Saturday morning.
Aspen laid on her bed half asleep, half awake. The news of her being promoted to form 6 did not really move her but the fact that her brother will be gifting her, her dream Game set, that was a marvellous news to her. She rolled on her bed, switching positions as she thought of different games to program. Somehow, her purple digital clock and calendar which was placed on her bed side table caught her sight. She sighed 'good thing today is Saturday ' Out of nowhere she remembered today's guest making her shout again.
"Today is Saturday!!!! They're coming!!!" She rolled off the bed making her land on her butt .
Thud!!
Oww
Ignoring her aching butt, she sped to the bathroom.
Downstairs
"Good morning miss Jenna" the maids greeted her respectfully. She frequently visits the Dawson's villa and is accustomed to the surroundings. After nodding in response to the maid, she strolled to the hall, there she met Finn who was clad in a powered blue six pieces suit with gold embroidery.
"morning babe" Jenna hugged him. "Morning to you too hun, isn't it too early? I mean for you?" he asked instead as he glanced at his wrist watch which was telling 5:45am.
"No, it's not. By the way, where's poppie?" Jenna asked.
"I'm here!" a tiny voice squeaked. Aspen walked down the stairs clumsily with her hair packed in a simple ponytail, Purple long sleeved top, black shorts and a pair of white flip flops.
King who had followed her downstairs stared at her rear view making Aspen shiver in disgust. 'stop staring you dimwit!' She cursed in her mind.
Jenna smiled at her before complimenting her as she hugged her "you look cute girl!" Aspen smiled "thanks sis"
Theo and Asher came out of the elevator with their pyjamas on as they both greeted in unison. "good morning guys"
"Now am thinking you guys are twins that were separated at birth" Aspen said instead making both Theo and Asher displayed a look of disgust causing everyone to laugh. After few talks, Theo asked Aspen if she's not going to pick her parents up, to which she replied with a no. "I still have unfinished business here." She showed them her tablet which displayed series of codes in way they couldn't understand. "beside Bro Finn and sister in law is going to pick them." After saying that, she walked to the kitchen to get somethings, few minutes later, she came out with a big basket that was filled with snacks!!" then she made her way to her game room.
After everyone had left to do their business, Jenna asked Finn as they both walked out of the building "is she still upset?" Finn simply nodded his head before sighing "can't tell". After waiting for few more minutes, Sky joined them in the car and they headed straight to the international airport. They would have sent the chauffeur instead but due to the fact that they've been away for over a year they had had go in person.
In the gaming room.
Aspen sat in front of her new customised computer, making some adjustments to her game graphics. She adjusted the characters and the settings a bit before she got a message from Sky.
"are you still mad at them?"
She hesitated. She fought back her tears as she asked herself the same question. She hesitated a while before replying. "no, I don't...its just...I don't know.....they're my parents after all. At least this is the fourth time am seeing them since my birth."
Silence ensued on the other side for a while before a reply was sent. "I understand your pain, I know its not fair for you. You hardly see your parents because they're busy with business. If you're really not mad at them, you could have followed us too you know?"
Aspen sighed before replying "well it's still the same. I'll still see them when they come right? Moreover, I have to finish up with this game and try it out."
If not for the fact that Skylar was in the same car as Finn and Jenna, he would have put a video call across to her, but he had to hold it in and put it in typing. "stop lying Aspen, you're not good at it"
Aspen smiled sadly 'so am too transparent huh?' She thought. "fine, maybe I am. They never showed that they cared. They cared more about their business that me and my brother. I can count the number of times they called with my fingers....if I didn't insist on making a video call, I wouldn't have seen their faces. Who knows, I would have forgotten how my parents look like" she sent before adding "am really busy now. We'll talk when you come back. Hopefully, your weird cousin wouldn't stand in front of my door now." Having said that she turned off her phone and placed it on her table before she faced her computer.
At the airport
7:49am
The Dawson couples walked hand I hand out of the airport lounge. Their guards walked behind them while pulling their luggage. They wore matching blue outfits accompanied with nose mask and sunglasses to avoid being spotted by the crowd even though it was quite early in the morning. Although, they wore disguises, Finn's keen eyes spotted them. He walked up to them with a wide grin dancing on his lips. "mom! Dad!" Jenna and Sky filled him closely.
"welcome back! How was your trip?" he asked as he hugged them both.
"Auntie Samantha, Uncle Wyatt! Its wonderful to have you back." Jenna greeted them with a small smile. Skylar became invisible in their sight.
"My sweet children! The trip was fine. oh and Jen, it's mom and dad okay?" Mrs Dawson said cheerfully. She faced Finn who was a head taller than her and asked "...your.....sister?"
"she's home"
There was a tinge of hurt in her eyes. She stylishly looked around, hoping to see her daughter. All she could see were strangers, travel bags and.....Skylar. Him Being a smart kid, walked up to her and put his arms on her shoulder.
"mom, she's okay and well" he said.
"then why didn't she come to pick us?" she asked sadly. "let's say she has some catching up to do" Jenna replied.
"Honey, Don't worry, I feel she's not mad at us this time. " Mr. Dawson held his wife's hand dearly. "cheer up okay?" he said as he glared at Sky whose hand was still over his wife's shoulder.
'get your hand off my wife boy!' He thought angrily.
Skylar: why do I smell vinegar?
He subconsciously looked at his godfather and then his arms. Immediately, he took them off slowly and cleared his throat. "umm...to the car?" he asked nervously. Making Jenna and Finn laugh at them.
***
On their way to the car, Wyatt -Mr Dawson- kept bothering his wife which made her frown. "get a grip of yourself! You're embarrassing me!!" Samantha complained -Mrs Dawson- making him whine the more.
"Dad it seems you never let mom rest huh?" Finn joked making Wyatt the object of laughter.
Sky walked ahead of them a bit to the car. He opened the back door of the White SUV for them like a professional. "your ride, Sir and ma" he said with a grin before adding "specially made for the lovers" he winked at his Godfather who glared at him. Ignoring him, he said instead "we'll be using the black one.....have fun" with that said, Sky slammed the car door shut before turning to face Finn and Jenna with a proud smile.
At home
Aspen was busy wrapping gifts. She had glued most of them before the glue stopped working all of a sudden. She's been trying to stick the wrapping papers with together for minutes and it's not working making her scream in frustration. Out of annoyance, she angrily grabbed the glue and examined it. After close examination, she discovered that it wasn't glue, it was jelly!!!
'why didn't I realise this sooner!!!' She groaned as tugged on her hair. Suddenly, she had an idea of who the culprit was.
"D*mn you Juan King!!!!!!!" she cursed at him.
Moments ago
"What exactly is that elfie doing with gift wrappers?" King asked no one to the hearing of Aspen who ignored what he called her and said "trying to wrap your balls!" She stormed off.
'How dare.....that...that...shortie...!!!' He thought angrily and looked around the room. His eyes caught the sight of a purple tube on the table... an evil smile crept up his face.
Currently
Aspen seethe in anger as she glared at the innocent jelly in her hand.
*Sigh* "you didn't do anything dear jelly"
A maid nearby noticed her look and suggested "young miss, why not go get dressed, we'll help you with that"
Aspen looked round the room before asking "can you cope?"
The maid smiled before replying "of course young miss, its our work to do this" she said meekly making Aspen think twice about handing it over to her. "alright....if you ins....."
"Young miss!!" one of the maids form the living ran to her in the garden in panic.
"Sally! Why did you run like that? ypu scared me" the startled Aspen shouted as she clutched her chest.
"Am...am..am sorry young miss, but the estate keeper just informed us that they're here!" she said in one breath.
"what????"