44 The Incident Part 1 (1/2)

IN ALEX'S ROOM

” Alex did you pack everything ?”

” Yes mom I packed everything.”

” What about your pants, shirt , underwear, your first aid kit, ropes, staff, tent, disposable matches..”.Alex mother went on and on listing the things he may need out there.

”Mom, I took everything. I cross checked it three times and you too checked it twice. Don't worry mom I will be fine.” Alice tried to console his mother.

” What you don't even listen to me and now you don't even let me worry about you.” She cried after that.

Seeing his mother like that he didn't know what to do. He is similar to most scientist having high IQ bit low EQ. He looked around tolook if his father is nearby bit couldn't find him. He just stood like a statue not knowing what to do.

Then suddenly his mother took him into a tight hug. She was so tight that he seem to be having breathing problem. Seeing this she released him.

Then she just told him,” No matter what you will listen to your grandpa. Will not run around alone. Always be aware of your surroundings. You will behave yourself .ok .”she said while still weeping softly.

Alex just said that he would randomly. Seeing that he wasn't taking her words seriously she turned angry and twisted his ears.

He cried in pain and quickly begged his mother,” Sorry mom. Don't worry mom. I will listen to gramps. Can you please release my ears. Aaargh it hurts . AAA” He pleaded her.

Seeing him act like a kid made her smile softly because most of the time he is a mature man in child form. She treasured his childish moments dearly.

”Now we should head down your grandpa is waiting with your father.” She told him.

Hearing it he took his backpack and quickly ran downstairs ignoring his mother's loud” careful ” and ”don't run down the stairs”.

DOWNSTAIRS

Here his father and grandfather awaited his arrival. ” Grandpa what are you waiting for? let's get going.”

Seeing him so energetic and impatient, both the elders laughed to which he cutely pouted.