Not Far Away

"No, if I told him, he probably wouldn't see you at all. You'd better just show up first. Grandpa isn't the type to be rude. If you're already here, he won't have the nerve to drive you away." Hendric chuckled, his face full of pride. Soon, the car arrived at a small alley, and there was a stone blockade in front of them. The two of them got off the car and walked the rest of the way. Just like Hendric said, they were not far away. They arrived in just around a dozen steps. Hendric pushed open a small door and said, "Please come in." Lucille walked in. The courtyard was neither too big nor too small. It gave off the scent of classical books. It was well taken care of both on the inside and outside, seeming elegant and quiet. Hendric closed the door to the courtyard and led Lucille into one of the living rooms. He lowered his voice and said, "My grandfather will be coming over to make tea in five minutes. You can wait here. I'll leave first so that I don't get beat up." Lucille was spee