Surviving the Apocalypse with my Multiplier System novel Chapter 134

Julian took a seat beside Reginald while the girls were in the kitchen area.

"You are very capable to be able to obtain this many good things", said Reginald with an impressed expression.

Julian smiled, "Thank you, but this is only because I had long prepared to live off-grid. If I didn’t go through faking my own death and continued to live normally, I would have been just as unprepared as anyone else".

Reginald didn’t reply but understood what Julian was saying. Still, it didn’t take away from how nice this apartment was.

He thought that he was living really well with his family now that he had all of the new furniture they brought back recently. However, seeing Rayne and Julian’s place made his own feel very empty and cold.

"Dad, they even have electricity! Isn’t it nice and warm with the space heaters?", said Ella from across the room.

Reginald smiled at his silly daughter and shook his head. "We won’t get electricity until it’s very important. We’re still low on contribution points, and I want to save them for the very cold winter months".

Rayne turned to Ella and her mother, "Oh! I have a few extra blankets and pillows. Please take some back with you".

Ella jumped to hug Rayne, "Ah Rayne, you’re my lucky star!! I’m so lucky to have a friend as generous as you are!".

The rest of the room burst out in laughter, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.

"Now, now. Everyone take a seat at the table. Dinner is ready!", announced Rayne, bringing over the rest of the food.

Everyone quickly filled their plates with food, silently eating.

After dinner, Ella leaned back in her chair, "This has got to be one of the best meals I’ve ever had!".

Rayne giggled, "You’re just saying that because you’ve only had biscuits and dried food recently".

Reginald turned to Rayne, "Thank you for treating us to this meal. I haven’t felt this full in so long".

Rayne smiled, "No problem, I hope for many more dinners in the future", then she put on a more serious expression.

"I want to ask you for a favor. Julian and I need to go to the north side of the country tomorrow to look for someone. Would you help us keep an eye on this place? You’re more than welcome to use anything here".

Before Reginald had a chance to answer Ella shot up from her seat, "YES! Leave it to me!".

Rayne’s place had electricity and Ella had been dying to use the precious flat iron she’s managed to sneak into her belongings from the initial move out of the city. Not to mention the laptop full of TV shows and movies that Rayne mentioned to her earlier.

Ella’s mother shook her head, "Well there’s your answer. We will most definitely help you look after this place. How long do you plan on being gone?".

Julian thought for a moment, "It really depends on how long it will take us to find the person we are looking for. The city is far away so we would need a few days alone for travel. I’m estimating at least a week, most likely two".

Reginald nodded agreeing with Julian’s estimates, "Be safe while you’re out. Don’t trust people so easily, things are different now". The scene of his leader harming his team was still fresh in his mind, and he couldn’t help but give another reminder.