A Week Ago

Alexis walked with Nicolae eastward. Their steps were slow and relaxed. There was no more awkwardness between the two.

"Thank you for bringing my children here. Did they trouble you while they stayed with you?" Aleksis asked in a curious voice

Nicolae just laughed at that question. He shook his head slowly

"Of course not. I always educate them well. They grow into wonderful children."

"Ah, I'm glad to hear that," said Alexis.

Their conversation began with a frivolous talk about Aleksis' children. Nicolae told her how Vega began to enjoy fiddling with computers like he used to.

"The girl is very talented," Nicolae praised. "Did you know what they do?"

"Did they do something dangerous?" Aleksis looked at Nicolae with a face full of questions.

"Actually, it's not it. They got on an online dating website, so they could create a fake profile for me."

"Gosh? Seriously? Why would they do that?"