Samuel could clearly hear his phone ringing in the living room but with Bella and Kate hugging him tightly he wasn't able to move one bit. He didn't want to wake them up because they just fell asleep so he decided to ignore the call but it rang again.
" Kate?" He whispered. Kate nudged closer to his neck settling herself comfortably on top of him. Bella was doing the same but she was holding down his chest while hugging his arms and left leg tightly.
Hearing his phone ring a third time, he knew it must be important. He decided to force out of their chokehold when he heard Kate's voice," Can't you stay?" She opened her tired eyes looking at him.
" I don't know, It seems important."
" Alright, just leave your number this time before vanishing." She smiled sweetly and planted a deep kiss before sliding over. Bella who seemed to lost her cuddling partner somehow made her way toward Kate hugging her like a pillow as they both fell asleep again.
Samuel admired their beauty for few second before covering them up and went to the living room to find his clothes. He glanced at the caller id to see it was Hannah. Why would she be calling him this early in the morning? It was eleven o'clock that's when she usually woke up.
He dialed her number and all her could hear was her angry voice," Brother, where are you? I heard you left early in the morning? Didn't you promise last night to drop Kiko off at the airport?"
" Shit." He knew he was forgetting something.
" Did she leave already?" he asked.
" No, we are at the airport. Her plane is set to leave in an hour! I can't believe you forgot about something this important! She had been feeling down since morning!"
" Don't worry I will be there!" Samuel said quickly hanging up the phone and dialed another number. It was to bring any vehicle that could be fast enough for him to get to the airport fast!
" I don't care what you have to do, bring a helicopter or delay the flight. I need to get to the airport as soon as possible!" Hearing the severity of the situation his guards issued a full on alert and began working behind the scenes to make things happen.
Some contacted the airport authorities while others started looking for a sufficient landing zone along with getting the authorization from the flight department. Samuel was promptly given the coordinates as soon as he dressed up.
He dashed outside sprinting toward the location. He was a man of promise after all and there was no chance for him to break that rule because of his lack of oversight.
Not to sully the Rothschild name, his guards came through big time. Samuel dashed inside one of the fortune five hundred companies getting on their elevator. The guards tried to stop him but they soon received their orders from higher up to let the man in suit go and help him with anything that he asked.
He was escorted to the helipad where he could see the bird arriving at the horizon. With air travel, he wouldn't need to worry about traffic and could easily reach his destination without delay.
Just when he thought he missed them, few people entered the lounge.
" Brother? You really came? But how come you are early than us?" Hannah was with a puzzled expression.
" Shouldn't you tell me why are you only coming now?" he could tell they just checked in!
" That- I was making it an emergency because I don't know where you were. I just mixed up the time a little so increase the pressure but I had full faith in you!" She gave him a thumbs up like it was some sort of game. He wanted to be angry at her but couldn't blame it on anyone else than him.
"Fine, it only took a combined effort of hundred people, me running at full spirit and a windy chopper ride to get him here. No big deal." He grumbled.
" I asked her not to disturb you. I know you are always busy-" Kiko felt his dissatisfaction by being tricked and explain herself but Samuel patted her head and said," It's not your fault. I know your majesty is a good girl unlike my naughty sister!"
" You don't have to feel bad, your highness. I can confidently say that young master was not that busy." Arthur chimed in.
Samuel just stared at the sly old man with hostility. He was the first person that he called for help but Arthur never mentioned anything despite knowing Hannah's scemes. Beside, he must also had known where Samuel was through his guards which was why he was teasing him so blatantly because he knew Samuel could never say it with his own mouth!
" Mmhmm.. Princess, I don't think it's ideal for you to mingle with others in public. Someone could recognize you." Someone added and Samuel finally noticed her butler who was looking at him with clear ill eyes.
He knew how strict the imperial division of Japanese royal families were when it came to their image. He decided to head inside to a more secluded location. Rothschild family had their dedicated waiting room considering how much they payed to the airport authorities every year.
Everyone sat down and began chatting, they didn't even notice before the time of her flight announcement. He escorted her to the gate before she departed while waving her hand. It's not like she wouldn't be coming back but for now it was a farewell until the school opened up again.
While leaving the airport, Samuel got close to Arthur and whispered," Did you also feel it?"
" Yes, there was unnecessary hostility in her butler's eyes coupled with the fact that miss Kiko seemed reserved all throughout her stay in the estate, I think there is something going on with the imperial family." Arthur said confidently.
" I think the same. I have been receiving some disturbance with our trade in Japan through Benjiro but it seemed harmless for now. But for some reason I can't help but feel that there is a storm coming."
" I will make preparations."
" Just don't go overboard and spook our enemies. It's okay to play the long game."