❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ “You have to calm down, Davies; your father is back. He will come and pick up you and Liam tomorrow,” Aubrey said as she gazed at Davies’ face. “Wow!!” Davies and Liam chorused. “How about my mother?” Liam said with curiosity. “Your mother? She’s also back,” Aubrey said with a smile. “I can’t believe my ears,” Liam said with a smile. “So Liam and Davies will be leaving for California tomorrow?” Sadie said grimly. “Yeah, aren’t you happy for them?” Aubrey said. “I am happy for them. At least, they will be able to reunite with their nuclear family members,” Sadie said. “You are right, Sadie. Ethan, is anything the problem? You are not talking,” Aubrey said as she gazed at Ethan’s face. “I don’t have anything to say, mum,” Ethan said grimly. “C’mon, Ethan; you don’t have to be sad. Besides, these two had used enough time with us; so it’s time they left,” Sadie said and held Ethan’s hand. “I can see sadness written o
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ “Alright, it’s not a big thing. Since three of you are going to California today, I have organized a mini-party and it’s starting anytime from now,” Aubrey said. She gazed at Liam, Ethan and Davies’ faces simultaneously. “Really? Thank you very much, mum,” Liam said. “It’s a thank you from me too, mum,” Ethan said. “You are welcome. So, Sadie and I will be going to the kitchen now to prepare something. I want the three of you to tidy up the clutter on time,” Aubrey said. “Alright, mum,” the juveniles chorused euphorically. “Now, Sadie, let’s go to the kitchen,” Aubrey said and walked away in the company of Sadie. “Guys, it’s time to tidy up the clutter,” Davies said and stood up from the couch. As soon as the juveniles finished tidying up the clutter, Ethan said, “We need to bathe now.” “You are right, Ethan. Go and take care of yourself in the bathroom; Davies and I will do ours later,” Liam said as he gazed
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ When Sadie got to the sitting room, she could see the juveniles sitting together on the couch. Liam was putting on a black suit, a tie and a pair of black shoes. Davies was putting on a blue shirt, a jacket, black trousers and a pair of brown shoes. Ethan, on the other hand, was putting on a green shirt, black trousers and a pair of black shoes. “What are you doing?” Sadie said and gazed at the juveniles’ faces simultaneously. “Nothing, big sis,” Davies said. “Where is dad?” Sadie said and Wesley cut in. “Dad is here,” Wesley said. Wesley was putting on a brown suit, a wrist watch and a pair of brown shoes. “Good morning, dad,” Sadie said with a smile, and sat down beside Wesley on the couch. “Good morning, Sadie. I can see you are smiling; what’s behind the smile?” Wesley said as he gazed at Sadie’s face. “I have always smiled, dad. I hope the night was good?” Sadie said. “Yeah. I was told you were cooking,” Wesley said
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ When Sadie got to the sitting room, she could see Brielle sitting beside Emelia on the couch and Wesley sitting on another couch. “Good morning, ma,” Sadie said with a smile. “My able singer; good morning. How are you?” Brielle said with a smile. “I am fine, ma. Emilia, you look more beautiful,” Sadie said. “Thank you very much, sister Sadie,” Emilia said with a broad smile. “You are welcome. Dad, where are the juveniles?” Sadie said and gazed at Wesley’s face. “Here they are,” Wesley said with a gesture. “Okay, dad. Well done, guys,” Sadie said and gazed at the juveniles’ faces simultaneously. “Thank you very much, sister Sadie,” the juveniles chorused euphorically. They walked towards the table and dropped the bottles and mugs they were holding on the table. “I need to set the table too,” Sadie said, and walked towards the dining room. The juveniles sat down on a couch and Liam said, “Emilia, just c
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ “Alright!” everyone chorused and silence rented the dining room. “I can’t believe my plate is empty in the twinkle of an eye,” Brielle said after she had taken the last spoonful of the fried rice. “Do you still need some?” Aubrey said amid the food in her mouth. “No, I don’t want more food; I am satisfied,” Brielle said with a smile. “Alright,” Aubrey said and took the last spoonful of fried rice. Wesley stood up and said, “I need to urinate.” “Alright. How about your food?” Aubrey said as she gazed at Wesley’s face. “The food? I don’t need it again; I am satisfied,” Wesley said. “Alright,” Aubrey said. “I will join you soon,” Wesley said, and walked away. “Thank you for this food, Aubrey; you are a good cook indeed,” Sarah said as she gazed at Aubrey’s face. “I will take that as a compliment,” Aubrey said with smile. “Dad, you are not eating your food,” Davies said as he gazed at Alfred’s face. “I am
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ “Well, you are right,” Brielle said with a smile. “I am staying too long; I need to join the personalities in the dining room,” Aubrey said. “Yeah: they should be anticipating your return,” Brielle said. “Send my regards to doctor Bennett when he returns from work,” Aubrey said as she gazed at Brielle’s face. “Alright, I will,” Brielle said. “Goodbye,” Aubrey said. “Goodbye!” Brielle and Emilia chorused. Mother and child walked towards their house while Aubrey walked back to her house. When Aubrey got home, she could hear the sound of loud music emanating from the sitting room. She pushed the door and it went open. Aubrey moved closer to the couches and said, “I can see a smile on everyone’s face; keep it up!” “You are missing a lot,” Wesley said and sipped his drink. “Yeah. Let me teach you some dancing steps,” Alfred said. He moved forwards and backwards to display his dancing skills. “You are trying, man,”
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ Alfred wore the seatbelt, he started the car and gazed at the dashboard. He acceded to a speed and controlled the steering wheel. Wesley trailed the car as it disappeared into the thin air. After he had stood at arm akimbo and had gotten enough gaze, he spat and walked towards the entrée. When he was closer to the entryway, he pushed the door and it went open. He walked into the house, closed the door and sauntered towards the couches. “Where is your mum?” Wesley said. “She went to take something in her room; she will join us soon,” Sadie said as she gazed at Wesley’s face. “Alright. She had better be fast,” Wesley said and sat down on one of the couches. “She will,” Sadie said. “I hope you cleared the table?” Wesley said and gazed at Sadie’s face. “Yes, dad. I did that as soon as the juveniles and others left,” Sadie said, and adjusted her sitting posture. “Good,” Wesley said, and could see Aubrey coming towards
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ “I feel so tired,” Ethan said and closed one of his eyes. “Then, you guys need some rest,” Alfred said amid the water in his mouth. “Yeah. Go and sleep so that you can regain your lost energy,” Sarah said and glimpsed at the juveniles' faces simultaneously. “I am feeling sleepy too; I think I need to rest,” Alfred said and stood up from the couch. “I would love to sleep now, but I can’t,” Sarah said. “You can’t? Why?” Alfred said and sipped a little water. “I want to cook something for everyone to eat,” Sarah said. “That’s not necessary; we are filled. Besides, there are snacks in the refrigerator,” Alfred said. “Alright. Then let’s all go to bed now,” Sarah said and stood up from the couch. Alfred walked towards the table, he placed the glass cup on the table and said, “It’s time to go to our rooms.” “Okay, Alfred,” Sarah said, and they walked away. “Glory be to God!” Sarah said as soon as she opened