– I've been to the car showroom today and I've found a great one for you," my mother said to me.
– Like a peacock? – I asked mockingly, knowing my parent's taste.
– By the way, your father thinks so, too. Don't you, Gregory?
– It's a great car," I said, but I knew he supported his beloved and was biased in his judgement.
We could have argued for a long time, but this time I had neither the energy nor the will to waste time on idle chatter.
– Well, I'll accept it," I began.
– Hail Mary," Markus said.
– What are you doing here? I think you're talking? – I asked mockingly, mocking him.
– For your information, I have the unique gift of speaking and listening at the same time, which doesn't stop me from observing your argument. Mum's just a magician – she got the stubborn one to come round and win 1-0! – replied my brother cheerfully.
– Do you really agree? – Mother jumped up and down.
– Agree? I was forced to agree! – I said, laughing. – Besides, I myself am glad that now you will get rid of me.
– I'm going to the salon tonight! – My mother jumped up from her seat.
– Luckily, it's already closed," I chuckled.
– Not for me, it isn't! I want you to go to university tomorrow like a normal vampire, in a nice car, not this junk! – replied Mum as she left the hall.
– What's going to happen to my faithful swallow? – I muttered regretfully.
– May she rest in peace," Markus said in a sad, mournful voice. He and Mariszka giggled.
– Shut up, Markus," I said sharply.
– Whatever you say, mister! Not a word of discretion from now on! – he said.
I heard the laughter of the couple again.
I decided to ignore them and meditate again. But this time my father interrupted me.
– How was your day? – he asked me.
– The usual. My life is so boring and monotonous that nothing interesting can happen in it," I replied, unhappy that my father wasn't letting me reflect in peace and quiet.
– Judging by your mood and tone, the routine is eating you alive. Anything new in your studies? – Father asked again.
– The rector has decided to show his power and make fun of the students," I grinned. – As of last week, the senior courses are supposed to prepare the juniors for their exams until winter.
– Why would they do that?
– Who knows. There's a whole pack of these oafs at the university.