Meeting Grandpa

The car drove forward up a windy road. I looked ahead and saw what looked like a farmhouse. So this is my granddads home. I could imagine my mom growing up he, playing outside on the lush green garden. The car pulled up outside the steps of the farmhouse. I looked out of the window and saw an elderly man propped up against the door frame with his arms crossed.

Femi opened the door for me and I got out of the car. I stood there and stared at the man. No words just silence. I saw him clench his fists tightly and took one step then stopped. Was he nervous? or was he angry? I wanted to look away but I couldn't, the aura that came from him was powerful. He took another step, then another until he stood infronf of me.

My neck craned to look at him. He was tall, very very tall. He must of stood at least 6ft 8 and against my frame of 5ft 2 he was a giant. Cold sweat started forming on my forehead. Suddenly his arms lunged at me, my eyes closed tightly as I braced myself. Then I wad pulled up to a solid wall. His arms wrapped around me tightly. One hand was on my head, the other wrapped around me.

I just stood there as he crushed me in his hug. I didn't say anything I just kept quiet. He held his hug for a few minutes then his grip released me slowly. He pulled back a little and looked down at me.

"Jayla, finally your here. I ...I am your grandpa."

"Hi grandpa." I instantly lowered my gaze suddenly feeling a bit shy.

"Goddess, you was just a baby when I last saw you." He spoke deep but softly.

I looked at him and I noticed his eyes were wet. Was he crying? He took my hand and led me into the house. It was a typical ranch house. Two floors a big kitchen, a large sitting room with a large open fire. Wooden floors with floor rugs im various places. The porch way was spacious with boots lined up along the side of a wall. Coats hanging on a rack. Femi brought my suitcase in and left it in the kitchen.

"Femi, can you take the case to Jayla's room please."

Femi nodded and took the case and walked upstairs. A few minutes later he came back down and left closing the door behind him. I still stood in the exact same place, my fingers entwined. For some reason I felt nervous. Grandpa looked at me.

"Sit, sit." He gestured. I smiled and pulled out a chair.

He poured two cups of coffee and placed them down on the table then sat down. He looked at me and sighed.

"Jayla, I don't know what exactly happened at your old pack, but Mathew has filled me in a little." He stopped and just stared at me.

"I want you to know that you are perfectly safe here. I won't allow anyone to hurt you." He reached his hand over wanting to take my hand.

I lifted my hand and reached for his. His hand gripped mine softly.

"Everything will be alright Kiddo I promise."

Kiddo, that name sounded familiar but I couldn't remember where. I felt the sting behind my eyes but I didn't let them fall. I couldn't let my emotions take me right now. I couldn't show that I'm vulnerable. I needed to stay strong for myself and my pup.

"Kid, I have made an appointment in town for you to see the OYBGN Doctor tomorrow. But I think right now you need to rest. We can talk some more tomorrow."

I nodded at him and stood up picking my mug of coffee up to take with me.

"Come, I'll show you your room." He stood up and walked ahead. I followed behind up the stairs. He led me down the landing and stopped infront of a door and then opened it.

I stepped inside and found it warm and cosy. Just being in the room, seeing the bed made me feel tired. I walked over and place my cup down then sat on the bed.

"If you need anything my room is at the end of the landing by the stairs. Your bathroom is threw that door and there's fresh towels inside. Breakfast is at 7."

"O..ok thank you grandpa."

"No problem Kiddo, get some rest."

Grandpa left shutting the door behind him. I stood up and walked to the bathroom door. when ai opened it I was stunned. The bathroom was huge. In one corner stood a stand alone walk in shower, there was a Bath standing alone by the barhroom window. The double oval sinks were beautiful a warm cream colour. Taps were gold.

I walked to the shower and turned it on. I left it run and walked back out to find some clean pj's. Didn't need to rummage far they were on the top layer. I walked back into the bathroom and closed the door. I peeled my clothes off and stepped under the shower. The temperature was just right. It was hot and the steam quickly filled the room. I let the water run down over my head and felt the tension in my body evaporate into the rising steam.

I don't know how long I had been standing there but I was feeling myself draining quickly. I saw some shower gel and quickly washed myself. I washed my hair then got out grabbing a towel on the rack beside the shower. I towel dried my hair then dried myself. I slipped my pj's on and walked out back into my room. I Let myself sink onto the bed, not caring that my hair was still damp. I was to tired to dry it. I wriggled around until I got myself under the thick duvet, I sunk my head on the pillow and let sleep take me.