Tears (Part 3)

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".