Almost caught
1218 Words
Carlos Point of view
I was not comfortable and was worried our moms would catch on or decide to ask more about Amandas luggage. She just got back and is already causing commotion, why was she even back? Well I had no time to think about that now, all I wanted was not to be dragged into whatever she was plotting.
“Carlos, you should have called before coming” I heard my mom say
“Oh! It was an Impromptu visit as i came to receive some furniture today, I apologize for not letting you Know before hand”
“Never mind my boy, I understand, Your firm opens next week, so you must be very busy” she said loud enough for her friends to hear. There was mom going at it again, bragging about me at every opportunity.
“I invited a lot of guests for the opening party” She continued
“Yeah, about that, I do not really think it is necessary” I said as slowly as possible, trying hard not to hurt her feelings.
“Wow! So you are saying this is your new office? Amanda’s Dad asked obviously impressed
“Yes” I answered
“That’s pretty cool and impressive, Keep it up Boy Congratulations.”
“Thank You Uncle.”i said referring to Amanda's Dad.
“Is this your Luggage” Amanda’s Mom asked
I was taken aback for a while so I asked, “what? No.”
“Really, We should take it to the police then”
“Yes, we should” everyone agreed.
“It says something here, but its in English”
“Hold on, I think its mine, Yes its definitely mine.” I said quickly
“You sure? You bought a pink Bag?
“Carlos has the same taste as me, Pink is also a man’s color you know” My mom said coming to my rescue unknowingly
Everyone nodded albeit it looked Odd.
“You should keep it safe, why is it lying in the middle of the road?
Amanda’s’ mom dragged it to my entrance while I took it from her
“Never mind, I will do it”
We continued chitchatting
“Carlos have you finished eating the homemade foods I made you last time”
“No aunt, I have been too busy to eat at home” I replied making a face.
You need to cultivate healthy eating habits, do you want me to come over and check your fridge? She scolded me
“I am sorry, I promise to make it up to you, here” I said picking up a package.
“I will apologize with an apple and make sure I eat it all up”
“An Apology? She asked laughing lightly taking the apple from me
“Yes” I replied looking towards mom “Hi Mum, Henceforth, I am only eating beans” and everyone laughed.
“What’s in this large box anyway? I see the way you have been guarding it like some treasure.” Amanda’s’ Mom asked
I laughed and replied offhandedly “It’s just some piece of furniture I received earlier” I started kicking the box to show her it’s nothing precious.
“I should throw it out”.
“Should we throw it out for you” Amanda’s mum and Dad volunteered to do it for me and got close trying to move the carton but it seemed stiff while I declined shaking my head vehemently and bidding them not to bother.
“Aunt you must be tired from your trip, and you uncle what about your restaurant?” and thinking about it now, I still need to put in all my trash.
They saw reason with me and decided to leave it be.
They turned to leave when Amandas mom faced me with a reminder “ Don’t forget the beans carlos”
“You should cook it better if you want the kids to eat them” Amandas Dad said sarcastically which earned him a stern look from her.
“Bye, Goodbye” everyone said including my mom
“Alright Goodbye, I will see you at home mom”.
“Are they all gone?” I heard Amanda say from under the box
I held it down as she begged me to let her out.
“why are you hiding from your mom” I demanded
“Hey! Its stuffy in here, at least let me out first”.
“Its just strange, I thought you were supposed to be in the U.S? Did you get into trouble” I sprung my questions upon her.
“Oh!, I see you don’t want this the easy way, well I have other ways to get out” I heard her threatened and felt the carton give way, only to discover she has torn her way out of it as she stood before me obviously mad.
“What?! I exclaimed
“I can tear you apart too you Know” she glared at me.
“Ohh, Aunt Amy” I called out for her mom
She made to run back into her hiding place when she saw my expression then stopped in her track and screamed “ I am going to end you without traces” .
“Is that any way to talk to your savior? I demanded while pretending to be mad at her.
Her expression softened as she asked, “is this your new office? It kind of sucks you know”
“Its full of bucks though” I replied smartly
“Hey! Why don’t you save me one more time?”
“What?”
“Let me use your bathroom, I need to pee” and she made her way into the building.
“No! Never! You can’t go in there, Don’t mark my building as your territory.”
I followed her and showed her the way to the bathroom like a kid, because I didn’t trust her not to touch things knowing how clumsy she can be.
She wandered for a bit and commented
“its actually not that bad, what are these?”
“Thank you, They are stepping stones, Just follow the recommended route and steer clear of things”.
She started touching the furnitures obviously trying hard to get me mad.
“You know you are kind of mean right?” she said
“What did I do? But you know you are also immature right?” I replied
“I don’t like this at all, you know, at least you were kind of cute as a kid”.
“You were not cute even as a kid, at least I was”. I said smiling sweetly.
She left to use the bathroom while I called after her “your fiancée must be a saint” and she halt her steps without looking back.
“Don’t be surprised, Aunt Amy told me about it and even offered to buy my flight ticket, but I don’t think I will be able to make it, I will be very busy” I said but she did not look back, she continu
ed her walk and I could not help but feel like something was amiss.
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