Kyla, the Ghost Hunter

The Dinner (chaper twenty six)

I'm so glad. Finally, I get to meet my dad. I must tell Jack about this.

The limo came to fetch me at school and I told the driver to drop by the Jack's mansion, first.

"Jack, please, come with me." I said.

"To see that awful monster? Why did you agree?" He said with a high-tone.

"But...he's my father. I want to know him." I said.

"You already know him. He's evil." He said, not thinking of how I feel.

"That's why I want you to come with me. Because I trust you. You said that he'll never hurt me while you're around...Please, come with me", I pleaded with puffy eyes.

It came out that I've convinced Jack to come with me at the new mansion of the Krauss family. I know he's a bit pissed off because he doesn't want to see my father.

At the mansion we were welcomed by their maids and butlers that fell in line at the entrance. Oh, actually, it was only me who they welcomed. At the staircase, I saw Karl coming down, in a hurry.

"Come, You must change." He said.

"Change? Why?" I asked.

"What? Don't tell me you want to meet my dad while wearing your uniform." He said.

The maids guided me into a room and helped me dress up. They also applied make-up on my face and they did my hair. I was thinking, what's with all these? It's not like I'm some one important. As I went out of the room, well, I looking richer than Karl. I can see on his face that he seems impressed on how I looked after the quick make-over.  He lent out his hand and guided me to the dining room where my father, Sir Richard, awaits.

I saw him there, looking at me with a smile. Jack was behind me, I think he's controlling his temper towards his greatest rival.

"Good evening." Sir Richard said to me.

"Good evening, sir." I answered.

I sat down at the dining table with Karl and Sir Richard. There was like a feast on the table while we were served with a lot of food my their maids. I wonder if Sir Richard is cruel as they seem. I can't tell because all this time, he was smiling at me. Jack was sitting next to me, making me calm. I am really at ease because I'm with him.

"So your name is Kyla. Am I right?" He asked.

"Yes, sir" I answered.

"You remind me of someone very familiar. You look like her a lot." He said.

I was thinking, maybe he was pertaining to my mom. I felt a bit happy that he still remembers my mom.

We had a great dinner while talking about their family business. Its good that I'm not a dumb when it comes to money. I may be his heir someday. Well, that's if he accepts me as his daughter. After eating, Sir Richard stood up and said, "Kyla, please come with me. I want to show you something."

Karl stood up and was to accompany me when Sir Richard said, "No, just Kyla. Karl, please stay."

We were all startled. What is he thinking? Karl wanted to speak again when Jack poked him. He said that he'll be with me so he let me go with Sir Richard.