Robert is leaving

•••••Aaria's POV•••••

I hurriedly came out of the school building and made my way towards my house.

 Today's my lucky day, I guess. 

I'm so happy that I can't help but smile. 

I put on my earphones and started listening to Young by The Chainsmokers.

 After a few minutes, I reached my neighbourhood. But what I saw was unexpected.

 I saw my uncle's car in our driveway. That's so unusual. 

Why is he back so soon? 

Did something happen?

 It's so unusual because they always return at night. I hurriedly made my way towards the house. 

I entered and got engulfed in the smell of spaghetti.

 I walked towards the living room and saw my uncle sitting with Robert and they were talking about something serious. 

After watching me, Uncle smiled towards me.

I smiled back and nodded and made my way towards the kitchen. 

Why are they early? 

Is there any special occasion?

 I entered the kitchen and saw my aunt preparing dinner. 

Aunt: Ohh, sweetie your back. 

Aaria: Yeah (Confused) 

Aunt: How was your day? (putting her hands on her back) 

Aaria: It was good. You're back early today? (Confusedly)

Aunt: Yeah, Robert called and said that he wanted to discuss something important. So we came early and we missed you. (Kissing Aaria's head and rubbing her back) 

Aaria: I missed you too (Smiling) 

Aunt: Aaria? (Seriously)

 Aaria: Yeah?

 Aunt: What happened to your head? Why is there a bandage? Who did it? How did you get hurt? (Angrily and worriedly) 

Aaria: Ohh, thi...this. I slipped in the bathroom while bathing and hurt my head with the edge of the wall. (Nervously)

 Aunt: (Arching her eyebrows and looking at her doubt)

 Aaria: I'm telling you the truth, you know na how clumsy I'm?? Hahaha(awkwardly ) 

Aunt: Okay but let me check it(Reaching for her bandage) 

Aaria: It's almost healed no need (Stepping back) 

Aunt: Okay, Go get changed now. Dinner is almost ready. 

Aaria: Yeah, I'll back in a few minutes. (Smiling) 

Good job Aaria. That was close. Thank god that it's almost healed. (Loudly sighs) 

That's rare, Robert never calls them. 

I hope everything's alright. It must be something serious. 

I walked back to my room and walked towards my bathroom. 

After stripping out of my clothes and taking a shower, I made my way towards the closet and grabbed a pair of loose trousers and a shirt.

 I walked downstairs while putting my hair into a loose bun. 

I went into the dining area and started to help my aunt in setting up the plates. 

After serving I went to my seat near my aunt and sat. 

We prayed and started our dinner. 

Uncle: How's the new school dear? (while eating)

 Aaria: It's good. (Smiling and Nodding) 

Uncle: Did you make new friends? 

Aaria: Yeah, there's a girl named Benny. She helped me a lot. 

Aunt: What about hot boys? Did you meet anyone of them?? (Winking mischievously)

 (Robert and Liam choked at the same time after hearing Emma)

Robert: Mom stops it will you? (irritated) 

Aunt: You shut up and focus on your dinner. Don't you see that we're having girls talk here? (Pointing towards herself and Aaria) 

(Robert scoffs and rolls his eyes) 

Aunt: So where were we? Oh yeah, hot boys.

 Uncle: Emma, did you forget that I'm here? (Speaks while suppressing his anger and jealousy) 

Aunt: Na, (suppressing her laughter after seeing Liam's face) By the way are you feeling jealous Liam?? (Mischievously) 

(Robert and Aaria smiling) 

Uncle: Me and jealous, haha. N... No way. (Embarrassingly) 

Aunt: Oh really? (Challenging)

 Uncle: Yeah. Aunt: By the way, I met Albert today. He looked more handsome than he looked back in high school. (Putting her hands on her face)

 Uncle: Who Albert?

 Aunt: Ohh come on, how can you forget him? Albert Parker, my crush. Captain of our swimming team. The one who almost bea...

 (Liam starts to cough loudly to stop her from completing her sentence) 

(Robert burst out laughing loudly) 

(Aaria and Emma started laughing ) 

Robert: Mom you never told me about this. I never thought that my dad has lost someone. (laughing) 

Uncle: I didn't lose. I let him win because he begged me to. (Wiping his mouth with tissues)

 Aunt: Ohh really(Arching her eyebrows) 

Uncle: Enough, don't dig the past now. And don't meet or talk to that jerk. Stay away from him (Possessively) 

Aunt: Okay, I won't (putting her hands in the air) 

After dinner, I decided to do the dishes but Aunt insisted and helped me.

 We are currently sitting in the living room when Robert spoke. 

Robert: Dad, do you remember I told you about the New River Soccer institution? 

Uncle: Yeah, you wanted to join it. What's the matter?

 Robert: Dad I got selected into the club. (Happily) 

Uncle: Woah, congratulations Robert (Standing, hugging him and Patting his back) 

Aunt: Congratulations son. (Smiling) 

Uncle: So this was the reason why you called us early? 

Robert: Yeah(excitedly) but I have to talk about something else too. 

Uncle: What is it? (Worriedly) 

Robert: I'll have to go to Boston, Massachusetts for matches.

 Aunt: When? Why? (Worriedly) 

Robert: I'm selected as a substitute player. To gain more experience. I have to go this weekend.

 Uncle: Okay. How long will you be gone? 

Robert: A month or two. 

Uncle: Okay, but call me if you want or need anything. 

Aunt: Call me daily before going to sleep and don't get in any trouble. 

Robert: Mom, I'll be practising all day long. How can I get in trouble? 

Aunt: You can with that pretty mouth of yours. (Arching her brows). 

Robert: Okay okay. I'll keep my mouth shut. Happy (Zipping his lips) 

Aunt: Better (Nodding)

 Uncle: Let's go then, it's late. Robert tells me how much you need. I'll transfer money into your account. 

Robert: I'll dad. Thank you so much(Smiling) 

Aunt: Good night. I'm tired today (Yawning) 

Uncle: Let's go. Good night kids. 

(Aunt and uncle leaves)

 Aaria: C......con... congratulations (To Robert) 

Robert: Hmm... I'm sure that you're happy that I'm going. But you better behave yourself while I'm away or else you know the consequences. (Angrily) And don't show me your fake concern. (irritatingly).

 (Saying this Robert leaves.) 

Aaria: Okay (whispers) 

I walk back towards my room and lay down on my bed.

 I'm happy for him. It was his dream to join a football club. 

Finally, he achieved what he dreamed of.

 I remember when we were young and used to play soccer together and he always intentionally used to lose to me. I miss those days.

 I wish I could turn back the time. (sighs)

I hope that he'll fulfil his dreams.

 I slowly drifted back to sleep.