Our Little Secret (The Reborn)

Saxton's day!    Many centuries ago, it was always believed that the rich had nothing to do with the poor in the famous Saxton province. A name after a man who devised the discrepancies between the rich and the poor. The Saxton day is mostly celebrated every winter season, it is an explicit and joyous day for the rich but a dreadful one for the poor.  Poor people are sold as slaves to the wealthy ones while they gamble at casinos, at cribbage tournaments and even lots are casted to earn a slave. Amongst the three families that ruled over the Saxton province, Xavier Salvador, the first son of lord Jim Salvador, returned from the neighbouring province, Lesner. He jumped down from the cart adjusting his black hood as he walked into the castle with a fierce look on his face. His eyes were darkened matching up with his black hair. A servant opened the door instantly as soon as he sighted his master through the window from a short Distance. His mother, sister, brother had been waiting for his arrival. The chief maid took off his hood leaving behind his black shirt that had a v-opening on the chest.   "Welcome home, my son!" Lady Mariah gestured. He kissed his mother's knuckles then smiled.   "Welcome brother!" Marie and Nathan hollered in unison.   "Thank you!" Xavier answered with a faint smile. He was someone that barely relates with people and even if he did then it was like a lucky charm tied around you. They proceeded to the dining room as they were served sauced turkey and grilled beef. They all sat as lord Jim walked in with three soldiers behind him, everyone stood erect in respect, he sat before they joined in.   "You should go ahead and debrief me! We have not enough time left!" Jim began with a nice gesture, he sliced the meat on his plate. Xavier was used to his Father's attitude towards him, he didn't mind about personal Welfares except business and political welfares.   "Just as planned, sir! We have exceeded 50% ownership." Xavier explained   "Graceful! That's my boy!" His father chuckled finally after hearing the good news of success. "The Preston's would be here the day after tomorrow, you should consider us family from now on..." Jim added. Everyone was baffled.   "Yes darling! I have long waited for this, you'll make a perfect pair with Ruby!" Mariah acknowledged in elegance. Xavier was disappointed, being a first son requires alot of sacrifices now including marriage quests. He was infuriated but all he had to do was maintain his silence.   "Father! If Xavier has worked numerous numbers of errands then why shall i not?" Nathan asked. He always felt forgotten and overridden by his father's favouritism since Xavier always being in the picture. His face squeezed his face. Jim's brows tilted in slight surprise.   "You've got better chances to prove your worth Nathan..."   "...Xavier didn't have to prove his worth because you chose him!" Nathan countered his father.   "Hush now, foolish boy! Do not talk to your father in that tone!" Mariah cautioned with a smirk, she sipped her wine.   "Have you ever seen the head of a human being beneath his legs?" Jim asked holding out his cup staring at Nathan. Nathan was guilty because he knew the answer to this riddle, only death could make that happen. "Do you?"   "That's equally death!" Marie snapped proudly, smiling sarcastically at Nathan even if she was younger than he was.   "That's it, princess! Death! Think twice before you regret it." Jim finalised. Xavier was silent although the meal until he stood to leave as his mother stopped him again.   "Xavier? You have not finished your meal?!"    "I'm not hungry..."   "...This was specially prepared for you...your return!!!"   "I said I'm not hungry!" He almost yelled. He walked away to his room instead. They were not stunned at his behavior because he was always reserved and quiet.                                       ∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆ The Salvador's except Xavier rode in a cart decorated with roses and daisies, it was the day celebrated as the Saxton's day were wealthy men are dressed in mostly brown or black coats and trousers while wealthy women wore golden corsets breastplates binding the body and bizzarely tracing the shape of their breasts in embossed metal usually in various colors. Women were seen as natural adornments so there was every tendency of being a stand out in Saxton province. The average and poor men were dressed in loose trousers and shirts while women wore cheaper gowns with mostly black corsets. It was more of a taboo for the poor to wear highly recommended cloths, such interiors were against the Saxton's law. Xavier was a young man of 24 who believed in humanity and gender equality than inhumanity and discrimination. He was a man of valour and vigour who has fought men of the political and economical range, He's also specialised in martial arts from the great martial arts master in Saxton entirely, Xavier was in his normal attire a black hood and black pants and shirts, he had his own style of adornment  and most men who dressed like that are known as men of valour. He rode on his black mustang around the square where slaves are sold, exactly where he Salvador's had gone.  Xavier strode around because of the judicious patrol the men of valour do to punish every citizen who has deliberately gone against the Saxton's law. While his family sat in the slave court were slaves are displayed to catch the eyes of their future masters. They drank wine in merriment to Saxton's day, Xavier stopped at a well to feed his mustang. A couple of poor maidens drew some water for their pots, as soon as the girls sighted him they exited the premises In fear except for a one maiden.  She remained behind only because she was freezing in fear but he thought that she stood behind because she was not scared or frightened.. He drew closer as she tried to run, he called out   "You? Stop right there before my mustang hits you with her hooves!" He threatened calmly but fiercely. She stopped to avoid any mishap. She turned to him slowly but he was beginning to get carried away by her her skin glow and oceanic eyes and pretty nose, just as his. She came forward while her face fell to the ground. "Can you not speak?" He almost yelled, she was frightened again.   "Im sorry, man of valour! I...I..." She stuttered in fear again   "I see that you are not scared of man like me then I'd have to treat you the Saxton way!" He frowned. Marie came forth with her two friends Chloe and Cara, her gummies. Marie interrupted clearing her throat. Marie stared at the maiden distastefully then turned to her brother, Xavier.    "Father has asked me to call you. The Preston's are yet to meet you for a special congratulations' fest! Would you?" Marie asked elegantly with a steady smile on her face. Xavier nodded instead without a smile. Marie turned to as she stopped at the maiden's direction.  "And you? Offspring of the abominable, what have you done to my brother? Did you not have a clue of you are messing with? What did you say is your cursed name again?" She taunted mockingly   "Ursula?!" She mentioned    "Or maybe an urchin..." Marie insulted, her joined in laughing sarcastically. Xavier was infuriated while Ursula tried to wipe off the tears welling in her eyes.   "Marie!" He yelled out flaring up. Marie and her friends turned to him in surprise at his defense. "Tell father that I'd be right there!" He added   "Oh ok! Count on that!" Marie apsaid as she walked away with her friends as well. He turned to Ursula who was still standing still and silent. He didn't say a word, he climbed his horse and rode away. She watched him disappear into the crowd. Her friend had seen the earlier scene from a short distance, she came running to Ursula who tried to lift her pot.   "Where do you think you are going? Hmm?!" Kim asked witya broad smile.   "Where? Im going home. Mother must be waiting impatiently for the water. She needed to cook..." Ursula said.   "Oh poor Ursula! From what i saw, he defended you from his witch sister, Marie!" Kim. Blurted. Ursula covered Kim's mouth immediately.   "Do you know that someone might hear you? It's lady Marie we're talking about!" she reminded   "Well who cares?!" Kim countered "Not because we are poor means they can treat us like garbage..."   "...that we are, Kim! Its none of your business!" She finally lifted her pot as they headed away. After a few steps, Kim asked again.   "But Ursula, why did he defend you stylishly? I mean, he's suppose to protect and act upon the Saxton's law. He saved you from...." Kim looked around then turned to Ursula "....that witch Marie?"   "Stop being nosy. I really don't know but for now, i was lucky to escape her grip! The Salvador's are really not merciful!" Ursula added as she walked a step faster, Kim followed to catch up.