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Uriel's POV
We touched down in South Africa shortly after the air hostess made her announcement. The first thing that hits you is the heat. We arrived during the summer season in South Africa so temperatures reached around 25 degrees Celsius. I was beginning to wish I didn't wear jeans.
We had to travel to place in South Africa named Port Shepstone because that's where Crystal said she'll be. That's as far as Crystal could find out so I guess I'm just going to have to look around for a while. We rented out these two large houses in the holiday estate in Port Shepstone. There was a four bedroom house and a three bedroom house which were positioned right next to each other.
'Right. Let's have Zed, Sky, Phee, Yves, Crystal and Xav to stay in the four bedroom house with me and your father and the older ones stay in the other house, okay?'
'Mum, stop fussing. We're not kids anymore.' Zed complained.
'You are still a kid, Zed.' Trace pointed out.
'Trace you're in charge of your house. Be good everyone. Especially you William.' My mother said.
Will pulled an angelic expression 'when am I ever misbehaved, mother?'
Dolly rolled her eyes at Will. 'It's okay Karla, I'll keep him under control.'
Me and the 'older ones' lugged our suitcases into the hall of the house. It was a really nice house: the kitchen was clean and modern; the living room had decorative pictures and a large flat screen TV. I could really get used to living here. As soon as we got through the door, Trace, Diamond, Will and Dolly rushed off to have first pick off the rooms and to investigate the rest of the house. Rogue, Victor's soulfinder, handed baby Samuel to Victor and ran off after them. Victor looked at Samuel and then at me.
'Oh no Vic…Look after you own baby, I need to unpack.' I start to object but it was too late. Victor had already put baby Samuel in my arms and ran off after Rogue. I looked at Samuel and sighed.
'Right then, Sammy, let's see if we can get the TV to work.' I say, taking him into the living room.
We went round next door to have dinner with everyone else- takeaway pizza seeing as no one could be bothered to go food shopping. After dinner I got a call from my friend, Tom, who also worked as a psychiatrist.
'Hello Tom?'
'Hey, Uri. How's things going? Any news?'
'We've just come back from Holland and arrived in South Africa a couple of hours ago. Oh, and my brother got married as well.' I laugh.
'Christ! Another one? Your mother must be one happy lady. Which one was it this time?'
'Will. I think you met him at that party a while back.'
'Was he the loud one?'
'Possibly, or you could be thinking of Xav. How have you been anyway?'
'Not great. I've been stuck at home with some kind of sickness thing.' Tom groaned from the other end of the call.
'Nasty stuff.'
'Yeah, I probably got it from the kids. Sickness travels round playschool like the bionic plague.' Tom laughs.
'That's kids for you.'
'Anyway, I was ringing to tell you that the David says that he's sorry and he knows you're on holiday but he needs you to email your client report so they can put it on the files.'
I sigh 'Damn. I haven't even written it yet.' I groan.
'Anyway, best be going. The kids are pestering me to play.' He laughed.
'Okay, Tom. I'll see you soon. How much did this call cost?'
'I fortune I bet.' Tom chuckled.
'I'll pay you back when I get home.'
'Cheer's mate.' He said before hanging up.
Tom was a little older than me but we got on really well. He normally complained about his kids being a nuisance although it was clear that he loved them so much. Honestly, I was jealous about his family. Every evening, after work, Tom went home to find his beautiful wife and his kids who were absolutely devoted to him. I saw the way his kids looked at him: as though he was superman or someone. I had to go home to an empty house and normally eat a quick and easy meal since I'm not a fan of cooking.
'Was that work?' Mum asked once I hung up the call.
'It was Tom. I have to write a report.'
Mum huffs 'don't they know you're on holiday? You work too hard, Uri.'
'No it's fine, mum, I like my work.'
'It's getting late. Rogue and I should probably go home at put Samuel to bed.' Said Victor.
'Okay, I won't be long after you.' I say to Victor.
I didn't get much sleep that night; partially because baby Samuel started crying but also because I was too excited. I was awake by 7 in the morning because I forgot to shut the curtains so the light woke me up. It took a while for everyone to get out the house. In fact, we didn't leave until after lunch as everyone else was still jet lagged from flying. Crystal said that my soulfinder would be by a beach so that's where we were heading. We weren't sure where to go and dad said we shouldn't take the hired car since we don't actually know where it is so we thought we would walk around for a bit.
Port Shepstone was kind of strange since it was obviously split up into rich areas and poor areas. We were staying in the richer area where there was a modern looking town and nice houses, but after walking for a while in no particular direction, we found ourselves in a shabby looking place, surrounded by dodgy houses and litter all over the streets. People were eyeing us up strangely, as though they didn't trust us. Will and dad said they sensed danger and my brothers held their soulfinders close to them. Even Baby Samuel stopped crying which was a miracle.
'I think we might be lost.' Trace said quietly.
'Why don't we ask for directions?' Dolly asked sweetly.
'You're not going to talk to anyone, Doll. They don't look very happy to see us.' Will whispered.
'I'll go ask those children over there how to get back to the town. At least we would know where to go from there?' I suggested.
'Hello? Do you speak English?' I asked the little boys who were sitting on a run-down brick wall. They looked at me perplexed.
'English?' I ask again.
'Yeah. What do you want?' One of the little boys asked, looking at me suspiciously.
'Sorry to bother you. My family and I have just arrived and we're trying to get back to the main town. Could you give us directions?'
'How much?' Another boy asked.
'Umm…20 rand?' I suggest getting out my wallet. That was about the equivalent to 2 and a half dollars.
'Deal.' Said the boy who looked about 8.
He quickly told me how to get to back to the richer town and in exchange I gave him some money. After I thanked him, he ran off with his friends.
'We're not far from the town. Only about a 20 minute walk the kids said.' I told my family after returning.
'Um, Uri? I think they might have nicked your wallet?' Zed frowned.
I pat the pocket of my jeans and sure enough, it wasn't there anymore.
'Should we tell the police or something?' Karla asked.
'Nahh it's fine. I didn't bring much money with me. They probably needed it more than me anyway.' I smile, brushing it off.
Although I am a psychiatrist, I couldn't read Victor's expression. It was sort of a mixture of surprise and confusion and other emotions.
'What?' I ask Victor
'Nothing, man. You're just a good guy…that's all. Your soulfinder is lucky to have you' He smiled.
'It's getting kind of late now. Why don't we go back to the town for the drink and head to the beach tomorrow?' I suggested since I knew everyone was getting a little tired from walking around a lot.
'You sure man?'
'Yeah, I can spend the whole day at the beach looking for her then.' I smile and we head off back to the town. I spent the journey back looking out for anyone who looked around my age and trying to contact them telepathically but none of them were savants. It didn't matter though because I knew my soulfinder was out there somewhere and not far away.