Bab 108: Chapter 101: Behave!
Amber was quiet as she sat at the passenger seat with Hamish driving the two of them to Erick's house. Earlier, before Hamish had arrived, she quickly ran to her parents' room and knocked quietly at their door, not wanting to wake Remi up.
Her father looked confused when he saw Amber at the door. Her mother had just fallen asleep and her father was about to take a shower when Amber knocked on the door. He asked whether there was something wrong.
Amber told him that she wanted to go to Erick's house.
Looking at his wristwatch that he was still wearing, Eren saw that it was already half-past eight in the evening. He was about to refuse when he saw the pleading look on her face.
He rubbed his face tiredly, not knowing what to do. He then said, "Amber, it's nearly nine o'clock in the evening. What kind of father would I be to let my daughter go to a boy's house at this hour?"
"B-b-but…" she started. "At least, I'm telling you, instead of sneaking out!"
Eren sighed in resignation. "Even so, I won't let my daughter go out to some boy's house. You have school tomorrow, remember?" he said.
With her slumped shoulders and dejected face, she slowly turned around and was about to head down the stairs.
Eren sighed again as he looked at the back of her sad daughter and knew that he wouldn't be able to make her more sad. 'It seems like I spoiled my daughter too much,' he thought as he crossed his arms across his chest.
Just as she was about to climb down the stairs, her father called her name. She turned around with a sad look on her face.
Her father sighed inwardly this time, scolding himself for not being able to resist his daughter's sad look. "Will you be driving there alone?" he asked, a stern look on his face.
Amber tilted her head in confusion. "I think Hamish will pick me up," she said. "I don't really remember the way to his house."
Eren narrowed his eyes at her in suspicion. "And who is this Hamish?" he asked again, not recognizing the name.
"Uh, Hamish is Erick's friend. They lived next to each other," she explained. "Apparently, Erick can't come and pick me up himself."
"I'll have a word with this Hamish."
Shortly after, Hamish came, driving Erick's car. It took almost half an hour for Eren to ask questions which ended up with him calling Erick's parents, who were surprised at the fact that Amber was coming over.
Although the three parents haven't met each other officially, Eren trusts the Kendall family. He had heard many great stories about the Police Chief and his wife. And before Erick came over for dinner, he also looked into the Kendall family and was surprised to know that they were one of the founding families in this town. When he asked his colleagues in the army who were the locals in town as to why Lachlan wasn't running for mayor, they said that he preferred to work in the police force where he will be able to understand and care for the town more deeply. Eren had always thought Lachlan was a humble man and this information made him respect him more.
It was then decided that Amber will be given permission to go to Erick's house, under Luella's 'eagle' eyes. And not wanting her to return home late, Eren also gave her permission to sleep over at Jeayan's place after much persuasion from Luella.
By the time the two reached Erick's house, it was already nine o'clock in the evening. Although she should feel a bit eerie since they were near the forest, she felt calm and soothing, instead. And the area looked beautiful in her eyes.
She was about to grab her duffel bag which had her things inside after Hamish had parked the car. However, the latter grabbed it first before she could. Looking at him with a confused look on her face, he answered her unvoiced out question, "I'll carry this over to Jeayan's. Jeayan will be over later to pick you up."
Amber nodded. Soon after, Hamish was gone, leaving her alone standing in front of Erick's house. She was holding her huge container of chocolate chip cookies in her arms. She thought that Erick probably would like to eat some of the cookies she'd made. And now, she suddenly became nervous. She cursed and scolded herself for being so brash and not thinking logically.
She held her head in frustration with one hand when she finally realized what she had done. What woman would literally beg her parents to let her go to a guy's house in the middle of the night?? Fine. It was still early evening but still… and what woman would sleep over at her boyfriend's home after a couple of months of dating?? Fine. She will actually be sleeping over at Jeayan's place but still…
She was breathing hard, trying to calm herself when the front door of Erick's house opened. She was still in thoughts when Luella suddenly hugged her arm. "Amber! So great to see you! It has been so long since you've come here! What are you doing here all alone?" she asked as she pulled back, looking at Amber from top to bottom. "Come, come. Let's get inside and get warm. It must be pretty chilly for you, standing outside here," she invited, tugging gently on her arm.
Amber nodded. Though, she thought it was kind of weird that Aunt Luella only wore a light blouse when she herself wore a thick sweater. Before she could think much, she was already inside the house. And soon after, there was a sound of loud barking from upstairs.
Luella was about to bring her over to the kitchen when Luka came running down the stairs. And when he saw Amber, he began to bark happily and nearly crashed into her. Luckily, Luella was faster. She managed to grab him by the scruff of his neck and pulled him back before he crushed Amber.
Amber's eyes widened. She was so fast that her eyes couldn't catch up. And she was so strong too since she managed to pull Luka, who probably weighed like a ton! "Aunt Luella…" she began.
Luella gave Luka a quick scolding before turning to Amber with a bright smile. "Yes, sweetie?" she said.
Amber quickly shook her head. "Uh, nothing," she mumbled.
Luella nodded and quickly went into the kitchen. Soon after, she returned with a tray, carrying two glasses and a jug of orange juice. She passed the tray to Amber and said, "Here. You carry this up to his room."
Amber was actually carrying her container of chocolate chip cookies and when Luella passed her the tray, she nearly dropped the container. Luella carefully took the container from Amber's arms and laughed lightly. "Do you think you can carry this all?" she asked.
Amber just laughed awkwardly.
Luella swiftly grabbed the tray with one hand and handed Amber back her container. "Never mind. I'll carry this myself. You need to eat more, sweetie."
Amber blinked her eyes in surprise as she watched Luella carry the tray as if it didn't weigh anything at all.
Seriously, where did her strength come from in that little body of hers??
Amber swiftly followed Luella from behind with Luka trotting beside her.
And without knocking on the door, Luella slammed open the door and said loudly, "Baby! I've brought some goodies for you!"
"Amber?" came Erick's voice from inside.
Luella turned her head towards Amber, who was quietly giggling, and rolled her eyes before coming inside the room. "No, it's just your mother," she said, deadpanned.
"Pfft!" Amber burst out, trying to hold onto her laughter, covering her mouth with her hand.
"Oh," Erick said, sounding disappointed. "I thought it was her since I could smell her scent."
Amber immediately poked her head out from behind Luella. "Smell?" she repeated with a strange look on her face.
"Amber!" Erick exclaimed with a huge grin on his face.
He was about to get up from his bed when Luella walked in and pushed him back to bed. "Slow down, lover boy. You still need some rest."
"Mom…" he whined. "I've been resting for so long already."
Luella narrowed her eyes in a warning. "Don't argue with me. You've been…" before she could finish her sentence, her son widened his eyes in panic, as if to tell her that he did not want her to say that he has been unconscious for nearly two days.
"Anyway," she said, changing the topic as she placed the tray on Erick's bedside table. "I'll leave this here and you two can have a talk," she continued, turning to Amber, who was still standing near the door.
She walked over and patted Luka on the head, who was beside Amber. "And you, Luka. You become the chaperon here."
Luka growled happily as if it was saying, 'Yes, ma'am.'.
Just then, Erick received a mindlink from his mother. 'And you, young man. I can hear and smell from downstairs so behave,' she warned.
Erick inwardly rolled his eyes.
With that, Luella gently closed the door behind her, leaving the two alone with Luka beside Amber's side.
PERTIMBANGAN PENCIPTA 
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