Beth dragged her tired legs to Alaricas bedroom. She opened the windows so as to let in fresh air. She had forgotten to do so in the morning. The room was clean. She had hired a cleaner yesterday. Alaric loved cleanness. She rechecked the arrangement of the room for the fifth time. This panda doll should be on the left, and this doll with red eyes on top of the love pillow.
The doll with red eyes was a gift from Alaric's friend. Beth had never seen him but she knew that he had befriended Alaric when she was young.
I will ask Alaric to invite him on her eighteenth birthday three months from now. Time really did fly... After tidying the room, she removed the fliplops from the shoe rack and webt with them outside. She kept them outside on the veranda just near the
door. She hummed a sweet melody. Sure she is not going to be lonely as her favorite granddaughter was coming.
Today is a good day today is a bright day.. she sang.
The queen had given them enough money for upkeep before her demise . If not she dont know what she would have done. But the queen had strictly ordered Beth to keep a low profile . Beth had established a grocery store in the market. And thank the heavens it had done well. Nobody questioned her living status since they thought it was from the store.
It was already four pm ,Alaric had informed her that she would be home by four thirty.
And why had she prepared food so early, well she will have to reheat the food.. old mind!
A black Suv drove through the already open gate into Beths compound. Alaric alighted . the driver helped with dragging the heavy suitcase to the house. Alaric had molphed into a beautiful woman. Her eyes shone like stars .. grandma she said with her melodious voice while raising her hands requesting a hug from the old woman.
Careful there , dont you jump on me like the last time.. you almost broke my back! Although beth was complaining her face shown nothing but happiness.. come now grandma.. hug me i promise i won't repeat the previous mistake. ... With a smile beth embraced her and the two started swinging to the melody in their minds. If not for the driver requesting his payment, maybe they could stay like that for a while..
Grandma payup, i have just come from the school , i dont have any money.. Beth looked at the pouting girl infront of her. She had sent her four hundred dolars on the midterm since she could not visit her at school. ..
Why are you looking at me like that granny... I am just a little girl with no money... Alright get my purse and pay this mister his money..
The driver was in a hurry but the site before him was entertaining to his eyes. Here is your money sir.. thankyou for the ride..Alaric said to the old man who just smiled and waved .. no problem miss