You see if I was alone, I would have said no but I was with Grey and I was sure that he was indeed cold and thirsty. Five minutes later she brought back four cups of hot chocolate and a large plate of cookies. She put them on the coffee table calling Thomas too. We all sat down.
" Let us hold hands and say grace," she said. We all held our hands and she said her prayer. We then started eating the snacks and drinking the hot chocolate. It was so warm but it made me feel fuzzy. Too comfortable for me and very perfect for Grey. I should put this on my to-do list for when I come home from school or on cold and rainy days. I should do this for Grey. I looked at him and that he was smiling. I was happy that he was happy again. Made me feel satisfied.
" Once again, I must say thank you for having us." I thanked
" It is our pleasure having you. Do not feel burdened." Thomas replied. " So, tell me, what happened back at your house?"
" Well..." I started but Mercy cut me off.
" Now honey, we should have dinner first, isn't that right Tiffany dear," she said as she smiled at me.
Thomas looked at her then like they were talking to each other telepathically he suddenly agreed.
" Uh yes, we should do that first. Is dinner ready dear?" he asked
"Of course, it is. After I heard that you were coming I prepared food for you because I was so sure that you must be hungry too. Come of course," Mercy explained
We're going up to go to the dining room to have our dinner. We had lasagna and some salad. After we ate Grey started dozing. Mercy showed us our rooms and then put Grey to bed. I went to my room putting my bag on the floor. I sat on the bed feeling the bedding. I had a knock on the door and Mercy's head popped up.
" Hey. Can you come downstairs please?" she said.
" I'll be down there in a minute," I replied
After a moment of taking my breath, I went downstairs.
" Hey," I said as I sat down.
" So, like how Thomas started," she paused as she looked at Thomas who was smiling a little bit, she then looked at me and continued, "What happened back there?" she asked
"I was just coming from the coffee shop with Grey and then there was this dude following us. He has been stalking us for the past few days and we told the police. They sent police patrols but still the place wouldn't even give up on us. When we reached home and locked the doors he broke in. We did but he found us. It was pretty scary. He abducted him and tied him to a tree. He then attacked me. Got me pretty bruised up but I fought back. That's when the police came and he ran away. They are still searching for him. They got us to the hospitals for treatment." I explained
" I heard your parents are away on a business meeting and they will be back this Sunday," Thomas stated
"Yes," I replied
"Don't worry, you'll be safe here," Thomas reassured me.
" I believe," I replied smiling
"It's been a long day; we must all get some shut-eye," he said as he stood up.
" Yes," Mercy replied as she yawned.
" Good night," I said then quickly went to my room.
Once in my room, I took all my clothes out of the bag and then put them in the closet rearranging them accordingly just like how I do back home. I took a quick shower and then went to bed. Before I fell asleep my phone started ringing. I looked and it showed my dad. I answered the call.
" Hey, honey bear. Are you two, okay?" he asked with a concerned voice.
" We are okay now," I replied
" I heard what happened. I'm sorry for not being there for you," he said
"It's okay Dad, I can protect us," I reassured him
" But it's nothing like Dad's protection. Dad's protection is always the best. I am your knight in shining armor." he said
" Yes, you are, and you will always be," I replied
" Okay, honey bear. Get some sleep you need to rest," he told me
" Good night. Dad."
" Sleep tight honey bear."
I put the phone on the nightstand and then slept.
The next morning, I woke up as the sun was coming out. It was a beautiful morning as if yesterday something terrible didn't happen. This only shows that even if other people are having bad days the world still goes on and looks beautiful. I quickly got up to shower and then headed down for breakfast. Reaching the dining room, I found Mercy and Thomas.
" Good morning, dear. How was your night?" Mercy created
" It was all right. I slept soundly as if nothing happened. I would pay to have more nights like these." I replied while chuckling
" That is nice to hear. Will you call Grey down here?" she asked
" Yes, I can do that," I replied quickly going back upstairs to call him. Upon reaching his room, I open the door.
" Knock knock, knock," I said
There was no reply so I quickly went in further. He soundly slept on the bed. " wakey wakey sleepy head." I said as I woke him up.
He woke up then we went down together. After having breakfast, the Ford said they were going to work. Soon after they left for work and we were left on our own. We watched TV ate some snacks then watched TV then had lunch then watched TV again.
Later on, we decided to take a stroll. What could go wrong? Despite the cold weather we decided to go buy some ice cream, there was no way a week could pass without having some ice cream. As we were having some ice cream Mom and Dad called. It was a video call.
" Hi Mom, hi Dad." I greeted
"Mommy! Daddy!" Grey greeted as he jumped up and down on his chair.
"Be careful there pal. You might drop some ice cream." Dad said as he chuckled.
"How are you doing you too? Is everything okay?" Mom asked
"Yes, everything is okay," I replied
"We are having ice cream!" Grey said
" I can see that buddy. Are you enjoying your day?" Dad asked
"Yes. Tiffany and I had a good time in the morning. We watched TV and we ate. Mommy the house we are living in is different from ours but I still like it because we had hot chocolate and some cookies yesterday." Grey explained
"Well that's a good thing, is it? Do not worry, will be back tomorrow." Mom said
"Really?! I can't wait to see you. I don't know if I will sleep tonight." Grey said
Mom and Dad laughed. " we got to get going. We'll talk in the evening. Bye. Love you both." Dad said.
" bye."
I cut the call and we finished with the ice cream then went back home.
"We would have gone to the park but last time we did that we had a stalker following us, don't you agree?" I told Grey
"Yes. It was scary. Will a stalker follow us every time we go to the park?" he asked
"No, that is not the case. Don't worry I will always be here." I told him
He looked up at me while smiling
" I always count on you," he told me
" I will also always count on you," I told him
I made some tea and snacks for us to have since Grey was hungry. we also went back to the living room and I set on some cartoons for Grey. Of course, I watched too while I scrolled through my phone.