Arthur's yard
Arthur was sitting in the yard, sawing something with a file and fiddling with a screwdriver.
«Arthur, what are you doing?! - At the sudden shout, the brown-haired man almost dropped the tools and gears.
The brown-haired man turned round and saw Gwen hanging on the fence, looking at him.
«Gwen! Why are you freaking out!!! - Evans asked.
«I've called out to you five times... - she replied.
And then a drop of sweat rolled down his head.
«So what are you doing? - The golden-haired girl asked, climbing over the fence.
«Crafting... - he replied.
«And what's that? - Stacy asked.
«Gears and plates that I plan to make something out of," said Arthur, taking a hammer.
He bent the plates and joined the gears together.
«О... - The golden-haired girl tilted her head sideways, watching him work.
«Did you want something? - Evans asked.
«Oh, yeah. Let's play a game, shall we? - She asked, smiling.
The brown-haired man made a sour face, then exhaled. He took the box and put the iron and tools together.
«Where did you get these irons? - She asked.
«In the garage, they were lying around - answered Popadanets, taking the box.
«I see...
«Come on, I'll put the box and take the ball - said Arthur, heading into the house.
«Wait! - Gwen ran after him.
***
Arthur went into the house and put the box in the corner, then went to look for the ball. Gwen followed him, looking round the house. Meanwhile Aria came out of the hall in her pyjamas.
«Oh, Gwen, good morning, are you visiting? - The brown haired girl asked, yawning.
«'Good morning, Mrs Evans,' smiled the golden haired girl.
«Not Mrs, actually, but Miss," the brown-haired girl replied, rubbing her eyes.
«Evans is Mum's surname,' said Arthur.
«'I'm sorry... I didn't realise...' - Stacey patted her eyes.
«It's okay, it happens," Aria yawned again.
«Ah, here it is - the brown-haired man picked up a football that was under the stairs by the basement door.
«Okay, you go play, I'll make you something to eat," Miss Evans replied. - I'll just clean myself up first," she scratched her head.
«Let's go - Arthur walked towards the courtyard.
«Wait! - Gwen ran after him.
Meanwhile, Aria headed towards the bathroom.
***
Arthur and Gwen were having a ball. The golden-haired girl couldn't even touch the ball. Evans tossed the ball up and caught it on his head.
«Hey! That's not fair! - shouted Stacy.
«It's not against the rules," the hitter replied, smiling broadly.
She just jumped up and hit the ball with her forehead. Immediately after, Gwen ran after the ball. The brown-haired man quickly overtook her from the side and kicked the ball towards her. He then caught it in his hands, tossing it up with his foot.
«Whew... I lost again - the golden-haired girl crouched down.
«I just love this game with all my heart and soul, so I have no right to lose - Arthur started kicking the ball.
«I'd like that... - she said.
«Hee-hee - the brown-haired man smiled widely.
«By the way... I was wondering... Who is your father? - Gwen asked.
And then Arthur caught the ball on his foot.
«Your dad? Yeah, I've never seen or known him," he replied, shrugging his shoulders.
«How can that be? Didn't your mum tell you anything about him? - asked the golden-haired girl.
«Yeah, I never asked," Evans thought.
«You're such a fruit. - she said, tilting her head to the side.
«I'm shocked myself," he grinned.
«Okay, bye, I'm going home - Gwen climbed over the fence into her territory.
Arthur only hesitated, looking up. He headed for the house.
***
Aria sat on the sofa, leaning back.
«Mum!" Arthur shouted as he entered the house, then spotted his mother in the living room. - There you are.
«Arthur, why are you shouting? - she asked.
«Mum, who was my dad? - he asked.
And then the brown-haired girl almost rolled over on the sofa.
«What are you doing all of a sudden? - Evans asked.
«Well... I was wondering - Arthur just shrugged his shoulders.
«Didn't Gwen put you up to it, by any chance? - she asked again.
«Mum... I ask you one question, and you give me a mountain of.... Answer mine first, he said.
The brown-haired girl only sighed.
«Eh! You're just like me! - she hugged him and began to squeeze him.
«AAAAAAAAAAAAAH! - The trapped man started to try to break free.
Arthur broke free and crawled round the corner. He peeked out with a glare. Aria exhaled scratching the back of her head.
«Your dad... - she looked up, then sighed. - I can't tell you about him... - the brown-haired girl ruffled her hair.
«Why...? - Arthur asked.
«Promised.... - replied Aria, lowering her head. - Not to him... To myself...
«Is he a bad man...? - he asked.
«Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha... To me... He was the kindest man on earth.... But the worst to almost the rest of the world...'' - said the brown-haired woman, smiling with her eyes closed and raising her head.
«Wow... Daddy's cool... - Pop clapped his eyes shut.
«Got a little - she smiled.
«Cool... - said the brown-haired man.
«So... Know that your daddy was the best man for me - replied Aria.
Arthur only smiled. Abruptly an arrow flew into his head.
«"Most evil to almost the whole world...?" - came to the fallen man abruptly.
«Okay, let's go for a walk - she smiled.
«А... Aha - nodded Chestnut, coming to his senses.
After that he ran to the first floor to change.
***
Arthur changed into jeans with a belt and a jacket. After that he headed downstairs, thinking.
To be continued...