Unexpectedly: Chapter 1

Unexpectedly: Chapter 1

It was a nice day. Apollo thought it was especially nice because, besides winning his case in court today, his vacation time would start in a couple of weeks. The chances of getting any kind of request between then and now were slim.

And Apollo was very much in need of a vacation.

He had a feeling that his reputation was becoming just as ridiculous as his boss’s, thanks to Mr. Wright’s self-asserted influence. Ridiculous didn’t even begin to describe his latest cases over the past year.

Apollo really needed a vacation…

“Polly, you need a vacation.” Trucy said as they walked away from the court building.

Mr. Wright, who was on his left, nodded in agreement. “I always took a vacation when I was an attorney.”

Apollo sighed. “I know. I’ve told you my off time starts soon a hundred times! Stop reminding me I’m still working!”

“But it’s fun to tease you!” Trucy giggled.

Apollo raised his finger to shout something back when his stomach growled.

“Ehehe…” He laughed, scratching the top of his head, “I… didn’t eat breakfast.”

“But I thought you had a sandwich this morning…”

“That was yesterday, Trucy.”

“And why would you remember something like that, Daddy?” Trucy said with a grin.

Mr. Wright looked away and chuckled, “Because I ate the other half.”

“Hey!” shouted Apollo, shaking a fist at him, “I was saving that for this morning!”

“So that’s what you were looking for! You practically turned the fridge upside down!” She said, laughing.

“Augh…” He complained, looking dejected. “I made that sandwich from scratch, too…”

The young magician put a finger on her chin in thought. “I suppose that means Daddy owes you lunch.”

“Hey, now, don’t get carried away,” Interjected Phoenix, “I don’t get paid until tomorrow.”

“But, Daddy!” She whined, crossing her arms with a pout, “It’s not fair to let Polly go hungry!”

His stomach growled again. Apollo wrapped his arms around it. “I agree with my sister.”

Phoenix was cornered by his own daughter. And, on top of that, her brother. When he looked at Apollo clutching his middle, he started to feel guilty about stealing his sandwich.

It was homemade! How could he have resisted? Apollo could make a mean BLT.

He sighed and was about to admit defeat when the spiky haired brunette interrupted.

“It’s alright, Mr. Wright. I can just make another one. You don’t have to buy me lunch or anything.” He said, dropping his arms. Phoenix was touched.

“But, Polly, you’re an attorney! You can’t let him get away with larceny!” She pointed in her father’s face. He stared at it, his eyes crossed.

“Larceny?”

“Whose side are you on?!” Shouted Apollo, “Anyway, I just want something to eat! I don’t care who pays for it!”

“Ok, then I will!” Came Trucy’s cheery reply. “Today’s your two year anniversary working for the Wright Anything Agency, so I was going to buy you lunch anyway.”

“Eh!?” They both chorused in disbelief. She was playing with them!

And, with a giggle and a tug on her hat, she turned and made her way down the street, two frustrated men at her heels. Oh, how she loved to tease them.