Stop That Hacker! UNEDITED VERSION (2020)

Chapter 27

"He is tall and handsome. And so sweet. We have only been on three dates but we are going to have one tomorrow night." I said grabbing her hand. "Give me an advice grandma. How do I make sure he doesn't change his mind about liking me?

She sized me up and then sighed. "When do you feel that he doesn't like you? When you're with him or at home?"

"At home."

"A-ha." She nodded. "Well if the only time you feel like that is when you're not with him means it's just your pretty head talking you out of confidence. Not that he doesn't like you."

"I know that might be true grandma but please.." I gave her the saddest eye look she could get. She didn't flinch. "Oh come on..give me advice. you've had plenty of lovers still writing you letters unable to forget about you.."

She smirked. She was a sucker for flattery.

"Well I will give you a few tips, but I need a refill." She raised her glass and I grabbed it.

"I'm on it."

"Francyyy!" I heard mom yelling from the living room. Damn it.

"We are coming." I looked at grandma. I guess we'll have to talk later.

We joined everyone at the living room and I went to hug grandma.

"Grandpa, how are you." I gave him a tight hug. "I missed you. How was Amsterdam?"

"Liberating. Fun. You should go one day." He told me.

"Of course. I'll add that to my list."

"How long are you staying grandpa?" Ace handed him a glass of whiskey.

"We just stopped by. We will be on our way by tonight."

We all whined.

"But you'll come for my birthday?" Rehan asked with a sad smile.

"Of course." Grandma smiled.

"Always." Grandpa tapped his back. "I have a great present for you."

Grandpa was the only person who ever understood what the hell Rehan was doing. Or at least he was doing a pretty good job pretending he did.

"Something from Amsterdam?" He asked intrigued.

"You can only guess. I have something special planned for my youngest grandson."

Suddenly Kai ran down from the stairs carrying his huge chess box. He slammed it on the coffee table in front of grandpa. He had a scary look on his face.

"You and me grandpa. Now!"

Grandpa sighed. He loosened his tie and unbuttoned his sleeves, rolling them up.

"I'll let you play white this time." He smirked.

"No thank you. I will beat you without any holdbacks from your side. Go all out."

Kai was dead set on winning a chess game with grandpa, but in actuality Grandpa was unbeatable. And this happened every time he would visit. The boys fought over him.

"Grandma why don't you join me in the kitchen while I make a non-alcoholic cocktail for me." I asked hoping she would get the hint.

"Of course." Grandma smiled and followed me into the kitchen.

I grabbed a glass and started preparing the drink. Grandma went straight for the champagne bottle.

"You've all changed in this one month I haven't seen you." She said, taking a sip. "I expected Ace to at least stay the same as the oldest, but he is different now. He even seems cheerful. Did he get a more serious girlfriend?"

I shook my head. I knew exactly why he was happy. "He befriended this guy he really wanted to. Says he wants him to be his best friend but I don't particularly like who Ace hangs out with."

"But he seems more mature now. That friend might have a good influence on him."

"I don't think so..." I sighed. Maybe...but unless I meet Lucy and judge by myself I can't trust him.

"And Kai..." Grandma leaned on the counter and took a slice of orange I had left. "Has he made progress with..." she whispered. "Remi."

"No. He still can't say two words to her. At this point I don't think he will ever make any progress."

"Maybe he needs a bit of encouragement." Grandma glanced at the door and then whispered. " Put them in a non exit situation."

"We promised we won't because none of us want to face Kai's wrath." I waved my hand. " But despite it we all tried helping them in our own way. It's impossible." I smiled. "But speaking of helping. Your tips..."

She smiled. "Alight but...you must never use these tricks on men you don't like. They are too powerful. And you're too young so we can't predict the consequences of this."

I nodded intently.

"First you..."