Masks Around Me

CHAPTER 2: WELCOME HOME

The next day, my new parents and I went to the airport to go to London. When we were done with the procedures, we boarded the plane.

In the plane, I noticed that our area looked fancier than what I usually see on TV.

“Mum,” I said, looking at Mrs. Windsor.

She looked quite surprised that I called her mum, she smiled and replied, “Yes!! Is there a problem?”

“N-no, there’s no problem, I just wanted to ask why the cabin looked fancier than the ones I see on TV.”

Mr. and Mrs. Windsor chuckled softly for a while, Mr. Windsor put his arms around me and said, “the cabins you saw on TV are probably the economy class. This is first class so it is more expensive and comfortable than the others. Do you understand?”

I nodded and he smiled at me. Some time later, the pilot made an announcement that we are about to move so we should all fasten our seatbelts.

Mrs. Windsor helped me with mine first before doing hers.

As the plane started moving on the runway, I felt my heart beat fast and I struggled to breathe.

Both Mr. and Mrs. Windsor noticed, and they held my hands and assured me that I will be fine. I calmed down a little and we took off.

During the flight, I was still scared, but then they talked to me and told me a lot of stories to take my mind off the flight.

Two hours later, we landed and I felt a little dizzy so I struggled to stand up. Mr. Windsor then carried me and we all left the plane.

Outside the airport, I saw a tall bulky guy holding up a sign that said MR. HENRY WINDSOR AND MRS. AMELIA WINDSOR.

At that moment, I realized that I didn’t even know the name of my parents. We walked in the direction of the man.

“Good day sir, good day ma’am, I believe you enjoyed your trip to Scotland,” the man said with a friendly smile on his face.

“Of course, Williams, it was an amazing and memorable trip,” Henry replied joyfully.

He turned around to look for me then saw me hiding behind Amelia. She looked at me and said, “Don’t worry Edward, Williams is our chauffeur. He’s very nice. Come on, say hello.” I moved forward and greeted him.

“We adopted him during our trip, so he is the new young master of the family,” Henry tells Williams.

Williams smiled at me and said, “Welcome sir, you are very lucky to have been adopted by such nice and loving people. I hope you can get used to your new environment soon.”

“Ohh!!! Where are my manners? You all just had a very exhausting trip and I’m here keeping you waiting. I apologize for my inconsiderate behavior,” Williams said.

“There’s no problem William,” Amelia replied with a smile.

Williams then led us to the car and helped with our bags. When he was done loading them in the trunk, he got in and started driving.

As he was driving, I looked out the window and was mesmerized by how beautiful London was.

After a few minutes, we arrived at a big mansion. It was the Windsor mansion.

The place was so spacious and beautiful. There was a fountain in the middle of the compound and there were different species of flowers which were used to decorate the house.

Williams stopped the car “sir, ma’am we’ve arrived,” he said.

“Look Edward, from now on this would be your new home,” Henry said with a big smile on his face. I turned around and looked at Amelia who was also smiling at me and she nodded in agreement to what her husband said.

Henry came down from the car holding my hands and Amelia followed, and we saw some people dressed in a uniform waiting at the front door of the mansion.

An older looking woman who seemed to be their leader stepped forward. She was quite chubby and had brown hair which was tied in a bun.

She approached us with a smile, “Welcome back, I hope you enjoyed your trip,” the couple nodded with a smile.

She then looked at me and said, “This must be the little boy from Scotland. What’s your name little boy?” “E-E-Edward,” I stammered.

"You are welcome Edward. We've prepared your room hopefully I will be to your liking. Come let's go in."

The other people who were standing opened the door for us, and we entered the house.

The inside was even prettier than the outside.

The walls were painted white and there was a big silver chandelier at the ceiling.

Beautiful paintings were hung on the walls, and the Windsor's wedding picture was hung on the walls.

There were two stairs that were curved as it goes up.

The place looked so unreal.

I was lost in thought admiring the place when my dad gave the workers an order, “Please lead Edward to his room and help him freshen up.”

They led me to a room upstairs.

It was a massive room, even bigger than the rooms in the orphanage.

I saw a lot of toys in a corner, and the bed was big. I was mesmerized and the workers took me to the bathroom and helped me with my bath.

When they were done, they helped me with my hair and changed me into new clothes. I looked at myself in the mirror and I couldn’t believe that was me.

It felt nice, and inside I kept praying that this won’t be temporary.

The workers led me downstairs, and I saw a lot of delicacies on the table. “We didn’t know what you liked, so we had the chef prepare all these for you.”

I thanked them and started eating. After a few minutes, Henry looked at me and asked, “What do you think about starting school next week?”

I hesitated a little then replied, “I would love to.”

He looks at Amelia and smiles then tells me to eat up.

After dinner, Amelia follows me to the room and tucks me in.

As soon as she’s about to leave, I held her. “Please don’t leave, I want you to stay.” She smiles and hugs me, soon I fell asleep.