleanor excused herself for a company meeting. "I-ill be under your care sir..." I stuttered since there's an intimidating aura that I can feel from him. He just looked at me and proceeds assessing Hussein and wiping his mouth. "The Young Master is sleepy." He declared then he took him in his arms and walked towards the door. "Follow me." Hearing those words made me instantly follow him. I'm a fast learner person which can be able to learn things just using my 5 senses which are my sense of touch, smell, taste, hearing and observation. We walked passed the hallways. The Manor is quite bigger than I thought. It seems I need to explore and study more.. If I could just.. "Hm. Forneus Luther Cesaire. That's a peculiar name for a child who lives in slums." His voice... it was so cold as Antarctica. Seemingly that his expression is warm yet his aura betrays him on being cold. Brrrr. "Are you certain it was your real name?" He asked as we stood up infront of a door. It seems its Sein's door... I also felt that I should be the one who opened the door. Before my tongue speaks my body starts to move itself and opened the door immediately without his permission. I later realize when he looked at me with a suprised expression. It seems he didn't predict that I'll open it... I'm just concerned a little because Hussein seems to be sick that he was brought here using the Butler's 2 hands... so I wanna help. He walked passed by me and entered the room. I followed him and closed the door as he put Hussein down and covered him with his blanket. It seems he's fast asleep. Then he walked towards me once again. I opened thr door and we both left the room. "A rare and exquisite kind of name. Are you certain it's your real name?" He asked while we're both walking down towards a big door at the end of the hallway. Instead of answering, I just nodded. I don't want to raise suspicion- "You're suspicious." He said straightforwardly. I-is my expressions are really readable.... how? Half of it was right and half of it was wrong assumption. "It's better to be honest, before its too late." "T-thats My name... Forneus Luther Cesaire." I answered shivering since his cold atmosphere which mixed with such pressure makes me stressed out. "I see." He nods and smiled. " Your mother aren't aware of the meaning of your first name." "P-pardon?" I asked confusedly. Since this name.... is the same name that I've know since my first family... "It's a devil's name." He said. @Axis_Watcher || AWSoide