Chapter 405: Pack (1/2)

Adriana defended me in front of her mother and kissed both her parents. She hugged them tightly and was glad that nothing bad happened to them.

”Hi Mrs. Valeska! It's good to see you too! Good afternoon Mr. Valeska!” I shook the blatant disrespect in stride and responded with a pleasant greeting of my own. The words of an old woman held no meaning whatsoever for an enlightened being such as myself. I would not lower my status to the likes of the ignoramuses that plagued these lands.

”Do mind your words, Lucia. Seth has been nothing but good to our only daughter Adriana. As long as she's happy with him and he loves her as I love you, then his past shall all be forgiven. After all, who among us here still retains the innocence of our youth? Hmmmm. Perhaps one. HAHAHA! Hello there, young man! How was your trip?” my girlfriend's father looked at his wife, then to Kelsey and lastly, his vision stopped at me. His eyes were brimming with acceptance and understanding. It was the eyes of a stupid idealist, I disdained within.

”It was a breath of fresh air, Mr. Valeska. We sure did enjoy the scenery and the constant surprises that came along our way here.” I smiled at the old fool.

”Please take a seat. I would love to hear the promise of adventure from your words alone, Seth.” he invited which I happily obliged.

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”So you tell me that someone went out to Everton and came back to bring news that the city there also suffered the same situation as we do?” Mr. Valeska tried to confirm what I said once more.

”Exactly, Mr. Valeska. It looks like an EMP attack from the talks that we heard from the groups of people we encountered.” I said and added something new to the mix.

The rumors around the road kept spreading out of proportions as people feared the unknown state they were in.

”These are the makings of the religious terrorists, Robert! They had nothing good to do but blow people up and spread terror unto our country!” Lucia gave her opinion on the side.

She had basis for her words because 3 months ago, a series of bombings came upon various churches around the nation.

”That's beside the point, Lucia. The question is what are we going to do now?” Robert asked out loud. What's done is done and there was really no point in pointing fingers right now.

They had to take action especially now that most of their money was in investments and stocks. He wasn't even sure if supermarkets were still open to serve the people at this moment.

”That's what we came here for, father. I want both of you to come live with us. And that includes you, Kelsey.” my girlfriend looked at the teenager with fondness.

”And smell the horrid stink of your boyfriend every day? I'd rather live in a mountain than be with the likes of him!” Lucia's outburst was quite passionate. She would have been a great actress, I thought.

”Hold your bias, dear. We certainly could not stay here alone by ourselves. If this confusion persists, who can tell what humanity is capable of doing?

I know that it will get better soon but until then, we should accept the care our daughter has personally given us.” Robert calmed his wife and approached the predicament with a positive mind.