The night passed with the three of them talking, joking and following their youngest brother with his antics, especially the naughty Ron with his drama and perverseness. When the three of them got drunk, their curiosity reached its peak and even if Ben and Ian wouldn't do something naughty when sober, that was when they were sober. Being drunk, they also started following they're youngest brother in inspecting the robot.
Poor Cheska was harassed by them and all that they want to see was seen and all they want to touch was touched, too bad robots have no rights at this moment. But although their Little Devil Ron is demonizing their minds to cross the line, the two was still sane enough to beat him up and let Cheska charge herself and to run away from their hands.
After finishing all the beers that Cheska prepared for them, they all went to Ben's room to finally retire for the night. Thanks to Cheska's careful attention, she also prepared two more beds, which can be folded when not in use, for Ian and Ron to sleep in. They just borrowed some of Ben's pajamas and clothes and then went to sleep.
And for the first time, ever since Ben started exercising every day, he slept in the next morning. He woke up feeling a mild headache, it has been awhile since he got drunk and he's already very lucky that he's not suffering from hangover. After a while, he saw Ian and Ron stirring awake from sleep. Ron's face will be very hard to paint as he got up from bed and suffering from hangover written all over his face. Ian was slightly okay as he can still hold his own in front of his two younger brothers.
After taking a bath and changing his clothes, he went out and found Cheska preparing breakfast for them. "Cheska, I'm sorry about last night. We were jerks clearly, it won't happen again." Ben bowed in front of Cheska, guilt can be seen on his face about what they did last night. Though Cheska is a robot, Ben still has a bit of morality seeing that Cheska was made so very close to a human being, and what they did last night, intoxicated or not, was clearly still wrong.
"It's alright Ben, our kind were made almost human-like to also help other humans vent. If you have skimmed carefully on skills that you can buy, bed skills are also available there. But since you didn't buy it or just didn't see it, I also am not aware what to do last night, since it's not included in my skills, so I just let it be. It really depends on our Master on how they treat us, so I'm very lucky to have a gentle Master like you, just slightly naughty." Cheska explained.
Hearing Cheska said all that, Ben was dumbfounded. It was a good thing he missed that skill, or else he didn't know what he will do. Phew! Technology is really amazing! Although it's still a little scary at times, you don't know when it will come to bite you back just like Karma. It's still better if he concentrated on farming, food will always be the best! Fewer complications, less problems!
After asking for another apology, Ben proceeded to his study and got his bag ready together with the phones that he will give their Dean. Then he had breakfast with Ian and Ron, both of them looked better after a bath and taking meds. "You guys don't plan to go to work or school?" Ben asked. "Nah, I will go home later after spending some time with Cheska. I'll just go to school tomorrow." Ron replied. Ben rolled his eyes as he was clearly not used to Ron's enthusiasm towards Cheska, but Ben didn't comment. Ron might be a pervert but surely he still trusts his personality. He won't do anything bad nor cross any lines, but it might be better to send Cheska to his Mom faster than wait for next week.
"I'll just go to the company late, it's not like all the staff will scold me, and at most it will just be my dad, doing the scolding later. I will just explain to him. I will leave later together with Ron, someone has to supervise him." Ian answered Ben. 'Well, at least I still have a normal brother over here.' Ben thought in his head while smiling at Ian's response.
Ben arrived at school almost late, so he hurried to the Dean's office. After being let inside, he greeted Dean Evans, "Good morning Dean Evans! I have brought the phones you requested." Ben removed the phones from his bag and put it on the table. "Good morning Mr. Torres, it looks like you're running late today?" the Dean said after seeing the six phones he requested yesterday being put down in a bit of a hurry, he said "Thank you for these phones Mr. Torres, if the meeting will be wrapped up and come with a decision, I will be sure to inform you immediately."
"It should be me who should be thanking you Dean Evans. Thank you very much for helping me with my request, even though there is no result yet, just with you listening and putting forward my request to the higher ups, it already helped me a lot. But, it would still be the best if they agree, hehe." Ben said then slightly half joking at the end of his statement.
"No promises, but I will do my best. You better run along now if you don't want to be late for class." Dean Evans said, reminding him of his class. Ben stood up, said goodbye and then run to his classroom before his teacher comes.
Ben entered the room and heaved a sigh of relief. It seems the teacher will arrive late that saved Ben from being tardy. He then went and sat beside their class rep Dave. Then he pulls out the last phone from his bag and gave it to him, "Dave, this is for you, it's a phone, a new product of our company, help me for our promotions and send feedback to us or suggestions."
Ben decided to give the last phone to their Class Rep as thanks for his help last time. He also admired Dave's hard – working attitude, he's from a humble family and can only study thru scholarship. Dave's also very approachable and can help you as long as there's any way he can help.
Dave, seeing that the teacher is still not here was like a child that got a present from Santa. He immediately used it, "Ben, thanks for the opportunity, I've been meaning to change phones since way back but… you know how my life is not a secret, so this is a big help. By the way, I won't give the phone back even if you regret it. Thank you!" Dave said gratefully.
"Don't mention it and keep the phone, it was meant as a price for helping us in trying out the phones for any problems or tweaks that may help improve it. That is also why I thought of you because I know you are observant and meticulous when it comes to things." Ben explained and then the teacher came and the class has started.
Right before the last subject ended, Ben was summoned by the Dean on his office. Even though he was confident that there's an 80% chance of success, he still prayed that his request might be granted. As Ben went inside the Dean's office, he saw Dean Evans wearing a serious face as he gestured for him to take a seat first. "Ben, the School Head and we, your teachers, have already made a decision." Mr. Evans said and then he smiled and said, "Your request is approved, it's going to be hard but I hope you'll strive hard and don't disappoint us."
Ben almost jumped from his seat from happiness as he said "Thank you very much Dean Evans! I won't let you down, I promise!"
guys, next chapter will be on Nov. 5...
it is my children's week long vacation from school and i wanna spend some time with them before school gets busy again.
see you nxt week!