Getting A System In A Modern World

Silas wasn't really bothered by whatever the agency and the organisation were doing. At the moment, there are a lot of things for him to worry about—things that are way more important than the circus play that the organisation is putting on.

Silas' mind was on the one-week family trip they just came back from. He would be honest and say that he really enjoyed it, more than he even thought he would. Though they didn't do anything extraordinary during their one week stay at the beach, the memories they made were special.

There's just something about spending some time with the family, bonding, doing things together, and just letting themselves get lost in that moment. He didn't know how to explain it, but it felt good.

Their daily routine for those seven days didn't go beyond waking up in the morning and having breakfast either at the hotel or a restaurant close to the beach. After that, they would take themselves to the beach and bathe in the sun. Nights were the most peaceful and serene time of all, as the family would spend it around a table, discussing whatever happened during the day.

They also went for a ride on the sea on a yacht that Silas rented. A ride that they completely enjoyed.

It was the first time in forever that Silas actually felt true happiness as he allowed himself to get absorbed in the present and not worry about the future or think about the past.

Silas was also grateful that nothing happened to ruin the moments the family had together. Except for the lobby incident that he's still yet to explain to his family, his dad especially.

The one week they spent together has already completely changed Silas's perspective of his father and Kim. He was almost at the cusp of calling Kim mom during their trip but he didn't do it in the end.

The time they spent together made him start considering telling his father his secret, but he decided against it when he gave it another quick thought.

It's not that Silas doesn't trust his father enough to tell him his secret; he doesn't want to put too much on his old man's plate. Also, Silas feels that it's too soon to tell him something like that. He still has yet to properly explain the source of his wealth.

At the moment, Silas feels like things related to the superpower and the system should be put on hold and discussed when he feels that the time is right.

Silas was also aware that he couldn't keep these things hidden forever. One day, one way or the other, he would have to confront everything. But that day is still far off.

In his room, Silas lay on his bed as he thought of what next to do. Actually, he knew what next to do, but he doesn't want to do it. He was feeling extremely lazy at the moment, as all he wants to do is lay on his bed and do nothing all day, and this is when he's supposed to be at his island checking out his superpower and what it can do and also testing his strength.

"I really shouldn't be lazing around right now but I don't want to go to Venezuela yet and yet, I need to. Ughhh.. I hate this."

Silas thought of all the important things he still has to get done. Besides his superpower and his physical strength, he still has to start setting up things in Venezuela for the impending chaos that's to come soon.

"Ugh!!" Silas held in head as he forced himself to think hard about an excuse that would make him not to get out of bed and do what he's supposed to do.

"It seems like I can't help it." Silas said as he finally made a decision to make the trip to Venezuela.

"Tsk. What a life. I just got back from the family trip yesterday and now I'm going on a trip of my own, a work trip."

Silas got out of bed and changed into some clothes before going downstairs. He decided to make the trip immediately as there's nothing else for him to do at home. Except stay at home and spend time with Alex, and the rest of the family but he knew that that is a luxury he can't afford.

He has to start getting things done or he would have himself to blame later.

When he got downstairs, he saw his Dad and Kim seated in the living room, watching a TV drama and Alex was playing a game on Kim's phone.

Silas had thought of getting Alex a phone but he felt that it would be very irresponsible of him. This is especially with how dark and uncensored the Internet has been in recent years.

He was about to announce his presence and tell them that he was already leaving when he heard Alex's sad voice.

"You're leaving already, brother? I thought you would spend some more time with us?" Alex asked as he dropped the phone and walked to Silas.

Silas smiled and bent down, bringing him to Alex height and he ruffled his hair.

"I'm sorry, Champ. I also don't want to go but something extremely, extremely important came up and I have to take care of it." Silas continued to smile.

He looked behind Alex and he saw that his Dad and Kim had already noticed him, and were looking at the two of them.

"When are you coming back?" Alex asked and Silas sighed.

The truth is that he doesn't know when he would have the chance to visit as he has no idea when he would be done taking care of things. -exclusive

"I don't know, Champ. But promise me that you will come back at least every two weeks and you must come home." Alex said and Silas nodded as he promised.

"Pinky finger, bro. I promise that I will visit home at least every two weeks no matter how busy I am," Silas said as he did a pinky finger promise with Alex.

"You're leaving?" Kim asked as she and Chris stood up from the sofa, and walked to Silas.

"Yes, something came up." Silas smiled as he raised his head and looked at his Dad, and Kim.

"Be safe, son. If there's anything you need help with, you know you can talk to us anytime, anyday, right?"

"I know, Dad. I will contact you if anything happen," Silas as he stood up and walked out the house.

Chris and Kim stood there, still looking at the door after Silas had left.

"You think it's something serious?" Kim whispered a question to Chris.

"I don't know but it would be best if it's not." Chris sighed.

...

Meanwhile, at the family's former house at Oakland, a group of individuals walked up to the door and one of the knocked.

"Yes, who's that?" A voice came from behind the door in response to the knock.

"Please open the door. We looking for Silas." A young man said.

"Sorry but no Silas lives here," The voice said as the door slowly opened, revealing the figure of a lady.

"We just got the place from its previous owners," The lady said and closed the door.

"It seems like he's not longer here. What do we do now, Daniel?" One of the individuals in the group, a lady, asked the young man beside her.

"It seems so... I guess it's time to visit some old friend. I know something who might know where he is now," The young man, Daniel, said and walked back to the car.

The young lady looked Daniel's back as he walked to the car, with a stern expression on her face.

'I really hope this person knows.'