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Chapter 6
Ben sat in his study now researching Pandora's Box. He was still thinking about the argument. Ben slammed his fist down on the desk.
'How could I be so selfish? I'm such an idiot,' Ben thought.
Abigail came into the study.
"Hey I just heard that," Abigail made known, "are you okay?"
"I guess. But he's right. He has done a lot for me and I have just ignored it," Ben justified.
"I told you so," Abigail smiled, "why don't you go talk to him?"
"You think that is a good idea?" Ben asked.
"Yes I think it is," Abigail smiled.
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Riley sat on his bed playing a game. Just then there was a knock at this door.
"What?" he asked.
Ben walked in.
"Oh it's you," Riley sneered getting off his bed and walking to the window.
"Riley I know your mad at me, but I know you have a right to be. I just wanted to say I'm sorry," Ben apologized, "you have done so much for me and the treasure that I don't even appreciate it. And I'm sorry."
Riley kept looking out the window.
"I am too. I'm sorry for not considering your feelings. I know it must have been hard for you to see me like that. You are like a brother to me too," Riley apologized now facing Ben, "and I want to help you find the treasure. That's what brothers do. They help each other. Besides, who will be there to make all the witty remarks and complain about the little stuff?"
Ben laughed as he hugged Riley. Riley hugged him back.
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That night Ben was back in Riley's room calming him from another nightmare. As he sat there watching Riley drift back to sleep, he kept thinking about their conversation earlier that day.
"I promise you Riley that nothing like this will ever happen again. I promise," Ben whispered.
Riley moved a little closer to Ben's touch. Ben sat there with Riley for the whole night.
