Episode 3
Sunday. The morning came promising the sun and clear sky to fill the day. Hans took a glance at his wrist watch and the time showed 1045 am sharp. He forward towards the house in front of him, cheerful as always. He knocked on the door and a familiar face greeted him with a warm smile.
Hans
Good morning, Mrs Lee.
Kassi's mother
Good morning, Hans. Come on in.
Kassi's mother
Had your breakfast already?
Kassi's mother asked as the young man followed behind her.
Hans
Yes, I've had mine. Thanks.
Kassi's mother
Have a seat... She'll be down in a moment.
Hans walked over and sat on one of the sofa seats. He watched the middle aged woman neared the stairs and she tilted her face upwards.
Kassi's mother
Kassi! Hans is here!
From above, stumbling noises was heard.
Kassi
I'll be down in a minute!
Kassi's mother shifted towards Hans.
Kassi's mother
Would you like to have a drink?
Kassi's mother
Alright... I'll be in the kitchen.
Hans nodded with a smile. As the woman disappeared behind the kitchen, a man entered the the living room. Another familiar face whom he knew , greeted him with a surprised expression. Hans immediately stood up in respect for Kassi's father.
Kassi's father
You are here? Please, be seated.
Kassi's father
Good, good.
The man took a seat beside Hans. A tingle of nervousness stroked the young man's chest.
Kassi's father
Going out with Kassi?
Kassi's father
Where are you going to?
Hans
There's a carnival in town. I planned on bringing her to spend the day.
Kassi's father
Oh? There's a carnival?
The older man pressed his body back for comfort. He stared at the empty space in front of him before he began again.
Kassi's father
It's been quite some time since I and Mrs Lee went out on dates... We've had memorable times during carnivals, you know.
Hans
We could go there together right now. If you would like to...
Kassi's father
Not today, son. My daughter will feel embarrassed going out on a date with her parents around. Wouldn't she?
With friction on his face, Kassi's dad looked straight in Hans eyes and suddenly dissolve into a small laughter.
Kassi's father
Hahaha... I've been young before. Those days our parents are much stricter with their daughters. It wasn't easy to please Kassi's grandfather, you know.
Kassi's father
But I trust you to take good care of my girl. Since you've been seeing my daughter for a while already.
Hans didn't know how to react to this conversation. He just smile and nodded. Hans had been dating the man's daughter for a year now and had always disciplined himself to be respectful of the elders. He loved Kassi as much as her parents do and has plans of proposing her when the time comes.
Just then, footsteps were heard hustling down the stairs. Kassi was all smiles when she saw Hans and her father in the living room together.
Hans
Mr Lee, we are leaving now.
Kassi's father
Alright, then, don't forget to bring her home before the evening.
From the kitchen's doorway, Kassi's mom popped her head and waved.
Hans rises and bowed to Kassi's father. The man acknowledged and watched his daughter gleefully left the house with the boy.
Hans started his motorbike, took the helmet and fits it on Kassi's head gently. Kassi blushed. That sweet feeling never subsides every time he did that for her.
Hans
We'll go grab a brunch first. I'm beginning to feel hungry. He he he...
Hans
We'll go catch a movie and visit the carnival. Okay, baby?
Hans
I heard there's a new haunted house at the carnival... We should check it out!
They both giggled. Kassi embraced Hans as they ride off to the central town.
Comments
Sonogong
So far I think this is a worth read novel. You described everything very well. Nice work author!!! keep it up!!
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2021-12-13
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