23 Know the rules (2/2)

-Well, she may be now.

-(Sighs) I messed up. Believe me, it was hard for me enough. When I got up in the morning, my routine was pretty clear. Spend the day with Jane, with you guys.

-Hey, it's okay. We all sometimes end up having to deal with unexpected turns of events. I am just glad you made it here at the end.

-...,-That was the lie I told him. About my parent's asking me to come home.

-Mr and Mrs Roy wouldn't have any worries if you had let me call them earlier.

-Forget them now. I will call them later today. That should make them shut up for tonight.

-Want me to do it? Talking?

-No; I'll be okay.

-Hmm. Just, if things get out of hand I'll be there.

I am not a saint. To get ourselves blended into this side of the world properly, my father had to go through many hardships and sacrifices. I was around sixteen when he had to go away for work and leave us here. Mother and me were to have ourselves habituated in a completely new life alone. Schools and colleges were hard to get in. But the support of both Mom and Dad made me what I am today. And even now telling a single lie which involves them feels like a blunder. A typical story, a part of my life.

-Thanks Jerry...I, hey?! What are you,- I couldn't finish. There was his hand over my lips out of nowhere. It could very likely be a prank, specially today was supposed to be fun and stuffs. But the look over his face wasn't giving away any funny vibes. I knew him all too well.

-Two guys. Armed; after you. Haven't made us. Yet.

-(Panting rapidly),- I started to panic, my voice got muffled.

-Layla! Hey? Count to 10.

-1...2...3...