Let Us Go

VINCE AND VERA were at the playground, together with other kids in their exclusive subdivision.

“Vera, don’t wander off,” Vince warned his twin sister.

Children were running around, laughing and shouting and playing with her sister, but Vince wasn’t interested. He stood off to the side, his hands stuffed into his pockets, watching the others enjoy while he was there, being bored.

He could see their maids sitting on a nearby bench, both of them glued to their phones, completely oblivious to what the kids were doing.

Vince couldn’t help but roll his eyes. Typical. They were supposed to be watching over them, but instead, they were more interested in their screens.

He let out a small sigh, turning his attention back to his sister.

Vera, who was busy twirling in circles on the grass, nodded quickly at what her brother said.

“I won’t, Vince!” she promised, flashing him a big smile before going back to her spinning.

Satisfied with her answer, Vince pulled a book out of his bag and sat do