The way to the city was quite adventurous. My eyes were always out of the window, observing the beautiful dusk drawing near. Except the pine trees along the way, everything seemed new to me. The huge board engulfing the road with huge letters 'FELICIA CITY WELCOMES YOU'
I suddenly felt like I was to my destination after walking a journey of a thousand miles. It didn't feel like home, but I certainly felt like a place am supposed to be. That feeling made me feel like am going home, to eat home made noodles.
The city was filled with lights , probably because Christmas was fast approaching. People were everything where, singing songs that gave me a great feeling of nostalgia. Christmas trees, I think that's what Asheom called them. He kept talking all the way from the villa. And Alex, he had this wierd smile on his face all the drive.
" Hey, Aleke, can we stop for some turkey with stuffing, I crave it!" Asheom cried from the back of the car. That sounds delicious.
" You'll eat when you get home, keep it in for now." Alex spoke which made Asheom whine but then...
" Aleke!, are you inviting me for dinner! at your place." He squealed. Alex just hummed. Making the latter jump out of his sit and throw his arms around Alex. Alex jolted and cursed.
" Alex, you're the best, if you were a girl, I would definitely date you." I saw him press a messy kiss on Alex's cheek from the corner of my eye. Alex snapped.
" Piss off!" earning a giggle from the latter. " Who would want to date you, you're a pain in the ass, I pity girls who fall for you."
Asheom feigned hurt. " What did you just say, you're my friend, how could you say such about me.." he pouted like a three year old. I ended up chuckling at the act, and then the car feel into deep silence.
" Mysterious girl finally made a sound!' Asheom exclaimed. "I am such a saint, I make people happy." He sat back and praised himself. Alex glanced at me and smiled.
As it clocked 8, we arrived at a huge home, probably what is called a mansion. Huge indeed. And beautiful, I was have hoping this could be my new home. A place I could call home. Where I was welcome and loved, where my heart would feel calm when I thought of it.
That is what my heart wants. I am not sure if this is just my wishful thinking, but it's what I feel like my conscience longs for, like a home I never had. I didn't feel like I was looking for parents, or siblings, just a home was enough for me
We were welcomed by beautiful Christmas decorations, a huge compound, a lot of maids, and then, Rhiona came to greet us. A sweet smile on her face. She stepped towards us and started her motherly talk. I stopped listening half way the conversation, to look at the house.
I think it was my imagination, not real, I don't think it's like that.
...
He was there.....
The red hair, I dreamed of was there....
He's real, and looking at me....