After he was done with his breakfast, Silas decided to take Alex to school. He didn't want him to be chauffeured this time, preferring instead to spend some one-on-one time with his younger brother.
Alex, who had grown immensely over the past two years, seemed thrilled by the gesture.
Silas and his family had now spent over two years in Venezuela. Their transition to the country had been smoother than Silas initially anticipated.
They had adjusted to the atmosphere, culture, and way of life remarkably well, building a home in the heart of what is now said to be one of the most advanced countries in the world. Thanks to Silas's efforts of course.
For Alex, the journey had been immense. After their initial move, Alex spent several months in the hospital undergoing treatment and making a full recovery from the school incident. And due to Silas' status, he received the best treatment he could get.
When Alex was finally discharged, he dedicated his time to training with Silas, preparing for the enhancement process that had changed the trajectory of their lives.
School life began anew for Alex once his enhancements were complete. Initially, it was a challenge.
The change wasn't just about adjusting to a new school. It was an entirely different environment, culture, and language. Spanish, being the primary language in Venezuela, posed a hurdle for Alex.
At first, he struggled, needing a tutor to teach him the basics while also navigating the complexities of a foreign educational system.
But thanks to his enhancement, Alex picked up the language faster than anyone could have anticipated.
Within months, he was not only fluent in Spanish but excelling in his studies. He had blended seamlessly into the school environment, making friends and proving himself to be a natural.
The drive to Alex's school wasn't long. It was one of the top institutions in Venezuela, located just a short distance from their estate. As expected, Silas had made sure Alex had access to the best education the country had to offer.
When they arrived at the entrance, a young lady who looked to be around Silas's age stepped forward to greet them.
"Good morning, Mr. Kurt," she said politely, her voice steady but her eyes betraying a hint of nervousness.
Silas nodded in response, a polite smile on his face. "Good morning. Please take good care of him."
"Of course," she replied, her tone warming. As she led Alex into the school, Silas couldn't help but notice the subtle glances she kept stealing back at him.
Silas didn't understand how he was feeling this way. He wouldn't care if it was another person but after his dinner date with Chloe, he has become self conscious, if not too self conscious, when he's around her.
Getting to the front of the door, he stopped, hesitating for the briefest of moments before knocking.
The sound echoed faintly in the quiet hallway, and he could hear muffled voices from inside. A few seconds later, the door opened, and there she was.
Chloe looked almost the same as he remembered, yet there was something different about her. It was something he couldn't place his fingers on—yet.
Chloe blinked in surprise when she saw him, her mouth opening slightly as if to speak, but no words came out.
"Silas," she finally managed, her voice a mix of disbelief and something else he couldn't quite place.
"Chloe," he replied, his tone even, though his heart was pounding in a way that surprised him. "Mind if I come in?"
She stepped aside, still looking at him like she couldn't quite believe he was there. As he entered the room, he quickly took in the surroundings.
It was a suite, spacious and tastefully decorated. Her dad was seated in the living area, their conversation halting abruptly when they noticed him.
"Silas," Mr. William said in surprise when he saw Silas walk into the suite.
He didn't expect that Silas would be the one to come to them—just as Chloe said. He couldn't help but glance at his daughter, who was standing beside Silas.
'They look like a perfect match.'
Silas noticed that the atmosphere in the suite was becoming awkward and he decided to break it.
"So... What brought you guys to Venezuela?"
"We came because of you."
A response that Silas expected and didn't expect at the same time.