Arnold’s steps faltered as he was about to enter his house. He felt guilty because he had lied to Sarah. He wondered what had changed.
A few years ago, he never even thought once before lying. But now, he felt a knot in his stomach every time he lied.
He crossed his fingers as he decided to tell Sarah about today’s meeting. She would get angry but he would find a way to make up to her. It was better than feeling like this.
A shrill tune sounded in the room and the screen lit up with a call request from the authorities. Though why it was said to be a call request, Arnold had no idea. It wasn’t as if someone could dare to decline it.His hands quivered as he chose ‘pick up the call in manual mode’ instead of brainwave mode. He could only hope that his choice was accepted.He let out a sigh of relief when the call got connected.
Arnold had no option but to lead the stranger inside the gate. The probot raised its weapon on seeing them and said in a mechanical voice, “Intruder Alert. Triple laser weapon activated, waiting for the command to fire.”The stranger shoved Arnold Ahead and gritted out, “Tell it to lower its weapon or…”Arnold let out a deep sigh and instructed, “Probot 55 lower your weapon. Standby”
Arnold and Sarah were sitting on the floor with a bewildered expression, covered in glitter from head to toe. The noise of explosion ha startled them causing them to fall on the floor.The stranger was bent over with laughter. Sia was still in his arms and was giggling too.Arnold blinked his eyes again and again. He frowned and looked around trying to get a hold on what had happened. Was this some kind of joke? He didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. On one hand, he was happy that he wasn’t killed but his mind was still reeling in distress.
Arnold, Sarah, and Mr. Roy were seated around a table in one of the secret tunnel rooms that was owned by Arnold. They were deep in discussion when a message popped on the screen.Your application to Immortal’s Council has been scheduled for a review. The council has given you the time of 9:00 am for a meeting tomorrow.When Arnold read the message he didn’t feel any joy or excitement, The meeting felt just like any work he had to do. He was more interested in what Mr. Roy was saying.
“Wow…Sia, that was a good aim!” Sarah said as she saw her daughter cover the transmuter kept on the table with glitter. She hadn’t created any mess and covered it with accuracy. “Yay!” Sia exclaimed and clapped her hands.“What should I aim at now, momma?” She looked around. Then her eyes lit up as she pointed it at Sarah.“No…Sia…please d
"Dadu..."“hmmm…”“Where are we going?”“To a magical place,” Arnold said walking through the tunnel with Sia in his arms.“At least tell me where we are going,” Sarah whispered in his ears.
“Hey, Arnold….my friend….you are fifteen minutes early for the meeting.” Mr. Roy said looking at the clock.“Yeah….I know. I tried focusing on my work but I couldn’t. So, I came here.” He replied wringing his hands.“Hmm…I can understand. I know that feeling.”Mr. Roy said drumming his feet.“Gosh! I can’t believe that today we
“Arnold, why haven’t your men called until now? It’s already fifteen minutes since Sir Arthur was captured. Do you think they have managed to extract any information? Even if they do will you be able to make a plan to save us all? God….what will we do now. I am wondering if I had made the right decision. If I hadn’t then so many people wouldn’t have been in trouble……………………………………….” Mr. Roy continued to babble, wearing the floor with his steps.