The next day, she booked her ticket to London and took the address of the place her mother used to work. She followed her regular schedule. She also wrote a letter to the principal telling her that her mother is in hospital and she has to take a leave for months and promise to complete her work on time. During dinner, Christian and her father discussed the important things to be careful of. The next day, she did her luscious breakfast and packed some snacks and she took off for the airport with her father. She farewelled her father and kissed him on his cheek, on-time boarded her plane.
After a cozy flight she landed in London as she said," Finally, I am here. Long-time no see London."
As soon as she took a step forward, she saw a bunch of reporters and cameramen running in her direction. What a great start to her London life! As she turned around to see who it was, she bumped into someone's chest and felled hardly on the ground.
???: sorry miss! but I am in a hurry.
A masculine voice spoke and walk away really fast. She said to herself, "What a jerk. Doesn't even say sorry!" She stood up and dust herself up. She was about to walk always when she stepped on something. It was a cute stuffed bunny. She picked it up and thought it belonged to the man. She rummaged for the man she bumped into but he was nowhere to be found. She kept looking but with no luck, she gave up. She reserved a taxi, and pulled her luggage, and went to gate H3 where he was assumed to come. When the taxi arrived, a good-looking driver came out of the driver's seat. He helped her to put her valises and both sat in the car.
Driver: I see you are exhausted from your trip. Welcome to London.
He looked at her from the rearview mirror and smiled, he didn't look like a creep so Christian smiled back.
Christian: I am so tired, I was almost run over by some news reporters and cameramen.
Driver: you were just visiting here? You didn't know that the royal family was at the airport.
Christian eyes widened on hearing that and made an "O" shape with her mouth. That look on her face made the driver chuckled as he started to drive.
Christian: yes, I am just visiting here. Have you seen them in person?
Driver: yes, the king and queen are very kind-hearted and also wandered around the village a lot. The address you gave me is near the palace too, so you may have a chance to meet or see them. I think you need some peace so I will stop speaking. I will wake you up when we are here.
Christian: thank you, sir, that's very generous of you.
After a long drive, the handsome driver woke up Christian as she yawned and stretched her legs. She adjusted the light in her eyes and looked at the aesthetic view in front of her. She praised the view while the driver took her luggage out.
Christien: wow your village brings back the old fashion times, no offense. But I think it's cute and natural.
The driver: the king and the queen like to make it medieval as possible. Here is your stuff, sorry I can't escort you to ur personal destination. I still have a lot of work to do. Just take 5 min walk straight and take a left and you will reach your destination. Have a nice day Christian.
Christien: it's fine to sit, thank you for your service, and oh! here are your money and your tip.
driver: since you are so nice it's free. Bye!!
Before going inside his car he smiled and winked at Christian and She was quite surprised and smiled back.
Christien: oh my god! I think I just flirted with a taxi driver, a really hot one to be exact.
She shut her mouth as she realized what a sinful sentence she said.
Christien: You're a pervert Christien! Shame on u.
She walked and took a left to see a descent yet a beautiful house. She knocked on the house door with the bell (not an electric one
) and middle-aged women opened the door. Her house was decent, not as fancy and rich as she accepted.
Christian: Hi, I am Christian, Mrs. Anderson's daughter.
The woman's face lit up with a bright smile and greeted her inside.
Mrs. Lee: take a sit dear, sorry for the mess, I was just cooking lunch, by the way, I am Mrs. Lee.
Christien: no actually your house is very elegant and cozy. So is my mom your maid?
She gave me a cup of tea to Christien and she gladly accepted it, then she took a seat across from her, while she takes a few sips of delicious tea the woman made.
Mrs. Lee: my maid? No, you got it all wrong dear she is my co-worker.
Christien: oh really? If this isn't the house then where is my mom working?
Mrs. Lee: we worked at a royal family. She was in charge of taking up the kids.
Christien was shocked and almost choked on her tea, dad didn't tell me about it. She was so clueless.
Mrs. Lee: based on your face you don't know about this. After lunch, we will go to visit your mom.
Mrs. Lee was about to check on her food while Christian decided to take a heavy breath in and call her.
Christien: Mrs. Lee I know it's a bit too much for you to ask, but I need a favor from you. If it's fine—
She was cut off by Mrs. Lee. Christien looked at her expression to see a concerned expression like a mother normally has when they see their child have problems, the one she never gets to experience.
Mrs. Lee: hey don't be shy what is it? I am glad to help you.
Christien: W-well me and my dad have a debt to pay this month a-and I need a job. I was thinking if I could replace my mom for the time being.
Mrs. Lee: that's a very sweet thing to do sweetheart. Don't worry I will tell the Queen about this.
A smile was splattered on Christian's face once she heard that. She was so relieved.
Mrs. Lee: the chicken noodle soup is done, let's eat and we will go to the hospital. Just leave your bags here.
Christian face turned pale. She was not ready to see her and not in that condition. She gulped, cold sweats kept falling from her forehead.
Christian: a-actually Mrs. Lee I was thinking of going there alone, maybe tomorrow? I just wanted to see her privately if it's alright.
She lied but Mrs. Lee bought it. She nodded her head and Christien felt relieved like her boulders on her were washed away.
Mrs.Lee: it's alright dear. I understand. I will send u the address.
After that, both of them ate supper and chit-chatted like girls already do lmao, when suddenly the front door opened.