A New Home
Author: Bukolami
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

Alex held Alexia tightly as she pulled him into the dark streets, he was so terrified because it was his first time coming out at night.

They got to Alexia’s house and she pulled him in, she closes the door and pulled him to her room.

“Where is this place?” Alex asked as she dropped his bag.

“My house and this is my room.”

“Why is it so small? I thought every house is always big.”

“No, your house is a mansion and it is obvious you are from a rich home, we are not rich, we are poor so this is where we live.”

“Is this where I will be staying now?”

“Yeah, hopefully.” She muttered thinking about her mother's opinion about him staying with them.

“Get some sleep okay?” She said and he nodded, she helped him lay properly on the bed and she covered him with a small blanket.

“What about you?” Alex asked and she smiled.

“Don’t worry, just rest okay?”

He nodded and slowly closed his eyes.

***********

THE NEXT DAY

Alexia's mother walked into her room and froze as she stared at her daughter and
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