A Lie So Beautiful

40. Spoilt

Mia's Point of View.

The first week that we come back pass by in a jiffy. All of our injuries were treated immediately, Chris was the most injured one thus he take about a month to recover. But physical injury was not the problem, emotionally Chris was drained. It seems like there is no more happiness for him for a while. But he was given no time to rest or mourn her, as; as soon as Chris injuries were good to go, baby Claire has started to show some weird symptoms and has got pretty sick all of a sudden. She was having pain all over her body and that's it, nothing more. How? Why? Or What is causing this pain was unable to be diagnosed. And with this sickness two more month quickly pass by again.

My wrist is all healed now and yes, Iam back to work. Right now Iam standing in front of my computer staring at the now found death certificate of Claire.

And the cause of death was indeed due to the fire, smoke inhalation injuries were the main cause.

What was I even expecting that seeing this crush me? Its as if I lost all hope again, as if there was any hope to begin with.

My memories must have been wrong again. Why did I even choose to trust my memory instead of dad's word in the first place?

Maybe it was the hope that if what I expect can be true, even if the chances are only one percent, I'll choose to believe it.

But even as all this is wrong, I can without a doubt say that the camera was indeed Claire's. So why does Claire have it? Was my memory about this wrong again?

Should I go and ask her about it like Jace ask me to or just leave it. Even if I did have it, will it mean anything better.

Chris: Mia?

Dad? Oh my goodness, what is he doing here now?

With that I quickly shut my computer hoping and hoping that he didn't see what was on the screen. After which I look up at him and smile acting all calm.

Mia: Dad? What's up? What brings you here?

Okay Iam acting a bit weird and I can see it too myself. I really hope dad just ignore it.

Chris: Sweety you okay? You are acting all rushed. Something wrong?

Mia: No, no everything is fine.

And I get up from my seat while going towards the couch dragging dad with me and both of us sit down.

As we sit dad look at me suspiciously not believing what I just said. But I ignore his stare and continue talking anyway.

Mia: So? You being here in work time must mean you need something right?

Dad will never visit me during work hour if something is not up cause mainly he is a very busy person and secondly because why would he? So.

Chris: I did come to talk about something.

I look at him waiting for him to continue and saying nothing. He pick up my act and continue to speak.

Chris:You know last time I told you to attend your university for the event they held, you remember right.

Did I really do something wrong like I expect unlike how I saw the result as good.

Mia: Yeah????

Come on even for me, its a bit too early to forget such thing. Thinking that I glare at dad making him chuckle.

Chris: Well another event is coming up again and they request someone to attend again.

Oh thank god, at least its not a report of me doing something bad. And seeing as he is saying this to me again, I guess I somewhat I did a good job.

Mia: You want me to attend again?

As I said that he scrunch up his face in a weird way and look at me in a awkward expression.

Mia: You don't want me to attend?

If so why does he find it needful to inform me of this in the first place?

Chris: Mm, I would like it if you don't attend this time.

And my confidence is slapped down just like that.

Chris: And yes its not what you are thinking.

Another mind reader had appeared. Lets try out dad's authenticity this time, shall we?

Mia: And what am I thinking?

Chris: Its not because you did bad last time, actually the principal called saying you did a great job and he was proud of his favourite student.

As he said that I smile in satisfaction. Iam Principal Henny's favourite student still, I have been hearing this since my freshman year but it still never fail to put a smile on my face.

Chris: And yes you must have also think, why inform me of this if Iam not gonna let you go right?

Well authenticity checked. Dad pass with a flying color.

Mia: I did think that, and FYI Iam not surprise you guys can know what I think of anymore. Cause it happen way too many time. Anyway if Iam not going, why inform me?

They know me too well but I do know them too so its a fair exchange I guess. But yes, I can't read people mind like that. It a hard to know, although they make it seems so easy. Okay now I just blabering away, let's first listen to dad shall we?

Chris: Well the reason Iam informing you is because, I want you to reject their request.

Okay Iam confuse, what do I have to reject again?

Mia: Reject what request?

Chris: Actually Mr. Henny want you to be the one attending.

More confusion, if they want me and dad is gonna send someone anyway and I can do it too, then why the rejection.

Mia: And I have to reject it because?

I actually want to attend again and I even promise Principal Henny that I'll be glad to come back again.

Chris: Because I promise someone else they can attend such an event from way back. And Last time too, I forget about it so in a rush I send you.

Dad and his forgetting things is really something else. Iam nowhere near in a position to judge but I bet I did get this trait from him, so its naturally not my fault.

Mia: If its possible, can't I not be the one to go? I promise Principal Henny, I'll be back anytime they need. And this time they personally ask for me so?

As I said that dad look at me with a mixed emotion. And just keep mum and said nothing.

Mia: Dad?

I have a feeling that he will say no to this, the other person must have want it so bad. I mean dad is even saying no to me.

Chris: Mia, maybe next time. This time let it be alright?

Maybe Iam also good at reading other people's mind.

Mia: Can I really not? Dad please?

I really don't wanna say no to principal Henny, I mean chances like this, where I can give back even a little bit to him for everything he have done for me don't come often. So I wanna grab this opportunity firmly at that.

Chris: No. Not this time.

One more try, and if its no I give up.

Mia: Please dad.

As I said that dad look a bit uncomfortable so no it is then. I should just give up myself. And I was gonna say that but before I speak dad drop a bomb.

Chris: Iam not your dad right now, the director is speaking to you right now. So you cant say no.

And he stood up while I look at him speechless with my mouth wide open.

I mean wasn't this going a bit too far, its not like I'll forced dad to say yes just caused he is my dad anyway and he know this better than anyone. And yes, Iam quite upset by his word.

And also, does dad really think if he call himself the director then I'll immediately call him sir or something. Cause Iam gonna do exactly that right now. Two can play this game. Dad just you wait.

Mia: Well if it can't be arranged, what else can I say 'sir'.

As I said sir dad flinch a little making me have a second thought on doing this but then dad just gave me another reason to continue.

Chris: That's better.

Mia: Well then sir, as you are the one who is rejecting the offer and not me. Please inform Principal Henny yourself that my little employee wont be able to come. Now if you will excuse me.

And with that I was going out cause I need to check on a patient. Before I go out I did see dad starstruck expression and how uncomfortable he was but he started it so not my fault.

I went out and was about to go down towards the patient ward when I meet Justin.

Justin: Hey Mia, I finally got to go to our university to give a speech as a doctor. That principal Henny will see. Jealous huh?

Hahhahha, so dad's oh so important person who he had to send was him. How funny? He says no, so firmly to me when I was the one invited to begin with, just caused Justin can go meet Principal Henny and say give me my debt. This just anger me more and more.

Justin and Principal Henny has a love hate relationship mainly because Justin keeps breaking rules and skip classes. But he is also loved cause damn Justin is good at what he do, so calling him good in studies is a big fat understatement.

Anyway during our graduation time principal Henny and Justin in a joking way promise each other that if Justin can indeed become a doctor with how he is behaving, principal will give him half his fortune.

So it had always been his dream to go and collect that fortune. And I have to go and say no to principal Henny just cause of this. It really anger me.

Mia: Errrrr, Iam angry right now, so better stay away from me.

Justin: Hey! No need to be so rude. I was just sharing a good news. Jeez that temper of yours, learn to be polite mainly to such a great person like myself.

Justin and his drama can never be separated. They just have to travel hand to hand. But I can be dramatic too with no problem, whatsoever.

Mia: Oh Iam so sorry if I was being rude. But even not so great person like me have work so if you will excuse me sir.

And yes I also saw him flinch as I call him sir. He deserve this much for stealing my moment but I did feel a little bad. But my action say otherwise caused I bow my head a little as if its done out of respect making him uncomfortable and went down the escalator leaving him dumbfounded.

After that I check the patient I need to and like that went on with my days withouth meeting dad or Justin again. And like that evening comes and bring with it my time to get off work. Luckily I dont have night duty today.

With that I get home and as soon as I enter I was welcome with the strong aroma of dad's cooking. Specifically fish, which I love. I guess he is preparing a bribe, well I can play a little bit more.

With that I rush up my room without shouting Iam home like I usually do. But dad saw I was home and seeing as I dont say anything he peek from the kitchen door for a while and then goes inside again.

I quickly went up my room and take a quick bath and changed. Iam in a hurry cause downstairs fish is waiting for me and yes I also need to tell dad that everything is fine but I'll accept the bribe with full happiness.

With that in plan I rush down wanting to eat so bad. But what I saw just make me angry again, which is Justin sitting in the middle of the dinning table and happily eating my fish, my fish.

And dad let him eat before me, so it was not my bribe I see. I take back my word, Iam not good at this mind reading thing.

I march down once again angered, but thinking about it, am I seriously getting jealous of dad's and Justin relationship right now?

When did my life become so pathetic? This is just sad man. But this two are so close sometimes I thought Iam the friend and they are the father son duo.

First dad said no to me cause of Justin and now he eat my fish. Or it was his fish to begin with, who knows. I just pout and sit down opposite Justin, completely in a bad mood.

And yes, I indeed am spoilt this way. I live a life where dad never say no to anything I say or always do what I want for me but of course only when what I want is not something that is bad for me. Dad make sure every little wish of mine is fulfilled and Iam always satisfied with everything. Like I said spoilt.

But the feeling of gratefulness I feel and the desire to make dad happy as much as he want me to, balance my attitude right out from becoming too spoilt.

But being mad sometimes and even being petty about something, sometimes is also my nature. Come on who never really act a little bit less mature with their dad.

As I was sitting there I saw dad come in with another tray of all the dishes and food.

Chris: Hey sweety.

He was looking at me expectantly, must be expecting a hey dad. But he had other thing coming.

Mia: Hey da.. Oh wait hello sir.

And I stood up from my seat completing my act, making Justin to choke on his food coughing hysterically, must be due to shock.

I pat Justin on his back and offer him a cup of water cause he was coughing way too much. After he calm down a bit, he look up at me with eye as big as a saucer.

Justin: Are you just calling anyone sir today? Cause Iam scared now, snap out of it.

Yeah, I did call him sir before. Oh well.

Chris: Come on sweety Iam sorry about earlier. I should have never said anything about that alright.

As he said that I sit down and even turn my head sideway showing my unhappiness.

Chris: See I even prepared your favourite as an apology.

And he look at Justin food with confusion. So I was right, that was indeed prepared for me.

Chris: Justin, why would you eat that? That was for Mia.

Mia: All is well and forgiven.

And I rush in the kitchen to get myself whatever dish was cook. Iam not that mad to begin with so why act further. And dad have already apologise and has even made me such delicious looking meal. And the point is he cook for me specifically and not for that Justin. So all is well and forgiven.

I goes back out with a smile and sit down in the table. I start eating the delicious treat while dad look at me weirdly.

Chris: So sweety, can I take this as me being forgiven.

I nod my head but then stop to negotiate some term.

Mia: Yes if you promise that you won't ever pull that stunt again?

As soon as I finish speaking dad promise with no doubt.

Chris: I promise, I must have been crazy before to even think that I can be your superior before being your father.

And when dad said that for the second time Justin choke in his food and start coughing again. This time dad offered with the water.

Justin: So Chris was the one who start the sir thing. Like seriously?

And I bet by Justin expression if dad was a bit younger and was his age, Justin would have make fun of him in a much cruel and meaner manner but he has to hold back.

Mia: Whatever had happen had happen and Iam over it now. So dad yes you are forgiven.

Chris: Thank you sweety! And I swear I................

We all heard a loud bang and then saw Jace rushing in heaving and puffing. I quickly get up and offer him a glass of water cause he was all breathless and also sweaty.

Mia: Is everything okay? Did something happen?

As I said that he was till trying to catch his breath while at the same time trying to speak.

Mia: Slow down, slow down.

He is back to trying to breath normally again. And while doing so he look at me and then at dad in a confused manner. He can breath normally now and can speak but is clearly choosing not to. He just look at dad confusedly.

I have a feeling that I know where this is going.

Mia: Dad?

Chris: Okay okay, I thought you will still be angry so I called Jace to calm you down.

Heh! Like Iam gonna believe that.

Mia: Then why does he come running like this?

And then all three of us stare at him expecting him to come up with a splendid explanation.

Chris: Well I realise you are coming home in just a few minute and he is still not here so I just shout burglar!burglar! And hang up.

I look at dad weirdly and also at Jace.

Mia/Justin: And you believe that?

Jace: Hey, I was just being nice. Why scold me for that.

We look at each other for awhile and then all of us just burst out laughing.

And like that all of us spend another blessed night together with nothing but laughter.