❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ “Hello!!” Alfred said as soon as he picked up the call. “Good afternoon, boss,” Smith said. “Good afternoon, Smith. How was the mission to Maryland?” Alfred said and gazed at the wall. “It was fine, boss. I will give you the detailed story when I see you. Actually, a party will be held in the king’s palace in three days’ time…,” Smith said and Alfred cut in. “A party?’ Alfred said. “Yes, boss. It’s a thanksgiving party and your presence is needed,” Smith said. “Alright, I will. What else?” Alfred said and saw Davies coming towards the sitting room. “Nothing, boss. That is all I have to say,” Smith said. “Alright. Have a nice day,” Alfred said, and dropped the call. “Who was that, dad?” Davies said and yawned. “It’s one of my friends. What are you guys doing in the room?” Alfred said. “We are taking a nap, dad, and I think you need some,” Davies said. “That’s very thoughtful of you, Davies. I will do that later. Do you want to tell me an

❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ Alfred parked his car in front of Magdalene’s house, he alighted from the car and walked slowly towards the entryway. “Is somebody at home?” Alfred said after he had knocked on the door twice. He heard the footsteps of someone and the door went open. Magdalene was standing in front of Alfred. She was heavily pregnant and looked tattered and worried. “Come in, Alfred,” Magdalene said with a gesture. Alfred glimpsed Magdalene’s face and entered through the doorway. Magdalene closed the door and the twosome walked slowly towards the couches in the sitting room. “You look worried, Magdalene. What’s going on?” Alfred said as soon as he sat down on one of the couches. “We don’t know Willy’s whereabouts, so I called you here to see whether you can proffer help,” Magdalene said and held her head tightly. “This is unbelievable. Where can he be?” Alfred said and gazed at Magdalene’s face. “I don’t know. Today will make it

❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ “It’s a privilege to stand before you all and give a speech. First of all, thank you for gracing this occasion,” Alfred said and gave out a smile. “As we all know, today is meant for celebration. So I don’t want anyone to feel intimidated. Drink when others are eating and drink when others are drinking. Besides, we have enough. Everyone needs to be grateful to King Rehoboth. He is a good king. A clapping ovation for him,” Alfred said, and waited for the crowd to clap. He then continued, “If the king didn’t support the idea, we wouldn’t have gone to the half moon. Also, I am grateful to my co-workers. I choose to call them co-workers. A clapping ovation for them.” Alfred waited for the crowd to clap their hands, he then continued, “I think we now have a rejuvenated country. We now have a place of refuge. I don’t want you all to see me and my co-workers as superiors. No, we aren’t. We are all ordinary citizens of California. With

❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ It was a bright Sunday morning. It was the ninth month of Magdalene’s pregnancy. She had tidied the sitting room before the cock crowed. She walked into the kitchen and started preparing her meal. All of a sudden, she hit her leg on a large cupboard. She screamed and fell on the floor. Alfred could hear her scream clearly from the sitting room. He had been sitting there and scrolling his mobile phone. He dropped the phone on the couch and rushed to the kitchen. When he got to the kitchen, he met Magdalene in an unconscious state. “OMG!” he screamed. He quickly got a bowlful of water from the table. He emptied the bowl on Magdalene’s body. Magdalene stretched out her legs and arms. She coughed and opened her eyes gently. Alfred was very happy to see his wife. He displayed his set of teeth and raised Magdalene from the floor. As soon as Magdalene stood up from the floor, water started dripping from her gown.“What happened, darling?” Alfr

❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ Davies stuck his school bag on his back. He clutched his luggage and walked out of the room. He had waken up very early in the morning, taken his bath and eaten his breakfast. He stuck the slices of bread inside his mouth quickly and drank his tea. When he got to the sitting room, he could see Alfred and Magdalene, clutching Edwin. He dropped his luggage beside the couch and sat down.“I guess you are set for your new school?” Alfred said.“Yes, dad. I couldn’t sleep all through the night. I am desperate to be in the creative writing school,” Davies said, and gazed at Magdalene who was breastfeeding Edwin.“I see. It’s a boarding school and I want you to behave like the disciplined child you’ve always been.”“Why would you doubt him, Alfred? He has always been a good child,” Magdalene said and raised her head.“I am not talking to you, darling. Davies, I hope you heard what I said?” Alfred said.“Yes, dad. I will miss everyone,” Davies