71. Untie

Father and son

”Stupid tie!” Alex groaned and glared at the tie around his neck. Why was it so stubborn about not obeying him?

He heard footsteps in the hall and turned around to see his father approaching. Noticing the tie around Alex’s neck he chuckled, shook his head and started tying it the right way.

“You clean up good Alexander.” His father nodded and put his hand on Alex’s shoulder. “I’m proud of you.”

Alex resisted the urge to crack a joke, make a sarcastic comment or just overall dance around like a mad man. He just swallowed and smiled. “Thanks, dad.”