Volume 3: Six
Dinner time.
The family of five was all seated around the long rectangular dining table.
Dinner consisted of,  fried rice, lemon juices, and macaroni salad.
After saying a short prayer they all began to eat, Lucy assisted little Presley with eating as the latter still had a hard time holding the spoon but despite it, she was the glutton among all of them.
Jemmy was a light eater while Caleb was a heavy eater just like his dad.
After Dinner.
 " Presley, I can't believe you consumed two plates of food! How come you are such a foodie! " Caleb exclaimed dramatically.
" Jealous..si. " Little Presley whispered shocking everyone.
" Who do you say is jealous, Presley? " Caleb enquired pointing at the little girl.
" You! " Presley Replied pointing at him.
" Presley I am going to...! " He wasn't able to finish his word as the Little girl threw a small cushion at him before running to the guest room.
Poor Caleb who got hit by the cushion was very annoyed.
He stood up and ran towards the guest room but before he could get there, the room was locked from behind.
He was shocked and could only turn to his mom,  " Mom, Where did Presley learn how to throw cushions at others and bolt doors? " 
" How would I know that? Since she spends the most time with both you and Jemmy then I am sure she learned it from you two so why ask me? " Lucy Replied nonchalantly.
" Sis, you? " He turned to Jemmy.
" Why me? Have I ever thrown cushion at anyone or shut the door on their face before? Isn't it you who does this? " Jemmy retorted crossing her hands on his chest.
" You..! " 
" They are all ganging up on me, Dad, you have to support me! " He said Turning to Adam who was scrolling Through his phone.
" Why should I support you? " Adam queried.
" Dad..! Am I your son? " He whined.
" Oh, I have also been doubting that myself. Perhaps we should head to the city hospital tomorrow to perform a DNA test. " Adam taunted.
" Dad...! " 
" Stop being so childish, Caleb! " Jemmy scolded.
" Why can't I be childish? I am still a child alright? " 
" If you are a child then what am I? " Presley's little voice was heard from the bolted door.
" You, Presley! Come out now and see whether I won't teach you a lesson today! " 
" Stop bullying the girl, Caleb! " 
" What if I? She's my younger sister alright? If I don't bully her then who will? " he questioned Shamelessly.
" Caleb...! " A soft baby cries interrupted Jemmy from her words.
They all turned towards the guest room door and Realized that the cry was coming from there.
  Jemmy ran towards the door and stood before it, " Hey Presley. Please open the door. " Jemmy coerced.
There was no reply, the cry continued still.
" Honey, I think she can't open the door. " Lucy told Adam.
Adam just Nodded as he stood up and walked towards the storeroom.
The others were confused seeing his movement but when he came out of the room with a bunch of keys they understood.
He walked towards the guest room and inserted the key into the keyhole and soon the door opened.
Little Presley who was crouched in a sitting Position with tears in her eyes came into view.
   Adam shook his head helplessly before he stretched his hand and crouched before carrying Presley in his arms.
The latter burst into tears as soon as Adam carried her on his chest.
" Brother is such a bully, Dad! He keeps bullying me...! " She hiccuped.
" Brother is very mean! " She complained as she continued crying.
Adam, was speechless hearing this, as far as he was concerned the only thing Caleb said that was wrong was calling her a foodie so why is she now complaining as if he had been bullying her over the years?
He patted her head softly as he whispered, " Stop crying, Baby girl.  " He wiped her tears away with his fingers as he walked towards the couch where the others were seated.
Presley sniffed a little as she finally stopped crying and Adam sighed in relief.
" So since Caleb bullied you, how do you think I should punish him? Or will you punish him yourself? " He asked softly.
Caleb's mouth dropped open hearing his father's words, " Dad...! " 
" Keep quiet! I am talking to my baby girl and not you, so keep quiet! " Adam scolded.
Caleb kept quiet immediately, still, he felt offended.
" So what do you want, Presley? "Adam's voice softened.
" Um. I want Brother to give me his octopus teddy bear, I also want him to apologize to me and promise to stop calling me a foodie! " she said in a baby voice.
"  Is that all? " Adam enquired in a doing voice.
" Yes, for now. "  She emphasized the two Words, ' for now '
" Okay, " turning to Caleb, " So what are you waiting for? Apologize to your sister! "  He instructed.
" I... " 
" Please put me down, Dad. " Presley whispered and Adam relented as he placed her down gently on the couch.
" Am sorry, Presley for bullying you and calling you a foodie. I promise to be a good brother from now on. " Caleb apologized sincerely on the surface but was gritting his teeth in anger inwardly.
" Okay, I accept your apology. What about the teddy bear? " 
" Why do you need that? I have apologized to you alright? "
" I Know but without the teddy bear, your apology is incomplete. " She stated as a matter of fact. 
" Okay, I'll give it to you. " He replied.
" Yay!!! " She Exclaimed as she stood up and ran towards Caleb.
" Please carry Me brother. " She requested with a puppy face.
" You...! " Though he was still angry at her he carried her in his arms before sitting on the couch next to his mom.
" Though you bully me a lot, I still love you, brother... " She whispered into his neck Making Caleb speechless.
Later.
" Umm... Jemmy, I got a call from the principal of Royal Queen's Highschool earlier, He informed me that you have been selected for admission."  Adam announced proudly.
"Dad? " Jemmy asked.
" Yes. All you need is to pass their entrance exam and you are good to go. " 
" Oh, Wow! That's amazing! Congratulations, Jemmy! " Lucy exclaimed happily.
" Thanks, Mom. " Jemmy Replied.
" Congratulations, Sissy! " Presley applauded.
" Thanks, Presley.." 
" Caleb? " 
" Proud of you, Sis Jemmy! " He finally relented.
" Good. " 
" So you have to study more to be able to pass their entrance examination. " Adam said.
" I'll, Dad. " She assured.
" Umm. I believe in you. " Adam smiled.
[ A/N How was the chapter? What do you think of little Presley's character? Cute? Naughty? Sweet? ]...