A month had gracefully unfolded since the arrival of Brielle and Blake Storm at their father Damien's grand mansion, marking a significant period of transformation and adaptation for the previously reserved twins.
As time flowed, the once emotionless faces of the twins started to soften, blending into a gradual warmth that mirrored the burgeoning familial bonds. The initial week unfolded in a whirlwind of excitement as the family embarked on a shopping extravaganza.
Brielle discovered a newfound passion for selecting her wardrobe, with Blake happily playing the role of her devoted bag carrier. The mansion, once silent, echoed with laughter and shared moments as the family began to unravel the layers of each other's personalities.
One sunny morning during breakfast, Damien dropped an unexpected bombshell that would alter the course of the twins' lives. "So kids, I've decided to enroll Brielle and Blake in the same school as you guys," he announced casually between bites of his morning eggs.
The news elicited genuine smiles from the twins. "We get to go to school?" asked Brielle, her voice laced with a hint of excitement.
"Of course," Damien replied, briefly lifting his gaze from his plate. In that fleeting moment, he noticed a subtle change in Brielle's voice – the emergence of genuine emotion. "Really?" Blake chimed in, his enthusiasm mirroring that of his sister. The room momentarily froze as the twins displayed authentic emotion, a rare sight that captivated everyone present.
"Yes," Damien affirmed, triggering an immediate response from the twins. Chairs toppled as Brielle reached Damien first, enveloping him in a big side hug.
"Thank you, Dad," she repeated, her gratitude pouring out in a chorus. Blake soon joined in, and the twins, displaying joy through a shared hug, marked a significant moment in their journey.
Later, as they excitedly rushed upstairs to get dressed for their inaugural day at school, Damien observed with a profound sense of contentment. Brielle meticulously selected an outfit from her closet, and Blake, following suit, emerged with a smile. Descending the staircase, Brielle took Blake's arm, purse in one hand, and her phone – an object still perplexing to the twins – in the other.
Entering the main room, Damien, Victor, and Vincent awaited them. "You ready?" Damien inquired.
"Yes," Brielle replied in her normal voice, prompting frowns from the men. Nevertheless, the twins showed a glimmer of emotion, signaling a gradual integration into their newfound life.
"Ok, let's go," Victor said, leading them towards the awaiting car. As they gracefully pulled out of the driveway, heading towards Wentworth Academy, Blake, ever the curious one, asked, "What's the school like?"
"It's a nice school, with plenty of clubs and extracurriculars. Our entire family has attended," Damien explained, receiving simple nods of acknowledgment from the twins.
Upon arrival, it seemed as though the entire school staff had gathered to extend a warm welcome. Damien, Victor, and Vincent disembarked first, followed by the twins.
"Damien," a man named Eli approached.
"Eli," Damien greeted, and introductions were made. The twins, positioned a bit behind Victor, Brielle maintaining her trademark blank expression, observed the interaction silently.
"Let's begin. Brielle, Blake, I'm Eli Miller, Mr. Miller to you in school. Today, we'll be giving you a test to determine your education level," Eli explained. The twins nodded in understanding, and Eli, with a warm smile, led them towards the testing center.
"They are very smart," Eli later reported to Vincent and Damien, sharing the results of the tests – Blake's commendable 80% and Brielle's outstanding 99%.
"Blake is very smart, but I think we should have Brielle's IQ tested," Eli suggested.
"Will they be in the same class?" Damien inquired.
"Is it a problem if they aren't?" asked Eli.
"Yes, they don't like to be apart from each other," Vincent explained.
"Oh," Eli responded, processing the unique dynamics of the twins.
"They've been through a lot, Eli," Damien shared, acknowledging the challenging past the twins had weathered.
"I know. Hopefully, them coming here will let them be kids," Eli mused, casting a hopeful glance towards the future. "Why don't you bring them in so they can look at fun classes and clubs?" he suggested.
Damien nodded, taking a step towards the door of Eli's office. As he swung it open, the twins walked in, greeted by Eli, who handed them a sheet detailing various clubs and classes. The agriculture and archery clubs immediately captured Brielle's attention, while psychology 101 and art history piqued Blake's interest. They diligently filled out the sheet and handed it back to Eli.
"You guys chose some great classes and clubs. Now, let's talk about the student handbook," Eli suggested, initiating a conversation that would set the stage for the next chapter in the twins' lives. As Eli delved into the intricacies of the handbook, the twins listened intently, absorbing the information that would guide their journey beyond the familiar walls of the mansion.
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The Storms
General FictionBrielle and Blake were taken away at a young age. What happens after years they are finally reunited with there father and brothers.
