52. Thanks for Pranks

Ray knocked on Aster's door and he wasn't left waiting for long.

It was Asher who opened the door to welcome him.

"Hi uncle."

Asher wore chubby Spongebob pajamas and he looked cute.

"Next time, he will wear Mr. Crab's pajamas for you, you see."

Ray smiled at Asher.

"You look pretty cute. Here."

Ray handed a gift bag to Asher. Asher ran away with it.

"What did you get him?"

"Drawing books."

Aster chuckled. He knew what Asher was thinking.

Poor guy. He got books instead of sweets.

"Come in. This is not your first time here. But today you are here as my brother's friend."

Ray smiled.

Aster had never seen him smiling like this when he worked. Good guy. He kept his work and personal life separate.

"What's new with you?"

Aster gave him the snacks Lia had left.

"I got a pet cat. She is a cute tabby cat. I named her Paws."

"After Jaws?" Aster asked.

"No, he has cute paws."

Aster nodded.

"My girlfriend broke up with me."

And he started with a piece of good news.

"Are you okay?"

Ray nodded.

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