Page 64 of The Pacifist
He pointed at the house. “Stay inside.”
My mom waved and got in the drone too. “Love you.”
“I love you too.” I waved as long as I could see the drone.
“Mila sweetie, why are you outside by yourself?”
I turned to see Pearl with four security guards come out from the manor.
“I just sent off my parents.”
“That’s odd. I said goodbye to them more than an hour ago; I thought they’d already left.”
“Where are you going?” I asked and noticed that she had double the normal security.
“I’m going to the school. I want to involve the children in the first election and give them a deeper understanding of what it will mean for them as adults.”
“That’s nice.”
“Also, I just spoke to Jonah. He asked me to tell you that he misses you, although I’m sure he’s told you that himself.”
I didn’t confirm or deny it. Jonah had called several times, but I was on a detox and trying to clear my mind, so I hadn’t answered. Once again, my hand found my wristband and a strong urge to call him came over me.If I could just hear his voice for a few minutes.
“We worked on his speech for the Council. It’s good.”
“That’s great. I know he’s nervous about it. I’m sure he appreciates your help.”
“It’s a strange situation with his sister, Anne. Did you know he will have a mediation meeting with her today?”
The fact that Pearl knew more than I, left a sadness in me. It was proof that Jonah and I were drifting apart. “No, I didn’t know that.”
“Their family have been granted a mediation meeting and he is hoping to get answers from Anne.”
A sound close to a low snicker came from two of the guards behind Pearl and it made her turn her head with a frown. “What was that?”
The four guards exchanged looks but none of them spoke.
“You’re behaving funny, what is going on?”
Neptune, answered her. “It’s nothing.”
“It’s something when you’re making faces to your colleagues. What’s going on?”
“It’s just because you were talking about Jonah’s sister, Anne, Madam Pearl.”
Pearl arched a brow. “Neptune, how long have you been with us?”
“Almost seven months, Madam.”
“And how many times have I told you that my name is Pearl? Just Pearl. Not Madam.”
“Understood, but Lord Khan and Commander Magni don’t want us to use your first name only.”
Pearl sighed. “Not this again. I thought they had removed that silly rule long ago. But either way, what is it about Anne that has you two snickering?”
Neptune shifted his weight and looked away.
“Just spit it out, soldier.”
