Our Love

CHAPTER 4

SERAPHINA'S POV

The ride to my new home was quiet, but the soft music playing from the car's stereo made it bearable.

Finally, after 3 hours, we finally arrived- and Oh My God!, the house was beautiful. It was everything I had ever dreamt of.

Through the car window, I could see water fountains and marble statues that probably cost a fortune. The smell of lavender wafted into my already sharp nose as I looked around in disbelief- it was my favorite flower.

We finally reached the main building as we descended from the car for the driver to park it in the garage.

I lingered behind, waiting for him to retrieve my box so I could roll it inside.

Before I could take a step forward, mother called out to me , and this time with my name,"Seraphina darling, what are you doing there?" I answered naïvely, "I'm waiting to get my bag so I can roll it inside".

She chuckled and said,"Come dear, he'll bring it to your room." Embarrassed by my foolishness, I kept my head down while making my way towards her.

She led me inside the main hall and I was shocked. This is not the life I was used to.

There were maids and butlers neatly lined up on parallel sides of the hall.

When they spotted mother, they all lowered their head in greetings.

Mother's sweet voice rang out," Come dear, I'll show you to your room. When you're well rested, I'll introduce them all to you okay?" I replied with a nod of my head.

Luckily, my room was located on the second floor as I was afraid if heights.

Opening the door to my room, I was awestruck by the decor. It was painted in all my favorite colors.

Tears filled my eyes before I could stop them. My hand Instinctively reached for the locket around my neck- a habit whenever I felt something deeply.

Mom with fear on her face ran over to me,"Sweetie what's wrong, don't you like it?". "I do". I replied. "Then why the tears?", she inquired."Tears of joy, mum". I replied hugging her and sobbing silently.

Finally after all these years, I had a place to call home.