The fear of Mark coming
back increased in her heart, she needed a break, she needed to leave this house
and start over somewhere else.
"Lana" she
called out in a shrill voice, "Yes momma" she came sprinting towards
the voice of her mother, "we are leaving this place today and now, get all
your necessary stuffs ready". She wanted to also leave but this sudden
decision of her mother shook her a little; she wasn't prepared for the hectic
task of putting all her things together.
After a hectic time of
packing and unpacking. Selecting wanted and unwanted stuff, she walked to where
her mother was " mommy where are we going to" no answer, she was engrossed
in a picture she held in her hands. A picture that reminded her of a beautiful
day. She looked fresh and younger, her face beaming with so much joy, her white
dress cost so much, girls secretly envied her, she felt like a princess that
day, her eyes drifted to the person standing next to her, her countenance
changed, she stared, caught up in so many thoughts, "momma" the tap
on her back made her jerk suddenly, the picture fell, a crack was made between
her and Mark, she concluded in her heart that it was a sign, nothing can bring
them together again. She turned round to see her daughter's curious eyes
"Lana, you shouldn't sneak on someone like that" her voice slightly
raised. " I was just asking a question mommy"
"What is it"
"Where are we going
to?"
"We are going to stay
with your uncle for a while, Uncle Stark", "really"
"Yea honey”. At the
mention of his name, her heart was lifted, she really liked him a lot, he never
misses the 4th of June, his presents were always expensive and beautiful, she became
enthusiastic. Michelle watched her daughter and wished she was her age.
The cab stopped in front
of a magnificent building, Michelle paid the fare, stepped down with Lana, got
to the trunk of the car and brought out their belongings. The vehicle zoomed
off!.
This environment was
beautiful, clean and serene. They walked few steps towards the gate. Lana
looked on in amusement, she couldn't believe her eyes, her uncle was surely a
wealthy man. She watched as her mother pressed a button on a little white box
next to the gate. To her amazement she heard the deep baritone voice of her
uncle "Who is this?", "its Michelle, Lana is here too" the
gate opened slowly, Lana was already getting excited but was really good in
concealing her mood. They walked into a serene environment, the flowers were
beautiful and well groomed, there was a fountain in the middle, the carpet
grass was well taken care of, trees stood at strategic areas.
In front of them stood a
beautiful house, white and grey. They got to the door; Michelle pressed the
door bell, in no time the door opened and a middle aged woman. Stood smiling
"welcome, come in" they got in and met a beautiful interior.
Everything in their perfect positions. Lana looked up and saw a gigantic chandelier;
it seemed to be changing colors.
"He would be down in
a jiffy" the woman walked away briskly. Quick steps were heard, he came in
sight wearing a secret circus black trouser, with a Hermes Entriviere brown
belt that went round his waist firmly, a spotless white Chanel shirt, his left
wrist wore a Hublot Classic Fusion Haute Joaillerie watch, his feet wore
Salvatore Ferragamo python shoes, his Clive Christian cologne filled the air,
his hair well-groomed and in order. Smiling broadly "hello Michelle"
kissed her on both cheeks then hugged her. He looked down and saw a beaming
face, he swept her off her feet and did a 360 with her, she laughed
uncontrollably. He puts her down and kisses her on her forehead,
"My beautiful
niece".
