Chapter 10

`Lavi

Tyki-nii suddenly held me in his arms. It felt warm and nice. The words he told me removed the pain.

"Don't worry. I'm here. I'm not leaving. I'll always be here."

I was surprised but felt so glad upon hearing that he won't leave me like the others did.

`Tyki

He's smiling. I'm so happy. His body stopped shaking, cries were no longer heard. These were all replaced by a smile and a look of contentment.

I can see his smiling face everyday so real and not anymore forced, it really has made me happy, everyone in our home is happy and cheerful but then he came.

Weeks had passed, we were eating dinner with so much joy then a knock came to the door. Uncle Sheryl answered it to see an old man with a few papers and a small case.

"Is this the house of Sheryl Kamelot?" he asked.

"I am the owner speaking. Who might you be, sir? And what brings you here?"

"I am called Bookman."

My ears rang, did I hear right? Bookman is the surname of Lavi's family. No, it can't be.

"What brings you here, sir? Would you like to talk about it inside?"

"I'd gladly do so. It's cold out here."

Uncle Sheryl showed him in then brought him to the other room where uncle works and talks about business with clients.

"Tricia, I'm afraid I need to do this for now and can't finish dinner with all of you. May you please excuse me."

"Okay, Sheryl dear."

The door was closed and then silence filled the table until one spoke.

"What's going on, Auntie Tricia?" asked Lavi.

"I don't really know, Lavi. It's probably about work. Now, finish dinner then go straight to bed," she said while trying to keep a smile but then here eyes gave her away.

I know Lavi noticed as well but that look also meant that we should not ask on further.

"Yes, Auntie Tricia."

"You too, Tyki."

"Yes, Aunt Tricia."

Dinner continued in silence then the two of went upstairs and straight to our rooms.

It troubled me greatly. What if he is indeed Lavi's relative? Did he come to take Lavi away?"

I don't want that. Oh, I really hope that is not the case.

`Sheryl

"What brings you here, Bookman?"

I asked despite having already a suspicion.

"You know what brings me here, I came for my grandson," said he with a serious tone meaning well that it is what he'll do.

"You can't just take him away. He is already at home here. If you planned on doing that, why had you not before? The time after his parent's death, the time after your daughter's death. You should have done that before he has already settled down here with us."

I knew what I said were harsh words but I can't just let him take away the child. I've heard about his character. I've heard about the likes of him and I can't let a child experience that.

Harsh indeed my words were but he didn't seem moved at all. They have no hearts after all. His kind. Which is why I won't let Lavi be like him just as his mother wanted.

"Indeed, I should have taken him then but something hindered me from being able to come. And when I arrived, he was already gone. It took some time before I finally found him in your care."

"You should let him remain."

"I cannot allow that."

"And why is that?"

"Don't play with words around me, Mr. Kamelot. You know why? You're just denying the truth."

"I can't let him travel with the likes of you."

"It's not like as if you can keep him safe either. You know what happened to them and it will likely happen to you. You can't keep him safe. Your possible death would only bring more pain to him. You wouldn't want your child either to be alone now, do you? She's too young."

I know he's right. There is a lot being sacrificed here but still...

"Let the child decide, Bookman. Let Lavi decide if he'll come with you or not."

He somehow agreed but I know he'll find ways.

`little bunny1412 : Thanks for reading. I hope you like this chapter.

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10/23/2011

Not everything would always go our way, there are times we really pass a rocky road with bumps and turns and at times we even pass a zigzag path.