Monday morning, I woke up on time to gather my things for my departure to Mr Afolabi's home. I had discussed things the previous day, with Sandra and her brother.
{Flash Back}
"I must express my profound gratitude to you guys. For your love and care all these months have been with you people." I began.
"I don't really know what I would have done, if not for you guys that have been there for me. Honestly, thank you isn't enough. But may God remember you guys and turn things around for you." Sandra held my hand.
"Amen. But you don't really have to thank us. You are like a sister."
"She's right. Anyway, we thank God for everything." Great said. I sighed. But then brightened up.
"I will be leaving tomorrow, to live permanently with my foster parents. Sandra, you remember the kind man the other day? Him and his wife have adopted me. I am sad and the same time happy that I will be leaving you guys see where God is taking me."
"Wait, you're seriously leaving?" Sandra asked, emotionally. I sighed.
"Yes Sandra. But I promise that I will be sending gifts and one day reward you guys for your kind gesture. I will miss you guys so much."
"We will miss you more. I feel like I'm gonna loose part of me because, you are just like a sister to me." Sandra said and we hugged in tears. We remained in that position much longer, before Great pulled us apart.
"It's okay Sandra. We will surely miss you Florence. All the best, and we will be praying for you." He said and held Sandra, in consolation.
"Thank you so much guys. You are the best. The memories. we've shared together, will certainly remain in my mind."
* * *
Sandra woke up and joined me in packing up. An hour later, Mr Philip's driver came to pick me up. Before leaving, I gave them one last hug. Then picked up my bags, and headed to my new home.
* * *
We arrived, and I was welcomed in. The gate keeper, led me into the house.
"Good morning sir, good morning ma." I greeted in smiles. They were both seated on the couch in the sitting room. Mrs Dorcas rose and locked me in an embrace.
"How are you dear?"
"I'm good ma."
"Welcome to your new home. Isabella!" Mr Philip called.
"Yes sir!" Isabella the house keeper answered from the wash room.
"Rush down here immediately and show our daughter to her room."
"Ok... Okay sir!" She answered in a confused tone and came in immediately. She helped me with my bags and led the way upstairs. While we were upstairs, her countenance changed. She opened the door carelessly and dropped by bags at the corner of the room. I was wondering what was up with her.
"Sweety don't be long, breakfast will soon be set." Mrs Dorcas called from the stairs.
"No problem ma, thank you." Isabella left the room without saying a word, not even a welcome.
The room I was given, was just the type of room every teenage girl would love to have. The DEC and paintings, were just lovely. #This couple are truly God's sent# I said to myself. I changed my wear, then knelt down and went into brief prayers.
I went downstairs, to join the couple in breakfast.
'Oh dear, you are right on time." Mrs Dorcas said, and said a word of prayer, then we began eating.
"This is good honey." Mr Philip commented. She blushed.
'Thanks dear. Hope you do enjoy your food Florence? "
"Yes ma, just like last time. It's just superb." I said and they laughed.
"Well thanks dear. But please, enough of the ma. You are now my daughter, so you should refer to me as mum."
"And I dad." Mr Philip added and smiled.
"Yes mum, yes dad. Thank you so much for everything."
" Come on, its okay. Enjoy your meal." Mrs Dorcas said.