Chapter 24: The Life of an adult
After walking for a while, they both got into the back of the taxi. For a while, neither of them spoke a single word; it was just the city noise and the tires on the road. Leo stared out the taxi window...
"Leo, I’m not going to follow you back, because I have something else to do," Uncle Tanaka finally explained, breaking the silence.
Leo exhaled, responding while looking out the window. "Uncle, sure, no pressure, I also have something to do." His mind wasn’t fully in the conversation...
His uncle nodded in acceptance. "Good. But make sure you constantly check your email, they might send you a letter of acceptance..."
Leo smirked, a hopeful look on his face. "Okay, I will."
"Honestly, I like this city." Uncle Tanaka leaned back, trying to extend their conversation... "Maybe next time I come and visit, we can go and do something fun."
Leo watched the buildings blur past his vision. "Sure, no pressure."
"Leo, I know you are nervous and bothered about that job, but don’t let it get to you, okay? Just leave it all to the universe." He playfully punched Leo’s shoulder...
Leo smiled faintly. "You always make it sound simple."
"It is simple," Tanaka replied him. "Just not easy."
Leo chuckled, nodding his head, still looking out the window. "Fair."
Then his phone buzzed...