Chapter 12

....AT GRANDMA'S HOUSE.....

"Hello OOO, who's at the door!"

"Grandma! It's me Marcus!"

" Marc? Why are you here alone?"

"Goodmorning grandma "

" Amelia! My dear how's everything? You look thin, haven't you eaten anything in days? Why are you both alone? What of your Mom and dad? Are they Ok?"

"Grandma... If you ask everything at once, how will I answer them."

" Oh come now,Amy dear, that's why you are sent to school. So you could answer questions that are like Math equations."

"Grandma! I'm not some math professor and I don't really like Math to begin with."

" Just like me! I really don't like what gives me stress that's why I'm looking a lot younger than your granddad who is your an all- rounder."

" Grandma could I ask you a question?"

" Not after you get settled like Marcus... That boy is such a joy to be around."

"What?! When did he —"

" When we were bantering, he just slid in which you are going to do now."

" Grandma! Why so strict"

" That's how I trained your dad and lived this long with your grandpa. I'm afraid, those two are going to be the death of me. Now let's go little soldier!"

" Speaking of grandpa, where is he?"

" He's ... Eh... At work. You will see him tomorrow "

"Work? I thought he's retired."

" Old habits die hard, kid ; you would learn that when you grow to be my age now,hop! Hop! Kid; off to the bathroom you go.

"Sure grandma."

.....

'Hah! So persistent, just like her dad. I wonder if he's still doing his work as usual or he's slacking ; I really have to call him and see how he's faring.'

..... Later that night, after dinner...

"Granny?"

"Hey kiddo, how was the meal?"

"It was nice as always granny but Marcus is so stuffed right now."

"Yeah, that kid really loves my cookies unlike you."

"Granny! You know I love your cookies so much !"

"Then why do you always give me a bland answer whenever I ask how it tastes "

"hah! That's because you make it taste nice all the time and I give you my honest answer every time you ask."

"Yeah, ok , no need to banter.... So what is the reason you are looking for me.

"Ehm the reason i— wait! How do you know?!"

"Well for starters, I'm not blind so I can tell from your expressions and body language that you are torn between leaving it to rest and going ahead with your question.

"Fine! You caught me grandma so I'm going to get to the point..... Do you know what my dad does for a living?

" What? You lost me right from when you said I caught you "

" I asked if you knew what my dad does for a living."

"Oh! That; he's an accountant. Why? I thought you knew being his daughter and all.?

" I know he's an accountant but I'm also not sure that that's what he actually does since rarely comes home and Mom stutters whenever I ask her what he actually does.

" Look Kiddo, some things are better left in the dark than in the light. If your mom stutters, it's because she's torn between protecting you and hurting your feelings ; I suggest you let it lie low ,alright?

"Alright granny."

"Now off to bed you go. And try to settle Marcus in. There's a laxative in the first aid box just around the corner.

"ok grandma . You should also go to bed. It's healthy for you."

"no problem. I just have to do somethings before I get to bed.

"alright grandma, good night ."

"Good night kid "

.... At midnight...

GRANDMA'S POV

" She's really like her dad... But I can't things get out of hand."

" it's important I call James right now."

....

" Hello .Mom "

" How are you my baby!"

"Fine but busy ."

"I know so I'm going to be straight with you. it's about your daughter."

"Amy? What's wrong? Is she okay? What of Marcus?!"

" Calm down son. They are all right but I'm calling to prevent a brewing cup of chaos."

" What do you mean?"

" Of course you know what I mean you stubborn and selfish boy. I want you to keep your work on a low key; your daughter is already asking questions and very soon , they have to be answered."

" Mom! Why do you say I'm selfish?"

" Well you don't even call me nor do you visit me."

" I'm sorry Mom but it's not time to whine. You know I love you so much. I understand everything you said so I'll try my best to keep it down. What of dad?"

"Why ask when you know where he is? You both are alike in not caring about me yet you trouble me to no end. Hah ! whatever! Just be careful and don't make my daughter-in-law worried or I'll spank you."

"Alright Ma talk to you later"

"Bye"

AMY'S POV

" I can't believe how everyone is just keeping me in the dark it's just disheartening. Maybe going through Grandpa's old stuff would give me a clue. I'll ask grandma "