Chapter 21
`Lavi
I walked home and it was somehow late.
I wasn't actually scolded when I arrived... well fine, I was.
I even got one from Road. Tyki-nii was the only one silent.
Uncle Sheryl was somehow frantic. I couldn't understand. It's not like I'm a girl.
"Just don't come home too late again without telling us, Lavi."
"Yes, Uncle Sheryl."
Uncle was really worried and got me a phone the next day. Yes, I didn't have a phone even at this age. I never really needed it. I have none to contact with. I was with Bookman most of the time.
He even got Road one along with mine. Tyki-nii already has one so his number was only added to ours along with Uncle Sheryl's and Auntie Tricia's.
I added my friends' numbers namely Allen, Kanda and Lenalee. I didn't really bother adding people I'm not that close too, only a few that I really need to contact which is few.
I added work and home to it too. And that's all. There weren't really that many people.
`Sheryl
I looked at the clock. It was already late. Lavi still isn't here.
Don't tell me that they've already made a move.
No. I made sure that they won't find out but...
What if someone-
Stop thinking so negatively. He's just at his friend's house. It's normal for teenagers like him.
The only problem is we can't contact him. He didn't say where or the number of the house.
I can't even contact him through phone, he doesn't have one.
I offered giving him one but he rejected it. And when he arrived home, I'm making sure he has one. It won't do at all if he doesn't have one.
I sighed with relief along with my wife when he arrived. He got a good scolding from us even Road.
Unlike the usual kids his age though, he didn't retaliate or ignored us.
He stayed and listened. He apologized after sincerely.
"I'm sorry for causing trouble," he said while lowering his head like the custom taught to him by his mother who was part Japanese.
My anger due to worry died down. It's hard getting angry at a kid like this.
"It's fine, Lavi," said Road while holding onto him. "Papa and Mama are just worried."
"Just don't come home too late again without telling us, Lavi."
"Yes, Uncle Sheryl."
The next day after getting them both a phone, Lavi asked to speak with me.
"Uncle Sheryl, I have this friend who works for his Uncle at a restaurant. I asked if I could work there part-time during Fridays and Saturdays. I hope it will be fine with you. It's not that I lack anything. It's just... I want to help out and buy my own personal things with my own money and well, it's a way of hanging out with my friends. I tried and it's really fun. Can I?"
I guess it won't be that bad.
"Just tell me where it is. I'm fine with it."
"Thanks, Uncle Sheryl," he said with a cheerful smile.
He has been happy lately with his friends. I guess I chose the right thing in allowing him. He's a teenager, he really should act more like one.
`Tyki
Lavi arrived home late. Uncle Sheryl was somehow frantic for reasons unknown. He tried acting composed but he really looked worried.
I want to ask why but I know he wouldn't answer. I had tried before asking him about some of the things in the documents Bookman gave me. Uncle merely remained silent or changed the topic.
He doesn't have any plans in telling anyone anything.
I was worried as well since I knew about Lavi being possibly a target. I didn't let it show much though and remained silent when he arrived home.
I was relieved just as they were.
`Lavi
The next day, I start with work. Lenalee and Kanda actually works there part time too which is why they actually know each other so well. And another reason Kanda knew yesterday where to go when he left us alone.
I had fun at work. There was this girl really cute and pretty working there. Her name is Anita.
"Strike!" I said then got hit by Kanda.
"I'm sorry Lavi but she is Kanda's cousin," said Allen. "I should have warned you."
"Didn't know that. Too bad. She's cute," I said on playfully and earned a death glare from Kanda.
I actually have no interest in her or anyone in particular. It's just part of the persona.
We hang out after that by going at Allen's place and watched a movie. His father, Mana is really kind and funny.
I arrived home in the afternoon and played with Road.
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11/13/2011