(Myra's POV)

"Good Morning Myra. Come dear, we all have been waiting for you" Sara greeted me with a smile, chirping like a bird. I smiled back at her slightly, greeting her hesitantly, "G-Good Morning to you too, Sara. Good Morning, Noah." Noah nodded curtly, to my greeting.

"Come sit Myra, what took you so long. I was missing you" Nora said to me, as I settled next to her. I tried to avoid any eye contact with the boys at the table, though I could feel all their eyes on me. It was giving me the chills. It was suffocating to say the least. 'Bye-bye, my peaceful breakfast.'

The seating arrangement was pretty messed up according to the current situation. I was surrounded by the Everests siblings on all side. To my right, Nora was seated and to my left, I could feel Dion staring at my side profile. That Alpha jerk, Alaric was sitting just in front of me, digging a hole inside my head. Elio was sitting to his right and no surprises there; he too was looking at me continuously. Brave was seated to Alaric's left, and surprise-surprise, I don't know why, he also kept on taking glances at me, subtle but yeah, he was looking at me. 'What the heck, what an utter mess. This is going to be so difficult.'

Nora interrupted my thoughts, asking, "What happened to you? Are you alright? You don't look-" she paused, minding that everyone was listening on our conversation.

"We'll talk about it later, okay. Have some breakfast first." As sweet as Nora is, she plated some food for me, all my favorites. Although, I didn't have much of an appetite but for the sake of her, I started chugging down the food. 'I'll tell her after breakfast.' I made a mental note to myself.

Noah kept his cutlery aside, suddenly spoke in his deep and stern tone, "Now that everyone's here, I would like to say something. As today marks Elio and Nora's 20th birthday, all my children have officially come of age. So, I have an important family announcement to make. That's why I have gathered all of you for breakfast."

Alaric commented, "Family announcements? Shouldn't we wait for that? Not all of us are family on this table" The malice in his voice was quite obvious. This time, he wasn't trying to hide his hate, not even in front of his sister.

Before Nora could say anything to him, a voice interrupted her. "ALARIC" Noah glared at him, or was it a growl, must be my ears playing tricks on me because of the lack of sleep. Noah kept on looking at Alaric with intensity and the latter didn't even flinch. He too was boring his eyes at Noah sharply. It was like they were doing a silent conversation.

The entire atmosphere on the table was tensed. Nora too was annoyed by Alaric's remark, I could tell by the look on her face but she kept silent. She must be feeling disappointed in her brother. That's the reason why I cannot tell her the truth. She'll leave her family and return to Damona with me. I know her well.

Sara interrupted the father and son's silent battle, "Enough of it, you two. And Alaric, mind your words." She gave a stern warning to Alaric as he tilted his head in resignation, feeling frustrated.

I was silent all along as all of this was going to be over very soon. 'I'll be on my way to Damona, far away from this mess and drama these brothers are trying to create, especially by the narcissist one.'

Noah continued his previous announcement, "I and Sara, wanted to have a word with you all regarding an important matter." He looked in my direction and continued, "Ms. Miracle has done a lot for our daughter, Nora and we, Everests, are extremely grateful for that."

I nodded awkwardly at the sudden mention of my name. 'Why is he giving such a speech, out of the blue?'

Sara took over his words and continued, "So, we would like to express our thanks to you, Myra. We have decided to sponsor your further studies at the Kingsterdom University and also to gift your family a villa as a token of our gratitude to you. Please accept it, it's our sincerity."

I was dumbfounded and at loss for words by this sudden turn of events. 'Wait, what Kingsterdom? The place I have been vying for but-' I kept my composure and replied, looking at both Noah and Sara, "Sir, ma'am, I am truly thankful, you thought about me but I am sorry, I simply cannot accept any of this. I did nothing to earn that."

Nora knew I was a proud person, so she didn't try to convince me but Elio did, "Myra, didn't you wanted to apply for financial management and economics at the Kingsterdom University? It's your dream college. You told me when we were talking. Why not take this as an opportunity to fulfill your dreams?" He looked at me with expectant eyes.

Before I could reply to Elio's comments, a scoff was heard, "Some people do know how to play mind games. Giving subtle hints and then pretending" Alaric made a sarcastic remark.

Sara looked at him a roared, "ALARIC EVERESTS, you are crossing the line."

"Did I say anything wrong, mother? I was just stating facts." Alaric leaned his head at the back of the chair and said in a casual manner, without any fear of how angry Sara sounded.

I looked him in the eye and threw the exact same words at him, "He's right, ma'am. "Some people" do know how to play mind games. I agree with him."

Keeping his hands at the table, he stared back at me. I too, matched him, looking in his sapphires.

Nora broke our staring contest, "Brother Alaric, why are you behaving like that towards Myra. She isn't like that. Don't say such harsh words to my friend. I won't tolerate it any further."

Alaric shifted his gaze from me to Nora; the previous glint of irritation was nowhere. It was replaced by a subtle softness in his eyes. "Nora, the world is a dangerous place. Not everyone can be considered a friend. I am just worried for you."

"Yes, you are correct but Myra is not just a friend for me, she's my soul mate. And even you, cannot speak like that about her." I could feel Nora's emotions from her tone. She was restraining herself from saying anything harsh.

I was happy that I meant so much to Nora. But this cannot go on like this, so I cut her and Alaric in between. "Nora, thank you for saying that, it means the world to me, seriously, I mean it." I smiled at Nora. Then I looked at the entire table, 'It is time.'

"Sara, Noah, Nora, I would like to tell all of you something. I am returning to Damona, TONIGHT." As I declared the words, the room fell silent. Everyone looked at me in shock.

To Be Continued . . . . . . . .