Field Trip
Chapter 44: Field Trip
"And just like that class, we will be having a field to Parker Industries next week!"
Andrew and Alice were in shock at what their teacher just said. They just couldn't believe that their field trip next week would take place at Parker Industries, which was their parents' workplace.
It didn't even help that their parents happened to be the CEO and secretary of the place as well.
As Andrew and Alice looked at each other with the same face, one thought came into both of their minds.
"We are so screwed..."
(A few hours later...)
"What are we going to tell mom and dad? We can't let them know about this," Andrew said as he and his sister were walking back to their home.
"Are you kidding me? If anything, they probably already know about this," Alice replied. Andrew looked at her with a face of shock. "Think about it, if our classroom is able to go to Parker Industries next week, who's permission did they get?"
Andrew inputted what his sister into his brain and realized it. "Oh no."
"Yeah."
"Well what do we do then?! This field trip may make our lives go for the worst!"
"How so?"
"We'll be dealt with unnecessary attention! What are we going to do?"
Alice thought for a moment and said, "Well...we could just not say anything about it."
"Won't mom and dad find out?"
"As long as we don't bring up the subject, then we're okay. They'll probably forget about it because of their busy schedule."
"If you say so. And if we get caught, don't put the blame on me. This is your idea after all."
"Whatever you say...little brother," Alice teasingly said.
"Don't call me that, we're twins..." Andrew muttered.
As Andrew and Alice were continuing their walk, they eventually reached their home, hoping that their parents weren't at home.
Sadly, as fate and the Parker Luck would have it, they were home, leaving Andrew and Alice into a bit of despair. Peter was in the kitchen making something while Cindy was in the living room reading a book. Knowing this, Andrew and Alice prepared for the worst.
"We're back!" Andrew said.
"Welcome home! How was school?" Cindy asked.
"Eh, just fine I guess," Alice said.
"I see. Anything interesting happened?" Peter asked.
Andrew and Alice went quiet after hearing Peter's words. "N-Nothing interesting happened," Andrew said, hoping that they didn't know about the field trip.
"I see."
"Yeah. Anyway, we're be in our rooms now!" Andrew and Alice exclaimed quickly as they hurried into their rooms.
"What's going on with those two?" Cindy asked. "I haven't seen them like this ever since they were kids."
"Don't know," Peter replied. Then suddenly, his smartphone was ringing. The call was from Anna. "Hey Anna. What is it?"
"Well...it's about next week," she replied.
"Next week? What about it?"
"Well...you remember the high school that was going to be in Parker Industries for a field trip?"
"Yeah, why?"
"Well...you're not going to believe this, but the school that is participating in the field trip is Midtown High. What's more is that the class participating in happens to be Andrew's and Alice's class as well."
"Huh. Well that explains everything."
"What do you mean by that?" Anna asked.
"Earlier, Andrew and Alice were in a rush to go to their rooms earlier. I had no clue about why until now."
"Wow. Anyway, prepare for a tour of Parker Industries next week."
"Got it. Thanks." Peter then ended the call.
"Was that Anna?"
"Yeah, and you won't believe what just happened," Peter said before he explained the whole call to Cindy...
(A week later...)
"Well, can't believe that worked."
"Yeah. They didn't notice anything. You think we'll be in the clear?"
"I hope so."
As the bus stopped in front of the main entrance of Parker Industries, everyone got out of the bus and started walking towards the building.
"Okay everyone, I expect everyone here to be on their best behavior today! I don't want anyone to get hurt here, and I expect everyone here to act mature. Okay?"
"Okay!" the class exclaimed.
As the class was heading towards the lobby of Parker Industries, Andrew and Alice were hopping that they don't get spotted by the workers here, especially the ones that have been there the longest.
However, as the tour guide saw Andrew and Alice in the crowd of students, she said, "Oh hello Andrew and Alice! Are you here on this trip?"
As soon as the tour guide said that, everyone in the class looked at Andrew and Alice with stares, including the teacher.
"Oh boy, this is not going to be good..." they thought.
As the tour of Parker Industries went on, Andrew and Alice were noticed by any member of Parker Industries, especially the senior members. Some members would greet them casually while other members would greet them with utter respect, making the other students and teacher staring at them even further. It was creeping them out even further. Some students were even whispering questions to them about their relationship.
Eventually, as the tour was ending, Andrew and Alice were relieved that the field trip was almost over. However, there was one more event that they must go through...
And that was the questions.
The group of students and teacher then walked into a room that looked like a mini press conference room, Andrew and Alice noticed that their parents along with Anna were there as well.
"Oh no..." Andrew and Alice thought.
As the students sat down on the chairs provided in the room, the questionnaire started with one question that everyone was dying for.
"Are Andrew and Alice Parker related to you, Mr. Peter Parker and Ms. Cindy Parker?"
The entire room then suddenly went quiet. For a few minutes, everyone was in a state of complete silence and was waiting for the answer to come out.
Eventually, Andrew had enough of this and decided to say it.
"Okay, I'm going to be clear about this since everyone has been staring at me and my sister because of this. Yes, my parents are Peter Parker and Cindy Parker. However, it doesn't mean that you can treat me and my sister differently at school. We're still the same people you see in Midtown. So I ask everyone here...to treat me and my sister like before...please."
Everyone was appalled at Andrew's request, especially Peter, Cindy, and Anna. Alice gave Andrew a thumbs up while he was sitting back down.
"Okay then. Shall we begin the questions?" the teacher asked.
As the questionnaire started, Andrew glanced at his parents and Anna who were giving him a smile.
Guess the trip wasn't so bad after all...