CHAPTER-9

Asking all her family members to sit on the couch and relax Casey went to get the candles. After minutes of searching she found two and tried to light them. But somehow the matchsticks were not able to do their work. So instead of shouting Der-ek, she ignored that and lit them using the lighter at the kitchen.

Putting one candle at the table in the living room she took the other with her at the kitchen to get water for everyone.

Although she had her doubts on the absence of the three troublemakers and the light, she just wanted to let the others have their rest. Carefully checking for any other of the stupid Derek prank she opened the refrigerator's door. Only if that was so simple. After trying for whole 12-15 minutes she gave up.

Waiting for her, Em went inside to see for Casey. Watching her fail to open the fridge she realized what Derek must have meant by his surprise.

They together then wasted another 15 minutes to finally find cello tapes and cardboard pieces stuck between the lining preventing them to open the fridge. Untangling everything they took bottles for the others.

At living room, George and Nora took bottles from her & opened it, resulting in a shower of water flowing in all direction wetting everyone and everything in the proximity.

Finally exhausted and angry parents shouted, "Derek, Edwin!"

No one came. George then rushed towards the stairs to go upstairs only to fall back on the ground; after stepping at the first step itself. Laughter came from the top of the stairs and George then got up rubbing his bums.

With Derek and Edwin's laughter, Marty woke up and then came the light. They came downstairs and removed the threads and transparent sheets that were their plan for stopping others to come looking for them.

Edwin then said controlling his laugh, "See, the force from the sheets resulted in bounce and dad to fall back."

Everyone was angry at both of them but no one could disagree that it was kind of funny too except Casey.

Marty quickly went to Derek, screaming 'Smerek, teach me pranks too.'

"No, No, no one is teaching Marty anything. Enough with you Derek, you have taught Edwin enough. Don't you think it's wrong to prank people when they are this tired and sleepy?" half yelled their dad.

"NO!" said both brothers and laughed.

Nora sighed and Case then added, "Shame on you Derek, there was enough of you, we don't need another one doing your stuffs. You should at least think before pranking someone could really get hurt. They are really tired."

Ignoring her, taking Marty in her arms and sticking out tongue at her, Derek replied, "And dad we just did this to welcome you, we really missed you all." said Derek.

"Yeah, we wanted to make your trip and your homecoming memorable." added Edwin with a grin. "And also we did this to remind you of someone."

"Remember when I was in middle school and you fell exactly like this at Christmas eve from the stairs and how your soda bottles always spilled?" Derek asked.

Thinking about the past with eyes strained their dad said, "Yeahh.. Yes I remember.", "But that was years ago how come you do these stuffs now, unless..."

"Yes uncle Georgey, I am here." Ashley said coming out from Derek's room and finally joining them all in the living room.

A/N: So finally Ashley met others. Thanx to Balyndaba for review, you are great. Do tell me how was it, I know the pranks were small but I guess they wouldn't have thought of any serious pranks as they knew everyone would be tired and also, Marty was also with them so she could get real hurt as she's so tiny. Anyways, let me know of any other prank that you thought could happen and also if you did any on your siblings or friends. I would love to know your stories and also review. It really helps. If you are on instagram, you can follow me there at screaming words_as. Thank you.