"What? My father called you up in person?" Kevin was astonished to hear that. His father seemed to have great expectations from his daughter-in-law.
"Yes, he did. So don't worry! I have approved your leave. It seems to me you haven't gone home in quite a long time, have you? Maybe your father misses you a lot," the Commander responded thoughtfully. Kevin had given up many holidays because of the nature of his work. He never really had time to go home and visit his family. As he thought about that, Kevin felt slightly guilty.
"Thank you, Commander. Is that all you wanted to inform me of?" If so, he must have been crazy to ask Kevin to come to his office. He could have just told him that on the phone. It wasn't such an important matter that the Commander felt the need to inform him in person.
"Yes, sure! What else would I have to tell you?" The commander looked at Kevin, puzzled. What was the big deal if he called him here because of it?
"Okay... I see." Kevin was speechless and rolled his eyes. He realized that the Commander was making fun of him.
"What? Don't you have anything to say?" The Commander could not help but feel giddy at the sight of Kevin's silent resentment. Kevin was too upright. It was funny to make him the butt of his jokes sometimes. That way, he would brighten up a little.
"No, Commander. I'm leaving if there isn't anything else." Kevin knew that the Commander was like Peter Pan who had come to the real world. He was used to him and his childish antics. Kevin was not the only one who he made fun of anyway. He teased Daisy too.
"Fine. You can leave now! Oh, by the way, tell Daisy I am looking for her. I have something to discuss with her." Apparently, Daisy had also been made into a target, exactly as he had expected.
"Tell me, Commander! Are you nervous about the inspection in the afternoon? Is that why you are making fun of us? To ease your anxiety?" Kevin frowned at him. 'Come on, it is just an inspection!' he thought. Why was the Commander overreacting to it, as if it was an enemy who was approaching them?
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