*Luke's POV*
"Love, I'm going out" I shout from the doorway as I put my shoes on. I wore a simple grey sweater and black pants. Madeleine runs through the stairs, with Abby in her arms. She rose a brow as she examines my clothes. "And where are you going?" She asks Abby bouncing up and down in her arms as she soon notices me too.
"Daddy, where are you going?" she asks making my heart warm at her cuteness. I kissed their forehead as I pinch her chubby cheeks. "I have to meet uncle Red, I'll get you a new stuff toy okay," I said as she hums happily in agreement. My wife kissed me on the cheek as she looks at me worriedly, "Code?" she whispers, Eyes worried as she unconsciously grips her sleeve. I normally don't meet with Red, unless it's important and job-related. We don't have much time for vacations and all since we've been busy nowadays. Unless its thanksgiving, birthday, and other important occasions.
"A.S," I whispered back. When it comes to business like this, I can't help but be also cautious with my own robots. She nods in understanding as she clings to Abby. "Tell Red I said hi." She said with a smile as she kisses my cheek again.
I made my way out as I went to my Mercedes Benz EQ Silver Arrow. My baby. Well, all of my cars are my baby, yet this is my favourite of all in my classic cars. I waited for the door to open up as I crawl inside the car, getting inside was hard but getting out was a lot harder. The exterior of the car looks really fancy as well as the interior It has a soft and comfortable seat with a wood flooring... I actually thought at first that it was just a mat designed like a wood.
I lost Ten thousand dollars from, Red and Madeleine...they're always right. I shouldn't set the bet because I regret it immensely.
****Flashback****
"you're being stupid, Luke" Red said as he looked at me like I was being ridiculous. My wife, Madeleine also looked at me, sceptical yet convinced at what Red said... Her brows knitted together as her nose pointing high, chin up, as if belittling me.
"I am not. I'm being serious here why can't you guys believe me? That's a mat! A freaking 3d mat that looks like wood" I said dramatically. The three of us were like a best friend since forever... Well not forever with Madeleine since I met her through Red— which I will be always thankful for him. "You're being an idiot again. If I fucking touch it and I do not felt any cloth texture or whatever, you'll give us fucking ten thousand bucks. " Red said annoyingly as Madeleine looks at him as if asking him if he's serious or not, with her eyes.
"Honey look... Do you think a 3D mat will match the uniqueness of that flooring? Look closely, Do you think that's 3D" Madeleine said but I know that she also wants to cuss me like what Red did. She's like a female version of Red but gentler and kinder than that evil human being. No wonder why his name was Red.
"Let's just take the bet," I said in defeat as a sigh escapes through my parted lips.
"You'll regret this, Luke. You giving me ten thousand bucks was nothing but you're using MY money to bet with Red *you stupid*" she said emphasizing 'MY' with a frown on her face yet I heard that last part she mumbled. I think Red heard her too as he starts stifling his laughter. Soon after Madeleine realizes that she was heard as she starts to turn red with embarrassment, she gets easily embarrassed....even with us. One of the traits I love about her.
"Whatever deal is a deal Madeleine ~ yours or not, your stupid husband here just agreed with me, you have to oblige," he said as his smile widen each word passed through his annoying mouth. Madeleine looked at us with a poker face as she walks away, bringing her make up purse with her, maybe retouching something powdery on her face which I really don't get why she has to do that. I mean she's so beautiful already, why enhance? I'll never understand though, but I let her have her space because I know she'll mutter things at me or at Red, maybe throw some cusses at us. When she's like that she needs her space, she explained to me and I happily obliged... I never want her to nag me in public. Her words hurt like shit, legit.
"You have to buy this for her, I guess," Red said suddenly after long silence "She'll never use this anyway, " I said " At least she'll be happy at first, taking pictures, posting in social media etc. Etc., it'll be fine" Red mindlessly said but he has a point there. I don't want to have blue balls for the whole weekend. "You're right. I'll buy this... How much was this again" I asked him
"I don't know, this will be in the auction later tonight, you better set a good price for this." He said. He straightens his suit as he brushing away the invisible dust from his suit. I rolled my eyes at him as he caught me doing so, he gives me a look.
"I don't get how you even got married to Madeleine..."
"That's rude," I said with a gasp.
"That's the truth." He said with a smirk
***End of FlashBack***
I successfully got inside as It automatically turns on when I successfully get inside the car. The options were located in the centre of the steering wheel, the device looks like a square, like an old model of phone as it lit up for me to see the option, I choose the comfort one since I'll drive through the road as I drive my way to our hideout that even my wife did not know where. Only Aiden and I know about it. I don't want my wife get in danger just by know where it was. And I am going to stay it that way, where they'll be safe without knowing my real job.
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Aiden's POV.
"Computer, any task for the day?" I asked my computer as it searches for any appointments and/or tasks that I have to do for the day.
"You got an appointment with Ms Trancy and a meeting with Master Luke, " The computer said as it automatically turns off. A sigh escaped my lips, I do not wish to meet with Ms.Trancy.
Ms Trancy is my class advisor and tutor, Though I really don't have to do those stupid homework she gave me, because why not? I'm smart, a cyborg. I am mostly updated to everything that's happening scientifically especially to new discoveries, I already knew them. I just don't get why I have to do them...or even have to go to school every weekend.
So instead of going to school for an appointment, I call her through the phone as it rings soon after. After the third ring, she answers the call saying, hello this is blah blah school Ms Trancy Blah blah. and all her usual greeting. Don't get me wrong, I don't hate her not like her, maybe in between. She got an attitude of a very strict and very rude teacher. Well everyone hates her...
"Ms Trancy this is Aiden, I may not be able to attend our appointment today due to emergency—"
"What emergency?" she cuts me off rudely. I stayed still under the tree as rays of the sun pass through, lighting directly to my hair but I didn't mind it. I was in a park as people happily hangouts with their friends as some walk their pets.
"Something that school didn't have to know," I said quietly with an attitude. My voice stern and deep, as I purposely did so she'll stop being nosy.
"If you're not going to tell me then it's not that urgent come here at 4 pm."
"Then call My mom, Teacher. " I said as I hung up. My annoyance we're evident as my brows knit together....yea I guess I hate her too. I sat on the bench as I lay there. My left arm on my eyes as my others was resting on my stomach. Bored yet exhausted as my lids suddenly felt heavy, I let them close as I nap for about 30 minutes there.
I heard footsteps nearing me as I alerted myself as I slowly open my eyes. Only to see a girl coming at me. She wore a cute pink off-shoulder as her white skirts sway as she walks. Her steps were slow as she nears me while she clenches her bag. I sit up, assuming that she wants to sit as I fix my blonde hair. My ear rings again and I grit my teeth in pain. Memories from my nightmare flashback like a film as my head start to pound in pain from the rings.
Like some miracle, the rings stop as my headache lessen. A hand tap my shoulder, light and soft like a noble lady's hand. I look up at her as she speaks, voice was angelic and soft, shy even, as she nibbles her lip nervously.
"..... Can I sit here?"