The Life of Renn Alrose: The Complete Petals

Chapter 12 - The Visit

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It's the next day, and...

I'm now taking a jog at the park. I told you I jog every now and then.

But Vance and Cherry had a little argument as soon as she got out of the room this morning. Let's say things got intense...

FLASHBACK

45 minutes ago

"IT'S BEEN WEEKS AND YOU'RE STILL UPSET! WHEN WILL YOU GET A MOVE ON, CHERRY?!" Vance dropped the foot, stomping the floor and aggressively pointed at Cherry, complaining at how often she stays in her room.

"... When they break up..." And now Cherry was just standing here, holding my hand. I'm just here, confused at what the hell is even going on. I just woke up.

"I just want to go for a jog..." There's no classes today due to a work holiday that was moved to today. National Workers' Day was moved to today, May 4, 2023. I was happy to see that in the media last night.

"Cherry, let go of him right now. Please. I don't want to get even more upset at you than I already am. Respect your brother just as much as he respected you!" Vance reprimanded her, continuing to be aggressive on his current behavior towards her. Cherry was having none of it, clinging to my arm.

"Make me by making this guy single again." Cherry frowned at him and let her tongue out in a mean fashion. Vance snapped as he went closer to her.

"If you're going to be like that... THEN YOU NEED A TIME OUT, YOUNG LADY!" He grabbed Cherry and pulled her away from me while crying and screaming.

"RENN!! HELP MEE!!!"

"DON'T LISTEN TO HER, RENN! SHE NEEDS SOME TIME TO THINK ABOUT HER CURRENT STATE!"

I was just there, slightly terrified seeing Vance snap for the first time like this. He dragged her to the living room.

"RENN! WHAT ARE YOU DOING STANDING AROUND OVER THERE! GET OUT FOR A WHILE!" I snap myself back into my senses and went out for a morning jog.

PRESENT TIME

And now, I'm wondering about the both of them. Hopefully, Vance doesn't go too hard on her.

After jogging, I sat down and took a rest on the bench. I was panting for air. Damn that was tiring to jog from home to park, not to mention I also jogged all around the park. I can feel my legs slight feel fatigued. I think I jogged way too much.

"What are you... Some sort of dog?"

I quickly reacted and turned to Serra Myers , standing a few meters to the left of me.

"Hah... Sorry... I jogged... Way too much." I leaned my back on the bench while keeping my head down, trying to relax and rest, while also not getting dizzy.

"Tch. What a dumbass... You overdid it. Can't you take it slow?" She sat on the bench, feeling annoyed.

"I know I overdid it... Do you jog?" I asked her, finally relaxing my breathing slightly.

"Every early morning in my neighborhood while my family is asleep." She answered bluntly.

"I assume they must be asleep now... I'm curious about what your family is like." I continued.