บท 42: Something fishy going on

Jason Davenport

Ashley was all smiles as she burst through the doors, clutching a huge pink shopping bag in one hand, and an oversize purse in the other.

Dad walked in behind her, looking flushed. He shouted orders to the servants about the luggage in the limo.

I examined Dad carefully to see if he showed any strange signs. Satisfied, I tore my gaze away and concentrated on my phone.

"Hey, Jason," Dad said loudly, grinning from ear to ear. "How've you been?" He asked.

Despite myself, I felt a warmth spreading through my chest. As much as I hated to admit it, I kinda missed him.

"Fine, dad. How was your trip?"

He grinned a second time, handing me a huge box. From the weight I could tell it was video games. Tearing the box open, I procured video games and the latest PlayStation.

My eyes widened in shock.

My head shot up. "Dad!"

He chuckled. "I knew you'd like it."

"Thank you so much." I engulfed him in a hug.