Chapter 2: Angel

I decided to fulfill my parents, aunt Corey's, and uncle Robert's wish to go with them to New York. Upon hearing my answer, which is yes, their faces were all lit up with happiness and joy. My parents, aunt Corey and uncle Robert, began to talk, and I, on the other hand, was just there listening to their old stories. After talking for half an hour, aunt Corey and uncle Robert went back to New York, but not before informing me that they would come back after a few days to take me with them to NY.

As they went, I was just sitting at my usual seat and lost in my thoughts, but finally my thoughts were short when Mama came and sat beside me and asked, "What are you thinking?"

"Mama, I am thinking what will actually happen to my life when I go there? I mean, here, my life is full of horrible past and nightmares; I can't even step out; I have to be homeschooled my entire life; and now, going there, will my life be normal? I mean, can I have a peaceful life like others? I asked with fear plus confusion.

Before they open their mouths, they both look at each other, and a smile appears on both of their faces. Papa speaks first: Of course you will, sweetie. Your life will take a complete turn, and this will be the beginning of your new life. So relax. You don't have to be nervous or scared, and Richard will be there to look after you as well. After all, you are his present and future wife."

Upon hearing that, my face began to heat up, and I hid my face on his arm. "Papa, I am nobody's wife; I am only yours and mama's daughter." I hugged papa's arm tightly.

He let out a laugh. "Yes, yes, you are and you always will be," he said, and he placed a kiss at the crown of my head.

5 days passed by quickly, and it was the day for me to leave for NY, and I seriously don't want to leave them here, but I have to because I can't stay here like this, trapped inside the four walls of my house, so I made up my mind to go with aunt Corey and uncle Robert, not to meet my so-called future husband, but to study, to explore myself, to know what it feels like to be out, and also because I really want to graduate from a college so that I can help my parents after college.

After packing all my stuff, I came down to the living room, where my parents, aunt Corey, and uncle Robert were all waiting for me. I made my presence known upon reaching you by asking, "Are you ready?"

I just nodded.

"Okay, so my sweetheart, you behave properly alright, no going out at night, and listen to your aunt and uncle, alright, Papa said in a strict tone,and I just nodded.

"Caleb, relax. She is an adult now, and she is mature enough to make her own decisions. And yes, one more thing: she is going to my place, not to a boarding school, so don't try to scare her," Uncle Robert said before placing his hand on my shoulder, signaling to me that he was against my papa's short disciplinary lecture.

"Yes, papa, I will listen to them, I said, and papa is right; I have to maintain myself and be on my best behavior even though uncle Robert may be against my papa's disciplinary lectures, and I am really going to miss that for a long time.

After saying goodbye to my parents, we flew off for New York. It was about a 5-hour flight, and when we got off the plane, we headed to Winkleman's residence, which again took around 2 hours for us to reach, and I was too tired from the long hours of traveling. When we reached the mansion, it was like a palace; my house cannot be compared with this big house like a palace. As I was oggling at the house with my mouth wide open, Aunt Corey snapped me out of my dream and said, Erica, come, let's get inside."

I nodded and followed them inside. When we entered, I was greeted by the maids, butlers, and bodyguards, which made me take a step back. Aunt Corey noticed me, and she smiled and said, Come Erica "."Okay, I replied with a stutter, stepped inside the living room, and sat down on the couch.

Then a man walked in, probably a secretary by the way he is dressed from head to toe and his posture and mannerisms resemble those of a secretary. He came and stood beside Uncle Robert and said, "Sir, he is here."

"Okay!” Uncle Robert said sternly.

Who is here, whom are they talking about, and who is coming? The same questions were repeating themselves again and again in my head.Then I heard a footstep coming from the entrance at the same time I saw a smile forming on Aunt Corey's face, and I turned around to see why she was smiling and boomed. What I saw was like a dream—an angel in human form.

Angel...