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that leads to her house. She had just comple

ntry but she wouldn't be able to do that anymore. Why? Because her dad has decided that t

ale stories she always told her as a kid, she felt li

voice brought Alena out of her trance. She turned to smile at her b

king a 'wait' signal for Alena. She jumped down th

ng a fool of herself but Layla was a gymnast, she could do all

as they both walked into Alena's house which was be

down a glass of water, she was thirsty af

at Walia's Architectural Firm?" Layla aske

he almost empty room which was bare safe for a few furniture. Her dad wasn't kidding

n! Your dad is taking this to another level. I'm going to miss you. When do you th

vaceous body which she was always envious of. Her emerald green eyes dull in sadness, her

will be back in five months" Alena replied shrugging.

rotect the furniture from rusting before you come b

ey were inseparable that Layla couldn't help but be sad that she w

but stopped as soon as she heard her dad's voice ca

, her dad has been over protective of her always calling her pet names t

is hot sun?" Alena exclaimed as soon as she saw her dad bend

Ramos but I did tell you that I will watch over your flowers until you

of a friend" Fine, let's all go in. Moreover, I was only trying to while away time until Alena arr

oulder and walked her into the hou

tion letter. The boss wasn't

be useful anymore as she is about to waste her en

kitchen's cabinet, her dad put on his apron

ule after asking all of you to come? " Layla exclaimed

didn't show up. I would have given him a piece of my mind"

two different people can have the same attitude" Alena's dad c

e was thankful to Layla for being there

to tell Alena that he was in a huge debt, he had used the house as

la. He hopes that with time she will be able to

p tomorrow, hope you won't mind Layla?" Oliver asked Layla who nodd

r. Ramos?" Layla asked Alena's father, her mouth

e better but a quick glance at his daughter's excited face cause changing

ey both rushed their food and ran down to Alena's room

ishes in the sink for Alena to wash tomorrow before he put off

wasn't settled, something was bothering her and she didn't know how to ask he

urned to stare at his daughter before f

about our furniture?" Alena asked

h the new owner of their house" Nothing honey, I ask him to watch over them until we

lena protested. She still couldn't believe why her dad has

emnant of your strength to greet your grandma when you meet her" Oliver scolded Alena as

dad pulls into her grandmother's tiny house. Alena got down from the car just as

as he remembered. Her once grey hair was turning whiter and her face w

to your grandmother" Oliver gave instructions to his daughter

pened the booth and took out their bags

ill take them into the house" Grandmother

f the bags in her hands and ran to hug he

e a kid all thank to her dad who had spoiled her sin

to get to in California" Alena replied, she saw her dad and grandma

iring trip then we could talk tomorrow after you've rested"

cleak as Alena stepped on it, her eyes caught the portrait on the wall, it was a picture of grandma and her mom when

s" Alena suddenly exclaimed after som

any" Grandmother Sylvia replied laughing softly, she settled

u telling me once that you will love t

king at Walia's Architectural Firm which won't be possible if I stayed here with you" Alena replied, she di

explore the mountains. I'm sure you might be able to change your mind after then" Grandmother Syl

mother's house was tiny on the outside, it was enormous on the inside.

ely tired after the journey, her thoughts were invaded with how

from civilization and most especially, she is

e and changed out of her clot

soon as her head