Unlike his mother, Joshua didn't inherit the Hot Tempered trait and instead .... waited patiently until the opportune moment to strike.
That day was now upon us.
It was a Saturday, both parents were asleep in bed. Gareth because he'd finished his shift at HQ, Rhonda because she'd been up all night pacing and going to the bathroom every hour.
Alice was also having a lie-in, whilst Katie busied herself in the garden, picking out the prime fruits and vegetables that Gareth had so lovingly planted and maintained.
Picking at his measly breakfast of bread and jam, and silently seething at the fact that his favourite cereal was missing from the cupboards .... again .... Joshua then decided to go online and surf the 'net. He pounded the keys aggressively, his temper rising.
The door creaked open and in walked Timothy - psycho maid - bold as brass, giving the appearance that he owned the place. Joshua tried to ignore him, but he STILL hadn't forgiven this guy for stealing what should have been HIS birthday celebrations.
.... Timothy Selby.......... the object of Joshua's wrath and subsequent 'line of attack!'
Strengthening his resolve, he silently got up from the computer and watched the maid's movements. Then and only then did he decide to approach the guy, quickly and stealthily.
Tim was distracted momentarily, by the high pitched whine emanating from the dishwasher, so he didn't notice Joshua until he was standing right behind him.
He peered over his shoulder, both of them meeting each other - glare for glare.
'Don't even think about it kid,' Tim growled, his back stiffening, 'I've seen your type and I know exactly what you're going to do. Besides, I'm not in the mood.... o-kay?'
Joshua just stood there quietly, sizing this man up and down.
'I was just going to get some juice from the fridge,' Josh replied innocently, '.... if you don't mind.'
There was a pause, long enough for Timothy to take stock of Josh's intentions. Easing the tension from his shoulders.... he stepped aside.
'Fine then,' he snapped, 'but get a spurt on, I haven't got all day.... I've got work to do... cleaning up after you lot.'
Josh shrugged his shoulders and stepped forward.
Tim turned his back.
BIG mistake.
With arms akimbo, hands set into claw-like shapes and knees bent.....
... Joshua pounced.
Giving one hell of a rebel yell.... and scaring the pants of Timothy!!!!
'YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!'
Whilst Tim was still clutching his chest and gathering his breath, Joshua stood back, an evil grin on his face.
'There! That's what you get for ruining MY birthday party,' he declared, a warning tone in his voice, '.... and stealing food from OUR fridge..... So, I'd better watch out.... if I were you.'
Joshua definitely lived up to his Mean Spirited trait this time!!!!!!
Oh, revenge is a dish - best served .... cold!!!
****SIDE NOTE****
I just gotta love that 'Robin Hood' style outfit Joshua is wearing. It is too cuuuute. It was what he transitioned into and to begin with, I was too darned lazy to change him out of it. Besides, I think it is most becoming of him really.
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