Page 30 of I Dated a Holiday Hero
Veradil grinned and hugged Hever again. They headed up to the main floor and handed their visitor’s badges to the security guard.
Zera smiled. “Madame Ambassador, come back if you ever want an evening job.”
Veradil nodded. “How much to rent the sensor test?”
Hever hauled her laughing mother out of the building and then sighed. “Where are those marshmallows?”
They linked arms and laughed as they went in search of the treat. It was a very good day.
Two hours later, carrying a stack of boxes of marshmallows in a variety of flavours, they stood with the others, watching the lights blaze to life on the main street.
“You used to love watching this when you were little.” Veradil smiled.
Keera walked by with a young boy, blonde hair and a brilliant smile. “Hey, Hever. Wasn’t the light-up fantastic?”
“Absolutely. This is your brother?”
The boy stuck his hand out. “I am Wellin. You are Hever?”
“I am.”
“You work with my sister.”
“I do.”
“Does she do a good job?”
“She does. She’s an excellent analyst.”
“Yeah, she helps with my homework all the time.” Wellin smiled. “I am going to be an active one day.”
“I am sure you will. You have a certain look about you.” Hever winked as she shook his hand. There was a roaring in her ears, and she heard a woman crying and others telling her they would take care of him. She came out of it and looked at Wellin.
He looked at her. “They took care of me.”
She whispered, “Yes. They did.”
“You are like me.”
She swallowed. “Yes, I am.”
Keera was looking between them. “What am I missing?”
“Just taking a walk down memory lane with Wellin.”
Keera nodded. “He must like you.”
“We share parts of an origin story.”
“Oh, no way. Mom and Dad will be impressed.”
Wellin said softly, “We can’t tell them yet. We have to wait until I activate.”
“Sure thing, short stuff.” Keera ruffled his hair. “I can do secrets.”
“It’s not a secret, Kiki, it just isn’t time.”
Veradil paused. “Kiki?”
