A black car stopped in front of a duplex, Laura, her sister Cynthia and her mom alighted from the car. Laura rushed to the boots of the car. She was the happiest girl today. It was a little sunny but cool. She began bringing out her luggage. The door opened, her cousin laurel came out screaming. "Hey Laura". She waved. "Mom.... come out they're here". She smiled, running towards them. She jumped on her and they hugged each other dearly. "Happy birthday again Laura". She smiled while Laura beamed . Laura and laurel were age mates. They were best friends even being cousins. They loved eachother so much right from childhood. Laura loved coming to spend the holidays in her house. Most times, she wished her wasn't her mom's daughter cause her mom guarded her like a prisoner because she feared that her daughter would become wayward. And because of that, she disliked her mother, it always brought issues among them. Laura senior her with only two weeks. Her birthday was three days ago. "I've still got your birthday gifts". She held her hands. Together they went into the house. Her mom had told her that the only way she gets to spend holiday with her was if her sister who was a nurse would accompany her. She had choice that to agree to her conditions. Laura was now seventeen years old and wanted to be free. She was tired of her mom controlling her all the time. So, going to her cousin's house for holiday was the best idea. Laurel's mom came out, she smiled seeing them together. "Hey aunt". Laura hugged her. "How is my baby?" She realeased her and Laura giggle. "Has been two years!" She exclaimed. The two mothers greeted each and Cynthia did same to her aunt. "Laura". Her mom called. "Who's gonna take in your things?". Laura turned to her. "Don't worry about that I'll handle it". Her aunt replied. Laura smiled at her blowing her a kiss and laurel did an eye roll. "Let's go". She said and the girls went inside. Later on, they all relaxed in the sitting room as they chatted happily. "Laura won't let me be". Her mom started as Cynthia gave every one each a glass of wine. Laura glanced at her mom and then glared at her praying that she won't say something stupid to get her aunt mad or anything. She just wanted her mum to go do badly. " She always wanted to spend time here so I had to agree". She said. " What the heck?! " Laura exclaimed but of course it was in her head. She didn't want to start a scene because she wasn't going to let go. She was just pretending, it was her dad that actually allowed her to come here but her mom had to still look for ways just to transfer Cynthia from her former hospital to the one at the countryside where Laurel's family was. "Well Laura, you're gonna have a nice time with me". Laurel said and everyone laughed. Everyone happily ate and chatted, as for laurel she couldn't wait for her mother to leave the house. Soon enough, her mom announced her department and Laura jumped up with joy. "Oh aunt we'll miss you". Laurel said. "Well I'm not gonna miss you at all". Laura muttered. She rushed to give her mom her handbag and everyone waved her goodbye. They retreated back to the couch. "Well girls". Her aunt said. "As usual you'll be in charge of the compound." "You know it's autumn🍂 season so the surroundings need to be neat always. Dinner was severed and everyone retreated to their rooms. Laurel and Laura usually stay together. They began to arrange Laura's things into space. Laurel sighted a present 🎁 wrapped neatly. She smiled glancing over at Laura who was busy arranging cosmetics on the table mirror. " Is this mine? ". Laura turned to her. " I knew how much you wanted a headset so..... ". She trailed off. " Ohh honey, thanks". She beamed. Laura remembered her always wanting to have a brand new headset anytime they often chat. "Also a reminder". She stood up going to her bedside drawer, bringing out a box. "Here you go". She handed it to her. Laura opened it so eagerly "Wow". She exclaimed happily. It was a complete set of expensive sliver jewelleries; rings, chains, earrings and little hair clips. "Its pretty". She looked at her. "I love you bestie." She hugged her tight. "Oh my baby". Laurel replied. "c'mon let's keep arranging". She added. "Theses four weeks is gonna be a memorable one. Early morning, Laura was already awake. She sat up and yawned severally🥱, and stretched her hands. She looked at laurel beside her. She was still asleep. She pushed away the duvet from her legs and came down the bed. Putting her legs into her slippers, she sluggishly strode to the bathroom. She picked up her tooth brush and paste and brushed her teeth carefully. She washed away her sleepy face and came out. Entering the main room, laurel was up already. " Good morning Laura". She yawned so loudly. " Good morning". She sat back on the bed while laurel sat upright. Laurel took her phone." How was your night?". Laura asked. "Short". She winced. Laura squeezed her face at her.