Zachary looked at Josh and Drake. "What about me?" he asked.
“You just realized it?” Josh asked.
Bettany got dressed and went out. She saw Zachary was in a daze. She held his hands and said, “Granny is with you.”
Zachary looked up and held Bettany’s hand tightly.
“Am I the extra one, Granny?” Zachary asked in an upset manner. He blushed after asking that.
“No way. You're as important as others. When we picked up the bride, we had to go in odd numbers. Eight of your uncles needed Charlie to make up an odd number. We have you to make up the odd number for the children. You’re not an extra.”
“Why do we have to go in odd numbers when we pick up the bride?” Zachary asked curiously.
“Good things come in pairs. We left with an odd number and we returned with an even number counting the bride.”
"No…” Zachary paused. “Nine adults and five children made a total of fourteen people. It’s an even number. I’m still an extra.”
Zachary didn’t feel like going. He better wait at home.
Bettany couldn’t bear to let him wait at home alone. "It's okay. Children are not counted.” In case there was a child in Lisa’s belly, it would make an even number.
“Go.” Bettany let go of Zachary's hand when they reached the door. "I’ll wait at home for you.”
“Okay.”
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