Heavenly, is the only word to describe how I feel right now. At the age of 20, my accomplishments can not be compared to my age mates. What mystery and surprise life holds, is something no one will ever uncover. Yesterday, I attained my bachelor's degree in Avionics engineering and my computer company that I've been working on for so long, was finally established. My parents couldn't be more proud of me because as an only child, who wouldn't want their children to be successful?
The blue shadow solidifies among the changing clouds, although a few dark clouds seem to hang remotely in space as the horizon touches the ground. As I drove home to my parents house, my beautiful dazzling smile couldn't be wiped off my face as I sung along to the music playing on the radio while tapping on the steering wheel of the car. The car that I bought with half the money I worked for in the cafeteria as a waitress in college while the other half was my savings, a blue vitz.
Immediately the house came into view, the sound of Bruno barking could be heard and my smile just got wider because my love for him is inevitable. After packing the car, I opened the car door hurriedly before making my way to him as he licked my face making me burst into heartfelt laughter while scratching his ears.
" Is that my baby?" My mother, Lisa Graham Parker asked as she stood on the front porch of the house.
" Yes it is" I replied with a smile and made my way towards her before she engulfed me in a bear hug that I missed so much. It was only yesterday when I saw her at my graduation but one can not get tired of a mother's hugs.
Only then did I notice the beautiful green carpeted lawn with beautiful white and red roses covering the sides of the concrete path and it could only be my mother's doing because of her love for gardening. I couldn't help but sniff the air and finished off with a sigh. It's always good to be home, I thought as I turned to look at my mum who had a frown on her face.
" Is everything alright?" I asked
" yeah yeah , let's go inside there are some people coming over so you can freshen up while I prepare lunch." She uttered hurriedly while pushing me inside. I couldn't help but wonder what was up with her.
"Where's dad?"
"He's still at work but he will be here soon."
I made my way up the stairs while looking at the beautiful yet extravagant ancient paintings gracing the walls which always seemed to amaze me. Appreciating art is something I've always done and it's that which led me to start painting during my free times.
My bedroom did not have a lot of things in it because I'm mostly not around and a spacious room is fine with me. The black tiles, the white beddings on my king size bed, white built in wardrobe were in contrast with the baby pink walls. A floor length mirror adorned the walls and my reflection looked back at me.
I did not take long to freshen up and decided to wear something simple, black sweatpants, a white sweatshirt with slides and my thick afro hair in a top messy bun. My freckles spread on my face were so visible because of my brown skin.
Making my way downstairs, masculine voices could be heard from the living room and only my dad's was recognizable but the rest seemed like strangers.
Immediately I came into view, the voices hushed down as if I was certainly intruding their discussion. My father stood up and hugged me tightly but his height made me look tiny, him being six feet three, I was five feet four.
Letting go of my father, only then did I analyze everyone in the room. An older man who looked to be in his fifties who must been a ladies man when he was younger because of his looks sat next to a young man who looked to be twenty eight or thirty, both in their crisp black Armani suits had serious faces on. I greeted the older one who returned my handshake while the younger one sat there with a bored look on his face making me scoff.
The man was so handsome but had an attitude that screamed 'do not fuck with me'. His grey eyes looked at me with something undeciphered maybe anger but they drew me in. He seemed irritated by me even if it was our first time meeting. What crawled up his ass that he would be sitting in our house with such attitude? A throat was cleared bringing me out of my reverie causing me to face my dad.
"Ade sit down, we need to talk" my father said worriedly while clearing his throat. " This is Leonardo and his son Lorenzo Di Mauro" I nodded towards the two " Mr Di Mauro, Adelyn parker my daughter." He introduced
" A pleasure to meet you sirs" I said with a smile while Leonardo gave me a curt nod, Lorenzo just scoffed.
What was up with this man?
"Shall we begin rather than useless introductions?" Lorenzo finally spoke as his voice boomed and I couldn't help but feel my core react to the sound of his voice.
" Adelyn , you will be marrying my son Lorenzo tomorrow." Mr Leonardo said.
"What?" I shouted with surprise thinking he'll say it's a joke but the serious looks on these business men did not falter.
" Dad tell me it's a joke." I waited for my dad's reply but his facial expression made me want to pee myself as anger and irritation started building up.