Sofia P.O.V
"Do you really have to go" She said as she helped me in packing my belongings.
"Yes mum I really need to go" I said
"But I...
"I'm only leaving for a while for high school" I interrupted her.
"There are lots of good high schools in New York so why leave all this to go to another town" She said.
"I know mum but I need to experience how it feels like to be in a while new different town".
"But this house isn't going to be the same. It's going to be empty without you and I'm going to miss you keeping me company" She said.
"I know mum but as soon as the first session is over, I'll come visit" I said
"But that's so long. Why not when you on break" She said.
"Okay mum"
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My belongings was already loaded at the boot of the car. I was inside the car (at the front seat) waiting as I watched my mum from the glass of the car talking to a man which my mum told me some years back that he is my father though this is the first time in seeing him face-to-face.
"I wonder what mum is telling him. My dad is really handsome and a super billionaire businessman and I hear his very successful. His gentle and interactive... I guess I got that part from him 'being interactive' but I wonder why the two decided to separate yet there not divorced and on such occasion when were talking mother and daughter talks and i talk about him and what we discussed through video call, she always feel uncomfortable and whenever I call him dad, her emotion changes and .... now I'm where by talking to myself
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Mrs. Andrewson P.O.V
"Take care of Sofia. You know she is all I have" I said
"I know. But Bella you should also remember that Sofia is also my daughter" he said.
"And I'm the one that trained her up to the level that she is" I responded
"I know and I'll do everything in my power to make sure she get the best in life" he said.
"I am a mother and a mother won't want to see her child suffer. So Raymond, please take good care of her".
"I understand and I promise you that nothing will happen to Sofia, after all this is not the first time I'm taking care of our child. You know whom I'm talking about" he said.
"I care for the both" "And I always allow you to be in touch with him whenever you want to speak or see him" he said.
"But does he know that I'm his mother" I asked in anger and the both of us stared at each other in silent for a little while.
"Sofia is waiting for me. I'll be going now and please, take care of yourself" he said.
"You too and please don't stress yourself out" I blurted out.
He surprised me with a hug and my body quickly responded by hugging him tightly.
"I love you Bella and don't you ever forget about my feeling for you" he whispered to me
I got back to my sense and gently push him away from me
"S..s..so..Sofia is waiting for you" I said while stammering.
His lip curved into a smile
"You look good while smiling" I blurted out the truth again.
"Oh no I did it again. Why did I say that" I said to myself in my mind.
"Thanks" he said "And you look beautiful as always".
He turned away from me and walked away.
Sofia P.O.V
Since the journey began, dad and I haven't had any conversation. Dad has been focusing on the road while driving. I sat at the front seat with my dad. The journey went smooth but I was dying in silence. I checked my phone which I'm holding in my hand
"We've been on the road for eight hours and there's nothing to say" I said in my mind.
"Are you alright" my dad finally spoke.
"I'm just a little bit hungry".
"How about I pull over in a restaurant for us to grab lunch together that's if you want to" he said.
"Yes please" I said.
In less than fifteen minutes, dad parked his car inside the parking lot. We came down from the car and he took me to a restaurant which look fancy that's beside the parking lot. I stood still and took a glance at the restaurant. It's huge.
"Shall we go in" he said.
"Sure".
The inside of the restaurant is huge and the decoration, the style… it's not just a high quality but it's one of the best and classic restaurant I've seen so far.
My dad and I sat in the table for two
"Dad why did you bring me to this costly place" I whispered.
"Were here to eat or are you not hungry?" he said.
"I am, but the food… won't it be costly?"
"Don't forget that your dad is rich" he said.
"Sometimes I do forget that I'm a businessman daughter. I just hope I can cope in California" I said.
"I know you will be able, just be yourself" he replied.
A waitress stood in front of us
"What can I get for you sir… Oh My God! You're Mr. Raymond… umm… welcome to Dazzling Restaurant. I'm Rosie at your service. What offer can I get for you" She said.
"People can be so stupid" I said in my mind
"I'll take the spicy rice" he said while looking at the menu
"Anything else?" She asked.
"What would you like to eat" my dad asked me.
"Um…" I scrolled through the menu
"Can I take your offer" She asked me.
I could see that she's running out of patient.
"I'll take Spaghetti and meatball" I finally said.
"Your order will be serve very soon" She said in a sweet tone as she stared at my dad
"Also a bottle of wine, two glass cup and two bottle of water" My dad said
"What type of wine?" She asked gently.
"The latest one with non-alcohol" dad said.
"I'll be on it" She said. "And I do hope you like this restaurant" She asked
"It's great" My dad responded and smiled.
I could see her cheek almost turning red
"Blushing?" I said in my mind.
"Your food won't take long to b serve" She said and walked away.
"Why did she walk away like that" I asked.
"She's trying to be seductive" he responded.
"Well I hate that. It's so gross" I said.
"I guess she's into me" he said.
"She totally made a fool out of herself from my point of view and blushing… that's so stupid"
"You shouldn't blame her, after all when you're famous you'll see this everyday" he said.
*************** 3days later
We've been on the road for four days. Well not really like 'on the road all through the journey' because at night we sleeps in fancy hotels… dad always book two rooms whenever night fall.
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"Finally! Were in California" I said out loud.