The restaurant is as quiet as a mouse since it is a private restaurant. Ali figured that Amato rented out the whole restaurant just for them.

Which he actually glad so no one could actually sees him.

Reverse seems to be on guard, which annoyed Ali. He want Reverse to see how awesome Mr.Amato is.

All he did was being nice. Talk nicely even though Reverse snapped at him several time.

Ali had to threaten Reverse with balloon if he kept acting like a child-

Reverse:*grumble* It's not my fault he always grinned like an idiot like that!

Ali:Shush! He was just being nice!

Reverse just pout like a child while stabbing a beef stick using the knife.Amato has gone to the toilet to wash his jacket after Reverse spilled his tea on him.

Ali sigh lightly while patting Reverse's head.

Ali: Just bear with it for a while,okay?He is not that bad.You accepted Viktor. I'm sure you can accept him too.

Reverse: No. I don't like him.Something about him made me uneasy.

Ali:*sigh* Maybe it because you never had parental figure in your life who wouldn't hurt you.

Reverse:*open his mouth*

Ali:No.Your deceased monkey something is not count.

Reverse:*close his mouth*

Not long after that,Amato came back,discarding his white shirt and now only wearing a black T-shirt.

Ali: I am so sorry again for his behaviour,Sir.

Amato: Ahaha,it's okay. I don't mind.

Reverse just eat his meal.

Amato:Ahem,so Rev?Are you still in highschool?

Reverse: No. I'm a dropout.*aggressive nomming*

Amato:Dropout,hm?How about you,Iris?

Ali: Ah,same sir.*look at Reverse* We only had the money to live and can't afford school. That's why we dropout.

Amato: I see.*rest his chin on his palm* But you seems pretty smart for someone who didn't finish school.

Ali: Oh,err...that is because...

Reverse: I taught him. If it weren't for me,he would be drop dead stupid in Pinggiran.

Amato just chuckled seeing how Ali death glared Reverse and the said just continues chewing.

Amato: Okay,sorry if my next question is a bit insensitive. But,do you both have parents?Or maybe guardians?It is dangerous if minors like you staying around in Pinggiran without adults.

Reverse almost choked on his food.

Reverse; Hah! Why do you think we were in that dumpster,huh? For the world most famous engineer, you're stupid.

Ali: Rev!

Ali immediately stood up and take Reverse's hand.

Ali:Excuse us for a while.*drag Reverse away*

When they arrived at the toilet,Ali locked the door and crossed his arms,looking right at Reverse.

Pissed.

Ali: You are in a big trouble.

Reverse: *roll eyes**hands in pocket* Chill,he never said anything towards my brattish attitude. You were just overreacting.

Ali:*sigh* You agreed with this,Reverse. At least you could do is be nice or just keep your mouth shut if you can't say anything nice.

Reverse: Tch- *swipe his hair back trying to calm down**deep breath* Fine. I will keep my mouth shut.

Ali:*smile**pat Reverse's head*  That's more like it. Only this night,okay? Composure.

Reverse:*deep breath**eyes closed* Okay,got it.

After the calming session,they both got out and walk back to the dining hall where Amato is still waiting for them with his food is half eaten.

Reverse:*clear throat* Pardon me for being rude,sir. I'm just used to it.

Amato: Nah, it's okay. I shouldn't ask about insensitive subject.*wave his hand in surrender*

Three of them stay in silence before Ali decided to break it.

Ali: Why are you asking about it anyway,sir?

Amato: Ah,that? Hm... Actually,I have been trying to get in contact with Pinggiran side. My plan is to help them to become a part of Cyberraya. To help them develop.They can't lived like that any longer.

The topic become serious.

Amato: I have been requesting to get the access for it but our Mayor kept denying my request. I have been trying for almost 4 years now.*frown*

When Amato stop talking,both Reverse and Ali look at each other. Amato looked so.... distraught.

Ali: Are you okay, sir?

Amato:*snap out* Huh? Oh yeah I'm okay don't worry. I just remembered some promises I made in the past.Now,enough about that.The reason why I asked you both was because I would like to offer both of you an internship.

Hearing that so suddenly made Ali choked on his food and Reverse lose his cool and spit out his drink.

After a few minutes trying to calm down,Ali cleared his throat and look at Amato who has no funny reaction at all.

He was serious.

Ali:W-What do you mean about 'internship'?

Reverse:Is this a joke?*look around* Is there any camera out there? Come out and I will only cut one of your finger!*hold his steak knife*

Amato:*chuckle* No,I am serious here. Both of you are still young and Ali,you had a potential to be a scientist with your laboratory skills.That's why I asked about your guardian so I can offer this to you.

Reverse look at Ali who was looking down.

Reverse: What can you offer more if we agreed?

Ali's head snapped up to Reverse.This time,he look serious when talking to Amato,genuinely asking.

What is he trying to do..?

Amato:Pretty much everything.I can give you a place to stay,no need to pay for it.Foods? Money?Protection? I can give it as long as you agree with the internship.All you have to do is to study and learn.One day,when you are ready,maybe you can start working for me as repaying me back for every necessities I give you. How does it sound?

When Ali look at Reverse,he looks like he was actually considering it.

Is he really?

So that's mean he would stay longer on Earth,right?They both can start living like normal teenager again!

Well,maybe on Reverse's side,he can start learning the way normal people act and so on.

After in a long silence,Reverse finally spoke up.

Reverse: We will think about this later.*look at Ali* Are we?

Ali: Ah,yeah! Please give us time to reconsider it.

Amato chuckled lightly and nodding.

Amato: Sure,take as long as you want.When you have the answer,inform me.

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After their dinner,Amato offered to send them home but Reverse,surprisingly,talking nice and decline the offering,stating that he and Ali should take a walk to talk about this.After departure,they start walking.

They both walking in silence,which made Ali a little self consious.Reverse just walking beside him calmly.His expression is hard to read.

What's wrong?

Ali:Reverse?Are you okay?

The Conqueror just silent.Ali look around for a place to sit.When he found a bench,he took Reverse's hand and drag him to the bench and sit down.

Ali:*sigh* You are awfully quiet.Is there anything bothering you?

Still silence.

A long silent moment later,Reverse finally spoke.

Reverse: Hey,did you believe with second chance?Is it really exist?

His tone...

Ali: Why are you suddenly ask me all these thing?

Reverse look down for a while.

Suddenly,he stood up.

Reverse; It's late. Let's go home.

And with that,he start walking with Ali following him from behind.

What's wrong with him?
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~TBC~

Author Kim_Ezra