Unexpected encounter.

" Dad, do you know that man, the owner the truck we used today? " Leon asked, not understanding how is it even possible for a person to rent their trucks to someone like his father whom wasn't even a native here.

Are they not afraid that their truck will get stolen or something?

" Oh him? Yes, I do. I've met him three days ago when Berto introduced him to me. He's a good man and easy to get along with, you saw it yourself earlier right? "

Leon recalled the conversation his father and the truck owner before and he nodded in agreement. That man is indeed quite something.

" Mn. And he looked so funny too, especially his reaction when he saw us returning his truck much earlier than the deadline. Hehe, that was hilarious right, dad? "

" Haha. Well, I can't agree more. " Victor laughed as well. " You can't blame him though, because I was supposed to rent his truck for a whole day, that's what I paid him after all. So returning it back to him after only a few hours will surely surprise him. He even wanted to return half of the money to me. What a good guy. "

Leon nodded in agreement to what his father said. Remembering how that man and his father almost argued with each other in a bizarre way. The man told his father that he won't rent his truck to him again next time if he wont take half of the money back.

Insane right?

" Don't remind me about that again, it makes me feel dizzy. By the way, what do you plan to buy here in the market, Leon? Do you have enough money with you? " Victor asked, changing the topic.

After returning the truck, Leon suddenly asked him to bring him to the market first before they go back home. Victor wanted to know why.

" I have to buy some gifts for mom and Carla. " answered Leon. " I don't know what things to buy though, I guess food like sweets and snacks will do? What do you think dad? "

Leon decided to asked his dad's opinion as he really can't think of anything to buy right now or at least, wasn't sure what to buy.

" Hmm.. let's see. " Victor began thinking. " Don't worry about your mother as I'll be the one to buy something for her. The one she wanted was a bit expensive for you after all. Just think about what things you wanted to buy for that little girlfriend of yours. Hehe. " teased Victor. His face had this annoying smirk on it that makes Leon wanted to plant his fist there.

" Tsk. " Leon sneered.

It's really not a good idea to ask his father about this kind of things. Leon decided to ignore him and continue looking around the market instead. He bought different kinds of sweets like candies and chocolates. As long as it caught his interest, he will buy them.

Victor on the other hand, asked around for some pocket books that he will give to his wife hoping that it will ease her anger a bit. It took them more than an hour before they finally found the right store that sells those kind of books.

The sun has started to set when the two finished buying the things they want. When they are about to leave, something caught Leon's attention.

It's an old man, wearing a worn-out straw hat and shabby clothes. He looked like an ordinary farmer no matter how much you look at him.

Standing beside him was a little girl around 3 to 4 years old wearing a cute pink princess dress, pink shoes and socks.

She looked so adorable!

Leon can't help but to noticed them because of how bizarre their combination was.

" What's wrong, Leon? " asked Victor, confused why Leon suddenly stopped walking. Victor looked at his son and saw him staring at a certain direction.

Following his son's gaze, Victor became even more confused as he can't see anything there aside from... the store sign perhaps?

' What is he looking at-..The heck! ' a surprised expression appeared on Victor's face. ' How long have they been standing there?! '

" Let's go there, dad. "

Leon then pulled his father with him and went in front in front of the old man and the little girl.

" Little sister, do you know this old grandpa? Or did he perhaps... " Leon leaned closer to the little girl and whispered on her ear. " kidnapped you or something? " asked Leon innocently.

Leon knows that was unlikely the case considering how relaxed and happy the little girl was but he has a different purpose of doing this. So although he knows that it's rude, Leon still did it.

Victor almost puke out blood after hearing what his son said. Leon's voice was loud enough for him and the old man to hear, after all.

' What the heck? What's wrong with him today? ' Victor asked himself, not understanding what why Leon was doing this.

The old man on the other hand didn't get offended on Leon's question but showed an amused expression on his face instead. It only lasted for a moment though before returning back to a stern one. He looked at Leon from head to toe, observing him.

" Midnab? " repeated the little girl confusedly.. and cutely. She turned to to old man then asked. " Grandpa, grandpa, what is midnab? "

The old man ignored the little girl but instead continue looking at Leon and spoke, " It's definitely not like that, young man. She's my granddaughter, you can asked her yourself if you want. "

The old man noticed that some of the people among the crowd are also looking at them now. It seems like what Leon said earlier about 'kidnapping' had captured their attention.

Despite his worn out appearance, the old man's voice was powerful and deep. It's definitely not something that an old farmer like him should posses at all!

Leon also noticed this but decided to ignore it.

He focused all of his attention to the little girl in front of him instead as she brings him more interest. Leon can't put his fingers onto it yet but there's definitely something wrong with this little girl. He can feel it, and it's much more powerful than what he feels to the old man.

She has a pair of big and beautiful brown eyes, small round face and chubby jade cheeks. She's almost as cute as Carla if only not for Leon's biased opinion.

( AN : For Leon, no one is/as/or cuter than Carla! End of discussion. )

Leon can see intelligence from that little girl's eyes so he didn't buy what she said just now. There simply no way for him to believe that!

Noticing his gaze, the little girl confusedly looked at Leon and asked, " Big... big browther, what midnab? Grandpa, he buy me candies. Rose love grandpa the most now! " she said, showing a piece of candy to Leon.

" Leon, what are you doing? Don't be rude. " said Victor, he couldn't take it anymore. He turned his head to the old man and apologized. " I'm sorry for my son's behavior. He's only five years old so he's like this. I hope he didn't offend you. "

The old man laughed. " Don't worry, I can understand. My granddaughter also tend to act like that sometimes. You have a very special son, mister..? "

" Oh, how rude of me. My name is Victor and this is my son, Leon. As you can see, he's a bit mischievous. Nice to meet you, uncle. " Victor replied, he reached out his hand for a handshake.

" I see. Nice to meet you too, Victor. My name is Arthur, and this is my granddaughter, Rose. " Arthur shaked hands with Victor before turning to his granddaughter. " Rose, introduce yourself to them. "

" Yes grandpa. Nice.. nice mewt you, uncle. My.. my name is Rose. I am.. I am... " Rose counted with her fingers for a moment and showed four fingers to Victor and Leon. " I am this. And...and... I love candies and my grandpa! "

" Oh, I see. So your name is Rose and you are four right? Rose is so smart. " Complimented Victor with a smile. He also found this girl, adorable. " What are you waiting for Leon, introduce yourself too. " Victor patted the back of his son's head.

" Nice to meet you, grandpa Arthur. Nice to meet you, Rose. My name is Leon. I'm sorry for being rude just now. " Leon apologized. He opened his bag and took out two packs of chocolates inside. " Here Rose, you can have this. Nice to meet you again. " Leon smiled as he handed those chocolates to Rose.

" Really?! I.. I can have that? " asked Rose happily. Excitement was clearly written on her face but she didn't accept the chocolates immediately. Instead, she looked at her grandfather asking for his opinion. " Grandpa... can I? "

Arthur smiled. " Just accept it if you want it. Don't forget to thank him too. "

Only then did Rose accepted the chocolates. " Yeeyy! Thank you big browwther Leon! "

" Mn. You're welcome. We have to go now. Bye Rose, bye grandpa Arthur. " Leon turned around after he said that. " Let's go now dad, mom is already waiting. "

Victor also bid farewell to Arthur before following Leon and left.

Looking at their receding backs, Arthur laughed once again. " He's quite an interesting young man isn't he, Rose? What do you think? "

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