Chapter 2

DAVID

"Sir" I heard my PA and close friend, Max call me. I opened my eyes and looked at him.

"We are here"

I looked out the window and I saw the beautiful sight of my home town. God I have really missed home. I can't wait to see my mum, I missed her the most.

"Ladies and gentlemen we are now landing in your destination. Brace yourself and...."

I heard the flight attendant saying, I checked my wrist watch, it's pasted eleven. Five hours flight and it felt like forever. Time to get off this plane already.

Walking out of the plane, the sweet smell of home blessed my nose.

"Its good to be back."

"Indeed boss" said Max and I smiled.

I wore my shades and walked down the steps. We began moving out, some workers helped with my luggages as we moved. I sighted a familiar white limo with men on black suit standing on either sides of it. Then an elegant, stunning and beautiful woman came out of the limo.

She looked at me and smiled. God she was indeed beautiful. Even her age couldn't do any harm to her beauty. She looked very gorgeous in her nice sexy red dress and black shades. Looking at her now, one won't believe that she is a mother of a twenty four year old son.

Yeah she is my mother.

She smiled at me as she began walking towards me. Her steps was like that of a model. She really hasn't  stopped looking after herself and am proud of her for that.

"Oh my darling" she said as she kissed my cheeks and hugged me

"Mum" I said hugging her as well.

"Look at you, you look more handsome than ever" she said after pulling out of the hug. I smiled and said, "You too mum, you are looking incredibly dashing. I almost didn't recognize you"

She blushed after I said that, making me chuckle.

"You look sweet sixteen" I said and she blushed again.

"Oh come on Son am almost fifty. I just maintain myself and blood pressure" we both laughed after she said that.

"Age mum, is just a number." She hummed.

"Besides, you are getting younger every day." I said smiling as she laughed.

"Seriously mum, you are younger than the last time I was in the country.

"Well, let's say am one of those who doesn't get old easily." She said.

I nodded slightly. She caressed my cheeks with her hands and smiled.

"Am so glad you are back. I missed you"

I smiled. "I missed you too"

"Good day ma'am" Max greeted making us turn to him. She just smiled at him and looked back at me. She doesn't dislike Max neither does she like him that much and I don't know why.

"Let's go home now, your favorite food is waiting for you" she said as we walked to the limo.

"Hmm. It's been a long time since I last ate mummy's food." I said playfully.

She laughed. "Well I hope you stay longer so you can eat as much as you want". And that's what I plan to do. Actually am going to be staying here for a very long time.

We entered the limo and drove out of the airport.

"How was your flight dear?" Mum asked

"Tiring"

"I know the feeling" she chuckled

"Gosh mum I don't think I'll be going on a plane again till I decide to travel back and that will in a very long time."

"So does it mean you will be staying here longer than ever" mum asked happily.

"Yeah"

She was very happy to hear this. Mum likes me being around. Not that she is scared of being alone in our big mansion with all her maids and guards but she feels lonely. Am her only family. So she loves me being around. I was with all through my teenage years.

After I turned twenty, she allowed me go wherever I want and do whatever I want. She understands fully well that man got to be independent and not rely on their mother. After college, I started traveling from places to places and I really love it. It's kind of my hobby and specifically the nature of my job as an ambassador. I hardly stay at home, even if I visit, I will just stay for a week or two then I would travel back. The next time i come again, it will be in a very long time.

Mum didn't like that but she doesn't nag or complain about it. She would call me, chat me up and do video calls.

This is one of the reasons I love her. She is understanding, loving, caring and supportive. I want a wife just like her. She is my role model. I admire her a whole lot.

The only problem she has is her constant nightmares. She has been having nightmares since my dad died. I hope it has stopped.

I could remember those days she would scream at nights and I would run into her room. I always caught her crying and sobbing. I would cuddle and console her, it always makes her relaxed. She has never told me about the nightmare though. She actually don't want to tell me and I don't want to worsen the issue by pressurising her about it.

The thought of her being alone and having nobody to console when am not around makes me so sad. But i guess she has gotten used to my absence. I think.

This is one of the reasons why i decided to come home and be with her. I took a huge break from work and I could possibly spend like one or two years here with her before I can start thinking about going back.

I looked out the window, admiring the never changing environment of my beautiful town. I really missed it. I just feel like taking a walk around the place.

That's the kind of person I am. I love nature and I love being around people most especially children.

Speaking of children, I almost  forgot about my little friends at the orphanage. They must have missed me just as much as I have missed them. I think I should go and see them.

"Mum"

"Yes honey?"

"I hope you don't mind, i would like to go and see my friends first before going home" I said calmly not wanting to upset her.

She sighed. "Can't it wait? You just got back and you need to eat and rest"

"I know mum but this can't wait. I have to see them. I'll be back as soon as am done"

Her happy expression has now changed.

"My son, David hasn't changed at all. Always thinking about other people more than himself" she said rolling her eyes.

I sighed softly. She is indeed unhappy.

"Why can't you spend time with your mother before going out to see your so called friends?"

"Come on mum, it's not like am going to spend the rest of my life there. I will come back and you will have me all to myself okay?"

She rolled her eyes and looked away.

I smiled a bit. One thing I know is that she can act like a kid sometimes. She really hasn't changed.

"Mum"

"Fine" she said without looking at me. "Just don't waste time there cause I won't be happy with you if you do."

"Sure thing" I said as I dialed Max number on my phone.

"Yeah max. Am going to stop by at a place..... No you don't have to come with me. Just go home, eat and rest I'll be back soon. ...... yeah. Okay." I cut the call and looked at the driver side. I pressed a button and the driver spoke up.

"Sir?" He said.

"Pull over at Merciful King orphanage"

"Okay sir"

"Thank you" I looked at my mum, she was looking at me questionably.

"Orphanage?" She asked. "That's where your friends are?"

"Yeah. Oh... My friends are little children" she raised one of her brow at me before looking away.

"You never cease to surprise me son" she said as she pressed her phone. I just nodded slightly. She is my mother but she was a different person in that part of the world. Am the only one she loves in this world, other people don't matter to her. Not even the less privileged.

Mum is a one stone cold woman to other people but not to me. To me, she is soft, loving and caring and an opposite to others. It sometimes bothers me but now that I got her full time, I will try and see if I can change her.

I bid my mum farewell as I got out of the limo, I made my way into the orphanage. The place has really changed a bit. Their management did a very good job.

Am sure the kids will be happy to see me. The last time I saw them was a very long time ago. I hope some of them are still here. It will hurt me if they are not.

I entered the matron's office, she was so happy to see me. We talk a bit before we went to where the kids were having their lunch. I stood there beside the matron, watching them eat. They looked very cute. I wonder why they had to be motherless. They are all so innocent and harmless. Life is totally unfair.

"Kids look who is here" the matron said out loud making all of them turn to us. I heard a total number of gasps.

"Uncle David!" One of them screamed out making me laugh. They all ran to me and believe me, I almost fell. Gosh they have grown so big. So different from the last time I saw them. I guess the management are treating them very well.

"We missed you so much uncle David" a boy I know as Sammy said.

I bend down to their level and ruffle Sammy's light brown hair making him giggle. "I missed you guys too." They all laughed.

"How have you all been?"

"Fine!" They all said and I can see that clearly.

"Tell us uncle David, what did you get for us?" A girl called Maria asked.

"Hmm what did I get?" I asked placing my finger on my chin like I was trying to think. "Why don't I take you all out and buy all of you ice creams. What do you say?"

"Yay!!!!" They all screamed happily as they jumped in excitement. I stood up and looked at the matron. She was smiling at the kids as they danced happily. I knew she will allow me take them. Am no stranger but one of their biggest sponsors so am more than trustworthy.

The orphanage driver brought out the bus and the kids rushed into it. I sat on one of the seats in front as we drove out of the orphanage. The kids were not that much but they were more than ten.

They were so happy with the outing. They sang numerous songs on the way and that made me very happy. Kids are so fun to be with. I would like to have many of them.

We stopped at a market called Timber as I suggested. I could remember coming here with one of the maids when I was little. You can get beautiful things from here even fresh honey. God I have missed that unique taste of Timber's honey.

The kids held one another's hands as I told them to and we made our way out into the market. Luckily it wasn't that crowdy. We got to the ice cream store, the man I use to know back then was still there. He supplies the best kinds of ice cream. I use to love it back then and I still do.

He began giving the kids ice creams and the driver helped me in organizing them so they don't fight or do anything that will cause trouble.

I watched as the man serve the kids ice cream. Some were already eating their own, licking it as it silde down  their hand making me smile. Children are so cute.

I turned around, intending to admire the market as I wait for the kids. The market hasn't changed either. Beautiful as always. The sellers advertising their goods, buyers moving here and there, fruits adding to the beauty of the place and....

Wow.

My admiration stopped when my eyes landed on a very beautiful girl.

She was on a white dress with red rose designs on it, a white hat with a touch of red and red flats. Her attire was simple but nice. She has long blonde hair, a bit cheekbone and red lips. Which looked more beautiful as she smiled.

Gosh. Goddesses do exit.

She was carrying a basket filled with a lot of stuffs but that didn't stop her from being happy. She was approaching, smiling happily as she admired the things showcased by the sellers.

I watched her as she approached. She was either looking at her left or right but not ahead. She got to a place where a wheel was placed and it was a bit close to me. Something tells me that she will trip.

Indeed she did.

She was about to fall when I reached for her and saved her. Her stuffs fell but she didn't.

Slowly she looked up at me and I saw the most beautiful set of honey brown eyes I have ever seen. This girl was what I call perfect. She wasn't that tall neither was she short. She was just my shoulder length.

We both stared at each other for some seconds before she spoke up.

"Th......thank y-you" she stuttered nervously. And believe me, that was one sweet voice.

"It's okay. But you should be careful next time okay?" She nodded slightly and I released her body which felt so soft in my hands.

"Am David by the way."

She didn't say anything but kept staring at me like am some kind of frame.

"Aren't you going to tell me your name?"

"Oh...!" She said out like I just snapped her out of her thoughts.

"Am Sofia"

I smiled at her.

"Sofia....That's a very lovely name"