"I'm scared" Rudra whispered to Jp who stood by him as he looked up at the building.
"Don't worry. Be kind" she assured him.
"I won't be rude to them" he chuckled.
"I meant to yourself.. Be soft with them"
He mirrored her smile and hugged her before walking into the apartment.
Adjusting his sleeve, he steadied himself and knocked on the door.
The few seconds it took for the door to open made him even more anxious but she opened it.
"Rudra" Mina smiled.
"Uh..." He turned blank looking at his step mother,"hello".
"Come in" she left the door open and he walked in. The house wasn't very large but it was homely. it reminded him of his own home- the soft brown red hues, the traditional mantlepieces and the carpet that he recognized was a gift from his father.
