The Number One Star in the Interstellar Era

Chapter 48 - COMPROMISE

”REAS and I both hope that Mom and Dad could give us their blessings as we take this next step in our lives,” Astrid said as he observed the reaction of both of his parents.

Gage showed a shocked expression. It seemed like he didnʼt know how he would react to the bomb that his two sons just dropped. He didnʼt expect that this wonderful dinner would actually end with this kind of announcement.

Emmyʼs reaction was much more visible. Her whole face darkened. She was obviously not happy with what she just heard. Especially thinking that her sons put this much effort into preparing this dinner just because they wanted to get hers and Gageʼs permission to allow them to study at the capital. Which meant that they were aware that thereʼs a high chance that she and Gage wouldnʼt agree. And yet, they still went and did it.

She couldnʼt think properly. At the mention of the Emperor Star, her whole mind was just filled with all the possible her children would face if they go at the capital. Before she could arrange her thoughts, her body and mouth already moved.

She stood up abruptly and said in a cold voice, ”No. Pick another school.”

After she said that, she walked straight back inside the house.

Astrid stopped himself from sighing. Although he and Reas had already expected this kind of reaction, he didnʼt think that their mother wouldnʼt even hear their explanation and would just straight up tell them to pick another school. He glanced at his brother who also happened to glance at him. He could see the frustration in Reasʼ face. Heʼs probably feeling the same way as him.

Gage scratch the back of his head when he saw the downcast expression of his children. He understood why his wife reacted that way. Thereʼs a lot of factors that could affect the safety of their kids. Knowing Emmy, she was probably too flustered to think properly. Thatʼs why she didnʼt even bother to listen to the twins. But their kids didnʼt know that. He didnʼt want the twins to misunderstand their mother because of that.

”You two, you should have discussed with us first before you applied for any school at the capital,” he said in a helpless tone.

”But Dad and Mom would still object with our choices. So, we just went ahead with it,” Reas said with a bit of sulking tone.

Gage flicked his younger sonʼs forehead. ”And so? You just hope that since the two of you were already accepted, we would just nod our head and say ʼyesʼ?”

”But Dad and Mom also couldnʼt just object to our decision without explaining anything to us,” Reas stubbornly said.

He still couldnʼt understand why they were so against them going to the capital. Since he and his brother were kids, their parents always almost never mentioned the Emperor Star. As if they were afraid that their children would hear about it.

But itʼs almost an impossible task to prevent them from knowing about the capital. Theyʼre not living under a rock. They went to school which taught the history of the Empire. They had Terminals which could access the [StarNet].

The more they knew about the capital, the more they noticed how their parents avoided discussing about it. And as they grew up, they finally noticed that there must be something wrong. That there was something that their parents were hiding from them.

Reas wanted to be understanding. He didnʼt want to cause unnecessary problems to his parents if could avoid it. But this time, he couldnʼt back down. Because his dreams depended on this. Not only his, but also Astridʼs.

”We also have our own dreams. Things that we wanted to work hard to attain. Things that we wouldnʼt be able to accomplish if we donʼt go to the capital. Surely, Dad wouldnʼt want our talents to be buried here?” he couldnʼt help but add.

Gage was suddenly hit by what Reas said that he couldnʼt speak for a moment.

”Reas,” Astrid called in a warning tone, preventing his twin from saying anything that he would regret.

Reas stopped talking and then let out a deep breathe. ”Iʼm sorry, Dad. I was a bit out of line.”

”Itʼs fine. I understand where youʼre coming from,” Gage quickly said.

He had also been at their age. The age where youʼre being fueled by your passion. But just by hearing Reasʼ words, he knew that his son was serious about this dream of his. As a parent, he should support it. If their circumstances were normal, he wouldnʼt hesitate to do so. Because thereʼs so many things to consider.

”But I also want the two of you to understand me and your mother. We also have our own worries,” he added.

”Dad, it would be easier for us to do that if you explain what those ʼworriesʼ are,??? Astrid said. ”Because just like Reas, Iʼm also not planning on giving up.”

Reas nodded to that, as if agreeing to what Astrid just said.

Gage looked at his kidsʼ face, both were full of determination. And he once again felt helpless. The urge to just readily agree to their decision just surge into him. But he knew he couldnʼt just do that. At the same time, he also knew that he couldnʼt just ignore his kidsʼ wishes. Since it probably took a lot for them to confess and finally tell them their decision.

”Iʼll talk to your mother,” he said. ”Then the four of us will have a family meeting.”

This was the best compromise he could make under this circumstance.