Iris dropped her folded arms and stood straight from leaning by the door, she walked closer to them.
"Iris" Lucy called and walked closer to hug her
"You're back, how was the operation?"
"It was successful" she tried to smile but her face turned pale again
"Hey, Iris. How long have you been here?" Fred's asked nervously as he raked his hand through his hair
"Long enough to understand what you guys were talking about" she snapped as she walked up to him, to the sickbed.
"Uhm, I'm sorry" he said almost in a whisper but Iris was not listening. She removed her coat and grabbed her car key from the small table beside the bed
"What are you doing?" Fred asked looking confused.
"Going home obviously"
"No, you're still strong and you need to rest" Fred instantly replied. He knew on a normal time, he wanted them to leave but that's not when she has know about the plan now. He'll then have no choice than, maybe to let them go together cause he's sure Iris would want to, just as Lucy.
"I'll be the one to decide that" she replied now facing him
"You're still receiving medical treatment" he said with his eyes on her forehead. What was he thinking when he'd thought they wouldn't be overstaying in the hospital before. Well, he knew he wouldn't spending much time before leaving to Paris anymore and he don't want to leave Iris here, not where they're making a patient to work but now that Iris had Iris had also known about the secret plan. Him and Carl's plan to lie about their journey and destination in two days time wouldn't work and maybe they'll have to go together with Iris and Lucy but that's not possible, he's not ready to involve them in this or stake them.
"I'm a doctor myself so I can take care of it and besides, it's just a minor injury isn't it?" She asked not waiting for answer as she dashed out and Lucy followed.
"Oh shit! This is fucked up" he muttered under his breath and followed them.
Iris got her car and Lucy hoped in beside her, she started the engine and Lucy turned back to see Fred also entering his car. They drove out while Fred followed them.
"Iris" Lucy tried to break the silence in the car
"It's okay Lucy, we've got this together" she smiled but it wasn't really real. Lucy could tell the difference from when she's really happy and now. Bitterness was written all over her face.
Lucy inhaled heavily and dropped her head on the headrest "I just want him to understand that I'm his sister, not his daughter. I have my life too, I have a life to live"
"I understand Lucy, Trying to give out order for someone's life just because you love them and want something good for them is not appropriate. I've been in such condition once" she paused a bit to sigh and Lucy could guess what she meant by that, her Dad.
"Your Dad?" Lucy asked facing her and iris' head tilted to her
"You know about it?" She asked with her eyes narrowed
"Yeah" Lucy nodded
"Your Mom told us about it. She's really nice" a smile flickered on her face and Iris half smiled but it instantly disappeared when she turned her face back to the front.
"Though I missed him" she sniffed sadly
"He was closer to me than my Mom, even though he's a businessman and I used to hear about these believe that businessmen are always too workaholic, too busy to have time for their family or children but my dad's was not like that especially when I was a kid, he was the last person I see before going to bed at night if he's at home. He never run out of bedtime stories for me and whenever he travelled, he never forget to call me in a day"
For one reason or another, Lucy felt a feel of jealousy span in her. How sweet will it be to have such sweet childhood and have grow with one's father and such father.
"So I understand how it feel to have grow up without one's father Lucy, which is one of the reason I have never blame Fred for any of his acts but this" she paused "he should be ready to take the truth that he's not in this alone, you both want justice"
"Will you please come with us if we're to go together?" Lucy asked neededly and she nodded
"I'm with you Lucy" she said softly
"Thanks Iris" she smiled
"But did he tell you the story?"
"Who?" Iris asked as she swerved into the garage
"Fred. About the story in Paris" she said as she watched Iris removed the car key
"No. Carl did" she said as she they got out and Fred drove in
"But stupid and careful enough not to disclose anything pertaining their plan" she added as she locked the car and they walked in.
"Hey iris" Carl called as they got into the living room
"How are you doing? How's your health?" He asked as he walked up to her but her expression could tell Carl all, that everything is not alright.
"Fine" she snapped as she paced in, up to her room while Lucy followed, her expression giving no different message.
"Hey Lucy" Carl called after her, looking confused but she doesn't answer.
Fred came in, looking exhausted.
"What's wrong Man?" He asked him as he just walked up to the couch and slump on it.
"They just entered looking as fierce as lioness and you're here looking so tired. What happened?"
"It slipped out of my mouth" Fred sighed still resting on his back
"What?" Carl asked still looking confused
"The plan" he replied and Carl paused a while then busted into laughter
"This is not funny Man" Fred scowled
"Of course I know" he stopped laughing and sat beside him
"But you mean it just slip off your mouth?"
"I guess but that doesn't mean now that I have told them of our journey"
"You told them that?" Carl asked facing him and he nodded
"No wonder they were so angry, I'm sure they'll feel bad about us not wanting to telling them"
"That's not the issue now but the fact they want to get involve too" Fred sat up and reached for the jug and cup on the table, then he poured himself some water and gulp it down.
"And iris was really mad at me" he said as he dropped the cup. Well, does it matter if she's angry with him or not. He just wanted her save and he's doing his best to ensure that, she shouldn't risk her life to get into his family issues, it's his family so he'll sort things out himself.
"Ooh... She's mad at you?" Carl sounded surprised
"But seriously we need to consider this" he added and Fred swiftly turned his head to him
"Consider what?" It shouldn't be what he's thinking, consider Iris and Lucy joining them?
"Seriously it might help, they might be of help" he shrugged and Fred twisted his mouth before replying
"I don't think so" he waved him off
"You should Fred, you know Iris is very stubborn and obstinate, I'm sure she'll being mad at you if care is not taken and who knows, she might be of help in the mission. Lucy is also a computer scientist like me but she's way brilliant, who knows what the result could become if we work together, moreover she knows Paris than both of us, at least she grew up there"
"I also grew up there" Fred cut in stubbornly
"Yeah but it's been maybe ten years now that you've left and ever since, your stay there has become as temporary as just a visit, tell me if you haven't change for the past ten years"
"Remember Lucy had not been there for five years too"
"Yeah, but she still get to socialize with these people's family through your mum's friend right?" He paused and when he didn't say anything, he continued "so who knows if there are things she knows that you don't. Just remember Lucy also has her life to live and maybe, a mission to accomplished. She's also human..."
The footsteps approaching the living room made Carl stopped and Lucy walked out of them and to the dinning where the fridge lays, she opened it and scooped out some ice into a flannel. All these while Carl was silent and Fred wasn't saying anything either as was leaning over and supporting his chin with his palm.
Lucy came back to the living room and was going when Fred called;
"Lucy" he called as he stood up but she was paying deaf ears
"Lucy, please listen. I'm sorry"
She stopped abruptly and turned to him, her expression holding a hint of surprise. Did he just say 'Lucy please listen' and not the usual 'Lucy listen'. Truly he's ordering her life.
"I'm really sorry, I was too selfish"
Yeah! Maybe selfish is not enough but he's always having his own self-interest as standard for decision making which is why he think he can just order her to stay while he make a plan to embark on a secret journey of which is supposed to be concerned to both of them.
"It's okay" Lucy's voice came out so cold and calm
"I'll just go use this for Iris' injury before it melt" she said waving off the filled flannel and turned to go.
"We can go together right? I mean Paris" he said and she stopped again and turned back, this time it was more swiftly
"Really?" She tried not to beam
"Yeah" he nodded and tried to assure her with a smile
"Oh yes! She threw her hand up and the melted cold water splashed on Fred's face
"Ouch!"
To be continued....
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