The happy end

{A few months later}

“Aish” I sigh and swipe the alarm to snooze. It buzzes again, I roll on the bed a few times and finally sit up. 

The sun was about to raise in a few minutes. I rush to the restroom and fresh up for the day. 

‘Today is another day we get to spend with our family' my brain says excited. It wasn’t many months ago when I believed that I would always remain alone on this planet with just my sweet buddy Oliver. But now I not only have I met my biological parents but also have a beautiful twin who chirps in my ear almost every second calling me sis. Such a blessing my life is. 

I stroll down the stairs quietly after hoping into a hoodie and jean; my regular casual outfit. Mom was already in the kitchen preparing food

“Good morning mom” I wish her

“Good morning love” mom greets me back and opens her arms. I rush into them and embrace her. After a brief hug we withdraw “How did you sleep Laura?” Mom questions me

“Very well. Didn’t even feel like waking up” I complained sighing

“But the suns out and you need to get busy” mom says grabbing the knife and chops the spring onions

I nod adjusting myself on the kitchen table

“What are you cooking mom?” I question slowly. It was mom’s turn today to cook

“It’s a surprise” she winks 

“Well then. I would have to call upon my friend Patience to keep me company” I say

“Definitely. Now get going and do something useful” mom instructs me and shoos me out of the kitchen chair. 

I walk into dads office. He usually wakes up before all of us to make important business decisions. 

I knock on his door 

“Come in Laura” he calls out. I was the third to wake up in the house so dad could very well guess it would be me.

“Good morning dad” I greet him as I enter

“Good morning Laura” dad greets me from behind the table

I sit on the chair and stare at dad. He notices it and smiles

“Have you made up your mind?” he asks

“Yes dad. I have” I smile 

“What about Daniel?” he questions me

“I haven’t spoken to him since last night dad and I made my decision in the morning” I reply

“Is that what you the option you want to choose from?” he interrogated again like an officer

“Yes dad. I want to go to college and study medicine” I stress repeating every detail from the conversation we had earlier.

“The path is not going to be easy Laura. I know you have faced a very bumpy road previously I just want you to know that this is not gonna be easy either” dad speaks expressing concern through his eyes.

“I know dad and its time I find my real identity” I try to convince him

“Perfect then. I will definitely support you my dear girl” he says

“And Daniel wouldn’t be returning anytime soon either, right. Learning to be a professional jockey takes time” I say

“Yes Laura it does but not as much as it takes for an individual to become a doctor” dad warns me

“Dad I wanna be a surgeon” I smile

“It’s a commitment for a very long period. Are you willing to honestly do it?” He asks in a serious tone and an erect posture

“I am willing dad” I reply

“Alright then. I support you entirely Laura” he says smiling 

“Thanks Dad” I smile back “Fighting dad” I bump my fist in the air wishing him for the day and leave

“Mom, is Jessica awake?” I ask going back to the hall

“Morning sis” She chirps 

“You heard her Laura” mom replies me 

“Yes mom I did” I walk to them. 

Jessica sits rubbing her eyes with her fingers still in her night frock.

“Did you sleep well, Jess?” I ask jumping on the couch

“Not a bit” she sighs and gets up from the kitchen table and walks to the couch; in my direction. She drops back on the couch from the sides and lands her head on my lap. 

I stare at her, she gives me an innocent smile “Sis, lemme sleep here” 

“Nope. I need to go fill application forms” I tell her

She smiles “You’ve decided?” 

“Yup. I’m certain this time. I want to be a doc” I tell

“Wonderful. Let’s fill the forms together then” she replies

“You’re doing medicine too? Why didn’t you tell me earlier?” I ask confused

“No sis. I’m doing law” she replies sitting up “Why won’t you let me sleep in peace?” she sighs

“The sun has rose” I quote mom’s favourite statement

“Yeah yeah I know” she shakes her hands in the wind to stop me 

“Girls, let’s go on vacation” mom says taking off her apron

“Vacation?” we chorus

“But Daniel and Miler aren’t here” Jessica questions as Daniel decided to stay with his jockey club to learn better and quick. Miler had joined the military not too long ago. 

“I know sweetheart, we’ll have a trip with the entire family and Oliver too when they’re all back. For now let’s just enjoy ourselves. I’ve already spoken to Justin” mom says

“Where are we going?” I ask mom

“Make a guess” mom tilts her face and crosses her arms

“Please not to Bazoda” Jessica and I almost cry together

“Exactly that place” mom giggles and walks away

“Mommmmaaaaa” we stretch 

“What? Pack your bags” mom walks away

“Do you wanna go?” I question Jessica when mom’s out of hearing range

“Nope. That’s the last place I wanna visit” she sighs dropping her head on the couch to stare at the roof

“Neither do I” I say

“Sis, let’s pretend to be sick” she creates a master plan 

I sigh “How many times have we already got caught”

“Why are you both still here?” mom questions returning from her room.

“We don’t want to go” I speak with lots of courage

“Alright then. We’ll leave alone to Paris” mom speaks casuslly

“To paris?” Jessica repeats

“Yes” mom giggles

“Paris? The capital of France?” I ask

“umhunn” mom buzzed

“France? The country in Europe? Jessica questions next

“I think it is” mom replies pressing her lips together

Jessica and I look at each other for a brief second and speak “Europe that’s on Earth?” 

“Yes girls. The city that’s on earth” Dad says giggling as he approaches us from his study room

“We’re coming” We almost yell and run to our rooms

“I wonder why you two dislike Bazoda so much” mom sighs as we rush

We don’t reply and hurry into our rooms to pack our luggage.

After 15 minutes to be exact, I run down the stairs with a large suitcase and a bag 

“I’m ready” I say

“Me too” I hear Jessica speak hurrying down the stairs with a suitcase and bag; just as me

“Let’s have breakfast first then” dad speaks and we walk to the table

“So what’s on mom’s cuisine today?” Jessica questions

“I’ve tried the japanese Sushi today” mom giggles at her own ideas

“Wow. I can’t wait to taste it” Jessica says tapping the folk on the table.

“I’m afraid you can’t use that Jess” I say pointing at her folk

“I know sis” she replies and stares at the colourful rolls on our plate

I take a bite first

“Its good” I say chewing and clap my hands 

“Agreed” dad comments after having a bite

Mom smiles “What do you think sweetheart?” questioning Jessica

“Its good” she says grabbing another roll

Mom tries it too and nods agreeing with us.

Although I met my family at a later stage in life, I learnt to believe in the unexpected. If I had not grew up at Zeon, I wouldn’t have known the value of a day with my family and if not for the unexpected trip to Bazoda; I might never have believed that blood is thicker than water and although I fell in love with two kind hearts; for whom I wish only the best in this life; they taught me bonding can be made with strangers too and Oliver; my bestie who stood by me throughout my days at Zeon only made me love life more. Daisy; a wicked princess wouldn’t have ended up the way she did if not for greed and the injustice her brother did to her just for power and prestige. On the whole, in my 18 years of rollercoaster life I experienced and fell in love with many things most importantly, the reason to be grateful for the happenings in our life. We may not know the reason now but as times goes everything will unfold as great lessons learnt.

Dear Reader

       It's hard to say farewell but every ending is the beginning of many things and gratitude needs to be expressed to it's fullest. Here I take this second to whole heartedly thank you for regularly tuning in and experiencing the life of Laura Mackey with me. Also a hearty gratitude for spending your precious time on this story. 

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Dear reader,

Wishing you the best and only the very best the universe can offer in this life! 

Farewell dear lovely human

Hugs and Kisses 

Once again,

 Thank you and I apologize if the story was not up to your expectation.