Hiking and Camping

Crystal was preparing breakfast when she caught a small figure running towards her from her peripheral vision. She turned towards the small figure and bent slightly to catch the running ball of fur.

Harry was dressed in a white furry pajamas. He looked like a small teddy bear. Crystal's heart melted when she saw him. She hugged the little furry teddy bear and kissed him on the cheeks.

"Muah, Baby why are you up so early. Sleep some more I'll wake you up when the food is ready." Crystal sweetly asked Harry to rest.

Harry shook his head and said, "I'll help my pretty sister. We promised last time that I'll help you when you cook."

Crystal remembered the promise and cudled Harry. Her baby remembered and wanted to help her.

She put Harry on the ground and grabbed the vegetables and placed them in Harry's hand.

She ordered gently, " Help me wash them. Remember it's an important task otherwise we all can fall ill."

Harry nodded but then he looked at the sink. He can't reach it with his height. Crystal noticed his dilemma and giggled.

" Haha, you can't reach it. Wait for me I'll do something." She walked towards the store room and grabbed a stool and dragged it towards Harry.

" Stand on it and you'll reach the sink." With that she hugged Harry and helped him stand on the stool.

Harry happily started washing vegetables. Crystal's eyes softened and a gentle smile spread on her lips.

Soon Harry finished washing vegetables and looked at Crystal as if asking for praise. Crystal laughed at his puppy eyes and patted his head and praised, "Good job Harry. You helped me a lot. Thank you baby I love you. Now you have to sit here and supervise me in case I do something wrong Hehe."

Harry grinned and handed her the vegetables. Crystal put the vegetables on the chopping board and lifted Harry from the stool and helped him sit on the kitchen slab.

Just like that Crystal started cooking the food whereas Harry kept her company.

The food was prepared in the blink of an eye. Crystal didn't notice but with Harry's company all the negative emotions she has been experiencing after the nightmare disappeared just like that.

Crystal helped Harry stand on the ground and told him to call Asher for breakfast. Harry hurriedly ran towards his and Asher's shared room and call Asher for breakfast.

Crystal laughed at Harry's antics. She arranged the breakfast on dinning table and waited for both of them.

Around 5 minutes later Asher and Harry appeared in the dining room. Crystal smiled at Asher and then helped Harry on the children's chair exclusively brought for Harry.

The three of then started eating in silence and quickly finished the breakfast.

Crystal glanced at Harry and waited for him to finish his remaining milk. Crystal then looked towards Asher and asked, "What do you plan to do with your brother?"

Harry's movements paused at Crystal's question. Asher remained silent and looked at Harry deep in thoughts. Harry looked back at Asher and said, "I'm under your protection now. You don't have to show mercy on my account."

Asher's lips curled into a devilish smile after hearing that. He looked at Harry and said, "It's good then. Expect a good show in the following days."

Harry didn't bother with Asher and slowly climbed towards Crystal. Crystal willingly caught him and helped him down from the chair. Crystal also stood up and cleaned the table before leaving with Harry."

Meanwhile Asher considered his next course of actions in silence.

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Crystal and Harry walked towards kitchen and Crystal put the dishes in the kitchen sink. She looked towards Harry and asked, "Do you want to go out and have fun today?"

Harry looked at Crystal with excitement gleaming in his amber eyes. Crystal laughed at his reaction and said, "There's a forest and mountain nearby. Let's go hiking and camping this time. Do you want to go there?"

Harry nodded excitedly and Crystal chuckled. Both of them walked towards dining area and looked at Asher's dazed countenance.

Crystal and Harry tip-toed their way towards Asher with finger on their lips. Crystal lifted Harry silently and made him sit on the dining table in front of Asher. Harry let out an ear piercing sound.

"AHHHH"

Asher was startled by a child suddenly sitting in front of him and shouting at top of his lungs. Harry and Crystal laughed at his reaction.

"Haha Uncle you are scared of me now. Haha" Harry laughed loudly.

Crystal laughed at Asher's reaction, "Haha Asher you are a scaredy cat. Look at your expressions Haha. It's quite funny."

Asher's face darkened, "Who put a child in front of a man suddenly. And I wasn't scared, I was just stunned."

Crystal laughed again, "Your expressions says otherwise. Right Harry haha,"

Harry nodded, "Yes Uncle you were scared of me just now. Who said last night that he isn't afraid of anything. Haha"

Asher rolled his eyes and pushed his chair away from table. He scoffed at Crystal and Harry and rolled his wheelchair towards his room.

Crystal and Harry giggled at his reaction their laughs filled the entire dining area. Asher smiled on his way to his room. He was relieved that last night's incident didn't affect them that much.

Meanwhile Crystal and Harry went to prepare for their upcoming hike.

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In the living room of Crystal's apartment, a little boy dressed in white t-shirt, blue denim shorts and white shoes was sitting on the sofa waiting for his sister. 

After 10 minutes, Crystal entered dressed in white t-shirt, blue denim jeans and white shoes. Crystal looked at Harry and her eyes sparkled, "Wow baby you are looking very handsome."

Harry looked at Crystal's outfit and his eyes brightened, "Pretty sister you are wearing same clothes as me."

Crystal giggled at his comment, "Hehe I prepared matching outfits for us. Let's go and see if your uncle wants to come with us."

Harry nodded and jumped from the sofa and came beside her to hold her hand. 

Crystal held his little hand and walked towards Asher's room. She knocked on the door and entered the room.

Asher was lazily resting on the bed with his phone in his hands. He seemed to be frustrated about something but when he at them his eyes softened. 

Crystal looked at Asher and asked, "Do you want to come with us for hiking and camping?"

Asher looked at his legs, conflict and pain flickered in his grey eyes.

He looked up and said, "No."

Crystal looked at him in confusion and said, "You don't have to worry about your wound. It's already healed and you should be able to walk normally.

Asher didn't looked at her again and said coldly, "I don't want to go."

Crystal shrugged at his cold attitude and said, "Your wish, we'll be back by tomorrow. Ivan and Alec will take care of you in my absence."

With that she left the room without waiting for him to answer. 

After she left Asher looked at the nearby window and sighed. He probably won't be able to walk again in the future.

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