Chapter Four: My Dear Beloved
Days have passed and it was the same usual routine. Chad picks her up to take her to school and then afterschool and football practice, they head to the Pizza Ritz and sometimes Cree and Maurice joined them. Henry Uno was more than happy to see his little girl with friends. However, Chad realize how she would stay late at school and kept it a secret. Not only Chad was suspicious, he was also worried that Zelda might be hanging out with someone else, a guy.
Chad rode his bike to her place. Today the Teenagers are going to try to recruit Zelda. I have to stop them. I promised myself to keep her away from this. Also, Nigel won't forgive me if I let her join. He then let out a sigh. Great, I am actually following orders from that stupid kid. But she has been very secretive lately, what happened she is already in the TND? He made it to her house and he parked his bike and walked to the front door. Today, I have to find out what is she up to. He pressed the doorbell.
"Coming…" A manly voice said. The door opened and it was Henry. "Oh hello Chad, are you here to pick up my little bunny?"
"Like every other school day Mr. Uno." He replied, smiling.
'That's good but my little bunny is running late today." Mr. Uno replied. He then turned to the stairway. "BUNNY, CHAD IS HERE!"
"I WILL BE RIGHT DOWN DAD!" She replied.
"Please my boy, come in." Mr. Uno said. Chad walked in the house. "Are you hungry?"
"No sir, I ate breakfast before I got here. Thank you for the offer though." Chad said.
"There is no need for formalities. You can call me Henry." Mr. Uno said.
"Okay…" Chad said. He then turned to the framed photos on the walls. There was a wedding photo of Mr. Uno and his wife.
"Oh, that's me and Zelda's mother, Reina." Mr. Uno said. "I met her when I was your age."
"She is beautiful sir… I mean Henry." Chad said.
"Yes, she is…" Henry said. Then they heard footsteps. They turned and found Zelda in jean shorts and a long sleeve white shirt. She was wearing strapped sandals and her hair was in a long ponytail. "Oh Bunny, you look beautiful as ever."
"Oh dad, you tell me that every day." She said, walking downstairs. "I guess I am off." She then kissed him on the cheek. "Love you Daddy…"
"Love you too…" He said. "Chad, take care of my little bunny for me…" '
"I will…" He said, walking out the house along with her. "Come Bunny, let's go to school." She let out a laugh and punched him lightly on the shoulder.
"Alright my little Chaddy-poo…" She teased back.
"Hey, my mom just called me that once." Chad snapped.
"I think it is a cute name." She said. "I should call you that for now on."
"Fine, I won't call you Bunny anymore." He said, hoping on his bike. "Well, we should get going."
"Can I ride your bike to school this time?" She asked.
"Ah… sure…" He said, hoping off it and giving it to her. She hoped on the seat and grabbed hold the hand bars. He sat behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist. "Ready when you are." She pedaled the bike and the speedily zoomed through the street. The scent of her hair caught his attention. Honey… She smells like honey… "You know I should let you take me to school more often." She let out a giggle.
"Hey Chad, I am going to do something today afterschool so don't wait up on me okay." She said.
"Sure…" Chad said. What are you hiding Zelda? When they made it to school, a group of girls were squealing loudly. "Oh no…"
"What's going on?" She asked.
"Oh, there is this pretty boy and he is very popular with the ladies." Chad explained. "All the girls go crazy over him. I am still trying to figure out why."
"Not a fan… " She said. "Let's find Maurice and Cree…"
"Oh dear, I thought I knew all the fair maidens in this school but it has seem that I missed one." A voice said. They turned and found a boy with wavy golden hair and alluring emerald eyes. He grabbed Zelda's hand and kissed it lightly. "Oh my princess, it is lovely to meet you. My name is Richard Turner but people around here call me Prince."
"Ah… Hi…" She said, pulling her hand away.
"What is your name?" He asked.
"Zelda Uno…"
"That's a lovely name for a beautiful princess." Richard said.
"Back off Richard…" Chad said, glaring at him. So they send Richard to recruit her… Damn, they send the most sneakiest scumbag ever.
"Oh a jock, don't you have a ball to chase or something?" Richard teased. What is he doing? I am trying to get her to our side and he is ruining everything. Chad gritted his teeth and gripped his fists. Richard grabbed her hand once more. "Oh Zelda, let's get to know one another. You don't need to waste your time on him."
"I am sorry but I think I know enough about you." Zelda said, pulling away. "You insulted my best friend and I don't like that."
"But he is only a dumb jock." Richard replied.
"Listen here, Chad is much more than that. He is a smart and talented. He is also kind and considerate towards others. He cares and does what he can for his friends. On my first days here, he made it the best days of my life." Zelda snapped. "So don't you dare call him a dumb jock. He is so much better than you and if I have to choose between you two, I will choose Chad Dickson." Chad blushed to the point that he was turning every shade of red.
"How dare you say such things to me?" Richard snapped.
"Well Prince, I really don't give a damn about you." Zelda said. "I don't like it when people insult my friends so goodbye." She then grabbed Chad's hand. "Come on Chad, let's go."
"Sure…" Chad said, getting pulled away.
"Chad Dickson, how dare he… All the girls should fall for me…" Richard said. "I want that girl."
"Hey Zelda, you mean all those things to said about me?" Chad asked.
"Of course…" She said, giggling. "You are very special to me." Then her phone started to ring. She answered it. "Oh… Hey… I just got here with Chad… Yes, it is important that you should come here. It is a surprise… Bye…"
"Who was that?"
"Oh no one…" She said. "I have to go… See you later…" She raced away leaving him baffled.
"What is going on?" Chad said.
"Mr. Beetle, why do you always find yourself in trouble?" The principal asked, letting out a sigh. "This is your tenth time this week. Are you tired of seeing me?"
"Yeah, it is not my fault that cruddy jerk doesn't leave Kuki alone." Wally said, crossing his arms.
"I see, so you hit Ace because he was with Kuki?"
"Yeah and that cruddy jerk won't lay a hand on my girl… I mean friend that is a girl." Wally said, blushing.
"Look Mr. Beetle, I am going to give you a chance. If you get into fight again, you are going straight to detention."
"Yes sir…" Wally said.
"Now head to class…"
Wally walked out the office and found Kuki, waiting outside. "Number 3, what are you doing here?" Wally asked, blushing.
"You were in the principal office because of me." She said. "I just want to say thank you Number 4."
"It is nothing really. I just don't like that cruddy idiot come near you." Wally said, scratching his head. Kuki then kissed him on the cheek and he blushed even more. "What was that for?"
"For always being there…" She said, giggling. "Now let's hurry, we are going to be late for class."
"Okay…" Wally said, rubbing the spot she kissed and following her. Did Kuki just kiss me? "Hey Kuki, wait for me…" He raced beside her and offered his hand to her. "I… You see Kuki… I…"
"I like you too Wally." Kuki said, smiling. She then grabbed his hand. "I always did. I wanted to tell you during Grandfather's zombification but I couldn't. I guess I kissed you and turned you to a zombie."
"I thought you forgot." Wally said.
"No I didn't. I just didn't want to say anything. I mean, you were my first kiss and I didn't want it to go like that. I mean… I wanted to kiss you but not like… Oh no…" She said, blushing.
"You like me that much…" Wally asked, blushing. I can't believe she likes me. I can't believe all this time I secretly liked her, she secretly liked me. I can't believe it.
"I am sorry…" She said. I can't believe I told him. How embarrassing… She then raced away from him.
"KUKI WAIT! WHY ARE YOU RUNNING!?" Wally screamed, racing after her.
"Like Number 5 said, it is bound to happen." Abby said, leaning on the corner.
"Yeah those two need to get that out. It has been some time that they kept it to themselves." Hoagie said. "Do you think they will get together today?"
"Well, Kuki just confessed and Wally well sort of but Number Five have a good feeling they will work things out." Abby said, smiling. "I am just happy it started."
"WAIT KUKI!" Wally screamed, running as fast as he can. He grabbed a hold of her hand and pulled her to him. "Kuki, why are you running away?" She was crying in his arms. "Kuki, did I do anything wrong?"
"You think I am some cruddy stupid girl that likes you." She cried.
"No, I may hate cruddy girls but you are nothing like them. You are better than them and I am just a cruddy stupid boy that likes you a lot." Wally said, blushing.
"So you really like me?" She asked.
"Yes so do you want to get some ice cream after school?" Wally said, smiling. He wiped her tears away and found her smiling.
"I will love too." She said.
"Good, well we have to get to class. I don't want to be sent to the principal's office again." Wally said, grabbing her hand.
"Thank you Wally…" She said, hugging his arm and walking beside him.
"I guess they hit it off." Nigel said, smiling. Finally… I thought those two will never get together. He then turned to his wrist watch. Today is that day… I hope Zelda is okay. I guess I should see her afterschool.
It was almost time for school to be over. "Hey look, there she goes again." Maurice said, staring at the widow. "I swear what does she have against gym class?"
"Look at the bright side, she is giving us a good show." Cree said, letting out a giggle.
"Hmmm…" Chad said, turning to the window as well. They were at the second floor and they found Zelda being chased by gym teachers. This is the third time this week. Does she know that P.E is mandatory to graduate?
"UNO, GET BACK HERE!" The teacher screamed. "YOU HAVE TO FINISH YOUR FITNESS TRAINING!"
"You guys are crazy that I will stop." She said, smiling mischievously. She then noticed a deep crack. "Oh no…"
"We got you now." The teacher said. She jumped over the huge deep crack and landed on the other side. "WHAT THE HELL!" She kept on running and laughing away. "UNO, GET BACK HERE!" She laughed loudly as she raced away. I swear, this girl is worth than her old man.
I swear, why is she not into sports? She can run fast and jump far and high. I don't get her. Chad thought, letting out a sigh.
"So when are you going to make a move on her?" Maurice asked. "It has been almost a month now."
"Leave me alone Maurice…" Chad said.
"Maurice is right, she is very popular with the guys." Cree said. "I am surprised that she didn't say yes to all the love letters and confessions throughout weeks she has been here especially Richard. He tried during lunchtime. The teenagers still trying to recruit her… I had to convince most of the recruiters that she is off limits but I think Richard just wants her just to date her."
"I think you should tell her how you feel Chad." Maurice said.
"It is not like she is automatically going to give me a yes." Chad said. "Besides, I think she has someone right now."
"How can you be so sure?" Maurice asked.
"Well, she is hardly around and she stays afterschool doing something. She doesn't even want to tell me why she stays afterschool for. She even got a phone call this morning and she wouldn't even tell me who it was. She is meeting that person today." Chad said, letting out a sigh. "It is hopeless."
"What's hopeless?" A voice said. They turned and found Zelda, wiping the sweat off her brow.
"Nothing…" They all said.
"Okay…" She said, looking baffled. "Well, I have to go change. Cree, can you help with my hair? I need it neat for today."
"Sure…" Cree said. "We can go to the girl's bathroom right now. I brought some make-up with me."
"Ahhh… Okay…" Zelda said, shivering. I don't like makeup.
"What is going on today?" Chad asked.
"Oh nothing…" She said, smiling. "I need to go change now."
"Baby, I am going to be right back." Cree said, kissing Maurice on the cheek. The two teenage boys were alone.
"I wonder what she is up to." Maurice said. "She is getting all dress up for something."
"I don't care." Chad said.
"It is probably a date…" Maurice teased. Chad froze in shock. I got him. "She is probably too shy to share it with us so she only told Cree, after all she is a girl."
"A date? She can't be in a date…" Chad said.
"If it does well then she would probably have a new boyfriend.' Maurice said. "I can imagine Cree forcing me to go on a double date with the mystery man."
"That is not going to happen. I am going to ruin this date once and for all." Chad said, walking away angrily. I am not going to let some guy take Zelda away from me. I waited so long to see her again and I am not going to lose her.
"HEY, WAIT FOR ME!"
The girls were in the bathroom. "You know Z, it doesn't take an hour to put on a dress." Cree said, standing outside the toilet stall.
"I am sorry Cree. I haven't worn one in ages." Z said, walking out the stall. Zelda was in a pink dress that reached her upper knee with matching sandals. "How is it?"
"OMG, IT'S BEAUTIFUL!" Cree cheered. "You look so cute Z. Where did you get the dress?"
"It was my mother's dress." She said. "She looked better on it than me."
"Oh Z, you look great." Cree said. "He is going to love it."
"You really think so?" She asked.
"Of course…"
"I see that Cree does know something about today." Maurice whispered.
"But what and who is this he?" Chad whispered, being frustrated. They were up in the vents, eavesdropping on the girls.
"Hey Z, there is something I wanted to ask you." Cree said, brushing her hair. "It has been bugging me for quite some time."
"What is it?" She said.
"Well, what is with you and Chad? I mean, you two are pretty close." Cree said. Zelda started to blush. "Do you like him?"
"I do like him, we are friends." Zelda said.
"I mean like like like him." Cree said. "Well in other words, do you love him like I do with Maurice?"
"Ahh…. Well…" Zelda said shyly, fiddling with her fingers. "I ah…"
"She is not going near my Chad." Gwen said, standing at the entrance with her group of friends.
"Oh Gwen, when are you ever going to learn that you are not Chad's type?" Cree said, glaring at her.
"Cree, this is between me and Zelda." Gwen said.
"Look, there is nothing going on between me and Chad. I keep telling you. He doesn't see me that way. I don't think he likes me that way. We are best friends and…" Zelda paused. Do I want us to stay that way? What is going on with me? She let out a blush. "I just…"
"See… It is obvious that you like him too. Stay away from Chad." Gwen snapped.
"She likes me?" Chad whispered, blushing.
"Told you dude, she likes you." Maurice said.
"But it doesn't explain what she is doing afterschool." Chad said.
"Look girl, I am trying to work my magic on my friend. If you touch her, I will end you." Cree said, glaring at her. Gwen just growled.
"If Cree wasn't here, I will pound you Zelda." Gwen said.
"Well Cree is here and I hate bitches like you." Cree said. They left the bathroom and she let out a sigh. "Oh Z, you should stand up for yourself. You shouldn't let them push you around like you always do. I didn't even like it when they tossed dog food on you the other day and you were late to class."
"Wait, I thought she said that she overslept." Maurice whispered.
"I guess she didn't." Chad said, letting out a frown. She is being bullied and she didn't tell any of us. Why?
"It is okay…"
"It is not okay. They have been picking on you ever since you befriended Chad. I know you two are close but I don't like it when you keep these things to yourself." Cree said. Zelda didn't say a word. "Look Z, I don't want you to get hurt." Cree then hugged her. "I don't have a lot of chick friends and so far you are the best. I just want you to be safe. And girl, you are so beautiful."
"Thanks Cree, you are the first chick friend I have ever had." Zelda said.
"Chad and Maurice have the right to know that you are getting bullied." Cree said. "Friends help each other with their problems so you should share some of yours. You always help us with ours."
"I guess so… But can I tell them later? I have a big day today." She said, smiling.
"Of course, he is probably waiting. Make your way to the auditorium while I get him." Cree said.
"Thanks Cree…" She said, hugging her. "Thank you so much."
"Don't mention it girl." Cree said, hugging her back. "Now you better hurry, I will escort him to you."
"Okay, see you there." She said, walking out the bathroom. Cree stood there for a brief moment and let out a sigh.
"The vent? Really guys?" Cree said.
"You knew we were here the whole time." Maurice said.
"Of course I did." Cree said.
"What is going on Cree? Why is Zelda going to the auditorium?" Chad asked.
"How about I meet you two there, I have to get someone first?" Cree said, walking out the bathroom. "Don't be late…"
The boys were outside the auditorium, waiting for Cree to come with the mystery man. Damn, what happen he is far more better than me? WHAT HAPPEN IF SHE LOVES HIM! I can't deal with this. Chad was shaking and was unsetting to know that he was about to meet the man that stole Zelda's heart. I just hope that I am wrong. Then Cree appeared, walking beside Henry Uno. What is he doing here?
"Mr. Uno, I hope you had a safe trip here." Cree asked.
"Of course I did. This place brings back good memories." Henry Uno said, smiling. This is where I first met her. What fond memories… I never thought I would come here again. He then turned to the boys. "Oh Chad… Maurice, you two are here as well."
"Yes sir…" They both replied. What is going on here?
"Your surprise is inside Mr. Uno." Cree said. "I hope you enjoy it."
"Alright…" He replied, opening the door. There was music and a beautiful voice complimented the music. It was opera and the beautiful voice sung it beautifully and gracefully. "This song…" They all walked in and found Zelda on stage, singing. Her eyes were closed shut and one hand was on her chest.
Caro mio ben,
Credimi almen
Senza di te languisce il cor.
Il tuo fedel
Sospira ognor
Cessa, crudel,
Tanto rigor!
Caro mio ben,
Credimi almen
Senza di te languisce il cor.
"ZELDA!" The boys screamed.
"Shhh… keep it down. I didn't tell Z that you two are going to be here." Cree said. "So shush." Her father walked towards her while she was singing her song.
"She has a voice of an angel." Maurice said. "What is she singing?"
"It is Caro mio ben, it means "My dear beloved"." Cree answered.
"Her voice is so beautiful." Chad said, blushing. I didn't know that she can sing especially as an opera singer.
My dear beloved,
Believe me at least,
Without you my heart languishes.
Your faithful one
Always sighs;
Her father was crying as he watched his daughter sing so passionately. His smiled was still on his face. "Reina…" He said.
"Hey Henry, there is a party tonight. There are going to be a lot of hot chicks there." One of my friends said. "It is going to be off the hook."
"Fuck yeah I am going to be there." I said. I was a troublemaker in school. Always getting into fights and skipping class. I didn't care about school. But then I met her. We passed by the doors to the auditorium and I heard a beautiful voice. I stopped and stared at the door.
"Hey Uno, what's holding you up?"
"Hey, I am going to catch up with you guys later. I have to check up on something." I replied.
"Alright dude, see you later…" They said, walking away. I waited for them to leave and when they were out of sight I entered the auditorium. I walked in silently and found the most beautiful girl I have ever seen. She had long black hair and was wearing a pink dress. I froze in shock. She was beautiful and her voice was so breathtaking. When she was done, I started to clap. She jumped in shock to see me.
"That was amazing." I said. She stared at me for a brief moment and let out a smile. "What was that?"
"It is called Caro Mio Ben…" She replied, blushing.
"I think I found my new favorite song." I said. "My name is Henry Uno."
"Reina Michaelis…" She said.
"I know this is sudden but can you sing it again?" I said, scratching my head and blushing at the same time. "I love it very much." She let out a giggle.
"I never took you as a man of opera." She said.
"I don't like it but as long you are singing it." I replied. "It is just your voice is so calming and beautiful. I just had to come in and listen to it. It just makes me happy."
"Then I am happy to make you happy." She said.
On that day, her angelic voice led me to her. It led me to my soul-mate.
Cease, cruel one,
So much punishment!
My dear beloved,
Believe me at least,
Without you my heart languishes.
She stopped and turned to her father. There as a brief silence between them but her father started clapping. "My Bunny, that was beautiful. I thought I was looking at your mother when you sang that."
"Really? I thought I was singing it poorly." Zelda replied.
"No, you sang beautifully just like her…" Henry said, cupping her face. "For a moment, I thought she was still alive." She then started to cry. "Bunny, what's wrong?"
"I always hated this day." She cried. "It was the day she left us for good. So I thought things would get better if she celebrated the times she was alive but I am just making me miss her more."
"Zelda…" Chad said, staring at her crying.
"Today is the anniversary of her mother's death." Cree explained. "It is always so depressing and dull when this day comes around so Z wanted to reenact the day Mr. Uno met Mrs. Uno. She wanted it to be a happy day." Cree let out a smile. "She told me that her father was a troublemaker and he was allured in the auditorium by a beautiful voice. He found a beautiful girl, singing like an angel… How romantic…"
"So she stayed afterschool to practice." Maurice said.
"Yup…" Cree replied. "There was no mystery boy so there is nothing to worry about Chad."
"I wasn't worried." Chad said, crossing his arms.
"Sure you weren't." Maurice and Cree said.
"I thought this was a good idea." She cried. "But it wasn't. I still feel sad and I still miss her."
"Zelda, I miss your mother so much. It kills me that she is gone and I still can't believe it. I sometimes think it is a nightmare and I need to wake up." Henry said. "But it is not a dream, it is real and if it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have a reason to live."
"Daddy, I just wish she is still with us." She cried, hugging him.
"She is always with us. She is watching over us in heaven right now and I bet she is proud of you because I am." He replied, hugging her back. "I love you Zelda."
"I love you too Daddy." She replied. He then pulled back and wiped the tears off her face.
"How about you sing it to me one more time? Caro Mio Ben was one of my favorite songs." He asked.
"Okay…" She said, smiling. "I can do that."
"Also, I think we should have a party with your friends." Henry said, pointing to Cree, Maurice, and Chad. "They love your singing just as much than I do." She blushed in front of them.
"You guys were here the whole time." Zelda said. Oh no, Chad was here… He heard me sing. This can't be happening.
"I couldn't help it. You have a beautiful voice." Chad said, smiling. "I mean, why didn't you tell us that you can sing?" I am just happy it wasn't a secret date with another boy. I don't know if I can take that.
"Yeah Z, you sound amazing." Maurice added.
"I was well… I thought you two wouldn't be into it." Zelda said, fiddling with a strand of her hair. "It is opera so I thought… Well, I thought it wasn't your style."
"I just found my new favorite song." Chad said.
"Really?" Zelda said, blushing.
"Yeah so sing it often." Chad said.
I guess it found her soul-mate as well… Henry said, smiling. "Alright everyone, who wants some pizza? It is on my house."
"WE DO!"
Then Pizza Ritza was closed to customers but there was a party. Music filled the room and the children were dancing while the adults were chatting away. "Hey Z, are you okay?" Nigel asked.
"Oh Nigey, I am fine." Zelda said, smiling at him.
"I am happy to hear that. I was worried that you would feel sad today." Nigel said.
"I was but now, I can finally feel happy and remember all the good times I had with my mother." Zelda said. "As long I have you all giving me a smile, I can return it tenfold." She then let out a giggle. "I can't believe I am happy though." Nigel then grabbed her hand.
"I will always be here for you Z. We are cousins and family so we have to stick together." Nigel said, smiling. Then a fast tempo song filled the room.
"Oh my gosh, remember this song Nigey. This is the song we danced to on your birthday." She said.
"Oh no, not this song… anything but this song…" Nigel said, running away but he got pulled in the dance floor. "ZELDA, LET ME GO!"
"Come on Nigel, we always dance to this song." Zelda said, giggling.
"THAT WAS LIKE YEARS AGO!" Nigel screamed.
"Come on, you can do it." Zelda said, giggling.
Chad was chuckling when he found Nigel being forced to dance with her cousin. She was smiling sweetly and giggling away while her cousin was screaming. Infinite, I never knew you were in so much pain. I just wish I knew sooner so I can be there for you. He then let out a sigh. I wonder if that was the reason why you got decommissioned early.
"I see that you have an eye on my little bunny." Henry said, standing beside him.
"Oh no sir… I mean…ah…" Chad mumbled, blushing. "I am sorry sir… I mean…ah…"
"There is nothing to be afraid. I am not going to bite you lady. It is just I finally remember you. When I used to live here, you were the boy that was always playing ninja with my little bunny." Henry pointed out. You would dress up like you were a samurai warrior while she would always dress up as one of the Ninja Rabbits. You two were inseparable."
"So you remember…"
"Of course, my little bunny always loves playing with you. Reina would always conclude when you two grow up, you two would be a cute couple." Henry said.
"But we are not a couple sir…" Chad said, blushing even more. "I mean…"
"Son, it is obvious you like her." Henry said. "So if I were you my boy, you should tell her before someone else does. Trust me, when you found someone that you love, don't let go."
"Thank you sir…" Chad said. Then Zelda grabbed his hand. "What the…"
"Come on Chad, you should join us." Zelda said.
"Oh no, I am not a dancer…" Chad said, turning to Nigel and found him on the floor, dizzy. Now, I am scared. Then Mr. Uno pushed him and he landed into her embrace. Mr. Uno then wink towards Cree and the fast song turned into a slow dance song. "I..ah…" And here I thought Zelda's dad is a normal dad but he is a mastermind. He started to blush in front of her. Zelda tilted her head on the side. "You want to dance?"
"Chad, you are too funny." She said, giggling. "I asked you remember."
"Oh yeah…" He said, blushing. He stood up straight and offered his hand to her. She smiled and grabbed his hand. They danced and her eyes were on him and he blushed even more. Damn it, she is staring at me. I don't know if I can do this. "Z, I want to tell you that I am sorry."
"Hmmm… For what?" She asked.
"I was suspicious of you staying long hours after school and I thought you were well… You were doing something with someone else." Chad said. "I mean, I thought you didn't want to be friends with me anymore because you were always so distanced."
"Oh Chad, we will always be friends." She said, smiling. "I am sorry for being secretive towards you. I am not used of having friends."
"Please no secrets Z. You are important to me so please…" Chad said. She then hugged him tightly.
"Thank you Chad. You are important to me too." She said.
"Mr. Uno, I think we have some progress." Cree said.
"Right you are Cree." Henry said, smiling.