Picking Up Alice

DING~ DONG!

Rudy rang the doorbell of Alice's house and waited for a reply.

[Who is this?] a male voice asked out of the intercom.

"Umm… this is Rudy. You might know me," Rudy said in a calm tone.

[Rudy…]

"Yes…"

[Rudy as in… Rebecca's kid. Am I right?] the voice asked.

"Yes."

[Why are you here? It's been years since you last visited Alice.] The voice was a little raspy, as though the person speaking was exhausted.

"I will be coming here every morning from now on," Rudy said in a confident voice.

[Oh? Did you court my daughter or something?] he asked with a hint of curiosity in his voice.

"Not yet."

[Tch! And I thought you were different. But good luck, I guess?]

"Uhh… how are you doing, uncle?"

[Why are you worried about an old man like me? I am doing good, thanks,] he responded in a calm voice.

"So, where is Alice?" Rudy then asked.

[She went upstairs as soon as the bell rang. So expect her to come— oh! Here she is.]