Alleged

"I hear that you met Elice and Garrett a few nights ago? Is it true?"

On a bright Sunday morning, Ariel had just finished his weekly practice when his parents arrived at his apartment. At first, he thought that Farrah and Kurt would be returning to Crestdale soon after their conversation, but it turned out that wasn't the case. Kurt wanted to observe Ariel's performance at Lostic for a while, so they decided to stay longer.

Ariel took a deep breath. With the help of a small towel hanging around his neck, he wiped off the sweat. The moisture on his face disappeared instantly.

"Yes."

Joining his parents, Ariel sat down and opened a bottle cap. He enjoyed its contents in a few gulps.

Farrah glanced at Kurt briefly before returning her gaze to her son.

"What were you talking about?"

Farrah was obviously curious. When she first heard the news, she had waited. She thought Ariel would tell her the details of the meeting. But as it turned out