After the account was made he saved his number in her phone and started teaching her. He showed her the interface and explained everything to her.
"If you miss me and want to see me all you will have to open the app like this, can you see my name and photo here... Yes, that is. You click on it and tap this video recording button. You see this one... Yes! Click on it and wait for me to answer."
Catherine listened to everything he said and nodded that she understood it all but was a little unsure Ryan got her drawing book and drew the steps to video call. He gave the tablet to her, even though it was bigger than her hands she still held it firmly. He took out his phone and got up, "I am going out, follow the steps how I taught you and call me."
She nodded an okay and watched him leave; after Ryan disappeared she opened the tablet and followed the instructions. The call was successfully placed.
Outside in the garden, Ryan saw his phone ringing, he looked at the caller ID and felt butterflies race down his stomach. He answered the call to see her face flashing on the screen; he waved her a hi. The girl's face lit up as he started to laugh and giggle in amusement, she was still unable to believe or guess how it was working.
The two stared at each other for a while before he hung up and went back inside. "See, this way you can call me anytime. I will pick you up and keep you company. You won't be alone anymore."
Catherine suddenly hugged him gingerly and pecked on his abdomen, Ryan froze as the place where she pecked started to burn and tickle at the same time. Her smile was angelic, Ryan felt as if the whole world was fading away and she was the only thing he could sense.
Even though he was dazed it didn't take long for him to get back to his senses; he blinked and cleared his throat. He stood up and called out for the housekeeper; after giving her instructions to connect the tablet with their Wi-Fi and charging it regularly he prepared to leave.
The two boys waved goodbye to Catherine who sent them off hugging the new device.
That night, around 3 of the morning Ryan's phone rang. He looked at the screen with his half hooded eyes to discover that it was 'Wifey'. He immediately sat up straight and answered the call; on the screen visible was Catherine in her pyjamas, looking scared and pale.
"Did you have a bad dream again?" He asked in a soft tone, the girl nodded. He caresses her through the screen and pulled his phone close to his chest, "It's ok, don't be scared. I am here..." He pulled back and asked her to drink some water before instructing, "Keep the call connected and support it against the pillow next to you. I will keep you company."
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