That little warmth if there is he hopes he retains it. He vowed to himself that he would make that little boy who was sassy , brave and gave everyone his, smile comes back. He wanted his brother's life to be filled with happiness and that would be his goal from now on.
He looked at the clothes that were the same in everything and casually picked up a pair of socks, trousers and shirts before putting them in the bag that Charline and Carter had already put there clothes inside and as soon as he put everything in and zipped the bag they heard Kevin's voice calling them and telling them the car had arrived. As they were going towards the car Carter held Auther's hands as if to reassure him that everything would be okay. That small gesture made him smile from hear to hear after all he has been jealous of Charline who gets all the attention from his brother without even trying as had as him but at the very least he, has started opening up to him and just like that particular moment when his brother is the one taking the initiative to hold his hands. He looked again at the hands linked together and his heart flattered as it beat fast due to all the bottled up emotions but he was afraid of letting go of the small warm hands that felt like home at that particular moment yes it was home to him after all Carter was his everything. He was afraid of loosing his light to the world.
The light that made his life worth living and the darkness that always consumed him was fading from him. He knew he could never let go of Carter no matter what and he could do anything to keep him by his side. He was happy seeing him laugh with Kevin even though a little jealous of the relationship between the two after all they were close and moreso they knew each other longer than he had stayed with Carter.
Charline who was calmly sitting as she watched the maids carry there luggage to different rooms as she mooched on the cookies that were on the table. The place was beautiful and to her it was like she had seen the exact layout somewhere but she could never put a finger to it so she just threw it at the back of his mind after all it felt like something was stopping her from remembering and the headache that came with it was unbearable so she stopped at that moment.
As she continued eating the sweets on the table a maid came to inform them that they could go to the place, where there pickneak was supposed to take place. Sheled the way to a view that was, so breath taking, the clear water and the golden hues of the sun that danced over the water making the surface look like another wonder of the world. Both Sebastian and Kevin looked at the three with mouth wide agape then led them to the place where every delicacy had been placed neatly and the aroma alone made there mouths water.
The different varieties of meat, the soups, the food there were like all the foods served in the most expensive hotels. The dug in as they relished every taste of the varieties placed in front of them. They finished everything that was placed on that mat as they thanked Sebastian for the wonderful meal they had gotten but Kevin as always started complaining about how he was never treated that well whenever he came back and everyone just looked at him as if he were stupid and that stupidity knew no bound. "Seriously you are nuts, you want to be treated the same way as the visitors after all you can just tell the maids whatever you want. "Auther mattered under his breath which nobody ever heard even the person sitting closest to him.
Everyone thought he was grumbling about something unsatisfactory Carter went as far as asking and all he got was a negative reply as Auther assured them that everything was okay and at that particular moment a dog with fur as white as snow ran towards Carter as it barked loudly in order to be noticed.
It pounced on him as it licked all over his face and wagging his tail to show its happiness at that time and Carter's laughter as he petted it on his head and a short while later it lay on Carter's lap as he ignored anyone who tried to call him towards them.
"It's always like this whenever Carter is around and it is going to stick to him all the time, do you know when they first met it was comical after all buddy never liked anyone around him and it would always growl at anyone who entered his personal space including us its owners, but when he saw Carter it was obedient and followed him everywhere it even refused to let him go when he wanted to go back so he left at night. But he sniffed him and followed him to his dormitory Carter promised to visit it always that's when it agreed to gi back home with us.
Since then whenever Carter is around it always clings to him you would think he is the owner but at least it eased my dad's worry after all he once planned to throw it on the streets after chasing away his guests. " Kevin remembered that buddy who never listened to anyone and gave everyone those angry side eyes as if it would bite at any moment liked one person.
Sometimes it felt off after all it felt as if they knew each other for a long time but Carter confirmed that he never met him at all. Kevin came to conclusion that maybe just maybe they knew each other in another lifetime even though he himself never believed in things like rebirth.
He moved his hands to pet it but it suddenly woke up and growled st him as if he were the enemy.
Why not just go and live with Carter after all you hate everyone anyway sometimes I wonder what dad saw in you to bring you home. "Bt that little doggy wanted an affirmation if it could go with Carter but it was soon dowced with cold water as it heard of the refusal which was so firm that it lowed its head as it tacked his tail between his legs and put its head on Carter's lap again feeling more wronged at that moment and its low howls was the answer.
Sebastian changed the subject quickly so as not to be moved by the sad face of buddy and succumb to its pitiful state and agreeing for it to go with Carter and he chose an even more worse topic to discuss he wanted to backtrack but everyone saw through him at a glance.