The Glitch (part 2)

The new home

     “I don’t know.” I clearly answered.
    Cloyd said “I would let you live with me, but my mother won’t allow it.”
    We continued to walk along the dusty road, called an alley.
     Alfe said brightly “Maybe you can live with me.”
     Beatrice grabbed my hand and pulled me down, while begging “Please, Please, Please!”
    “No, Beatrice, we can’t.”
    Solotice came rolling behind us, beeping out “Wait!”
    We all stopped and turned around.
    Solotice computed “The house is burned down, where will we live now master?”
    Beatrice blurted out “The Castle!”  
    She was extremely excited to live in the castle, even though I said no. There is no pleasing her.
    Maple replied “Alfe, could we perhaps get a tour of the castle.”
    Maple smiled at me, while crossing her arms.
    “Oh, most definitely.”
   Everyone looked at me for my finally answer. I frowned with displeasure.
   “Fine.”
   “Yay, thank you so much sister!” said Beatrice eagerly, jumping around with joy.
     The alley continued to go on, until we stopped at the edge, 10 minutes later. Alfe signaled to all of us towards the opened road. We followed him until we stopped at the golden gate. Beatrice’s eyes stared at it with glory.
     It opened slowly, leading us to the white marble castle. The lawn shimmered of the color emerald green, and the roses, dark red. Trees of brown and pink circled the pond that sparkled from the sun. This is perfect. Maybe it’s just a little too perfect.
    “Follow me inside.” said Alfe.
    It took us a few minutes to even walk throw the yard. I look back at the ruined streets, and houses.
     How could he live like this? All perfect and pretty, while his citizens lived in poverty and massacre. I frown at the beautiful garden made out of greed. A sudden tap on the shoulder brings me back to the now in time.
    Alfe said politely “Come on Auntia, you’re getting a tour of the castle now.”
   “I’m coming.”
     The steps made of white marble and diamond. My grungy shoes hit the first step, leaving it smudged with a bit of dirt. Maple, Beatrice, Solotice, and Cloyd are already up the steps of glory. Alfe walked right behind me, making sure his “Special guest” was safe. At the last step, a robot stopped us.
    “Hello.” computed Solotice.
    From the face monitor, it was easy to tell it was an impersonation of a male human. The robot did not look pleased, but Alfe ignored him.
     “Alfe, your robot looks angry.” said Beatrice.
    Alfe looked back at the robot and turned to us. “This is Glitch.”




To be continued...