Down System

Chapter 44

KEEVAN ANDRE

I also hated Gandor.

In Hades, people used to worship that red dragon. Some said he was the king of all creations because he was able to do things a human could not do. The majority of Hadessian believed that he had magical powers that could make the whole world disappear if only he would desire.

On the other hand, I could not see any reason for praising him. I had not seen him yet in person; in fact, no one of us had already encountered his face. I was not even sure if he really did exist or he was just a product of a person's imagination. 'Cause really, nothing made him a god.

If Gandor was the reason why Mom chose to leave Hades, I guessed I had to start standing beside her— to fight for what we think was right. Anyway, I knew it was still hard for me to just accept this decision, especially that my happiness was at stake here.

Cutting off that red dragon in my mind, I took some food again as Dad left me and went to my mom at the seashore. I was watching the two of them while taking time to eat because I found it satisfying.

Dad was really working hard just to bring my mother back to his arms; on the contrary, Mom was being hard to get. It was just funny to view their reactions towards one another. They were acting like kids, no wonder why I also had this immature attitude; but, after all, I was still a kid compared to them.

Nevertheless, even though I was still young, sometimes I could not stop myself from thinking of my future wife and how our love story would look like. I knew when I would start sharing this matter with others, they would just laugh at me, definitely. So, I was just keeping it to myself.

But really, what would my love story be? And, how would I cope to love problems?

Just seeing my mom and dad, I found out already the challenges when it would come to relationships. Not unlike any other affiliation— love had tons of bricks that would hinder something between you and your partner. But anyway, why I was thinking of this again?

After some time of being bothered by myself, my parents came, but already smiling and hugging each other.

"I could say everything's okay now, Mom and Dad?" I mouthed, still finishing up the food on my plate.

"Not so okay, especially that foods are now severely depleted," Dad said.

I chuckled. "We still have many, don't you worry, Dad. I'll catch fish if you want." I put down my plate. "Bye!" And, ran towards the beach as swiftly as I could.

My parents shouted at me, but I told them I would just fish; but actually, I just wanted them to have some good time since I knew the past hour of this day wasn't good for them because of me. Besides, I also would love to enjoy it because the following days would be hectic again.

On the next morning, I was back in school again. As usual, I was not liking it. Aside from boring classmates, I had as well not so good instructors. I did not even know if I was learning anything from them, or perhaps, I was just not listening. Well, how would I pay attention if the class itself was dull as f**k?

After the morning schedule, I was about to go home when one girl approached me, asking me why I was always alone; she might be thinking no one liked being with me, but little did she know I was the one who didn't want to be with them.

"Just leave me alone," I told the girl, which gave her reason to walk away.

I didn't know this issue would reach my parents. I was suspended for three days because of what had happened, and this annoyed me more. I started cursing Shekihahs, especially that girl who reported me; she was a goat and an attention seeker. I could not forget her curly hair and bangs that were like the nanny goats in the cattle.

"You're doing terrible day by day, Keevan," Mom said. "What do you want, huh?"

I was at the dining area with my mom and dad, having our breakfast, while talking about the issue I had made. I could not even stand defining it as an issue because there was nothing wrong with it. I just told the girl to leave me and to not talk with me anymore; I didn't hurt her physically, yet I was the one who ended up the worse one. What would I expect? I was just an alien to this country.

"I told you, Mom, I just want to go back to Hades. But if you don't want, I'll become more a trouble maker."

"So, you're warning me?"

"Yes, I am."

Mom let out a deep sigh. "No matter what I do, nothing could change that attitude of yours."

"Just think of whom did I get this behavior, Mom," I said with a grin that pissed her off.

"I don't have time for jokes, Keevan! Because of you, I and your Dad aren't able again to go to work. Remember, we're running a business here, so do not dare make any trouble again."

"Okay, but, to tell you, Mom, I ain't joking when I told you to think of whom I got this-"

"Cut it off or I will cut your head off."

"Just cut my head off, Mom."

"Stop it," Dad interfered. "You two are not causing any good, especially you, Keevan." He looked at me with his face scratched in madness. "I'm so over with you. I'll just stop defending you because tomorrow, you're gonna leave Shekihah."

My eyes grew bigger. "Really, Dad?" I asked with a grin.

"Honey, what are you saying?" Mom questioned, creasing her brow.

"Don't you like it, honey? No one will be against your business anymore. And about you, Keevan, no one will stop you again from doing the things that you want. I'll be sending you to your grandma in Hades. And starting tomorrow, this family will be separated, so that you can have freedom all you want. I'm done with this."

The smile on my face faded right away when Dad left us in the dining room. Now, it was a difficult decision for me— it was either to take the offer or... leave it.