As they entered the Solaris mansion, Lady Arabella greeted them with her usual warmth and grace. "Oh, Sun, you’re here! And Moon, I’m so glad you’ve come to visit. It’s been ages since we last saw each other," she said, her voice gentle and welcoming. Mixarnt, standing beside Sunshine, was completely mesmerized by Arabella’s beauty and kindness.
"Sun... are you sure she’s your mother? She’s so beautiful and gentle," Mixarnt said, his voice filled with awe.
Sunshine’s eye twitched, and she bonked Mixarnt on the head. "Of course she is! You damn brat!" she said, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment at being compared to her mother.
Arabella giggled, her laughter like a soft melody. "Oh my~ Thank you, Mixarnt," she said, her eyes twinkling with amusement. She stepped forward and pulled Mixarnt into a warm embrace, her maternal instincts kicking in. Arabella had always wanted a son but never had one, and Mixarnt’s innocent charm had instantly won her over. Mixarnt’s face turned bright red as he found himself buried in Arabella’s luscious chest, his mind short-circuiting from the unexpected affection.
Moonlight and Sunshine, standing nearby, exchanged annoyed glances. "Looks like you don’t need me to pamper you anymore," Moonlight said, her tone cold but carrying a hint of playful jealousy.
"Tsk, perverted brat," Sunshine muttered, her arms crossed as she glared at Mixarnt. She was annoyed because her mother was doing exactly what she had wanted to do—pamper Mixarnt—but in a much more embarrassing way.
Just then, Helia, Sunshine’s older sister, appeared, her presence as gentle and kind as her mother’s. "Oh, Sun, Moon! I’m so glad to see the two of you," she said, her smile radiant. Mixarnt’s eyes widened again. "Woah... Sun! Are you sure they’re your mother and sister!?" he asked, his voice filled with disbelief.
Sunshine’s brow twitched, her patience wearing thin. "For the last... time... YES!!!" she shouted, bonking Mixarnt on the head again, this time harder. She grabbed his arm and started dragging him toward the bath. "Come on, brat! You’re taking a bath with me! You haven’t even showered for five days and just slept like a log. Even during dinner, you didn’t bother to clean up before meeting with me and Moonlight!" Sunshine said, her tone a mix of annoyance and exasperation.
"W-wait! N-no! M-Moon, help!" Mixarnt pleaded, his face red as he was dragged away. Moonlight sighed, shaking her head but not making a move to intervene. Arabella and Helia giggled, knowing that Sunshine had inherited her father’s bold and straightforward personality.
As Sunshine and Mixarnt reached the bathing area, Sunshine closed the door behind them, leaving Moonlight, Arabella, and Helia in the hallway. Moonlight sighed again, then turned to Arabella and Helia. "Well, I’ll also be joining them in the bath, Auntie." she said, her tone calm but carrying a hint of determination to pamper Mixarnt, she doesn't want to lose to them.
Helia clasped her hands together, her eyes lighting up with excitement. "Ah! Why don’t we all take a bath together? The bathing area is so large anyway," she suggested.
Arabella nodded, her smile warm. "Oh! Good idea. We haven’t had much chance to chat lately," she said, already heading toward the bath with Helia and Moonlight in tow.
Inside the bathing area, Mixarnt was a flustered mess. The large, luxurious bath was filled with warm, steaming water, and the scent of fragrant oils filled the air. Sunshine had already stripped down to her undergarments, her golden flame eyes flickering with amusement as she watched Mixarnt fumble with his clothes. "Hurry up, brat. You’re not getting out of this," she said, her tone teasing.
Mixarnt’s face was as red as a tomato, but he couldn’t help but feel a strange sense of happiness. He was still innocent and hadn’t fully reached puberty, so he didn’t see the situation in the same way an older boy might. To him, it was just an embarrassing but oddly comforting experience. Still, the thought of bathing with an incredibly beautiful woman was overwhelming.
As he finally stepped into the bath, the door opened, and Moonlight, Arabella, and Helia entered. Mixarnt’s eyes widened, and he quickly sank deeper into the water, trying to hide his embarrassment. "W-what are you all doing here!?" he stammered, his voice cracking.
Moonlight smirked, her crimson eyes glinting with mischief. "We’re joining you, of course. Did you think we’d let Sunshine have all the fun?" she said, her tone playful.
Arabella chuckled softly as she stepped into the bath, her movements graceful. "Don’t be shy, Mixarnt. We’re all family here," she said as she pulled Mixarnt to an embraced, her voice soothing.
Helia giggled, her gentle demeanor putting Mixarnt at ease. "Relax, Mixarnt. It’s just a bath," she said, her smile warm.
Sunshine, meanwhile, was already lounging in the water, her arms crossed as she watched Mixarnt with a mix of amusement and annoyance. "Stop being so dramatic, brat. It’s not like we’re going to bite you," she said, though her tone was softer than usual.
Mixarnt, still blushing, slowly relaxed as the warm water soothed his muscles, he felt like he is in heaven because his face is buried in Arabella's chest again. Despite his embarrassment, he couldn’t help but feel a sense of contentment. He was surrounded by people who cared for him, and even if the situation was awkward, it was also strangely comforting.
As the group settled into the bath, the tension melted away, replaced by laughter and lighthearted conversation. For Mixarnt, it was another unforgettable moment in his chaotic, unpredictable life. And for Sunshine, Moonlight, Arabella, and Helia, it was a reminder of the bonds they shared—a bond that, despite their differences, would always bring them together.
