Jeffery Walsh POV
I finally arrived in New York from California after 14 years of staying there, the cool air blew on my face on arriving, the smell of New York a city I have always hope to come back to.The event that had made me leave was a thing I still can't forget, but the person I left behind was what hurts me most...I arrived at our mansion, a Mansion built and designed by my father, nothing had changed for those fourteen years I have been away, everything seems to be the same, the tall trees, the beautiful large garden I do play around as a kid.The flowers seem to bloom more at my arrival and it seems it was sending a warm welcome home to me, truly I have missed this place, but there at the entrance, a person I have separated from for ten years stood by the door with a big goofy smile.A lady I admire and love, finally I got to see her too. She ran over to me and gave me a big hug, the one she gives me when I was a kid.I miss her warm embrace and the light fragrance that emits from her body, I dropped everything I was holding and embraced her close to my self.I admit I have in taller and bigger than she once knew me, before I was so tiny but now I was no longer a kid but a grown-up."Oh, my son!" She exclaimed loudly with a choked voice mixed with laughter."Mom!" I smile almost in tears. "Mom, I miss you so much," I whispered in her ears."I miss you more." Tears rolled down her cheek. I looked down at my mother, Louisa, she had gotten a little bit older than when I last saw her, I guess that's what being away for ten years had caused.Louisa is a beautiful lady in her early thirties, she had pale blue eyes and dark brown hair, she was not chubby, but not thin either, to me she was the prettiest mother one could ever have."How have you been?" She asked as she looked at me, I know she was amazed at how grown up I have become, the last time she saw me, I was a bit short and she does pat my hair but, now she touched his face gently."I have been so lonely," I told her honestly with a soft voice, truly being in California was lonely, everyone was unfamiliar to me and I was far from my mother and all the people I knew."I know, I know," Louisa said softly in a hoarse voice. "It is my son." She muttered. "Jeffery is back." She looked at my face with a tender expression, the same expression she had when she left me in California, I know she love me, that was why she left, she didn't leave me there because she hates me, it was out of love."I'm not sending you away ever again." She told me and hugged me again, her words brought a smile to my lips. "I missed you so much, I'm really glad I can see you and talk to you face-to-face now." She sob.I know it was hard for her too, just like I had no one in California she had no one here too, she had only returned for my own good too."Don't cry, mom," I told my mother as I wiped away her tears with the tip of my finger. "I understand." I smile at her, hoping that she would no longer cry, I hate seeing people I love in tears, it hurts my heart.we both walked into the mansion, now I know that the only thing that didn't change was the outside, the inside was redecorated, more stylish, extensive and superb.New stone walls, beautiful wall pictures and the walls were all painted white giving it a more classy look, it smelt like home and I take a long look at each picture, oceanview, tall trees, these were all a work of art.I sat next to my mother on the comfortable sofa and she turned her eyes to me, looking at me like she had just seen me for the first time in her life."Tell me, how have you been?" She asked as she wipes off the remaining tears on her cheek with the back of her hands."I have been okay. I survived mom," I replied softly, sure I survived, I never love travelling, even if my parent is wealthy, travelling was one thing I disliked, to some people it is an abnormality, but that's just me.One reason I hate it, you will have to be away from people you grew up with, people you finally accept, travelling makes you distant from people you love, well in some cases you may leave with your loved ones, but not all your love ones go with you."I am glad." Lousia beams."Mom, I have processed my transfer paper. I will be schooling here from now on." I told her, I was no longer planning on going back, it was lonely over there and I only had to stay because there was a bit of a situation.Lousia flashed me a bright smile. "I'm happy." She held my hands tenderly, it had been a while since she has touched me, well that was what being apart does. "I'm so happy Jeffrey, excessively."I looked at my mother and then around the house that I had been away from for some years now. "It is good to be home again." I lean back on his chair and exhaled softly.Then turning sharply to my mother, I remember I have forgotten to ask her something important. "Mom, have you settled all your business, all the business you came back ten years ago to do?"Louisa who had gone with me to California, decided to come back ten years ago because there were a few problems in our family business that she had to solve. She said it would be for a few months, but unfortunately, the problem lasted for ten years."Yes, I have." Lousia smiles softly. "Now we can live in luxury as your father had wished," Louisa told me.I looked at my mother whose eyes were lonely, my father had passed away 14 years ago and she had to come back to handle the family business. "You miss dad?" I said softly.Of course, she misses him! My subconscious told me...Louisa forced me to smile and look at me, I regret asking her that unreasonable question, I know she doesn't want to bring back painful memories, She was already happy that I was back now."I do, I believe he is in a better place now watching over us. I know he's sorry for leaving us, especially you at that your early age." Her voice was hoarse and it bears so much painful emotion."It is okay mom." I try to cheer her up. "Let's begin a fresh start now that everything is okay," I told her.Lousia nods, she must know that I also miss his dad, I had cried a lot at that time, I was very close to him and his death happened so fast that I still can't understand. "I'll get you your lunch," Louisa told me as she got up from the sofa.I smile broadly. "I can't wait to eat your meal again," I told her, I miss my mother's food especially her side dishes, that was one of the things that made me crave to come back.Lousia looked at me with a grin. "Let me prepare the table then." She turned to go but, I miss her so much, I got up and hugged her back, as I close her eyes, it is so wonderful to be with her again. "I'm very happy to have you close," I sweetly whispered to her.Lousia turned around and face me. "Me too, now go in and change, then come downstairs for your meal." She walked into the kitchen and I went upstairs to my room.I opened the room door and a light fresh air welcomes me, I smile silly, I was finally back. I put down my bag and opened the curtains to let the sunray in, the window was facing the garden which I love so much.I inhaled, this place has a lot of lovely memories, and a few sad ones too. I looked around the room, I had left this place in a hurry and everything seems to be how it had been, just that it was neatly arranged, I was glad this place wasn't redecorated, I usually love my things untouched.I sat on the comfortable bed of my childhood days, touching the bed, it made me remember someone who might hate me all her life.It made me sad, I gently moved close to my drawer. I opened the last one and in it were many precious items but the most precious one was a picture.I picked up the picture from the drawer and touch the face of the little girl in the picture. Like I said, I had left in a hurry that I didn't take any pictures of her with me."I miss you," I said softly as I closed my eyes, multiple happy memories of my childhood days flashed in my head, echos of her laughter and smiles, it all came in rush.I opened my eyes again, looking down at the picture and the pretty face. "I wonder if you're still here if I will ever find you." I felt so sad and my voice came out hoarse, and it was even unfamiliar to me. "I'm so sorry Cindy White."Stablish High-school.Stablish High-school is a beautiful school centred in New York City, Stablish school is the school for the rich, well some other students get into the school through scholarships.It is also known where teens break down, grow and find love, also a place for talents.Class three was noisy as everyone was talking and chatting, and some were playing games and others were disturbing.Suzy and her friends were sitting at a corner also chatting. "Tell me what you think of my make up?" Suzy asked her friends as she made a pose."It's pretty." Bella, one of Suzy's friend told her."What skin tone did you use?" Vera another friend of hers asked.Suzy smiles and flips her hair backwards, she loves attracting attention to herself and loves it when showered praises. "It is a new product made from Spain." Suzy smile proudly."I see." Vera looked at her with admiration. "Your skin is so fresh and cute."Suzy beams. "You can say th
Cindy POVI looked up from my book when I heard some whisper in the class, I know the headteacher had called in a transferred student, but I didn't look up, but hearing the whispered made me want to know the reason.I first looked at my friends, not only were they in a daze, but they were also mouthing things I don't understand.I looked up to see the transferred student who all eyes were and immediately I felt shocked and couldn't move a muscle, my lips parted and I gasped.Oh no! This can't be! My subconscious screamed."Transferred student, introduce yourself to the class." I heard Mr Henry told the transferred student and I waited to clarify my doubts but it hits me when he introduced himself."My name is Jeffery Walsh, I am a transferred student from California. Here in my country, I came to study quietly. Nice to meet you all." He said with a smile and made a little bow and the class applauded, I could hear them applauding but I couldn't move, nei
Stablish High-schoolLunchtime.Cindy White POV.I and my friends got to the Cafeteria, the place was filled with students, taking their tray of food to their desk.I stopped moving, with my tray in my hands, I looked around trying to see if Jeffery was there, all through the time at class I couldn't focus because I was staring t him, and I was glad that I was sitting at two desks behind him in class."Cindy, you're going to have lunch with Russeli right?" Kelly asked me with a smile, I had almost forgotten about that, they have heard when Russeli asked me to join him at his table and I had accepted.Janet looked around the hall and spots Russeli. "He's already waiting at the table." She told me and look towards the direction and there he was, alone at the table. "Kelly let's go to another table." Janet held Kelly."See you later at the next class Cindy," Janet told me as she left with Kelly to another table.I watched my friends leave. Damn t
Jeffery Walsh POVI came back home from school and walked into the mansion with my school bag across his shoulder as I went into the living room.Normally, in California when I return from school, I walk directly to my room, cause there was no one there but me, but hearing the television sound and knowing my mother will be home brought another large smile to my face.California had been so boring that returning to New York had been my greatest wish. Now that I was back, I was the happiest young boy on the planet, well not yet happy...Lousia, turned when she heard the footsteps approaching her, and she smiles when she saw it was me, my presence always brought smiles to her face. "Welcome son.""Mom, you're home." I put down my school bag, while I sat down next to her. "I thought you had left for work." I lean my chin on my palm to take a good look at the charming face of my mother.Of a truth, the thing my friends tell him about was true. they always to
Stablish High-school Cindy White POV.The bell rang for game time as I and my friend went over to the field, today, the boys were going to play soccer, and this was a game that was loved by all the students, especially the girls, they get to cast votes and win money.It was funny, how the field was already filled with students, I and my two friends had to push our way to the front for a better view, I look from Janet to Kelly, they love this game so much that it was so obvious in their smile, not only do they love it, they love some boys in the field.And today was so exciting since there was a boy particular that almost all the girls in school admire, I was not excluded, he has charms, but I have decided to let go of my feelings for him.Soon there was a loud cheer in the crowd and I turned my eyes to see what was happening, sure enough, it was Jeffery and his team dressed in a black polo and white short with their sneakers and Russeli and his team dressed in Red to
After the match Cindy look over at Russeli who was gathering his things, she knew he had always been the winner of the match in school and losing today wouldn't make him happy. She walked over to him. "Hey, Russeli you did well out there." She pointed at the field.Russeli smiled when he saw her, he was always happy to see her, but not as a loser. "But, we didn't win." He put his things in his bag and lift them to his shoulder."You still tried your best." Cindy smile in other to cheer him up, it was not even a world championship, well, many people are not glad if they lose."It still wasn't good enough." He smiles as he looks at her beautiful face. "Well, thank you for the comfort." He gently taps her shoulder and walked away, Cindy watched him till he disappeared pit of sight, she turned around just in time to see Suzy approach Jeffery."Hi." Suzy moves close to Jeffery with a cute smile on her lips. "I admire your football skills, just in fifteen
Jeffery Walsh POV I sat down in my room looking at the picture I always look at in my free time, the little pretty girl with the most beautiful smile I have ever seen, covered in colours.I gently touched the face of the girl in the picture. "Where in the world are you, where have you disappeared to Cindy." I am so sorry for leaving her without a word, in the past, I didn't get the chance to tell her I was going away.I just left her with a promise, asking her to wait for me, I miss her so much. "If just once, just one time, I will love to see you again Cindy." I know I will recognise her at first sight, no matter how grownup she would be now, I was sure that I will recognise her."Please, come out of your hiding place, where I can see you and touch you." I gently caress the little face in the picture as tears filled my eyes. Cindy White POV I sat down with my father at the dining table eating dinner, I know I had to forget about Jeffery but, now it
Suzy Dee POV "Where are you going." A voice asked me from behind and I halt in my step. I turned around to see the boy I have decided to make mine, standing right close to me with his glittering eyes and eyes. "Jeffery," I called out his name with a smile on my face. "I want to drop this not off at the library." I lift the note I was holding up for him to see.He walks closer and looks down at the note in my hands. "Can I see them?" He asked."Yeah, sure." I hand them to him and he glances at each one of them, it allowed me to look at his face and I noticed he had long lashes and a straight nose, he is so handsome."These are a good book, the author is a great philosopher." He told me and I smile like a dummy, this is one thing you do when you start falling in love. "You did good in the riddles, I was impressed by how many you answered correctly." His eyes danced with a smile as he stares at me."I love riddles." I lied, I was just lucky today, lucky