Chapter 54: Making breakfast, then goosebumps
Ravi did not drink last night; not even one single drop and yet he woke up as if he was buzzed with joy. His head was throbbing, not that kind of headache that accompanied a night where he drank till he passed out, it was as if there was a pleasant hum in his head that made him want to sway and twirl to an invisible music.
He took out his uniform and began to iron it before heading to the bathroom to freshen up.
It was early in the morning, just a few minutes past six o’clock but he was already bustling with energy.
The cold water ran down his hair, cascading down his shoulders. What should he make this morning, Congee, or rice? It had been a while since he had eaten egg-fried rice for breakfast. Since the pasta finished yesterday night, what should he make the little child for lunch, something healthy and filling?
It would be great if the cat does not turn out to be like Arlen, who is picky with his meal. Which kind of adult does not eat vegetables? If it was in the orphanage and you said something like that, you should also forget about food for the rest of the day.
His lips twitched. But someone as beautiful as Arlen would probably not stay in the orphanage for long. Friendly, sweet children were adopted easily, unlike him, Mother always had one piece of advice for him. You should smile more, Ravi. Parents would like you if you smile.
He did, well he tried too. It did not work. But it was good like that, when he died on Earth, there was no one to mourn him. A silver lining.
That unknown song continued to play in his head as he wore the white t-shirt over the blue trousers, took the police uniform jacket and his phone, and headed downstairs to the kitchen.
The grapes and jujubes that he left overnight at the kitchen counter were already inside the fridge, Ravi smiled.
The child should still be sleeping. He spread his senses a little bit around the house and sure enough, he was sleeping comfortably on the bed.
Ravi raised his hand and the air ripple created a light, transparent barrier across the room.