Chapter 32

"Brandon are you done". Aurora said when she walked back to the counter and met Brandon standing way over the man, the man looked to be quite short or maybe it was Brandon who was way too tall but then that was the least of a problem right now they needed to get Paulo home as fast as possible. " I'm done I came to order for me and mom when the man recognized me and said your order was ready as as well so I decided to just pick it up". "That's great so is the order ready". "Yes, I was going to pick it and come pick you guys up, so we wouldn't have to dally too long". "That was a very wise decision you made I'm proud of ya, we importantly need to start moving". "What's wrong did something happen"? "Nothing I just want to send Paul home as fast as possible". "What's with you aiding Paul's quest to see his mom and by the way I'm pretty sure he saw her before leaving home this morning so what's with the hurry and sudden emotions". "That as far as I know should be none of your business, but then since you're driving it is really really important that he gets home early so I hope you can drive faster when we go back". "Would we be taking him home with us first". " I don't think that's necessary just take the longer route so we can drop him off first". "What's with the king treatment you want me to go all the way there just because I want to drop Paul why don't I take you guys home first then drop him off we could even call the Saints chauffer to meet us at home and take Paul". "Brandon I'm asking for a favour". "Fine, you got it". Brandon said and threw his hands in the air, Paul must have a tangible for Aurora to be so humble. "Thanks bruh, i just knew you got me ". "Let's go get the others. Help me with this". "What did mom ask you get for her"? "Something with less sugar and creamy ". " I was going to say earlier that anything vanilla would actually be fine, she never eats anything else". "Okay, let's go kids, time out is over". "Brandon what did Aurora say when she came to get you ". Arianna asked still sitting while others were already on their feet ready to move. "She said Paul needed to get home fast". Brandon replied looking at each of their faces he was sure she wasn't lying not pranking hike earlier. "I demand to know why we're in a hurry just so Paul can go spend time in his mother's bossom before high school resumes". "Arianna don't be so bitter, I really wanna go home for an important reason". "And even Aurora joined in your cahoots". "Aurora, I know the actual thing is you feel there's a secret we're hiding why Paul has to go home real quick but there's nothing, I just decided to respect the fact that he really wanted to see his mom, they're always together alone so it's understandable". " He just said his dad was home". "His dad? That's a shock when did your dad start staying home Paul". Brandon asked with a sneer. "See that, Paul's dad doesn't quite stay home a very busy man, so if he is home it's more reason for Paul to go back early, if he left his mom would be lonely the more more reason he should go". " How come I never knew, I'm sorry Paul, I really thought...". Arianna said her voice trailing off, she obviously knew little about their pains, yet they always came through for her. "Well maybe you would have if you paid more attention-" . Paul started to say when Aurora shouted him off "Paul, you will not say another word, Brandon let's go, that includes you Ari". Aurora said and matched forward dragging Paul with her. "Let's go Arianna". "Paul must be so disappointed in me right, I mean aurora understood immediately and even let the jerk Guy go, but I was being adamant cause I didn't want to go home so soon and making Aurora challenge the guy was the way I found". "Calm down Ari, I'm very sure those two knew just well, you didn't want to go home and why, they're always looking out for you, you know but I guess Paul really needed to go home". "The more why I feel bad, they're always looking out for me so I should have known that if Paul insisted on going home there was a reason". Arianna said looking down to her feet the entire time. "Ari, Paul wouldn't like it it he knew he made you so downcast okay, just calm down and let's go pretty sure they're wondering what's keeping us, Aurora would shout soon". "Brandon, you both plan on helping them serve". Aurora shouted from the car. "And I was right". Brandon said and they both laughed. "Now that's better let's go". "Paul, I'm sorry Arianna couldn't understand your dilemma and you might have been sad, but you know her reason for wanting to stay and if she knew your reason she would have gladly left". Aurora said to Paul back in the car, before Brandon and Arianna get to them Paul had to be fine. "I know, I'm very sorry, I didn't want her to find out either she didn't need to worry about me or my family she had enough on her plate, I'm so sorry I almost took out my frustrations on her, I just really wanted to see my dad before he has to go, I really want to paint with him". Paul said blabbing, the tears he was fighting stinging his eye so much. "Your dad will be home and you'll get to paint you have my word, if he isn't right now, I'll gladly stalk the company and bring him home to you". Aurora said gesturing at him to wipe his eyes, one stubborn tear had refused to stay put and was streaming down. THE VEIL ON THE DARK