Half life

Aunt Selena's Visit

***Next Morning***

"Yes I have heard you but I assure you, everything will go well. You just have to trust me and leave it to me" I had heard talking on his phone to someone as I climbed down the stairs after doing my normal routine and got ready for school.

"No you can't back out of the deal now" Dad added after a sigh

"It was just a little misunderstanding and if you decide to give up those shares now then just consider yourself bankrupt. " Dad said, rubbing his forehead in an awkward manner.

"Well I have told you already but if you aren't still convinced then you can do as you wish" Dad said then brought down the phone from his left cheek perhaps to signify that the conversation was over

"Good morning Daddy" I said as I walked over to sit on the couch next to his.

"Hey dear! Morning, How is my favorite girl doing? Dad cooed with a smirk plastered on his face as he tried to conceal his anger

"I am fine as you can see Dad" I muttered

"I see and I hope you slept well" Dad said looking at me with a quizzical look on his face

"Yes Dad I slept well" I replied with a grin

"Wow that's great but then you also woke up late" Dad teased

"Yeah I did but it wasn't on purpose Dad" I said

"Yeah you are right it wasn't all your fault. I guess dawn decided to break before you could get up from your bed" Dad said sarcastically.

" I have no idea about what you are talking about Dad" I said stealthily

" Well I think you should" Dad said

" Really?" I asked

" Yeah" he replied

" Why? What has that got to do with me?" I asked peering at him

"Alot my lady" Dad replied

"Oh then go ahead and tell me please" I retorted

" Sure why not. But you calm down not sofast Miss, you have to pay me first" Dad said with a smirk plastered on his face

"Huh" I exclaimed in confusion

"Yeah. You have to pay for it. You know nothing goes for nothing" Fed said

" Definitely yeah. So how much are we talking about here?" I inquired casting a quizzical look at Dad

" Just a wad of mint notes will be fine for a start" Dad muttered with a mischievous grin on his face

"That is super cool" I said

"Sure it is." Dad said

" You better go have your breakfast now so we can leave. You know we are running out of time already" Dad said in a boistreous tone.

"Ok Dad. I was about asking for it already" I cooed

" Well it's nothing too exciting it's just oatmeal" Dad said absentmindedly

" Wow I bet its so tasty. I can't wait to have a taste of it." I replied all jolly in excitement.

"Yeah probably" Dad replied

"Hold on a sec Dad, Aunt Mena prepared it right or you did? I ask as I stood up from my couch

"Yeah, Mena did prepare the breakfast" he said clearing his throat

"Wow… nice. Where is she then by the way?" I asked peering towards the dinning area

"She is outside perhaps watering the flowers in the garden" Dad said coldly

"That is nice of her, I guess Mum's garden will get back to what it use to be before she left" I cooed softly still looking at Dad

"Uhm yeah... of course it will because Mena loves flowers alot and is ready to lay her life down for them as well" Dad stuttered, I guess finding it difficult to tell about Mum's garden.

"You know sometimes I feel like Aunt Mena is Mum in disguise " I said calmly, walking over to the dinning table but Dad didn't say a word and seemed to be lost in his own thoughts.

I pulled out a chair and sat down when I got to the dinning table then began to eat my meal almost immediately, taking my time to savor it taste with my taste buds as I ate in silence.

Shortly after, Dad also walked in and took a seat opposite mine then we both began to eat in silence.

"I hope you are enjoying your meal?" Dad asked breaking the the awkward silence

"Uhm yeah it just simply the way I want my oatmeal made" I replied I said with a shrug

" Really?" Dad asked

" Yeah" I said

"How about you? Aren't you enjoying it?" I asked, peering intently at Dad as I awaited his reply

"Yeah of course I do. It tastes nice" Dad said sharply without a break

" Just that?" I asked, expecting him to say more

"Yeah, is there anything else?" Dad asked

" Naa. Never mind" I said shrugging off my thoughts as I looked at Dad with the corner of my eyes

Aunt Mena had made the oatmeal just the way Mum use to prepare it and I was actually waiting for Dad to liken it to the way Mum prepares her's as well but unfortunately he didn't. I guess he just doesn't want to have anything to do with Mum anymore; not even a mere conversation about food.

"Lest I forget..." Dad said, bringing me out of my thoughts

"Huh" I exclaimed

"I said lest I forget, your Aunt maybe coming over the weekend to spend some time with you" Dad said looking up at me perhaps in order to read the expression on my face but I knew better than not to shudder

"Which Aunt of mine?" I asked

"Your Aunt Selena of course" Dad cooed

" Ok sir" I replied calmly

Aunt Selena is Dad's only sibling and younger sister as well. She is married with two stubborn kids and lives on the eastern part of the city with her husband Mr. Benard.

Although it's been ages I last saw them, I'm not sure I'm all excited over their coming. Aunt Selena is a strict, lousy and sharp-mouthed woman who never gets tired of asking silly questions. She would always find a way to ruin one's day day and mood with irrelavent c**k and bull stories as well as counseling sessions.

"When did you say there were coming again Dad?" I asked feigning surprise.

"I said over the weekend because she is still making arrangement about their coming and haven't fixed a particular date for the visit yet" Dad explained softly

"Oh okay I get it now"

"Yeah " Dad said

"Umm… one more question please" I muttered with a smirk

" Ok go ahead then and ask" Dad said eagarly, peering at me

"Is she coming alone or with her kids?" I asked

"Yeah she is coming with her kids I suppose" Dad said

" Ok " I replied then continued eating

"I guess someone can't wait to meet her cousins after a long time" Dad teased while I let out a smile

I just really wish they have a change of mind and decide not to come again, I muttered underneath my breath

" Huh" Dad exclaimed

"Did you say something just now? " Dad asked staring curiously at me

" Me? " I asked turning sideways

" Yeah you" Dad said

" No I didn't say a word Dad" I replied while Dad nodded his head and continued