5
The Box
Lanai
A covered porch or veranda; where you pile your slippers before entering the house.
“Oh,” Uncle Kahana said, waving a hand toward the front of the house, “from Hari’s. I brought you guys the box.”
“The box?”
“It’s in the driveway. Go. Shoo. Out of here, now. ‘Ilima and I have something important we gotta do.”
He flapped both hands at me and picked up the remote from the coffee table.
When I didn’t move, he added, “What are you waiting for? Go!”
There was too much to think about. Escape was a relief.
I got up from the couch and headed toward the front door.
“Umbrella!” he called.
I clicked my tongue in exasperation, but picked up the hated thing from its place next to my shoes.
Just like a convict with an ankle monitor.
“It’s not going to rain,” I grumbled.
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