❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ “I want us to relocate,” professor MacPherson said as he gazed at Charlotte’s face. “You want us to relocate?” Charlotte said with surprise. “Yeah,” professor MacPherson said. “And why should we leave our own house?” Charlotte said as she gazed at professor MacPherson’s face. “I don’t have any genuine reason, but I want us to leave this house,” professor MacPherson said. “You don’t have any genuine reason and you want us to leave our own house; you never told me you'd build another house,” Charlotte said. “I haven’t built another house. Besides, we won’t live in this state anymore. We will go to Maryland,” professor MacPherson said. “Maryland? How are we going to survive there?” Charlotte said. “We survived here in California, so we will definitely survive in Maryland too. I have a close friend there; he will be of great help to us,” professor MacPherson said. “And how will you do your lecturing career?” C
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ “Thank you Jesus for a bright new day…,” Charlotte muttered as soon as she stood up from the bed. “Charlotte, you are?” professor MacPherson said. He has been reminiscing in bed since he woke up. “I didn’t even check whether you were awake; good morning,” Charlotte said with a smile. “Good morning, Charlotte. What’s behind today’s smile?” professor MacPherson said and sat down on the bed. awake “I just feel like smiling; besides, it’s not easy to wake up,” Charlotte said with a smile. “Yes, you are right. From scientific research, smile heals faster than drugs,” professor MacPherson said. “You are right, professor MacPherson. I need to cook something so that you can eat before going to work,” Charlotte said. “Alright, Charlotte. I will go and prepare for work too,” Professor MacPherson said, and the twosome walked towards the entryway. When Professor MacPherson and Charlotte got to the sitting room, they could
❌ Do not copy or share on any platform ❌ “Thank you for the food, Charlotte,” professor MacPherson said as he emptied his plate. “C’mon, you don’t have to ascribe glory to me; you should thank yourself and God for providing the food,” Charlotte said. “You are right, mum,” Ayla said and carried a spoonful of the food. “You better eat your food very fast,” Charlotte said with a glare. “Ayla hasn’t done anything wrong by chipping into our conversations,” professor MacPherson said with a smile. “Mr. man, you look reluctant; you should be off to work by now,” Charlotte said. “Oh, my God, it’s 7:50 am already,” professor MacPherson said after he had gazed at his wrist watch. “You must have been dreaming,” Charlotte said as she gazed at professor MacPherson’s face. “I won’t take that as an insult,” professor MacPherson said with a smile. He stood up from his chair, moved closer to Charlotte and kissed her on her forehead. “Goodbye, Charlotte,” professo
❌ 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