C106 Consider Who Your Father Is

At that moment, laughter echoed through the room. An elderly man slowly walked into the living room. It was Alicia’s grandfather, Peter Mooney followed by his wife, Georgia.

He had heard most of the conversation. Looking at his granddaughter’s red face, he laughed heartily. “Look at you.” “Grandpa!” Alicia protested. Peter continued laughing. “My granddaughter is afraid of being the center of attention.”

Georgia nodded. “That is quite surprising considering whose daughter she is.” Peter took a seat with his wife and smiled.

“Little girl, you belong to the Mooney family. Whether you like it or not, people will always pay attention to you.” Alicia sighed dramatically before sitting beside her father.

The family chatted for a while. Soon the conversation shifted toward the upcoming dinner. Mark discussed the arrangements while Peter listened quietly.

When they finished, Alicia couldn’t help asking, “So why are you inviting everyone anyway?” Peter immediately answered. “Dinner?” He smiled mysteriously.

“Dinner is simply an excuse.” Mark laughed. Alicia narrowed her eyes suspiciously. “An excuse for what?” Peter pointed at her. “To meet these two boys you never stop talking about.”

Alicia nearly choked. “Grandpa!” Peter continued as if he hadn’t heard her. “I want to see whether these boys are really as good as you claim.” Mark nodded in agreement.

“And if they cause trouble?” Peter stroked his beard thoughtfully. “Then I will let your grandmother punish them.” Alicia burst into laughter. “Grandpa, they haven’t even met you yet and you’re already threatening them.”

“Good,” Peter replied proudly. “That way they’ll behave themselves.”

The room filled with laughter once again. Alicia felt genuinely happy. But Her thoughts drifted toward the three kites she had bought earlier.

Tomorrow would be Kite Flying Day. And for some reason, she was looking forward to it far more than the upcoming dinner.