Chapter 4 Liah's POV
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It's been twenty-four months since dad left. Well seems like he had left with all the love. Exceptionally smart, and a computer expert they say I am. Maybe not really. Unlike other kids I was obsessed with computers, and other gadgets not dolls. I secretly do some basic hacking, write codes and a lot more. Dad thought me. His death was a big blow to us. Now he was gone, it was like a part of mom was dead. Her smile had faded and her eyes were sad.
She used to be full of love. I can't recognise her any more. Our home once the hub of love and warmth was cold, ice cold. She would just sit on the couch and stare at nothing. I wanted her to be happy then I involved her in my usual video games. That was our fun time.
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I sat on the couch waiting endlessly for mom.
" Why was she this late?" I ask Molly.
" Liah you are over thinking it is now seven pm..."
Just as I was about to call her office line I heard her foot steps. A usual in her white dress.
" Mom, where were you? I was worried sick."
" Sorry pumpkin. I had an emergency board meeting. Mummy is sorry." she sounded apologetic.
" But you could have called or your assistant..... wait did you fire him too?"
" Yes." She simply said.
" Mom this is the fifth time you have fired your assistant."
" The are all not competent."
" Fine I would find you a new personal assistant this time." I suggested.
" What makes you think the one you are going to....."
" I know... I know let us see. I now, our video games?" I cut her off.
" Sure baby, can't wait to defeat you again."
" Lets pray you win today Mom." I winked
My thumbs flew over the controller at lighting speed as I battled my mom.
" How did you get that power up?" Mom questioned curious as I captured her player.
" Where have you learnt these moves in such a short time.?"
" From the dark corners of the world mom." I grinned.
Knowing that the trophy was mine already, I unleashed my final secret move and blew up her empire. She dropped the controller, with her mouth agape. The secret was, I always made her win to make her love the game now I had to take back my title. When she recovered from the shock we went in for our dinner.
" Wow chicken dinner!"
" Nice one, Molly." Mom smiled.
" How was school Liah?"
" Mom can't lie. It was fun!"
" Liah, hope you did not prank any of you teachers today?"
" It was just a small..."
" Liah I warned you..." Now she was upset.
" Fine I would try."
" You should. And not try."
" Okay mom, bye! " I exited the hall as fast I could.
" Liah!" She called.
If there was one thing I delighted in doing, it was mischief. The teachers were quite boring, a little fun won't hurt. After my bath, as usual mom came to my room to check up on me.
" Are you sure you don't want me to read you bedtime story?"
" Mom! I am almost nine. I am not a kid anymore."
" Then what are you? An adult?" She scoffed.
" Hmmm.... seems like my super intelligent daughter is speechless."
" Who says I am. Mom please stay by my side."
She hugged me.
" Mom is everything okay."
She patted me on the head.
" It is okay. Everything will be fine."
" I love you Mom."
" I love you too my pumpkin." She kissed my forehead as she laid by my side.
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