Star

But where did dad go every time he says that he’d be out for business or whatever!?, Claude thought. I took care of mom and made sure she is happy and not left alone. I always tell Sara to look after mom or else I will send her away so she couldn’t see her boyfriend Flip.

Well, that’s just a joke but I would do it if she forgets to care for mum!, Claude said to himself while Sara and Flip laughs at me since I mimic dad’s low-pitched voice. Besides I am still a minor at thirteen, so definitely they see me as one and never take me seriously. Damn them!

Anyway, mum! Don’t forget to take your medicine and while I’m gone listen to Sara, alright! I’ll be back in a couple of hours and we will eat lunch together!, Claude told Fame whose eyes was filled with tears now. I am sorry honey! I am sorry that you need to carry the weight of your dad’s responsibilities and….!, Fame said hugging Claude. It is just alright mum! I am older now and understand that dad is not here to care for you. So as your son and I love you, I am doing this because I know you are going to be fine! We are fine!, Claude explained.

Fame….Claude!!!, Lance called out with tears flowing in his eyes. Papa!?, Claude replied and ran up to his father to hug him. Oh, my boy! I am sorry that I missed your birthday and our time together! Now, I won’t leave anymore! I came back to say that I love you!

I am sorry my love! Forgive me that I came late!, Lance said after putting Claude down from his embrace, he walked to Fame and hugged his wife. Fame sobbed and felt relieved that Lance came home at last. This was the start of our family life’s new chapter, then, I met Star. Dad was gone for two years and now that he’s back he came with a baggage, and it’s not a gift or a camera which I have always asked him to buy for me. It’s strikingly unique, smooth, beautiful, human, a girl!, Claude cried.

I am thirteen and the girl is maybe about five years old. She is strikingly shiny and pretty. I can’t figure out if she is real since her skin is sparkling and perfect. But she is real since she talks and all that!, Claude said. Hi!, the girl said and when I ignored her since thinking she is the reason why dad didn’t come home to us. I am angry at her, Claude thought. Hey, can you hear me? Helooooo!...I am Star by the way, what’s your name?, Star cried still pursuing Claude who is now running away from the girl like he never did before.

Hahaha….Lance and Fame laughed when they saw Star and Claude run after each other like siblings. They are indeed siblings, dear, I have done all I can to grant your wish. And here she is, her name is Star! Look at her! She is a cutie, right!?, Lance said and looked at Fame whose eyes are streaming with tears as she sees Star who is lively and pretty.

Stop following me! What are you, deaf!? I said I don’t want to talk to you!, Claude cried still walking away from the girl who kept bugging him. But yu are talking to me now. Wait up Claude!, Star yelled when the boy ran and climbed an oak tree that is about ten years old too just like Claude when it was planted by Flip as ordered by Fame when she was still carrying the boy inside her womb.