Chapter 96 - Eighty-One
ERWIN
Leo is late. Not only late but very late. I was with John when he called Leo since I am just a part-time intern. I am still studying for my PhD. I came here to give Steve his daily lesson. But then John said that he had tracked down the hacker’s address. This is something very important so I stayed here and waited until Leo comes. Who knew that he would be this late? I am starting to worry now.
"He is late." John blurts out as he checks his wristwatch for what seems like the hundredth time now.
"Do you think I am blind?" I tap my foot against the floorboard impatiently. "I can see that he is late. You don’t have to add additional details."
"Why are you in a bad mood?" John scoffs.
"I...I just don’t feel right about all of this." My head falls back and I rub my face exasperatedly.
"Don’t feel right about what?" John asks.
"Don’t ask about dumb shit, John." I snip bitterly, "I sometimes get the feeling that you are incredibly dumb."
John opens his mouth to answer but the doorbell stops him. "Let me check." He rises from the couch and strides toward the door.
Leo’s airy voice pours into my ears and I feel a sudden relief and affection wash over me. "I am sorry. I dozed off a little."
"You don’t have to be." The voices start to get closer alongside the light footsteps.