Chapter 25 - I Don't Recognize You Anymore
~ Evening ~
We heard another knock on the door.
Man: It's me again. I have something important to share about your departure.
David this time, opened the door for him.
Me: Okay, sir, we are listening.
Man: About your departure, a plane is coming in tomorrow, so there might be space for the eight of you.
Me: (happy) That's amazing!
Man: Yeah and about the prank you did this afternoon.
I started to get concerned. So did everyone.
Me: Yes, sir?
Man: I am so sorry.
Me: About what?
Before he could finish, we heard the door burst open.
Zayn, Joe, and Aunt Holly were at the door.
Why didn't I expect this?
Betrayal.
Aunt Holly: Well, well, well, seems like we met again.
Me: Aunt Holly, what do you need?
David: Do you have a deal with one another?
Me: No---
Aunt Holly: Yes.
Me: And what deal is that?
Aunt Holly: The first dea---
Me: Forget it Aunt, that deal was long broken. Tell me a "deal" we had that was recent.
Aunt Holly: Okay, there is no deal we made but I have a favor to ask.
Me: If it is letting you hop in with us, that's not happening.
Aunt Holly: Why not?
Me: Um, first, we helped you with the info you needed and we helped ourselves get off this island. Justice needs to take its course.
Aunt Holly: Anyway, we will be hopping in with you tomorrow.
Me: (confused) What do you--- (looking at the owner and realizing) Oh, I know.
Aunt Holly: Some things in life are not always fair sweetie!
Me: What do you want Aunt?
Aunt Holly: Anyway, I need you to tell me all your details.
Me: You want to make a biography about us? How sweet.
David: (low voice) The sweet, slightly sarcastic Nabi that I know.
Aunt Holly: No. Just for curiosity.
Me: No information about us is leaving without a proper explanation as to why.
Aunt Holly: Can't an Aunt just know her nieces and nephews better?
Me: She can if she can spend more time with her nieces and nephews.
Aunt Holly: Thought you could hide from me forever? You should have thought twice about it.
Me: I should have thought twice about it indeed Aunt, bad strategizing skills on my part.
Aunt Holly: Geez kid, how are you so positive about everything?
Me: I don't know, because I have better emotional stability.
Aunt Holly: (turning to the owner) Thank you for your help.
He did not respond.
Me: Don't worry, be respectful to your employer.
Man: (scared) What?
Me: (sighs) Why do I scare people with my positivity? I mean you didn't do anything wrong, you were just following the rules. (turning to Aunt Holly) so, I guess you also own this camp right?
Aunt Holly: Glad you caught up!
We were all shocked. Were we, no. Was I fooled by her?!
Me: Good to know Aunt.
We then heard the camp speaker screech.
Who was behind the desk?
Man: Good evening people. Just to announce that camp numbers ranging from 30 to 90 must be lined up outside the camp, as the flight will be arriving in 10 minutes. So please pack your belongings and line up outside accordingly.
Me: (shocked) If he is not the owner, who is? Who is the man behind the speaker?
Aunt Holly: Men?
Zayn: It's Mr. Rein.
Me: The Rein Family?
Zayn and Holly: Yeah.
It feels as if there are a thousand voices in my head right now asking so many questions.
Aunt Holly: Chop, chop, we need to be there.
Me: Can you please be patient with us? We are trying to process everything that is happening.
~ A few moments later ~
Amy locked the house and we all caught up to Aunt Holly, Zayn, and Joe, who were irritated when they saw us.
Zayn: That took a long time.
We all decided to ignore what Zayn said.
Me: We are all ready now.
Aunt Holly: Okay then! Let's hit the road!
We all walked together outside the camp. We saw a huge line.
Man: Who are you and what number are---
Becca: What's wrong Nabi?
Me: No, he thought Aunt Holly was part of those lining up for departure not realizing that she is the owner.
Becca: Oh, okay.
Man: Oh, I am so sorry ma'am! I didn't see you there!
Aunt Holly: That's okay. I am here with my family.
Man: Okay, please proceed to the other side.
Aunt Holly: Okay family, let's go!
Me: Aunt Holly, this is a bit too---
Aunt Holly: Nuh-uh. I don't want buts!
Everyone turned to look at us.
People whispering: Hey, did she say Aunt? She and her family are so lucky to have a family member like that!
Pfft, if you could know what she is truly like.
Me: Okay Aunt, I won't argue then.
Aunt Holly: Great! Let's go.
She is enjoying the attention she's getting - who wouldn't?
As I walked behind her though,
I concluded something about my Aunt myself:
I don't recognize her, anymore.