ENDS

10- Ringing

Third person p.o.v.

  He stood by the door and watched his Aunts' and Uncles' drive away in the cold, starry night.

  If asked, he's actually against them leaving this late because of recent events. But then he said nothing, since he wasn't asked.

  In fact, he had said nothing at all through out the day except he was asked a question. Oh, and when he wanted to talk to Iris.

  He didn't blame her for not wanting to speak to him, he didn't even want to speak with himself. Right now he felt like the most stupid jerk Earth had ever created.

  And his Dad had no problems with treating him that way.

  Mr McConnell was the first to come off the porch and step inside the house while the rest stood outside, exchanging tiny chitchats.

  He really disproved of their choice of location to engage in a conversation but still, he wasn't asked.

  His Dad stepped in and ignored his presence like he's the world's smallest atomic mass.

  Fact remains, he doesn't blame his Dad. Heck, he's surprised that the rest are still talking to him.

  But he needed to speak with his father, if there's anyone who can talk to him right now, it's his Dad.

  His Mom has been really helpful about it though, but he just needed his Dad to say something to him other than an accusatory sentence.

So, silently, he followed his dad inside and up the stairs. Keeping a reasonable distance with hopes of him not noticing he was being followed.

  But as soon as Mr McConnell stepped into his bedroom, he left the door ajar like he was expecting someone to follow through. Unusual of him, except in this case, he may have noticed Hunter on his tail.

  Then, Hunter walked through as fast as he could and shut the door behind him. Since he had been caught already, there's no use being slow about it.

" You of all people should know that I do not want to speak to you" Mr McConnell said, not hiding the harshness in his voice. The weight of his words sent Hunter stepping a few feet back.

" I know Dad. I just need to talk to you"

  Mr McConnell eyed his son waringly, from head to toe before taking a seat on the nearest chair that was set to a dressing table.

  Hunter assumed the room belonged to Uncle Matt's wife, Also known as Megan's mom.

Hunter's p.o.v.

" I'm listening" Dad says, pulling my attention back to himself. I leaned against the nearest wall and braced myself with a deep breath.

" Was that why you employed her?" I asked at first, the aim was to be vague even though I knew he'd get my point. Being vague made the conversation less intense.

" What reason do you have in mind?" He asked and that was when I realized that I actually had no idea on the specific reason he had employed Iris.

Could be cause of what I'd done to her in the past. Or could be cause she's the mother of his granddaughter so he wanted to keep an eye on them. Or could be cause he wanted to have mercy.

" I don't know, that's why I'm asking" I finally said. Dad released a sigh and ran his palm down his face.

" The day of my interview for a new secretary. Miss Jules had shown up late, heck! we were done with the interview already. I was about leaving the office when a lady burst through the elevators, soaking wet and holding an envelope in her hands. Our receptionist came up right behind her yelling and apologising that she had tried to send her away but she refused" Dad began and he stood to his feet. Taking little strides around the room as he continued.