Chapter 12

"I don't want to know about the equation, let's eat I have somewhere to be and I want to return with my head intact". "Aurora's threat are harmless". "To you ". Paul replied busy stuffing the food into his mouth. "I'm wondering if the food is that delicious that you're stuffing it or if Aurora is that dangerous that you have to stuff your food like this". Mr Saint says with a smile it seems as though his son thinks of Aurora more than a friend that is some good news though. "It won't cost me anything to dial the Salvatores and tell them you'll be taking a raincheck so if you really want to be stepping out of this house eat that food with decency". Mrs Saint threatens. Paul tries to argue but seeing the look on his mom's face decides that it would be better not to cross her. "Do you have anything you would like me to help out with". Paul asks trying to divert the discussion away from himself . "Well nothing that I can't help her with you should be more focused on getting yourself out of this house so I can have some alone time with my wife". Mr Saint said deciding to help the boy out. "You'll be going off to your office soon what alone time, you both are going to ditch me here ". Mrs Saint puts on a sulking expression being left alone in the big house alone is so depressing. "Well I wouldn't be going to the office I'll be at home all 9f today I called Josh and passed on my orders I'm staying with you at home today". Mr Saint announces with a proud look his wife would be so happy to have him at home. "What! Really dad, you'll be staying at home". Paul is tempted to stay back he misses the time he used to paint with his dad. His dad and mom had taken turns to teach him to paint it was a skill both parents shared so many times the entire family had painted together. "Well come back home early and your thoughts might come true". He had seen Paul's eyes drift to the canvas on the wall they had painted it together when Paul became 17 , the entire family had painted each other on a canvas and it had turned out so beautiful they decided to hang it. "Dad did you learn mind reading while you were busy in the office". Paul joked. "Well if this is how the whole world mind is open then I'd be a top psychic by now and people would be lined outside asking me for a reading". His father retorted. Mrs Saint was quiet at this time her reaction didn't tally with her husband's expectations cause she knew for him to have stayed back in the office before whatever he was doing was important if he suddenly decided to stay back at home and delegate duties it means whatever had him so bothered in the morning was more heavy on his heart and this troubled her. "Mom you're too quiet I expected you to be singing songs since your beloved husband is staying back at home or you're just trying to act boss". Paul taunted. "I guess you're not longer in a hurry to leave I could count a few chores I have for you, what do you think". His mother taunted back . "Well since you both are in such a hurry to get rid of your son so you can have your alone time, this son would also be on his way". "Help me get this to Elena I made some chicken soy sauce this morning and remembered how much she loves it and decided to share some with her to make up for not going to visit her ". She hands him a flask "Okay, I will just run upstairs and grab my coat ". Paul picks his plate and drops at the sink then marches upstairs to grab his coat. "We're having that discussion now". Mrs Saint announces obviously unable to wait any longer for something to bother her husband this much it wasn't to be taken lightly "Not until Paul leaves the house I don't want him to overhearing anything at all". "Does it have anything to do with him". Mrs Saint asks dreading the reply that is coming. "Yes". A realization hits Mrs Saint all of a sudden Paul's eighteenth birthday is fast approaching very very soon her dear boy would be eighteen. "Does this perhaps have anything to do with the council. She asks again her voice shaking with dread. Mr Saint is unable to find words to answer her questions dreading what will happen once she finds out but he also knew Julianne wasn't stupid she probably already connected the dots that was why she asked the question so he just looked at her knowing she could read him she could read him always like an open book. Mrs Saint blinks back the tears that threatened to fall immediately she sighted Paul descending from the stairs. " I'm set mom , see you in the evening I'll be back as early as I can manage". He gives her a peck on the cheeks and makes his way outside. "Paul-" Mrs Saint calls out. "Yes mom". Get back home early, I want you here when the sun is still up in the sky understood". "Yes mom understood. I'll be sending Williams back when we get there, so just send him back when you wan me home so once I see him I'll get your message, good?". "Good". "Bye now mom, bye dad I'll be holding you on that promise and that's why I'll be coming back home early so like civil men let's keep our words alright". "Rest assured son". "See ya". He walks out the door to Williams who is waiting by the car. "Let's go uncle williams". THE VEIL ON THE DARK