CHAPTER FOUR: THE WELCOME BACK PARTY!

I took a cab, when I got home I stood at the door mat thinking, re-calculating what I'd say to Adelaide. Hey Ad, how are you, it's been 2 months since we last saw. Noo!!! Hey Ad, it's me mommy, sorry I kept you waiting for too long. For heaven's sake, what am I saying?!! I stood on the door mat still contemplating what I'll say when the door opened. It was a lady in her latest 70s that opened it, then I quickly remembered Kate's mum was still in town. I assumed that should be her mum.

Mum, I said as I went in for a tight hug. Kate's mum began to cry, "God has answered our prayers, you're back." Kate's mum said crying uncontrollably. She then told me to come in, I went in and was marvelled at the interior design. It was nothing like Haven's glorious designs. It wasn't too long when Adelaide came running towards me. she was just 6 years old. She came in rushing at me to give me a very big hug. I thought she would be mad but she wasn't, she was happy to see Kate like the rest of the people at her workplace were.

Dinner was served, and Kate's mum cooked various delicacies and served them on the table. We ate while we discussed,

"Antonio came by the house earlier, and several times you were in the hospital." Kate's mum said. I thought of who Antonio was then I remembered he was Kate's ex. "Oh?" I said trying to act concerned.

"Yes, I did as you said, I didn't let him come near your little Adelaide" Kate's mum said as she booped Adelaide's nose. I held Kate's mum's hand to show gratitude. Although I didn't exactly know why she did that. I checked the time it was already getting late, I told Kate's mum about the party, and she quickly excused me from the dining room, telling me not to worry she'll take care of Adelaide as she's been doing so ever since I was out.

I couldn't navigate through her house. It was a bit big. I had no idea where her bedroom was so I went back to the dining room to ask Kate's mum,

"Mum, can you take me to my room?" Kate's mum found it absurd but she did not reason it. She gladly accompanied me to Kate's room then she left. Kate's room was elegant. She had the finest sets of jewellery, her room had so many portraits of her. I went closer to get a better view, I saw different names written underneath every picture. Then I remembered that she had lots of admirers who sent her gifts, parts of the reason she broke up with her boyfriend.

I found her wardrobe and I quickly opened it, time was against me. I was marvelled by the amount of glamourous dresses I saw there. I got undressed and tried out some of her clothes until I finally found the perfect fit. It was a silver dress, half-cut around the breasts and my torso. It was so short but I had to go with it because that was the dress that stood out the most for me. I wore a silver stiletto that complimented my dress. I wasn't that good with fashion. I also wore some jewellery from her jewellery box and did my hair, it was as though I did my descension all over again.

Finally, I was ready. I went out to show Kate's mum and Adelaide, they were stunned, they kept on reigning praises upon me, I felt special. Kate's mum asked me if I was going to drive. I told her I'll take a cab. She was shocked because Kate never liked using the cab, "oh well" she said. I couldn't drive because, well, I am a Havenly body, we don't drive we fly.

I reached my destination, I went into the hotel trying to navigate the hall. On my way I saw Sadie, I remembered she was still mad at me but I called her still. "Sadie, don't tell me you're still mad, gist buddy 24/7 for lifers," I said wearing a huge smile on my face. Shortly, Sadie began to laugh, "I've missed you so much Kate," Sadie said as she hugged me, not too tight this time around.

"You look ravishing my friend. My Goodness, who permitted you to walk around looking the way you're looking, with all that ass!" Sadie couldn't stop hyping me. I looked for a way to shut her up without saying the actual word, "I did not look like a hot spicy tomale just so you could see. Where's the fucking party!!" I said all hyped up. I got my linguo from Kate.

We arrived at the hall, everyone was drinking and dancing. When I entered the DJ noticed and said, "Everyone Kate Del Rey!!" Everyone cheered as the music played on. There were lots of people I had to talk to,

"Hey Kate," a guy said to me. He came closer to me and said discreetly, "I just wanna thank you for the advice you gave to me 2 months ago." I had no clue what he was talking about, I didn't even know his name! He continued, "You were right, one way or the other I had to tell my wife. I thought about it for so long, you know, I have kids a beautiful family."

Tell his wife what! I couldn't bear being kept in the dark, he continued talking "I know it's been two months since you were out, I shouldn't just rush all of my problems at you."

I told him it was not a problem, that I was there for him. He offered me a drink and we sat down to talk. I still couldn't get a name out of his mouth, so I came up with an idea, "how bout we play a game? I say my name three times, you say yours three times," He was confused then he said, "then what?" I couldn't think of anything else to say to complete the game so I told him to sit still, I went to the podium to give a speech. Everyone listened attentively,

"Good day everyone, I can't believe I missed two months of seeing all your beautiful faces." The crowd began to express themselves by chorusing Aw. I continued, "I wanna thank everyone for their prayers, a lady of little status receiving such a grand welcome. It's unbelievable. Thank you all. The manager, every staff, my friends, Sadie, and you-" I said pointing at the guy that I did not know his name. Everyone called his name MARK, as they all applauded for me and him. I did it, Mark! Mark was his name. Everyone resumed dancing and drinking. I felt fulfilled.