25. My new home
Her mother could see the faint blush spreading across her daughter’s face and decided to spare her. She just hoped that her daughter will get a good man why who would love and pamper her just like she has been doing. Her time here was limited and even though she had just had a kidney transplant, she was sure it wouldn’t push her for more than three years.
She just wished that within those three years, her two daughters will find their soulmates and get married and if possible gift her with cute grandkids she can spoil.
” Are we heading to a hotel or?” Her mother decided to ask and divert the attention of her daughter.
” No mother, I already bought w house for us here. I didn’t buy it literally, I asked my friend to look for a house according to your preference and I just send the money to complete the purchase.” Martina explained.
” That’s thoughtful of you but dear, you don’t need to do that. It’s your house so it should be the house of your choice. I am old now and can make do with anything . You don’t need to consider me while making decisions.” Her mother said.
” How can you say that mother? ofcourse I must make sure that you are comfortable always. It is my filial obligation towards you as my mother.” Martina said obviously displeased by her mother’s words.
” But Martina…” Started her mother.
” No buts mother, I have already arranged for a house for us to stay in. It has the best view of the rising sun just as you like it. I have also made sure there’s a place for you to plant fresh vegetables.” Martina said lovingly.
She could do anything for her mother as long as she was in a position to. That’s how much she loved, treasured and cared for the woman who raised her singlehandedly, gave her the best education and loved her more than anything.
” How did you know?” Her mother turned speechless. She had never told her daughter that she loved a house with a better view of the rising sun, so just how did she know?
” You want to know how I know you like watching the sun rise? I once came across your diary. I read all about what you like. I also know you would love to travel to china and see the great wall and watch the peach blossom in the company of the person you love. Mother, I didn’t know you were this romantic.” Martina said teasingly.
” Oh stop it! that was my wish way back in the days I was young. Now I am too old, who would want to travel with a old lady like me?” Her mother replied plainly but how could Martina Miss the melancholy and longing in her voice.
” Oh mother! Who said you are old? That person should obviously go for a eye checkup. My mother is the most beautiful mother I have ever seen.” Martina said trying to cheer up her mother.
” You and your sweet words.” Her mother said smiling.
” It’s no sweet words am saying the truth. Besides, who said no one wants to travel with you? ofcourse tones of handsome young men are there, you can choose one for yourself and travel the world with.” Martina said winking playfully at her mother.
” Don’t spout nonsense .” Her mother replied.Ccontent © exclusive by Nô/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.
” We are here Madam, welcome to the country and have a pleasant stay here.” The driver said politely.
Martina was surprised how the driver got to know that they were new in the country.
Seeing her puzzled looks, he offered to clarify.
” I overheard your conversation so I figured out that you are new in the country.” The driver explained.
” Oh!” replied Martina.
The driver helped them unload their luggage and left afterwards.
” This is our new home.” Martina announced.
” It’s beautiful here.” Her mother replied.
” I am glad you like it, come, let’s go inside.” Martina said beckoning her mother go follow her.
The house was a single apartment but this time it was a one storey complex apartment, not too big, just enough for the two of them.
It wasn’t situated at the luxurious location but one thing Martina insisted on before buying it was security.
It was very well secured and upheld privacy.
Martina unlocked the door and they entered their new home. It was here she was hoping to make new memories with her mother and if possible her sister.
The house was well cleaned, she had to thank Terry for that since she had left the matters in her capable hands and it seemed that she did not fail her.
The reason she entrusted this task to Terry was not only because she was her friend but because they, as in her and her family, were into real estate and construction field. She was well conversant with all matters related to housing.
Just as expected, her friend did not fail her. Although she had approached the girl with ulterior motives, she really considered her a friend.
” You can take the room you like upstairs mother. Make sure it has the best view of the sun rise so that you can welcome each day looking at the beautiful scenery of the sun rising.” Martina told her mother earnestly.
” As long as I can watch the sun rise, I don’t care if it’s the best or just a glimpse of it.” Replied her mother.
” Come, I’ll help you choose.” Martina said dragging her mother excitedly. She was behaving like a small children who is excited to show her favourite dolls to her friend.
Her mother willingly indulged her and allowed herself to be dragged upstairs.
To her, it wasn’t each and everyday her daughter was this jovial.
Approaching the first room, she pushed it open only to be left amazed by the interior decoration.
The wall was painted Blue, which happens to be her mother’s favourite colour. It had some touches of golden which was designed in a strip like manner.
The curtains were light blue, creating an harmonious appearance. Looking at the room, it appeared warm and cozy.