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Knock Knock Knock
Sophie ran towards the door and swung it open. She was surprised to see Bronte standing there. She tilted her head in confusion as Bronte gave a warm smile.
“Hello Sophie Foster, may I come in?” Bronte asked.
Sophie nodded and stepped to the side to let him in.
“Ah Councilor Bronte, how are you?” Grady said as he washed off the mud off his hand from working in the enclosure.
Bronte gave a small smile. “I am doing good.” Bronte turned to Sophie. “If you don’t mind, I have a request.” Bronte said. Sophie looked behind him seeing Grady shaking his head ‘no’. Sophie ignored it and looked back at Bronte.
“What’s the favor?” Sophie asked.
“I need to know where is Mr.Forkle. This is urgent. I made this plan with someone for months and it’s finally time to execute it.” Bronte said with a smile. He looked so happy. Sophie looked over to Grady one last time, to see him giving out a sigh of relief.
“Okay! Hold on tight.” Sophie exclaimed as she grabbed Bronte’s hand and fumbled for her leap crystal. She then held it up to the light and they light leaped away.
“Mr.Forkle! Councilor Bronte wants to speak to you!” Sophie exclaimed as she knocked at the door. Mr.Forkle stepped out, rubbing his eyes.
“Hello Bronte, what is the matter you want to talk about with me?” he asked. Bronte looked at Sophie and cleared his throat. He brought out 2 little zip lock bags, each with a thin strand of hair.
“I want you to make a child with the DNA inside these bags.” Bronte finally said. Sophie stared at the bags in shock.
Sophie, do you know why he asked this?
NO! This is shocking… Sophie saw the hopefulness in Bronte’s eyes. He looks very hopeful, and he was so happy when he said he had a ‘plan’… can you do this for him? Mr.Forkle looked at Sophie, looking hesitant.
“I don’t know Bronte…”
“I am begging you… do you want money? Name your price.” Bronte pressed.
“No! I don’t need money! Just, who is this child’s parent?”
“Me and Fintan.” Bronte said casually.
“YOU AND WH-?” Sophie screamed out. She stared in horror.
“I know you don’t like it, but me and Fintan have been married secretly. 1 year ago. As you can see, I am not biased. We just want to start a family.” Bronte explained. Mr.Forkle stared at the bag.
“So… you want a child with your DNA and Fintan’s?”
“Exactly! So, can you do it?” Bronte asked. Mr.Forkle took the bag out of Bronte’s hand and examined it.
“Fine… I will do it. You will have to wait 9 months though.” Mr.Forkle explained. Bronte nodded and gave a tiny bow.
“Thank you.” He was about to turn away until he stopped dead in his tracks. “Not a word of this to anyone… okay?”
“We promise. Right Sophie?” Mr.Forkle said as he turned to face Sophie, who was shaking slightly.
“Yeah, yeah…” Sophie stammered. Bronte gave a small smile, and he held a crystal up to the light and light leaped away.
Sophie looked up at Mr.Forkle. “Are you really gonna do it?” Sophie asked.
“Yes, I am Sophie. Bronte requested it and I want to fulfill it.” Mr.Forkle said. He patted Sophie on the shoulder and turned to walk back in his house.
“Are you starting right now?” Sophie asked. Mr.Forkle nodded.
“I should start today. Making a living being takes a long time.” Mr.Forkle explained. Sophie nodded slowly. He waved ‘goodbye’ and closed the door. Sophie started plucking her eyelashes out.
“I just hope this child won’t be like Fintan…”