Two Families (1)

"How do you know... The Forte.. That last name?"

I asked, looking over at her and she looked at me in return with a gentle smile.

Silence filled in between us as I could only hear children's laughter of happiness around the park with their parents.

"... The Forte family.. Is a big family."

"... Eh?"

I look at her with wide eyes.

(... But... I only have mom and dad... and as far as I recall, I don't have any relatives..)

I clenched my fists and shook my head.

"Haha.. I must not be the only one with the last name Forte."

I smiled casually at her, thinking that the most logical possibility exists.

The lady laughed softly at my statement.

"That's true."

"Ah, do you happen to know this address?"

I asked as I pulled out the piece of paper from my pocket and handed it over to her.

She took it and read the paper, as if scanning everything from it.