54 He didnt tell you? (1/2)
Aatrox was surprised at the way Annie appeared, but before he could express any reaction, a giant-killing intent was directed at him from the man next to him. Aatrox looked at Anthony and didn't have any change in facial expression, he kept his face neutral and inexpressive as he turned to him.
Anthony had a very ugly expression on his face, but he knew he couldn't blame the boy for seeing his daughter that way. Anthony quickly retracted killing intent but was surprised when he saw that it hadn't affected the boy again. With an accent of approval, Anthony continued to move towards the back garden.
The two of them kept walking without saying anything on the way. Aatrox didn't mind, but he swore internally to make Anthony suffer a little during their sparring. Directing that intent to him once Aatrox may accept, since he was the father of his friend and friend of his own father, but directing it twice without an apology Aatrox would not willingly accept.
When they arrived in the garden, Amelia was preparing a jug of coffee for them to drink on the outside table. Looking at Aatrox, she opened a warm smile and greeted him. ”Hey, Ben, how's your mom? I thought she would come with you.”
”Hello Amelia, my mother is very well. Today she had promised to take the children to play, so she couldn't come, unfortunately.” Aatrox answered.
”I see, this week was the last week of the twins' vacation, right? They must want to enjoy this weekend.” She answered with elegance as always.
Logically she wouldn't complain, so pretending nothing happened, Annie sat with them at the table and greeted Aatrox. ”Good morning, Ben, why didn't you tell me you were coming?”
”I thought your father had warned you since he invited me.” Aatrox responded by enjoying the taste of Amelia's coffee.
Annie hearing this turned to look with her eyes closed to Anthony. He in turn started drinking the coffee and turned to enjoy the view pretending not to realize what his daughter was doing.
Annie sighed, knowing her father, it was like him to do that. ”I figured... but since he didn't say so, can you explain to me the reason for the visit? Not that I thought it was bad, far from it, I'm just curious as to why he called you.”
”I'll teach him some self-defense techniques, don't worry, it'll all work out.” Anthony answered with a proud smile.
Listening to him, Amelia, who already knew, can't let go of his face. She was worried about young Ben, since she knew what her husband was capable of and wondered what he would do with the boy.
Annie was already horrified to hear what her father had said, what she most wanted to prevent from happening was happening right under her eyes. She needed to find a way to stop Aatrox from taking the class with her father.
”Ehhh... So, Dad, we're going to have a championship to play in tomorrow's game, I don't think you'll be able to teach him, will you, Ben?” Annie said clearly insinuating with her eyes for Aatrox to agree with her.
But to her disappointment, Aatrox said, ”Are you talking about Clash? It's okay, we're not gonna play until tomorrow, right?” Since he also wanted the sparring session with Anthony.