John was guarding the door at the moment, making it difficult for the children to try and sneak out.
They looked at each other in exasperation. Nina asked Juan for ideas.
The latter took some time to think. “Why don’t we try baiting him away?”
“How?”
“You and Maya do something to get him to leave while Kyle and I sneak away to find Mommy.”
Maya and Nina looked at each other. “Why can’t you and Kyle be the ones to do that while Maya and I go looking for Mommy?” Nina pouted.
Juan shrugged. “You and Maya, who always gets lost? Daddy would definitely catch you two before you see Mommy. Kyle and I are fast. Nina, we’re on the same team here. Don’t get upset over the small stuff.”
Nina was silent at that.
She looked at Maya and nodded. “Right, we’re on the same team. We need to stick together to go against Daddy, the big meanie!”
Even though she was reluctant, Nina figured it was better for them to follow Juan’s decision.
She talked with Maya and decided to act sick to get John to bring them to a doctor. That way, Juan and Kyle would have all the time they needed to sneak out.
They gave each other the signal and started executing their plan.
“Ah! My stomach hurts!”
“My head hurts!”
John was speechless.
He looked at the two, dumbfounded. He had already seen everything the children had done while they were discussing.
Why does it have to be two of one? Isn’t one enough? These innocent children.
John played along, acting like he was worried. “Are you two not feeling well? I’ll call a doctor to come.”
Upon hearing that he was opting to phone for a doctor, Nina grew a bit frustrated. “Why are you using the phone? Aren’t you supposed to bring us to the hospital?”
“Yeah! Bring us to the hospital!” Maya agreed.
John sighed. “If I bring you to the hospital and the two boys slip away, what am I supposed to say to Mr. Seet?”
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