❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ Aubrey parked her car in the front of the house, she clutched her red bag and alighted from the vehicle. She walked slowly towards the entryway, clutching the red bag. “Open this door!!” Aubrey screamed when she was closer to the entryway. “I am coming; hold on!” A voice answered from the sitting room. “Welcome, mum,” Davies said as soon as he opened the door. “Thank you very much, son,” Aubrey said, and entered the house. Davies closed the door and said, “Bring your bag, mum!” “It’s not necessary; I will take it to my room,” Aubrey said and walked away. Soon, Aubrey walked into the sitting room after changing her clothes; she was putting on a black skirt and a blue shirt. She could see Davies gazing at the television and smiling. “Are you okay?” Aubrey said. Davies smiled and said, “Yes, mum. Welcome once again. How was the program?” “It was power-packed, hectic, demanding; just name it,” Aubrey said as s
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ When Liam got to his room, he could see Davies and Ethan sitting on a couch. He walked slowly towards the bed, sat down and said, “Davies, is this the script you are writing?” “Well, I was writing the script before Ethan walked into the room,” Davies said with a smile. “And you two have been discussing since then?” Liam said. “Davies started the conversations,” Ethan said. “Why must you lie; aren’t you the one who said you enjoyed yourselves at the eatery?” Davies said with glare. “It’s okay, Davies; I will give you my ice cream,” Liam said. “Really?” Davies said. “Yes, I will,” Liam said. “Thank you very much for the gesture,” Davies said, and Ethan laughed. “And why are you laughing?” Liam said with glare. “I don’t know you are this benevolent,” Ethan said and Liam hissed. “Do you think Liam is like you, stingy lad?” Davies said. “It’s okay. Let’s go and watch a film,” Liam said and stood up from the bed. “Mum told me to
❌ 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,”