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Chapter 3: Budget
“And checkmate.”
Miles just stare in aww to see his son proudly smiling to himself, defeating his father at a third game of chess in his room.
“I went to college to study biology and medicine, and I was beaten in this famous mind game by a ten year old boy.” Miles laughed at himself as Arnold rubbed his head.
“Well if we take a test in medicine, you’ll blow me away.”
“Thanks for the encouragement.” Miles gave his son a competitive smile. “One more play?”
“You’re on!” Arnold playfully and daring stares at his dad with determination. “Let’s make this the final one.” He took out his remote and activated his stereo to play some fitting music as the lights turned towards the chess match. “This one is for the whole game.” Arnold folded his arms.
“But Son, you’ve won three times already.” Miles reminded the boy.
“I’m just being generous.”
The two shared a laugh as Miles observe the atmosphere. “You should have done this in the first place …… hmm …”
Arnold noticed the unusual look his father has as he gazed around the room.
“Is something wrong?”
Miles did not look as if there was something to be concern for, but of curiosity.
“Arnold, I don’t want to insult the home I grew up in, but it’s falling apart.”
Arnold looked a bit gloom. “Yeah, but we do fix things up. But what are you saying?”
“Well …..” Miles held his arms up to gesture the whole room. “How’d you get this room to look like this?” Miles smiled as he examined the lights, stereo, and the couch that can just hide right in the walls. “The skyroof is one thing, but who installed this, and for what price?”
“Oh, that.” Arnold stood up. “Well …… actually I don’t know.”
“You don’t know?” Miles looked curiously at his son. “When did this happen?”
“When I was about four I think.” Arnold scratched his head. “Maybe Grandpa knows.”
“Somebody called me?” Phil walked up the steps with lemonade on a tray. “Thought my two boys need some brain fuel.”
“Thanks, Dad.” Miles took the lemonade and take a sip. “We were talking about Arnold’s room.”
“You don’t say.” Phil smiled. “Everyone is jealous of Arnold here, even that kid with the backwards hat wanted to borrow it.”
“Sid?” Miles asked Arnold as he says it’s a long story. “So anyway, where’d you get the money to pay for all of this?”
“Oh, now let see.” Phil scratched his chin. “Definitely not from rent; especially Kokoshka.” Phil gave a small and quick glare. “Oh, that’s right.” Phil pounded his palm and smiled. “From the insurance.”
“What insurance?” Miles asked.
“Your life insurance of course.”
Arnold and Miles were surprised to hear this. “What?” Arnold asked as he turned to his equally shocked father.
“Remember the insurance you took out when you start exploring those jungles.” Phil said. “The check came in after you and Stella went missing in action. But don’t worry; this room’s debt was just a small thing. The rest of it is for Arnold’s education.” Phil rubbed Arnold’s head. “Shame you’re not here, Miles.” Phil gave an empathetic smile to his long lost son. “To see your life insurance being …… oh.” Phil shifted his eyes. “Don’t tell the government.”
The three men of the house shared a huge laugh.
“Seriously, not a single word!”
End of Chapter
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Another nice chapter like the explanation of Arnold's room
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