Sunshine's little family was huddled together in their living room. Noise and excitement filled the air as they switched on more cellphones than they needed. The rest were doing that. Ariel was supervising the activity like a factory manager sweeping the floor for lazy workers.
And then his phone buzzed.
Ariel fumbled with it for a second as if he was looking at something alien before answering without hesitation.
A small voice came from the other end. "Hello, Ariel," said Ala.
The cellphones were abandoned on the floor and every adult eye focused on Ariel.
Sunshine stared at Hades, eyes wide in wonder. "How did she get his cell number?"
Hades stared right back at her. "How did she even know he had a phone?"
Ariel walked towards the dining room in search of privacy. Sunshine and Hades tiptoed, following him with determined zeal to eavesdrop. Like rats, they hid behind the closest couch to the dining area and poked their heads out.
