"Hello," I said.

"Hello! Do we know each other ?"

" I'm sorry but I'm afraid not ."- you do not understand how much I hate the preferred expression of old times.I had to read countless books from the epochs and learn the traditions of at least 200 different countries, even a Japanese tea ceremony. When will I need this for Gods sake? - "I'm new in town, and because my brother is working tirelessly, I feel lonely. Please excuse how quickly I spoke to you." i continue my conversation.

"Do not apologize, my name is Paula. If i am not imposing, can I ask what's the accent i detect?" - she look at me with distrust.

"You can call me Dora." - this was the first Hungarian name that pop up in my brain, should have thought of this earlier. "... Albert my brother and i lived from early childhood in Paris with our father. Since he was a trader we traveled a lot, my accent is due to these trips. Now that we are big enough to care for ourselves, and my brother's job thrives, we have decided to get together back home."

"I understand you completely. Due to the work of my father, we have always had to travel a lot, but thanks to my husband, I found a small heaven in Budapest." - genuine smile appeared on her mouth.

I did not give up my thoughts for a moment,but hell girl marring young, for a hundredth of a second there would be an exclamation, understanding that this young girl was married in the old days, that was normal.

"Oh, you have a husband, such a happiness. "- I spit the first thing that came to my mind and then i kick myself for my fast tongue.

"Do not worry, my husband has many good friends looking for a young lady. My girlfriends and i will drink tea tomorrow at noon, feel welcome to come, Miss Dora.

" I'm grateful for your hospitality." - I had obviously impressed her.

"This is my address. We will be happy to hear stories about Paris and your ventures. Goodbye."

All right. I had done well. After my statement of how blessed she was to have a husband I'm sure she was already thinking of what spicy gossip to tell of a young Parisian who had returned to her roots. Most likely, by the end of my stay here, I would have received at least one marriage proposal. How I wanted to see Liam's face when someone asked for my hand from him, I would give my collection of branded shoes just to see this. I got out of the store. The young boy was still waiting for me at the front, looking hungry.

"What's your name?

" Elek, madam."

"You want a permanent job with me, Elek." -The boy's eyes lit up.

"Yes, thank you madam, God bless you, madam."

"Now I have to go around a couple more shops and buy a caret." - The boy looked at me in disbelief.

"Madame, I do not think it's a good thing for a woman to buy a caret, maybe you have to wait for your brother in such a big purchase."

I had totally forgotten that the men were still managing the finances of a household, and the thought of having to ask Liam for any foolishness irritated me to no end. I was from the 21st century.

"Albert won't have a problem"

"As you say, madam," his words certainly did not express his thoughts.

"Are you hungry Elek?"- Once again, the boy was looking at me in perplexity. Well, he'd have to get used to it. "Will you answer me ?"

"Yes, ma'am, I would like to say no, ma'am.

"What is your last answer ? Relax if you're hungry and tell me."

"Do not worry, madam."

It would have been difficult to overrule him not to answer me with madam or lady, but I was determined to try. I had plans. I had already decided that my stay here would not in vain with tea talks and mindless babbling . No, I would educate Elek and change him and make him someone who will accept by all the snobs of the society and then make him help others like him. It was going to be here for at least two weeks if not a month. For a month I could do miracles. Liam has always wondered about my habit of finding someone in need and deciding to help him only for the sake of help. Frankly speaking, it was not because I felt better doing that, I just firmly believed that you should give equal chance to everyone.

"Excuse me for the question, but are you the only child?"

"No, ma'am, I have a younger sister."

"Where do you live?" With your parents?"

"No, ma'am, our parents have died, we live under a bridge. "- he spoke to me. I pictured the two little children struggling to survive. The first picture that came to my mind was Victor Hugo's Les Miserables. I was horrified.

"Elek take your sister and bring her to my house, you know the address, right?"

"Yes, ma'am, but why if I can ask." He was scared. He probably thought i wanted to do something to his sister.

" Do not be afraid, believe me, nothing bad will happen to you."

After a moment the boy disappeared. I went through the butcher shop and took a large amount of pork and two chickens. I would have to cook on an old-fashioned stove, but I did not want to hire a servant. No one should know what I was going to do. At least, Liam was accustomed to my strangeness. I took the purchases and went through the furniture store. There were only massive and old-fashioned furniture. I liked 3 large bedrooms, 2 huge wardrobes with floral motifs, a wood-carved table made of cherry wood, a small tea table and a large massive bathtub. Life in Budapest was boiling and people were moving busily like bees. It was seven o'clock in the evening, and from the window I could see the tram passing by and the people walking along the streets and stopping from time to time to greet a acquaintance. There was a knock at the door, too early for Liam to be home. I had to warn him what name I used for him. He would definitely not be delighted. I opened the dore, and my home was filled with brand new furniture that was assembled after half an hour, and I was relaxing on the couch watching the sunset, adoring each this dwellings I had through the centuries the most. I loved sleeping and I had chosen the west-facing room. A soft knock took me out of my haze. At the door stood Elek, along with a cute little girl with warm brown eyes and shy gaze.

"Enter kids. "I smiled. Elek made a slow step forward, but the little girl did not move. "I have made food if I do not hurry, I think it will cool down." The children's eyes lit up. Ugggh i felt like the witch that lures children with sweets.

"Madame you shouldn't have."

"Do not talk nonsense and enter I have a proposal for you."

"But what do you want from us?"

"If I have to be sincere, nothing, I have a gift for you as long as you want it." And how are you called your little one, aren't you sweet? "

" My name is Sasha."

- Sasha what a pretty name. I put the table we can sit down to eat."

" How beautiful, flowers are on the walls and the sofa. " Exclaimed Sasha and start bouncing with energy.

"Do you like it?" i asked.

"Yeah, it is like in fairy tale."

"Sit down."

The children's eyes were pinched on the food, but they did not dare to take any, obviously awaiting permission.

"Come for a while." - I took them to the kitchen and picked up Sasha over the sink, wet her hands and scrubbed extra amount of Turkish soap. - "You can do it alone i said to Elek."

"Yes Madam."

After washing the soap I let them eat. Both greedily swallowed the food I cooked. Shortly after, Sasha slept on the couch.

"Elek do you want to live here."

"You mean in the apartment?" His eyes gleamed with tears and incongruity.

"Yes, I will not make you, I just suggest it and if you want you can."

"With what we deserve this generosity, madam."

" I just think you deserve a good future, but if I have to be honest, I have a condition to stay here, you will let me teach you to write and read as well as to some of the sciences."

"Really ? I always wanted to go to school madam."

"And please stop calling me Madame, call me Dora or Di for a short while. " - If I did not know it was impossible, I would say that his eyes would jump out of his skull."

In less than 20 minutes, we had already agreed. Sasha and Elek would live with me and Liam (Albert). For the people, they would be our little brother and sister. Elek would helpme with the job of not hiring a servant, and I would teach him everything I could for so little time. Before we left we would hire teachers, as well for Sasha and give them the deed to the apartment and some other properties that i playing with the bubbles, I felt bad that I had woken her for what was her first nap in a warm apartment after good food, but I just had to wash her. After the second bath I managed to clear all the dirt and put her in warm clothes. I dried her hair and dressed her in a clean white blouse, and with Elek put her in bed.

" If you need something else for your room just say."

"Everything is so wonderful, ma'am." - he said shyly .

"Please do not madam me."

"Dora.:- he tested it on his tongue.

"Better, I' m going to prepare the bath It 's time for you to take a one. Tomorrow we'll go buy you clothes."

Two hours later, Elek was bathed and ready to lie down. The front door flung open and Liam

"Hello my brother." - i said cheery and felt my nose wrinkle.

"Ryrie, who is this young man who occupies our home?" Liam said with a smile.

"This is our little brother, Elek, and our little sister has already been put to bed, her name on Sasha. Do you remember Albert ? - and at that moment his smile changed with mask of irritation. I smirked i knew he would hate his new name .

"Sir, please do not get angry that she is sheltering us if it is a problem we will leave immediately." Elek started to babble.

"Be calm, our brother just found out how i named him." i started laughing like the asshole i was.

" Excuse me." was Elek confused reply.

"Nothing, nothing calm down, everything is fine. Isn't that right Albert?"

"But of course." - Liam laved dismissively with his hand. Pompous ass.

"Good night Elek, I'll see you tomorrow, do not get too early."

The door of their room closed with a slight bang.

"You do not like your name." I chuckled.

"Well, of course, i would love a name that sound as if i am a butler."

"It's not like it's permanent,"

"All right, did you do all the work, looking at the apartment maybe yes ?"

" Did you manage to sleep with half of Budapest? "- i snarked back.

" Maybe." - his eyes danced with little flames at my irritation.

"Well, at least you've done your tasks for the day. Good night Liam." - I touched his cheek with my lips.

"Goodnight Rrie, if I'm cold, I'll come sleep with you."

" I'm sure. "- I would probably wake up in the morning and find Liam in my bed. For him, it was just friendship.HE IS JUST A FRIEND I reminded myself again.