Home Coming
1351 Words
I have entered into a new life. I have always thought of having a family, but it was just me and mom since forever. I use to see all the other kids having a father and a mother, having a family, and living happily together. But they have always taunted me and bullied me for not having a father. Even some of the days, I cried alone in my bed, hoping if I would have a family too, how would that be? how does it feel to have a home? Here I am, standing, right beside my father, my grandmother, and my home. Finally all mine. I had tears in my eyes from joy. I couldn't believe that one day I would find my home.
Grandma asked me smiling-" This is your home dear"
I couldn't believe my ears, after all the days of prayers finally god has listened to me. I hugged dad and grandma. She noticed the tears in my eyes. She asked-" What happened, dear? Did something went wrong?"
I smiled and replied-" No, finally everything is going all right"
Dad replied-" I have waited for a long to see you. You are just born when I first met you. I held you in my arms and wished that I may see you again. You just look a lot like your mom. Same green eyes, fair skin, and that long hair. Your mom never tied her hairs you know?"
I replied-" Grandma said I have your smile"
Dad replied-" Of course you do, you are my daughter"
Grandma approached us having a memory talk, she replied-" Well, we must get inside, there's a lot to arrange, it's her first homecoming, she needs to get ready to meet her people. you two shall get plenty of time to chit chat let's get inside shall we?"
Dad smiled and replied-" Yes. of course. Mother, you arrange the meetings, by then let me give her a tour of the palace"
Grandma agreed and went inside. Dad and I had a walk into the palace. He began to show around a little. The castle was situated in the middle of the big landscape up on the hill, just around the corner there was an entrance to the woods. It was dark and huge. I might get lost if I go alone, so I put off my eyes from there. There was a big entrance just outside the palace with two statues of soldiers with a halberd in hands. There were lots of trees around the castle and a little swamp of clean water right below the gate of the castle. It was huge and beautiful and it was my home.
Dad brought me up to my room, it was at the right wings of the palace tower, with a beautiful big window for the amazing view of the landscape around. A big bed with soft cushions, big closets with numerous gowns and capes, A drawerful of jewelry. Lots of plants around the room and beautifully decorated.
Dad said-" This is your room. We tried to decorate as much as we can, but if you need anything else or need to alter you can just say..."
I replied quickly-" No dad, this is perfect"
He smiled and kissed my forehead. He said-" Now get a bit to freshen up and get ready, people of Witchdom will be here soon to see their princess"
I nodded to agree and then he smiled and he left from there. I looked around the room a bit longer and did what dad asked to. I was nervous thinking will they accept me? Will they find me good enough to be the princess of Witchdom? And by this, the time came to meet the people of Witchdom. Grandma had invited all the noble peoples of the country and also some from the neighboring country.
I came downstairs, pulling up a blue gown, which was really hard for me to adjust as I have never worn a gown before. Dad came forth and took my hand to help me. It was not much difficult I saw. Grandma started showing a few of the important members of the kingdom. everyone has welcomed me warmly. I didn't felt any nervousness anymore. It was a long party.
It ended up very late. All the guests have left, and I came upon my room, I was sitting beside the window and looking at the night, enduring the peace I felt here. Suddenly I heard a knock on my door, I turned back and saw dad was standing there.
I smiled and said-" Please come in dad"
He looked at me with awe and replied-" What's my princess thinking so deep at this hour of the night?"
I looked down and replied -" I am missing mom, wish she could see this too."
I noticed a sense of sadness on dad's face too, he replied-" I wished that too"
We paused for a bit and looked away from each other. Then he broke the silence and said-" Did she ever mentioned me?"
I replied-" every time dad. She described all about you and how much she loved you, missed you"
He replied-" I wish I could have told her how much did I miss her in these years. there was not a day I went sleeping thinking you two. I have hoped to see you and Gracious for one more time"
I replied-" Then why didn't you came to visit us"
He replied-" as much as I have wanted, I couldn't. I had a responsibility upon this kingdom, which I couldn't ignore, But trust me, I have prayed for you and your mom everyday"
There was a silence between both of us.
He broke the silence and replied-" She was a good mother"
I replied-" I good wife too"
He replied with a pause-" Only I wish I could be a good husband and a good father"
I looked at him, he had tears in his eyes, I hold his hand and said-" You already are. Mom uses to tell me, you are always there with us in our heart, no matter where u were. I have believed her"
Just then Grandma walked in. She said-" what do father and daughter discussing here without me huh?"
She noticed tears in our eyes. She understood the topic we must be discussing on. She then said-" Remember my dear, the Past is history, we must accept the history and live with it, tomorrow is a mystery, not in our hands to control. So we have today, we must cherish it with all the happiness"
We agreed with what she said. I was happy to get back to my family, but somehow I do miss mom, But I knew she is there always with me. I could have felt her with me all the time.
Like this few days passed in the palace happily with my family. After a week or so, one day at the time of breakfast, grandma, called a meeting. We meet her at the table.
Dad asked-" What happened mother?"
She replied-" I have something for Parshawna"
I replied-" Grandma....!!! It's Shawna"
She smiled and said-" Oh sorry my dear, Shawna it is."
She handed me an envelope.
I asked her-" What's this?"
She said-" Open and see."
I opened the envelope. It has a stamp from a royal member. I saw a letter, I opened the letter and it says.
" Dear Parshawna Macduff
We are happy to inform you of the acceptance of the application for admission to Witchward Wizard School, one of the finest schools of magic and arts on the behalf of the Macduff palace.
We will be happy to see you on board by the 1st of February, which is by the next month. Do send us a letter of your acceptance and please carry your belongings with you.
Regards
The Authority of WWS"
This letter gave me the reason for lots of questions on my mind, I looked at grandma and dad with puzzled faces to explained.
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