Chapter 235 Truly Belong (2/2)
”No problem, kids, I'm all for it!” Grandpa Waldo responded. ”You should go with us, Aida,” he glanced at the older woman sitting beside him on the sofa.
”Sure!” replied the smiling Nana Aida.
Jessy and Adam smiled at each other.
”I will go there first!” Caden said excitedly.
”Okay go ahead, why don't you change into your swimwear first?” Adam said.
”Good idea...just want to ask this bro...there is no p-piranha in the lake, right?” Caden asked nervously.
Jessy laughed amused by Caden's outrageous question. ”There is no piranha in the lake, Caden,” she answered.
”How about crocodile?” Caden asked cautiously. It's one thing when you swim in the lake during broad daylight, but then during the darkness of the night when you don't know what's lurking below the water...it's gonna be...meh!
Adam patted Caden's shoulder. ”Don't be a wuss, bro! Just wait for us after we changed into our swimwear and we will go to the lake together,” he said.
”Okay that's better, I will change into my swimwear and I will wait for you guys,” Caden said.
They climb the stairs and change into their swimwear, then back again downstairs to proceed to the lake.
They brought with them two chairs for the seniors to sit upon.
The four left the living room and strolled towards the lake. The lamp post that surrounds the lake was already burning brightly, it gives a warm glow to the surrounding areas.
The elderly sat on the chair under the shade of the tree while the kids gathered dried leaves and branches for the bonfire.
After the woods and dried leaves were gathered in the center they looked at each other.
”Oh, we don't have anything to start with the fire, me and Jessy will go back to the house to get the matches,” Adam said.
They began walking towards the mansion, Caden followed the couple bouncing on their heels.
”Why did you leave them?” Adam asked his friend.
”I'm shipping the two,” Caden replied naughtily grinning from ear to ear.
Jessy and Adam erupted into peals of laughter.
”You're nuts!” Adam punched Caden's arms playfully.
Caden stopped on his tracks. ”I can't understand you guys, why would we need a match to start a fire? Why don't you just used your power and lit the bonfire, instead?” he said scratching his head.
Adam shook his head. ”No. We don't want to startle Grandpa Waldo, so yeah, let's get the matchbox,” Adam answered.
A few minutes later, they return into the clearing under the shade of the tree and lighted up the bonfire using the matches they had gotten from the kitchen.
”I'm jumping now—here I come!” Caden shouted and jump into the water without further ado.
Adam followed, then Jessy next wearing a swimwear rash guard top, together they created a ripple in the water.
They were having so much fun swimming in the lake, while the elderly were sitting comfortably on their chair watching the kids in fascination, as the energetic young adults tirelessly making a repetitive splash in the water.
The lake was bombarded by their raucous shouting and laughing.
Grandpa Waldo was all smile watching the free-spirited kids doing butterfly and freestyle stroke then backstroke and in the lake, they were enjoying night swimming and it's nice to see them having fun.
Finally, he found a place where he felt he truly belong.