The Number One Star in the Interstellar Era

Chapter 242 - CALLING MOM AND DAD

THE first one to welcome Astrid was his AI housekeeper cat. ”Welcome back, Master.”

Astrid crouched down and picked up the cat. ”Has my brother returned?”

”Yes, Master. Heʼs currently sleeping right now.”

Astrid nodded. He lightened his steps so as not to disturb Reasʼ sleep. But as if hearing his arrival, the door to the room opened. His brother walked out with messy ice-blue hair and a pair of sleepy teal-gray eyes.

”Youʼre back,” the other said with a yawn.

”If youʼre still sleepy, then go back to sleep,” he said with a helpless smile.

”Itʼs fine. If I sleep more, I may not be able to sleep later,” Reas said, walking to the couch and sitting on it.

”Did you eat lunch?” Astrid asked as he sat beside the other, putting the cat on his lap.

”Yeah. Howʼs your audition by the way?”

”It went well. I just have to wait for three days to know the result,” Astrid responded.

”This role will definitely be yours,” Reas said with confidence.

Astrid only chuckled at that. ”I sure do hope so,” he said. ”How about you? Howʼs school? Did that Lancaster person bother you again?”

”Itʼs fine. Weʼre just learning some theoretical knowledge, so itʼs a bit boring. And Lancaster has been treating me like air these days, so, no, there hadnʼt been any trouble so far.”

Although Reas and Cyrus Lancaster were from the same department, the two of them barely had any contact this past week. Even if they passed by each other, the other wouldnʼt even glance at him.

He actually preferred it this way. At least, Lancasterʼs followers didnʼt bother or annoy him. Thatʼs definitely much peaceful compared to the week-long training.

Astrid nodded. That Lancaster ignoring Reas was definitely better than the other scheming against his brother. This also gave Astrid a bit of peace of mind.

”Letʼs video call Mom and Dad,” he said, changing the topic. ”Iʼm sure they would want to know what we did for our first week of school here.”

Reas had no problem with that and just nodded.

Astrid then dialed his motherʼs number with his Terminal and sent a request for a video call. It didnʼt take long for the other line to be answered and their motherʼs beautiful face appeared on the screen.

”Astrid, I was just about to call you,” Emmy said, clearly excited seeing her son. ”Wait, Iʼll call your dad.”

Before Astrid could answer, the scene on the screen became a bit shaky, showing that their mother was moving. Then, they heard her calling their father. Astrid took that chance to pull Reas closer, so the other would also appear on the screen and their parents could see them both. After a while, the shaking stopped and both their mom and dad appeared on the screen.

”My babies, how was your first week of school?” Emmy asked. Her sapphire blue eyes were full of enthusiasm.

Anyone who heard her and saw the expression on her face would think that she was talking to a pair of five-year olds that just experienced their first day of school. Their father clearly thought so as well because the other said;

”Emmy, our kids are not primary school students. Look, their getting shy from your babying.”

Emmy quickly pouted. ”And whatʼs wrong with that? Arenʼt they my babies? No matter how old they are, they will forever be my babies.”

Gage put his arm around his wifeʼs shoulder to appease her and even kissed the top of her head. ”Yes, yes, I was wrong. You can baby them all you want.”

Astrid and Reas looked at each other and both saw a hint of helplessness in their eyes. Their parents were being lovey-dovey again. If this was in Astridʼs past life, then he could say that he was being fed a mouthful of dog food.

He cleared his throat to take the attentions of his parents back and answered his motherʼs earlier question.

”The school is fine and I learned a lot. I also made a friend.”

Then, Astrid followed that up with some bits and pieces that happened to him this week. Of course, excluding that time when those three people troubled him. There wasnʼt any need to tell his parents that. After all, it didnʼt really affect him in any way.

Reas followed after. What he told was also just mundane things that happened at the academy. From the lessons to the activities and to the people he encountered. Of course, this did not include Cyrus Lancaster. Whatʼs the use of mentioning that guy? Itʼs not like the other was making trouble and making life hard for him.

He also had a feeling that Cyrus wouldnʼt use his family to deal with him. Although he couldnʼt say the same for the other members of that family. Maybe some time in the future, they would try to deal with him because he was overshadowing Cyrus. But that still hadnʼt happened yet. So, thereʼs no need to worry his parents needlessly.

Astrid also didnʼt mention anything about that. The both of them tacitly agreed to never mention anything that could cause their parents to worry. Just as they also didnʼt mention anything about the prince having contact with them again or Wulfric being actual friends with Astrid.

”Thatʼs good,” Emmy said, obviously relieved and happy that her kids were doing good.

”By the way, Mom, Dad, do you remember what I said before that I will be appearing on an episode of that web drama, [Blind Justice]?” Astrid asked.

”Of course. It will be shown next week, right?” Gage said. ”We told all our neighbors about it. We all decided to have a viewing night and watch it together.”

Astrid suddenly felt a bit embarrassed. The neighbors that his father mentioned were the tenants living in their land and working on their farm. Knowing his father, those people probably had no choice but to agree to watch together.

He shook his head and just said, ”Since itʼs a special episode, the production team prepared a trailer for it. They will post the trailer tonight. Mom and Dad could watch it if you like.”

”We will definitely watch it!” both said almost at the same time.

Seeing them like this, Astrid couldnʼt help but laugh.

This is the author, Tyramisu.. If youʼre not reading this at All, FUCK YOU. ^_^