Chapter 16: The Lucky Draw
(Arata)
I knew they must be worried sick and wished to check how my first day went. Stella leaned over my shoulder to check the caller ID.
"Uncle Zyair and Aunt Skyla have called me five times to inquire about you. I told them you will be back in the evening. Talk to them." She patted my shoulder and got up, gathering the dishes to take them to the kitchen.
"Don't tell them about the secret contract with my boss," I requested.
"You know I will never tell a soul. Not even your annoying brother," she called out, swaying her hips as she moved towards the kitchen.
I shook my head and swiped on the touch screen of the phone to receive the call.
A bright smile I plastered on my face. My parents had been through enough; I wasn't going to worry them more.
Their excited faces appeared on the screen. As usual, Baba held Mama in his arms. Their love story was to swoon for. Mama used to work as a secretary for Baba, both fell in love and got married. I had never seen them fight or raise their voices at each other. They were always each other's strength.
"Hey! My moonshine, how are you?" Baba waved at me while Mama blew me a kiss.
"Baba, Mama, I am good. How are you guys?" I waved back at them.
"Just thinking about you. How was your first day?" Baba asked; although there was a smile on his face, I could sense the underlying tension.