The Ark of Life

Honored Guest

Immediately the father went from the seat to open the door, while the mother prepared a plate filled with rice and side dishes.

"Xia wants what side dish?" ask my gentle mother.

"Xija..."

"Yes, ma'am, sorry. I want a side dish with fish, ma'am.."

A few moments later.

I was surprised by the unexpected arrival of someone who would stop by my house again.

Devan who was currently standing not far from me was just looking at me as usual.

Then the father came along with the mother who had previously taken a tissue.

Of course, I immediately greeted Devan's sudden arrival, even I saw mother was so surprised. Enthusiastic when welcoming him.

Devan then sat down after mother told him to gently and politely considering Devan was a top-class native who would become the leader later.

So the treatment of him should be special, that's my view.

Mother then asked Devan about the intention of Devan who came here without informing first, as a result there was no particular welcome at all.

From my mother's expression I know that I'm still in shock over Devan's arrival, just that I'm using another logical argument.

"So I have a promise to Xia, which is why I have to keep that promise as a man!"

"Promise?" I looked confused when I heard that thing.

"Actually I'll take Xia somewhere in the region, right Xia?"

"Um. yes, I remember that promise hehe.."

In the end we did not continue the conversation again as breakfast went on.

Maybe mom and dad already know the habits of Devan who when eating prefer to be quiet rather than talking.

A few minutes passed, breakfast was solemn.

When I was in the kitchen about to do the dishes, my mother told me that this was the right opportunity to ask Devan for help.

And mother's words reminded me of the one-on-one conversation I had with my father.

Which he said the evictions would be carried out in two more days in this sector area. I remember talking to my dad yesterday. That means today is the last day before the eviction.

"Xia.. instead of mom forcing you to ask for help from Mr. Devan, it's just that I don't want to leave this place full of memories.." said the mother in a sad tone.

"Yes Mom, I understand. I'll talk about it to Devan, I'm calm..."

"One more time I'm sorry."

"Ga papa kok ma'am, besides I also want to ask Devan for help before."

This time the expression of the mother looks happy like getting unexpected happiness.

Honestly, just now I said it's a pity to leave this house, because there are so many memories of living here for decades. And it's hard to just leave it.

But the mother did not prevent the renovation of this house that had left its original form at that time. I don't think it contrasts with his words.

Out of the kitchen I went back to the dining table where my father and Devan were chatting when they finished eating. I spontaneously interrupted the conversation between the two of them.

Until Devan and father saw me who was standing not far from them with an awkward smile.

At an unexpected moment, Dad decided to leave. He said there was something to do. Which may be just a pretext.

Letting me be alone with Devan.

He just left right after saying goodbye, leaving my middle self in place unattended.

"Come Xia, there's something I want to talk about!" tell Devan to flick his hand at me.

"Um. can we move. I need to talk to you, too..."

"Of course."

Devan's slanted smile somehow surprised me just now.

It would be better if I asked Devan to go to my room, not to do something that didn't. Or I have a wicked plan for him.

"It's not your room, Xia, you're brave enough to bring a foreign man here!" devan said as I told him to go inside.

"...not as you think, I just want to talk about it. You are not a stranger to me!"

"Who am I to you?"

My backside body hit the wall because Devan brought himself so close to me. As I slowly retreated back.

Of course this moment makes me feel trapped and embarrassed.

"Your... is. My master, yes master!"

"Huh?"

"Alright, then look at my face while I'm talking. Don't look to the side. Not that you should obey me!"

Actually I'm nervous if I have to look at Devan's face from up close so close that there is a view like this.

"Wait, is your face flushed?"

"That's... that's because I was sick before!!" I answered spontaneously after Devan spoke.

Surprisingly, I was immediately carried by him into the room suddenly.

He then made me rest by laying myself on the bed. Yang then turned around and stepped towards the door.

I heard Devan muttering about the news he heard from someone, which turned out to be the truth. Even I could read her expression expressing regret.

Before long Devan grabs his phone in his pants pocket to contact someone.

While I was confused and just watched Devan wait for the call to be picked up.

In fact, he called a private doctor to come here.

"Wait for Devan, I just spoke!"

"No. You really are sick. I'm sorry I didn't ask you from the beginning."

"You better take a break first!"

"But I'm healed..."

"Xia. According to me, I don't want you to be too sick."

I'd better shut up and not tease her again for now.

Devan was so cool that he wanted me to rest, which he knew when I ate I was still fine.

Devan then came out leaving myself in the room.

"Hum I think sleeping again will make my head dizzy. We slept long enough yesterday."

•••

Soon Devan returned with a fruit basket and white plastic containing medicinal tablets.

A few minutes later, a doctor came and checked me out, after Devan's permission.

The results of the examination revealed that I had previously been drugged.

"Is that right?"

"True young master, the headache that Xia felt before was caused by the effects of drugs used in excessive doses. Maybe someone has..."

"Yes I understand. I'll investigate that."

"By the way young master, tomorrow this place will be evicted. Today the last people in this sector pack their stuff!"

"....."

Devan was silent when the doctor said about the eviction.

And I hope I can say that to Devan clearly about my family's refusal to evict in this sector.

"Oh yeah, did your dad catch Devan?" I asked suddenly because I just realized it.

While the doctor looked panicked when I mentioned Devan's name by his first name. I just slipped.