Titus and Micheal look toward the direction of the man standing at a distance. 

'Well, I am curious as to who this man is ... it beats overhearing Royals gossip of my father's and grandparent's murders. Maybe this guy will be someone interesting.'

Titus simply nobs at his brother and starts to stroll toward the man overlooking the funeral from the distant hill. Micheal follows not far behind. Then suddenly a boy about their age bumps Titus' shoulder.

"Sorry, your daddy isn't here to help you, Titus." He says with a smile.

"Leave him alone, Crewe, can't you let him mourn the loss in peace!" Micheal shouts in anger.

"Shut up, Micheal, no one knows who the hell your parents are. You're an orphan and don't even belong here, in the presence of true royalty!" raises his hands faced up slightly pointed at himself.

"I'm gonna give you a royal ass kicking!" shouts as he tries going after Crewe but Titus holds him back

Crewe's mother comes and grabs her son by the hand "I told you, Crewe, not to start trouble. Now you are grounded for a week."

Titus lets go of Micheal. Micheal pulls his suit to straighten it.

"Mama's boy!" Micheal shouts after Crewe as the last remark.

"Are you done?!" Titus half shouts.

"Ya whatever." Micheal straightens his smooth, brown hair and they continue toward the man on the hill, who has not moved at all.

There is a single bare, snow-cover tree at the top of the hill. Upon reaching the crest the bodyguards immediately pat them down; however, the man remains exactly where he was when they began approaching. After the bodyguards are satisfied that they were unarmed and not a threat, Titus and Micheal were allowed to approach the man.

"Who are you exactly? Why do you need so many bodyguards? And what brings you here?" Titus asks looking at the bodyguards.

"And who is the girl?" Micheal asks watching as the girl, as she entered the black BMW.

The man simply laughs.

"Evening Micheal and Lord Titus, though it is not a good one. Do you remember your father mentioning that guy, who you were never to call unless absolutely necessary? As for the girl, not really sure who she is I just paid her to get your attention." the man smiles with amusement.  

"Uncle Stefan?!" both say in unison.

"Yes, indeed I am! If you would like to join me, I will tell you about what your father wanted me to do when this event occurred." Stefan motions toward the same black BMW the girl entered. "Maybe Micheal here could get the girl's name as well." Stefhan laughs with amusement at the sparkle in Micheal's eyes after that statement.

Micheal enters the black BMW with the girl. After which another BMW pulls up which Titus and Stefan enter.

Micheal's View:

"Hi, my name is Micheal." Micheal introduces himself to the girl and holds out his hand to shake hers.

"Hi, my name is Larin." The girl hesitates for a moment then gently takes Micheal's hand. She blushes after noticing Micheal's charming eyes and the way he stared.

Micheal softly kisses the back of her hand.

"Oh ... I have a boyfriend," she says biting her lower lip softly, "you are cute though."

"What's his name?" Micheal just smiles

"Hector." Larin smiles back.

"Parents?"

"Haven't met them."

"Does he have siblings?"

"Not sure if he has any."

"His favorite thing about you?" Micheal's smile grows wider.

"My ... uh," she looks for something to say, "okay I don't have a boyfriend."

"My favorite thing about you is your name, then it's your dark brown eyes ." Micheal stares into her eyes.

"umm ...," Larin blushes a deep red, "well are you going to kiss me already? I know you have been thinking about it."

"Only if you let me." Micheal leans in closer to her lips.

Larin slightly pulls him the rest of the way and kisses his lips.

Titus' View:

"Your father wanted you and Micheal to be trained, by Sir Dafoe, in sword fighting." Uncle Stefan says as soon as the door is shut.

"Will you be enrolling us?" Titus asks unsure of what to expect. Maybe Uncle Stefan will be our legal guardian.

"No, many people think I am dead. As a minor Italian Boss it is to my benefit that they keep thinking that. I would love to but the life I live is too dangerous for you two to be around. You will meet my most trusted and secret friend, Mike. He will also become your legal guardian " Stefan says with compassion in his eyes as he anticipated what Titus was really asking.

"Oh ... I understand Uncle. Will you visit?" Titus asks with a hint of disappointment.

"I will try my best but I will not make promises I may not be able to keep." As they near their destination Stefan embraces Titus. "I am truly sorry that life has been so cruel to you, my young nephew and to your brother as well. I wish you didn't have to learn this lesson so young in your life." a tear falls from Stefan's left eye as Titus cries in his embrace.

"Thank ... you ... Uncle. You and Micheal are all I have now."

"I know I know Titus."Stefan lightly pats Titis' back then puts a card in his jacket pocket. "In case you need help, call the number on that card and I will come as fast as I can. Call even if you just need to talk. You and Micheal are family and family comes before all else in my books." He hands Titus a handkerchief. "Now wipe your tears dear nephew there is a time to moan and a time to keep going." 

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This one is dedicated to my friend Laurnnnarizzzz

You should check out her poems they are great!