Chapter 11 - Cashing out - An old friend (2/2)

”Damn.” My uncle remarked.

The place was now silent while the two other guys just laughed at their companion and they left him there unmoving. I just carried the guy on the side while I wait on the guys loading the truck. I received a text that my cousin Nicole and her GF Alicia just arrived home along with our few family members while another text was from my old college friend, Ken.

”I'm rolling there soon man, give me 30 minutes. I've brought my sister with me. Hope you don't mind I also brought my dog.” he said.

”Great, no worries man, just come here quick, it's getting closer.” I replied.

”Alright, man, peace!” he replied.

The truck is finally filled though there are still a few tin cans of cooking oil left. I placed it in front of the truck then I let them go first. Nathan and Arnel rode their tricycles but Nathan stopped before me.

”Hey boss, I got to tell you something. I think me and my family would head to her parents in Novaliches, they have a place there too. I appreciate that you invited us here but I think we'll try our chances there.”

I looked at him and he seems to be decided.

”I respect your decision; I'll give you something before you guys go. I'll head somewhere first.” I told him.

”Thank you, we'll drop by your house after Jane finished packing.” He said.

He gave me a pat on the back as he rode his vehicle home. I went to a bike shop where they sell motorcycles and other accessories. I bought five full suits with their full-face helmets.

”This could help a bit.” I said to myself then I called for a pedicab, a bicycle with a sidecar attached to it, to drive me home.

As I reach my house, I saw a car next to my gate. As the door opened, a woman about the same age as me walked out. She opened the trunk and when I saw what she's pulling out, I helped her immediately. We both pulled the wheelchair and she placed it on the other passenger door.

”Thanks.” she said as I nodded.

”What's up man? Been too long since I last saw you.” I said to the guy pulling himself out of the car, He placed himself properly on his wheelchair then he spun it himself and he gave me a fist bump. ”What's up man? How long has it been, 6 years?” he replied.

It was Ken, my friend from college and his sister Kristine. I helped them with some of their luggage as I opened one segment of the gate so he could push himself in.

Their English Bulldog Peanut is looking around curiously, she saw Zeus running towards me and then they both just looked at each other as their tails slowly wagged, they seemed to be friendly as they interact.

I introduced Ken and his sister to everybody and everybody else welcomed them. One of them offered to push Ken's wheelchair but he waved them off, he gave a grin and he flexed his arms. He has bigger biceps than mine. Her sister laughed at the sight and Lois, who offered to push him was visibly surprised.

I told Lois to guide them to the house between mine and Oscar's as I go towards Rin.

”Hey, let's put you to work.” I said.

”Of course, what do you need sir?” she replied.

”I'd like you to take make an inventory of everything that we have here. I trust you could make a fine system on it, sounds good?” I said.

She nodded and she smiled. She seems pretty excited on doing this sort of thing, so I let her leave and grab some of the notebooks she brought from the store.

A moment passes then there's the sound of someone ringing the bell at the gate. I opened the gate and saw Nathan and his family; they are packed and ready to leave. He brought out his tricycle and all of their bags is tied to the roof. I gave his wife and kids a small greeting as I grabbed a bag from the house.

”Here.” I handed the bag to him.

”Thanks, but what's in here?” he asked while he puts it on his back.