Chapter 5
Nearly two years had passed since Chris was brought home to the Valentina family.
Veronica Evie
Chris, where are you?
Chris
Mom, I'm here! /runs out to hug Evie/ Today I read a book about deities!
Veronica Evie
Is that so? Which deity did you read about? I just read a book about one yesterday!!!
Chris
I read about the supreme deity Arcangela; he is the creator of the world and the other gods!
Veronica Evie
Oh wow, that's impressive! But today, I have to go with your grandfather. You be good at home, okay? /rubs Chris's head/
Chris
Yes, Mom, please be careful!
Veronica Evie
Alright, you be good at home. If you need anything, just ask your siblings or Mai! Goodbye, my dear! /walks away/
Valentina Kenneth
/steps closer/ Showing off, huh? Just because you have a book to brag about!!
Chris
/turns around/ Good morning, brother!
Valentina Kenneth
Don't act all innocent. With Mom and Grandpa gone, no one is going to help you!
Valentina Zyran
Hey, are you talking to her again?
Valentina Kenneth
Oh, where are you going, big brother? I'm just teaching her a lesson!!!
Chris
Good morning, big brother!
Valentina Zyran
I'm not your big brother! You're not my little sister!
Chris
Well, you two have a nice chat; I'll take my leave!
Valentina Kenneth
Just get lost, you're really annoying!
Valentina Zyran
Don't you dare snitch; if I find out, you'll be in trouble!
Chris
I know, okay? /leaves/
Valentina Zyran
Let's go; Celes is coming home today! /puts an arm around Kenneth's shoulder/
Valentina Kenneth
Alright, I don't want to see that little girl anyway!
Chris
Why is that? Why do they have to make life difficult for us to get by? Haiz....
Meanwhile, down in the yard...
Valentina Zyran
It's been a long time, hasn't it? Almost a year! /hugs Celes/
Valentina Kenneth
Glad to have you back home!
Mai
Welcome back, miss. Would you like anything to eat or drink?
Veronica Celestine
No need for that; just help me put my things away! /turns to Kenneth/ Where’s Violet?
Valentina Kenneth
She just went down to the town this morning; I heard she was buying something.
Valentina Zyran
Now that you’re back, do you want to do anything?
Veronica Celestine
Have Mom and Grandpa left?
Valentina Zyran
Yeah, they just left. It's a bit late to come back!
Veronica Celestine
Oh my, I had a little trouble on the way back. Speaking of which, I just remembered, tomorrow someone from the temple is coming to inspect!
Valentina Kenneth
The temple??? What are they coming for? Didn't they say before that they wouldn't interfere in our family's matters?
Veronica Celestine
I don't know, either; they said that before!
Valentina Zyran
Forget about them; do you want to go eat something?
Veronica Celestine
But where is that little girl?
Valentina Kenneth
What are you looking for her for? She's probably tucked away in the library reading about gods and goddesses again. Tsk, what a weirdo!
Valentina Zyran
Let her be; after all, she's known as the blessing of the deities! /shrugs/
Veronica Celestine
Let's go eat; I'm so hungry!
Valentina Kenneth
We'll probably run into Violet in the market at this hour!
Valentina Zyran
Whatever, if that's the case, let's eat together!
Valentina Kenneth
Then there's no need to cook lunch today! We won't be eating, Mai!
Mai
Yes, let me go inform the chef! /leaves/
Veronica Celestine
What if there’s no food for that little girl then?
Valentina Zyran
Are you going to take care of her now?
Veronica Celestine
Oh my, what are you thinking? I'm just saying that to avoid getting in trouble with Mom!
Valentina Kenneth
Are you trying to deny it?
Veronica Celestine
Of course, I don’t want to get stained!
Valentina Zyran
Stop talking; let’s go eat!
Veronica Celestine
Alright, I'm pretty hungry too! /sighs/
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