Power

Keith: "A king is made not born". I once read that quote hesitantly because I never thought my life would require it but here I am.

Laura: oh God, you have been thinking for hours now. What's your problem, you this nasty brat? Don't you wanna eat? I made food for you.

Keith: no I don't want it, and what did you just call me?

Laura: Keith, are you deaf?

Keith: no.

Laura: then you probably heard what I said.

Keith: I am getting tired of your bossiness, am not your kid or your little brother, am also not your boyfriend. Don't talk to me like I am one of those.

Laura: uh, my boyfriend? You can't even be, you this unbelievably lousy brat.

Keith: I don't even wanna be your boyfriend. I have a type.

Laura: what do you mean?

Keith: with his head up high. "Think about it in your empty head, pestering hag". She has hated me for long, I noticed her behavior towards me even if I am a little unsure of the others body languages. Among Lavender's colleagues, she is the worst. I know her ways because she is Asian like me.

There was silence and in a second they both jumped on their toes, posing for battle.

Keith decided to manipulate the techniques he learned from his clan, and Laura assassination techniques.

Keith swung first, but his moves were countered by a kick from Laura. He tried to wiggle around her to launch an attack, but she caught him and kicked him as if he was an ant a giant like her was stamping on. He landed on his back.

Keith: that's tough. She caught that?! I must have underestimated her. I will go again.

Laura: he is rude and immature, inexperienced and arrogant. I don't really hate him, I just don't like him either. He shouldn't have been here in the first place, it is all because of Mr. Lavender's whims that he is here. He can be unconventional at times. And I just can finish him off before Mr. Lavender comes back, am sure the brat is unaware. I could end his misery and tell the questionnaires he was a threat. They will believe me, I am a member after all. Time to end this.

Keith: I hate her so much, lav trust her though. I don't know why, I will make her misery of being a wannabe end now.

Lavender: Hey, am home.

Laura: talking out loud. What? He is home already? He said he was coming at seven, it is just five thirty now. He is unconventional.

Keith: with an excited voice. He is home? How unbelievable, he is usually out for days. You knew he was coming back from the beginning?

Laura: so?

Keith: that's why no one likes you.

Laura: come here you this little brat, we have unfinished business.

Keith: not with me! He is inside the first room. Come on let's arrange this place before he comes in.

Laura: frowning. Why should I work with you?

Keith: well don't, and we are going to have to explain ourselves to Mr. Lavender. I don't want to work with you either, it is just for today.

Laura: am not a kid, I don't have to explain myself to anyone. I am a grown ass woman and his co-worker. I respect him but I do not fear him. That's all.

Keith: uh? I was just saying we should arrange this room before he comes in to avoid his annoying attitude....

Laura: I understand. I was just making that clear.

Keith: okay. Gently mumbling to himself, "weird".

Laura: I heard that.

Keith: whatever.

Lavender came in to see a cooperating Keith and Laura. Keith is reading a comic book while Laura is sipping tea on the sofa. Lavender frowned.

Laura and Keith shivered noticing this. Keith swallowed hard, and Laura summoned up the courage to ask Lavender why he was angry.

Laura: what's wrong?

Lavender: nothing. But why are you using my favorite cup?

Keith: welcome lavender. Never knew you would come back home today.

Lavender: oh, good Keith. How have you been? Smiling gently, Lavender asked.

Keith: fine, he said happily.

Lavender: fine?! Suddenly serious. Does that mean Laura did not punish you as promised?

Keith: what? Keith looked at Laura who looked away. Why would she punish me? Now frowning.

Lavender: sigh. I was not supposed to say that but whatever. Bringing his two hands forward. Laura, thank you for taking care of my boy, what can I reward you with? Wondering he placed a finger on his lips.

Laura blushing. Don't worry, it is fine. What are members for?

Lavender: that's good. Thanks, Laura, you are so reliable unlike him. Pointing at Keith.

Keith: looking angrily at Laura. She didn't take care of me, what do you mean? I can take care of myself.

Lavender: didn't you just say that she didn't bully you? So what happened?

Keith: well none is preferable so yes she took care of me. Making eye contact with a smirking Laura. I want to say the trut....

Laura: I will be on my way now.

Lavender: oh, bye Laura. Tying an apron on.

Laura: bye Mr. Lavender, bye Keith.

Lavender: now what do you want to eat, Keith?

Keith: you.

Lavender: what? Um.... You see, I know you admire me, but I don't mean that, I meant as in food.

Keith: no, you dirty man. I meant I want to bite you for scaring me about not coming home. Now, sober. How come you told Laura about it and not me... I could not stand it, almost in tears.

Lavender: another needy behavior, just spit out your appetite right now. I don't have time for all of this. My memory is full already. Noticing his moody tone. So you are saying Laura didn't tell you, k?

Keith: no she didn't. Now shedding tears.

Lavender: oh. Sorry k. In a serious tone, I expected Laura to tell you.

Keith rushed to hug Lavender. Lavender pat his head softly as he sobbed. Lavender and Keith sat on a sofa, they spent hours there before keith started to fall asleep, Lavender carried Keith to his room and bid him goodbye. Keith smiled and replied. Lavender gently walked down the stairs thinking about all that has happened today in his mind. A prodigy's mind.

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