This dinner actually went well I didn’t really talk I stayed silent most of the time and when I was asked a few questions here and there I would answer. What i am doing currently well I am in the living room watching Makar and Afanas bicker back and forth on how one sunk the other ship. They’re playing a board game called battleship and for kids I didn’t know that this game can get intense, Avey and Anastassia was on the left of me on the couch while their mother sat across from us in the comfy chair legs cross sipping on her coffee she yelled at one of the maids to get. Mr. Nikiforov mother is very demanding and might I say very intimidating for her age never seen this woman smile not once since she had arrived like come on your grand babies are here at least show some type of of warmth. I was met with her eyes and quickly shift mine to the wall.
“Marya what dress are you wearing?” Anastassia voice appear grabbing my attention I looked over at her tilting my head showing a confused expression.
“For what?” I asked and her and Avery rolled their eyes and scoot closer to me.
“For our family event.” Avery add on and I slowly nod my head.
“Oh I’m not attending.” I shrug my shoulders.
“Why not it would be fun.” Avery said and Anastassia laugh shaking her head.
“Don’t lie now, It’s basically all of our family coming over and some other families that are tied with ours. We are accepting a few new people to ours so that’s what this event is about also getting judged on how you look.” Anastassia rolled her eyes at the last part and I smiled a little feeling a bit uncomfortable.
“Yeah I think ima just stay in my room I’m not even family I’m just the nanny.” I was about to say something else but got interrupted.
“You two are friendly, she works here she’s not a guest doesn't treat her as so.” A calm yet firm tone came from their mother and I looked at her dead expression before she moved her eyes back to whatever magazine she was reading. It became silent for a while till Anastassia yawn stretching.
“Well we can bring plus ones right? She’ll be my plus one.” She replied and Avery held in a laugh seeing how their other look at us again and shook her head rolling her eyes getting up walking away.
“Marya can we go outside, the backyard it’s boring in here and you don’t really have to watch me.” Makar tap my leg and smiled proudly towards the end of his sentence I smiled and nod my head.
“Put a jacket on it’s a little windy.” I said getting up going to the little coat rack where his jacket hang and I can hear his little footsteps followed me. I look back to see Afanas bothering Avery and the reason I said bothering because her expression changed into a glare causing her son to smile and laugh.
“I don’t need a jacket I’m tough.” Makar said and beat his chest trying to puff it out I giggle and and put the jacket over his head.
“You can be tough and still wear a jacket, I will not have you catch a cold little boy.” I said folding my arms and Makar moved the jacket from his head and stared at me squinting his eyes a whole minute pass and he huff putting the jacket on. I grab his little knitted hat I made and try to put it on his head but he moved to the side. I looked at him and he smiled and moved again as I attempt to put it over his head, I shoot him a glare as he began to laugh and I tried not to smile. “Put the hat on boy.” I said plucking his forehead and he ran as my eyes follow him to his father who smirk ruffling the boy hair. I stood up straight folding my arms seeing Mr.Nikiforov pick Makar up and the boy was trying to get out of the hold as his father came over.
“You traitor let me go.” Makar laugh kicking but slowly stop burning out his little stamina the boy sigh holding a pout as I reach up a little putting his hat on. Mr.Nikiforov put him down and Makar ran away. I smile shaking my head.
“Plays around to much.” Mr.Nikiforov spoken and I looked at him.
“He’s a kid he’s going to play around a lot. You need to take notes.” I said and he raised an eyebrow.
“I need to take notes?” He asked and I held in a laugh.
“Yeah your stuck up.” I pushed him playfully once I realized that I stop awkwardly putting my hand down looking away. I heard a short laugh come from him and looked back at him to see another smile. “Also you should smile often.” I pointed out and he quickly dropped his expression switching the topic.
“See that you got along with my other sister well, going to make this one dislike me too?” He asked but his tone kinda was playful? I’m guessing I don’t really know when it comes to him I can’t tell anything.
“Avery already dislike like you.” I said joking around.
“Avery a dickhead.” He pointed out and we shared a laugh when she looked over near us raising her eyebrows but she shifted her eyes a little over looking at Mr.Nikiforov flipping him off and he did the same causing me to bust out laughing at the two acting childish.
“Marya come over so we can discuss which dress you are wearing, we don’t associate with the little kids.” she said rolling her eyes at Mr.Nikiforov before going back to having a conversation with Anastassia who was laughing as well.
“So you are attending?” He asked me and I slowly shrug my shoulders not really knowing.
“I assume I am since I said no like twice and they both continue to talk about what dress I’m wearing.” I said rubbing my arm.
“You should attend socialize more I barely see you step out the manor and if you do it’s when Makar want to go somewhere.” He said and I was about to argue but didn’t because he somewhat had a point. “It’s like you don’t have a life outside of here.” I heard the smart remark and I glare at him earning a smirk in return.
“I have a life for your information.” I said and he tilted his head.
“Oh mind telling me?”
“That is none of your business.” I said leaving the conversation walking back to Avery and Anastassia, The rest of the night went by fast a little the kids wasn’t outside that late it literally was like ten minutes because Makar and Anfanas were getting tired. I ran the boy a bath going back downstairs telling him to go get ready for bed I was making my way to the kitchen but heard a few people talking. I could easily make out Mr.Nikiforov but the other I couldn’t really.
“I say we hit him a couple times with a baseball bat, with nails.” Someone spoke I don’t know if I should enter or just wait for the conversation to just end.
“We can’t rough him up that bad we need to get something out of him.” Mr.Nikiforov said and you can hear the annoyance in his voice.
“Was it even wise enough to put him in the basement what if he makes enough noise to grab one of the maids attention.” Another person said and my eyes widen, why is someone in the basement in the first place?
“No one not gonna hear him don’t worry about it plus everyone been working here for a long time anyway.” Mr.Nikiforov respond back.
“Not true that nanny is new, wouldn’t be surprised if she finds out and called the cops straight away.” I blink still shock hearing this and slowly back up trying to figure out how I can go about this because I really want a snack so I won't have to get up in the middle of the night to grab something to eat.
“Don’t worry about her.” was all Mr.Nikiforov said it grew silent right there I decided to make my presence known walking in instantly making eye contact with him. Oh he was talking to his brothers. I shyly waved walking to get me the pompergrants that was in a cup I got from giants.
“Marya is it? How’s your night going.” The one with the buzzcut I think his name is Halston leaned against the counter and I looked him up and down taking the cup out setting it on the end table. I ignore him because I simply didn’t feel like talking for real I feel uneased now and I want to snack before heading to bed. “Damn lack of manners much.” He mumble and I raise my eyebrow.
“No I’m tired so sorry if it seem like I was being rude.” I said looking at him and he smiled back I shift my gaze at Mr.Nikiforov he looked at me before smacking Halston upside the head causing me to giggle some.
“Stop messing with my employees and good night Marya.” He said as his other brother waved and I smiled and nodded my head walking out of the kitchen heading to my room. Walking down the hallway I looked down the otherside a bit tempted to check it out but ignore that curiosity and head down the steps to my room.