Home Sweet Home!

“Los Angeles, California. Finally!” Brandon shouted as we get off the plane and went straight inside the airport building. We just came back from London after studying there from Middle School till Junior High. “What about you Kyle? Are you excited?”

“When we were still at London, I was. Right now. I just want to go home and sleep.” I replied as I follow him to the escalator.

“Awww! Don’t be like that Kyle! It’s been 8 years, aren’t you happy at least?”

“Bra, Listen,” I said in a low voice. “I’m happy okay? I can’t wait to see mom and dad, our brothers and stuff. It’s just. It’s been a long trip, and right now I really want to have a rest.” Brandon opens his mouth and closes it. “What time will mom and dad pick us up?”

“10:30, it’s almost time”, he said as he look on the giant clock in the lobby. “Let’s just go to the bench and wait.”

We sit at the bench in the lobby while waiting for our parents. It was just few minutes when we heard someone call us.

“How was the flight?” River asked us as we settled inside the car. Our mom and dad were supposed to be the one who should pick us up. I guess there was a changed of plan and River showed up instead.

“Tiring, where are mom and dad? We thought they would pick us up?” Brandon asked.

“Well, mom’s quite paranoid on the thought on your arrival. She’s been going back and forth inside the house just to prepare everything for your arrival. She’s very excited to see both of you”, River grinned as he was driving.

“Mom.” Brandon and I sighed.

There was no heavy traffic so it only took as 30 minutes for us to travel. As we went nearer our residence, I was trying to imagine what it looked like before we left it. We enter the gate which was now in color gray and having tall and big hedges in the side. I could see the house now, only, it was a bit different from what it was before. It was a lot bigger and wider, but not as big as a mansion. I guess it’s renovated then. The rooftop is in its color blue, while the walls outside the house were in beige and some neutral colored bricks in the lower parts. River parked the car in front and we went out of the car as soon as the driver came to park it. We get our luggage and proceed to the front porch. Butler George was there, waiting for us. He helps us in our things. River went directly inside, now announcing our arrival.

“Welcome home Mr. Brandon, Ms. Kyle.” Butler George greeted us as we went inside. “Everyone is excited to see the both of you.”

“How are you Butler George? It’s been years since we last see each other.” Brandon said as we were walking in the hall. “River told us about mom being paranoid in preparing our arrival?”

“Yes. She was very busy. She was the only one preparing all of these and only ask our help when she needs comments and suggestions.”

“What about Daddy?” I managed to ask curiously.

“He’s very busy too. He’s as excited as your mother.”

As we went nearer and nearer on the room where everyone was waiting, we could hear mom shouting ‘Where’s my babies?’. Brandon and I looked at each other and laughed quietly. We went inside the room, balloons and party poppers welcomed us.

“There are my two babies! I miss you so much!” Mom exclaimed as she ran towards us and hugging us tightly.

“How was London?” Dad asked standing next to mom. He’s waiting his turn to hug us.

“It’s okay.” I managed to respond. Everyone was there, my brothers, in-laws, nephews and niece, my brothers’ friends, their girlfriends and my best buds back in middle school: Joanna Fernandez, Violett Harris and Derek Carmichael. We had our welcome party. After the gathering, our two sister-in-laws: Stella and Evana show us our rooms.

“We hope you’ll like it. We quite mix it with your personalities.” Evana said with worries and doubts if ever we might not like it.

Brandon opened his room first and went inside. “I like my room. Just the way I wanted it to be.” Brandon said as he grinned back at Evana and Stella. That’s a good sign of relief for them for sure.

I open my room. As I went inside, I find my bed in the corner looking cute and comfy. It was big. On the right side next to the door were my skateboards and helmets being put on a rack; next was a door where my clothes and bathroom was located as Stella try to orient me. There were then another rack of my favorite cds and a 21’’ colored TV and a DVD Players with stereos on both sides. “Hunter mentioned to us how you love music”, Evana said as I look through the cds. Right before the big window where the balcony is located was my own drum set and guitar. My telescope was near the window. On the other side was, again, my bed, then on the side where shelves of books, next was my computer and then a wall where all my pictures was posted. In a corner was a Calendar for my activities and organizing sake. Down there was a little couch and a dog bed for Matet with her chewy toys. I like it here, it was almost perfect. Though, there was one itsy bitsy problem. “ I don’t like pink”, I said turning myself to them. The background paint of the wall was pink, though it was not plain pink. I just don’t like the color pink.

I could see Stella quite upset on what she had done here. “We can change the color if you want whatever you like. Though, you can’t stay here when it’s renovated...”

“No, you don’t have to”, I cut her out. “Actually, it looks almost perfect from what I really like. I love it! And I really appreciate your effort Stel, Vana”. I smiled at them.

“Are you sure?” Stella asking me still looking upset.

“I’m sure”, I assured her and it was no lie. Matet came to her bed and rest. I get my luggage and put it on the floor.

“I guess then our job here is done. Have a good rest Kyle.” Stella said and they went outside my room and close it. I launched myself to the bed and relax.

“Finally, I can sleep.” I said to myself and curl on the bed.

The next day, I wake up very early. I took a shower and changed into jogging pants and a shirt and a bolero jacket with a hood. I’m getting ready for my morning jog. It was my routine to jog every morning with Matet and Brandon. Though, I guess Brandon won’t be jogging with me this morning, he’s fast asleep as I checked on him. I took my belt bag with me where my I put my music player and my cell phone. I take my phone from the bag and went to the closet.I put in my towel and a little water bottle. I went downstairs and leave a note in the fridge, ‘Gone jogging’. After pinning the note, I went out. 

I was with Matet, who was at my side. We didn’t bother to look at the street signs. It was almost seven in the morning when I started to get tired. We stop on a park. Matet went to a bench and turn to look at me. I followed her and take a sit. I was listening to the music and managed to look at the park I took my belt bag and get my face towel, I was about to get my cell phone. Suddenly, I got alarm.

“What the.. Where the heck is my phone?” I exclaimed nervously as I look for it in my bag. It was just here, I should know. I put it here and went to the closet. I took it out from the bag and. “Shoot! This is just great!” I exclaimed sarcastically as I remembered leaving it at my closet. I look at Matet and look at the park.

I’m forgot my cell phone, I don’t know my way home. I’m lost!

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Basically, I've been trying to update this months ago but I can't post or do anything!

I hope this is okay.

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