FORTY FOUR

“I’m gonna ask you one last time, are you two sure with this?”

Dad’s eyes are focusing on Ayle and I who is sitting infront of him. On our left side, mom sits there with a straight face and both arms folded while looking at us.

I turned to Ayle whose eyes are already set on me. Her eyes are tired, much worse compared to last night. We spent hours discussing about it. And finally, I guess it was around postmidnight hours, we came into a conclusion that hopefully is the best for everyone.

I turn my head to face dad and give him a little nod, “yes, we are.”

Neither dad nor mom looks pleasant with our decision. But fuck it. We have come into an agreement and we will bear with whatever happens in the future.

“Alright.” Dad takes a deep breath and shows us two red maps which might be a contract.

Dad points at the first page of the contract, “Ayle chooses to be under my wing, meaning I will be t