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Chapter 50

"Hello, Lavina, are you ready?" Leo asked her. Lavina looked at him.

"I- yeah."

"What's the matter?"

"I've never seen you out of your royal clothing." She laughed. "A tee-shirt and jeans, it's new."

"And you're wearing your dog tag, yes? Hm?"

"Yes, uncle, I am." She grabbed the tag around her finger and then she smirked.

"Did Akxfo do something to it?"

Lavina laughed.

"Go get the real one, honey." Lavina narrowed her eyes at him and then went up the stairs. She went into her room and grabbed the necklace. She put it on and then went back down the stairs. "All good?"

"Yes sir."

"Cool." Leo put his hand up and she high fived him.

"Is this weird for you?" Anghi whispered to her.

"Weird?"

"Yeah, you know, your uncle taking out your mother for dinner."

"My mother and her kids, dear brother of mine."

"Did your new master mess with your dog tag?"

Lavina sighed, "A little, yes."

"Oh dear." He put his hand on his face.

"Oh come on, it's still me." She pointed at herself with her thumbs.

"Yes, I know, but your temper-"

"Can be ignited easier, I know. We are going to work on that tomorrow."
"What about school?"

"He- he actually is going to take care of that."

"Like homeschool?"

"Kind of."

"So-"

"It's a little weird, but it'll be good. Mom's getting out and although he is my uncle, I'm not really 'related' to him."

"And you are ok with this?"

"I'm the one who started it, right?"

"Yes, I suppose you did." Lavina crossed her arms.

"So- yeah." Amilia came down the stairs, putting her phone in her pocket.

"Oh, Leo! What are you doing here?"

"Oh, I thought I'd surprise you."

Lavina covered her mouth as she silently chuckled.

"Sh." Leo whispered looking at her. Leo walked over to her and grabbed her hands, pulling her towards the living room. He twirled her around and then kissed her. "A little birdie told me you were free tonight and I thought that it'd be nice if me, you and the kids went over to Sully's for a nice dinner."

"Oo- a nice evening at Sully's? How could I refuse?"

Leo laughed, and then let go of her.

"Uh-uh, Mr. Pepidicie, I drive." She smirked at him, grabbed her jacket and her keys and went out the front door.

"The exchange rate is really that good?"

"Oh yes." Leo smiled. "Now, come you two. Let's go, jackets and shoes." Lavina stood beside her brother and she stuffed her feet into her shoes. Then she grabbed her jacket off of the coat rack and shoved her arms into it, zipping it up. She opened the door and the two of them followed behind them. They got into Amilia's car and Lavina looked out the window as her mother drove. They pulled into the parking lot and then got out. Sully's was a little tavern that was widely known for its delightful food and party atmosphere. Not only could you enjoy a nice meal but you could dance on their floor to the music. They walked into the restaurant and were seated quite quickly. Within a half hour the server returned with their dishes and set them down in front of them. They laughed as they talked. "Oh my gosh!" Leo started. "Do you remember this song, Amilia? Oh I love this song!"