Odd One Out - Chapter 14 To Be Home

Chapter 12: To Be Home

Cozy seats with built-in heaters made Riks bottom immensely comfortable. As cold as it was outside, the interior was built for the occasion.

Rik deeply appreciated the free ride they got by the inspectors despite it being so late. It was quite thoughtful of them to book a Gouqe 54 for them. Sure, they were actually being escorted by the team to prevent any incidents but it did feel rather good.

Doll was fast asleep on one of the couches. He tightly hugged a small jar with his head resting on Rik’s arm.

Fer was conversing with her collegues and replying to messages.

The Gouqe came to a stop.

“Mr. Aadam, we have reached your destination.”

Doll was very light. As his cheek rested on his shoulder still deep asleep, Rik thought he needed to put on some more weight. The elevator door opened and Fer dragged the tiny bag of clothes.

The corridor lighted up as they walked. Fer opened the door with the card key she fished out of her brother’s pocket and entered the medium sized apartment.

There was an extra room for guests which Fer hogged saying ,” This room smells much nicer.”

“She just wants the big bed,” thought Rik.

Doll’s new room was a bit closer to his. Although it wasn’t completely decorated it had the basic necessities like a bed and a wardrobe.

He removed the boy’s shoes and tucked him in. The jar was still in his hands. Slowly, he nudged it out of the tight hold and kept it on the side table.

…..

There was no court hearing. Since Doll was judged as an invalid, they were directly passed. Before the sun fully rose, Doll was officially entered into the Aadams family roster.

Blurry eyes took in an unfamiliar view. Musky vanilla sheets were wrapped around his legs. A small table atop which sat a retro digital clock showed it was past dawn and well into morning.

Easily sliding off the low bed, Doll checked the new environment.

Jar, bedsheets, window, curtains, wardrobe, bag, door.

Door.

He pushed it.

Nothing.

Pull?

It opened.

Sizzling sounds came from the left. Also some out-of-tune humming. A nice smell.
for visiting.

Dining table, chairs taller than him, cutlery, pancake and two adults. One cooking, one half awake.

“Good morning, Doll. Have a seat.”

More toneless humming. Strong arms lifting him up. A full spread. “Did you sleep well?”

Nod.

“You haven’t cleaned your teeth, but you can do it later.”

Clack. Click.

Pancakes.

“Doll Aadam, from today onwards you are my child. You are my son.”

Fork. Syrup.

“Let’s celebrate today.”

Cream.

“So I became an aunt? Huehehee.” Dazed mumbling on the side.

Strawberry.

“Have a bite.”

Tasty.

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