Page 93 of Pure Silence

“That… I also kinda figured.” Goldie frowned. “He’s been all about it since that auction. I don’t think he’d actually steal from me, though. Now that I’m getting popular again, he thinks he can use me to get back on top somehow.”

“Do you… do you want to be popular again?”

“I don’t know,” Goldie replied honestly. “I’d dreamed about it for so long, thought about what I’d do if I ever got another chance, and well, now that one is here, I kinda don’t want it. I spent so long being angry at wrestling, I don’t think it’s healthy to give it anymore of my time or emotions. Even the good ones.”

Day bit his lip anxiously.

“What?”

“Would you make anotherStaraxmovie if you were popular?”

Goldie laughed. “Really? You’d want to see another one of those space nightmares?”

“I like them!”

“What about seeing me wrestle? Would you want to watch me get in the ring?”

“Does that lead to the making of anotherStaraxmovie? Because then yes.”

“Oof, come on, baby.” Goldie offered out his hands to Day to pull him and Twinkle out of bed. “Let’s go.”

“Where are we going?”

“To watch something not fuckingStaraxto show you what you’re missing out on. Trust me, there are so many much better movies out there.”

“I want to show it to Twinkle.” Day narrowed his eyes.

“How about we watch something else with Twinkle?”

“We’re watchingStarax.”

“Really?”

“Yes.”

“Come on, Day…”

“Please?”

Goldie had fought some of the most brutal competitors to ever set foot inside a wrestling ring, but he was no match for big brown eyes and a loudly purring kitten.

They did indeed watchStaraxagain, and Goldie worked on a list for groceries to be delivered through the app on his phone. Day hadn’t had a big variety of foods in his life, and Goldie was happy to cook different things for him to try. He got ingredients for several types of meals ranging from simple pastas and salads to rich and savory dishes like barbeque pork and pot roast.

Once the groceries arrived and were all put away, however, Goldie was tired and decided that tonight Day was going to learn about takeout.

Specifically, Chinese.

Day was clueless as to what any of the items on the menu were, and he deferred to Goldie to order for him.

Goldie figured sweet and sour chicken was a safe bet, and he also got some vegetable lo mein and egg rolls for them to share. For himself, it was General Tso’s chicken and an order of beef and broccoli.

Purrcy yowled for her dinner, and Goldie opted to feed her in the bedroom to keep her and Twinkle separated. Purrcy still didn’t seem happy about the new addition to the house, but she was hissing less at least, so Goldie considered that to be a big win.

AfterStaraxwas over, Goldie was able to convince Day to watch something else with dinner. It was difficult trying to pick a movie for someone who had never seen any at all, and Goldie decided to go with a beloved and treasured classic of cinema:

Die Hard.

Day was instantly captivated, and Goldie had to keep reminding him to eat because Day kept zoning out—especially when Alan Rickman was on screen.