The siblings sat down in the living room doing one thing or the other. They had arrived some minutes ago and had put the little panda to bed in Esmeralda's room. All they were waiting for now was for him to wake up.
Anastasia was busy putting her time to good use by engaging her siblings in talking about anything she could think of. Their small talk turned into a petty fight with her and Kyle
"Your ugliness blinds my vision I tell you."
Anastasia stated while looking at Kyle with a smug expression.
"Your dramatic nature annoys the living daylights out of me."
Kyle returned the smug look as he saw his sister's expression show a slight crack of anger.
Esmeralda was busy on her phone looking for the number she might have deleted some weeks ago to bother about their fight. She didn't stop them and had no intention of doing it anytime soon. After scrolling for eternity she finally found the number she had been looking for, it was of no use to her so she didn't bother to save it but now it is. She dialed the number and placed the phone on her ear.
Anastasia and Kyle saw her and kept their mouth shut, not after giving each other a 'this-isn't-over' look.
The phone rang for some seconds and then got connected.
"Hello?"
The other person answered
"This is auntie Snow-white, the lady that found Ezekiel some weeks back."
Anastasia and Kyle snickered at the way their sister introduced herself. Just replaying the scene almost made them choke on their laughter.
Esmeralda looked at the two with a silent warning in her eyes and that made them shut up instantly.
"Oh miss! Thank God you called! Ezekiel is missing and-"
She quickly interrupted him by saying "He's with me."
The other side went silent and then asked "He's with you?"
"Yes."
She confirmed. Her gaze drifted to the clock and saw that it was almost dark so she continued.
"I am taking Ezekiel to your house. Is that okay?"
"Yes!!It is. Thank you so much! I will be expecting your arrival soon."
She disconnected the call and turned to look at her siblings. She was about to say something but was stopped by a small voice and a small body running down the stairs.
"Auntie Snow-white!"
They all watch the little panda run towards Esmeralda and jumped on her before wrapping his tiny hands around her.
Esmeralda was shocked at the little boy's behaviour but she overcame it and returned the hug before the boy released his grip from her body.
The little boy waved at Anastasia shyly and gave Kyle a big smile. The siblings could never get enough of his cuteness.
"Had a good sleep?"
Kyle asked while getting up.
The little boy nodded and what followed was a loud growl that echoed in the living. room.
Anastasia giggled at the boy who was embarrassed by the sound that came from his stomach.
"I think we need to feed your little monster."
Anastasia stated and Kyle went to the kitchen to bring the food the maids had made earlier for the little panda.
The little boy once again sat on Esmeralda's lap as he ate his food silently. On several occasions, he would feed Esmeralda who ate without reluctance. This scene made the other two beings shocked. What was this? She was willingly eating without giving a threat with her eyes? This little boy must be a wizard.
Ezekiel had finished eating and they were ready to go. He waved bye to his two other friends he had made and entered the car along with Esmeralda. The car drove off towards the Stone's residence quickly but smoothly.
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Ding dong!
Esmeralda pressed the bell button and what welcomed her was the shocked faces of the Stone family. They were all standing at the entrance except for a certain someone who wasn't around at the moment.
"My baby!"
Mrs Stone screamed and took Ezekiel in her arms while showering him with kisses. Her face was puffy and red due to the tears she had she'd some minutes ago.
Timothy walked up to Esmeralda with a look of gratitude and almost touched her hand but saw that the woman was quick to avoid his touch. He frowned but then paid no meaning to it.
"Thank you so much Miss. You are truly an angel sent from above to remove us from sorrow."
Jake also nodded his head at his brother's words. If it wasn't for her then who knows where Ezekiel could have been.
Esmeralda nodded her head and returned her gaze to the little boy in his grandmother's hand.
"Why are you standing outside dear? Come in."
Mrs Stone stood by the side to allow the beautiful woman enter. She had seen all manner of beauty but not this one. She felt like this woman was different and unique.
Esmeralda shook her head and said "I am sorry but I must be on my way. Maybe next time."
Esmeralda rejected kindly. Itwasn't a promise but it was what she could settle for at the moment
"Are you sure?"
The older Stone asked with a skeptical look on his face that was hidden with a blank expression. This woman always seem to appear when his grandson gets lost. Why? He decided to look into this woman's profile later and see what and who she really is.
"Yes."
Esmeralda answered and stared straight into the older Stone's eyes with an unwavering gaze. She had seen through his expression and scoffed at how he tried to mask it from someone like herself. She returned her gaze towards the little boy and waved at him.
The little boy waved at her as he saw her turn around and leave. He missed her already and she was even gone yet.
The Stones stared at the black driving out of their estate and they all had one question in mind.
"Who is this woman?"