The glimpse of light in the darkness: book 1 of The pluton series

chapter 9: THE RAINBOW STONE

“The rainbow stone?”, said Sean

“Yes, it was”, said Aaron drinking a cold ice tea. “It had all the colors we could find in rainbow. So, i named it rainbow stone”

“I don't believe you. I'm sorry. But i can't”, said Sean snapping his dark brown eyes.

“Yeah, i can understand. Perhaps i could show you but i think i lost it in the accident” said Aaron and added “it was in my black leather jacket before my accident”.

Sean opened the window for ventilation of fresh air into the room. The cold air of winter breezed into the room bringing freshness with it. Aaron took the long and deep breathe admiring its freshness.

“How did you get it?” asked Sean. He was curious and wrapped away by the idea of stone having all the colors of rainbow. The rainbow stone seemed to be object of myth and fantasy.

“You know, i shouldn't tell you but now i have lost it so it really doesn't matter. I’m gonna tell you.”, said Aaron. “I got it from a man who looked pretty much blue. He don't look like a normal human being. He was pretty young though. Not an old dude. We became friend soon. He asked me for my hair and blood. I didn't gave him my blood but i did gave him my hair. Later, he gave me that rainbow stone as a token of friendship. As a reminder.”

“Really?”, Sean

“Yes. And by the way he told me not to show anyone that damned stone and not to tell about him to anyone”, Aaron.

“But you did". Sean smiled and ate his apple pie. All of the sudden his phone rang. He tried to pull out his phone from his pocket with his hand full of pie. The mobile slipped through his hand and it fell on the floor.

“Thank god, it not broken” said Sean with a relief. It was a call. So, he received it. It was call from his brother and the call ended pretty soon.

“What was the call about?”, asked Aaron.

“Nothing, he just want me to buy sketch pencil set for him.”, replied Sean with disgusted face.

“Damn, is your brother a good sketch artist?” Aaron was always fascinated by arts and paintings. He stared Sean curiously seeking answer.

“Yes, i think he is.”, said sean. “Everyone compliment him for his work. I think he is good.”

“Cool, i think it’s awesome to have siblings. I, unfortunately, don't have any”, said sean with his disappointed face.

“I am sure you would regret if you had any”. Sean laughed. “But you never feel alone when you have siblings”.

“Umm, i want at least one sibling”, Aaron

“Brother or sister?”, asked Sean

“I don't care. I just want sibling”, replied Aaron profoundly.

         The hall is the first place the people found themselves after entering into Aaron’s home. And probably most of the people would notice the old pic hanging on blue wall. So, it is obvious for Sean to notice it. “ Who is the girl on the frame hanging on hall?”.

“My father said she is my cousin. I have never met her though” said Aaron. “you can see me, I was merely a baby boy in that pic"

   It's unusual for Aaron’s cousin sister to appear in family picture. Why would she appear on family picture? Why the hell she look like Aaron himself and his parents if she is merely a cousin?  This sort of question was annoying Sean. “ I don't think she is only your cousin. I think she is your own sister".

“How the hell could it be?”. The glimpse of doubt arises on Aaron heart again. He has been always doubtful on that matter. He found he is not the only one to doubt it. Perhaps he is right he thought. But he tried to buried his doubt inside the coffin of his heart.

“Life is full of possibilities. Anything can happen to anyone in anywhere at anytime", Sean tried to convince Aaron. Aaron showed agreement with his silence.

      Sean picked his bag filled with tennis rackets and small ping pong balls. It wasn't that heavy. “Are you leaving, jumbo?”, Aaron asked with heartfelt voice. Sean nodded his head as a reply and it was for yes.

    Sean was on his way back to home rapidly paddling his feet on the ground one after another. His eyes found a man. He was no other than Aaron’s father himself. Soon enough he saw him. He waved his hand toward Sean. Sean waved his hand too.

       Eric was Aaron's father. He was blond man with deep blue eyes. He was professionally Robotic engineer. A noble man with noble character. He was almost 45 in age but looks like he is in late 30s.