Controversy: A Narrative Fiction

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Alexander walked into the kitchen, his nose stuck in a book. “Hey, G3. What’s for dinner?” George smiled sourly. “I’m making Washington’s favorite: Peanut soup.” “That’s nice.” Alex nodded, preoccupied with the latest controversy. George took advantage of his absent-mindedness to slip sleeping pills into Alex’s bowl. He slid the bowl in front of the teenager. “Careful, it’s hot.” He prepared another bowl to bring up to the retired General. “Don’t let your dinner get cold, Alexander.” “I won’t,” Alex waved George out the kitchen door. The sly butler chuckled, more than ready to get rid of that annoyance. He climbed the stairs and knocked on the door to Washington’s quarters. “Come in.” Washington permitted. “I have your dinner, sir.” George placed the tray of soup on Washington’s desk. Thunder cracked outside. “There’s going to be a storm.” …show more content…
“Hopefully, Elizabeth will get here before that.” “Pardon?” “Elizabeth Schuyler is coming to visit. You do remember her, correct? She’s one of Alex’s closest friends.” Washington explained. Elizabeth Schuyler was only one of the children of the, also retired, General Philip Schuyler. “Ah, I’m sure she’ll be fine.” George is about to leave when he hesitates. “Does Alexander know she’s coming?” Washington shook his head. “No, she wanted it to be a surprise.” George nodded and made his way to his quarters. Everything was in motion, all he had to do was wait.

__________ Thanks to the sleeping pills, Alexander fell asleep earlier than usual (Usual being three in the morning with no signs of stopping). It was a matter of making sure he didn’t wake
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