Chapiter 17: Making plans
Ace P.O.V
Being in the passenger seat of Alicia's car and looking at the city was relaxing Alicia was probably still mad at me about the stunt I pulled at the airport parking lot causing her to be this silent or maybe she was nervous about going to my place be that as it may the ride was fun even stuck in traffic I spent a good time when people say time goes faster when in good company is 100% true I didn't realize we were 2 street away from my house until Alicia talked to me
-Ace planet Earth is calling Ace, you were deep in your thoughts we are almost there do I park in the street or do you have a parking space?
-Sorry hehe, damn we are already here go to the right side of the building the entrance to the underground parking lot is there, we will have to wait for the security guard at the gate also ill need to get out of the car to get my key card from my bag
Alicia pulled her car toward the gate and stopped in front of the gate while I stepped out of the car and told her to open the trunk, the security guard looked at the car with surprise in his eyes before letting out a loud sigh and coming out of his cubicle and headed for the driver side window he knocked then made a gesture for her to roll down the window
-Excuse me Miss you can stay here this is a private residence if you do not have the sticker for parking rights or a key card I will have to ask you to leave the area, please!
-I know, my friend is getting his card in his bag I just picked him up from the airport he must have forgotten to put his card in his wallet before disembarking Alicia said with a smile
-Oh sorry .... I thought... it's rare to see this kind of car here yeah I mean I'm sorry I didn't mean to be rude
-hehehe don't worry I would have thought the same if I were in your situation my car isn't the kind of car you see here I presume? said Alicia
-No the cars I see every day are more on the luxurious side hehe
while this conversation was taking place I was pretending to search for my key card of course I had put it in my wallet from the beginning I just wanted to test the personnel here were polite even in that kind of situation and I was not disappointed by this security guard he passed the test with flying colors I slammed the trunk shut and walked in the direction of the security guard with my key card in my hand, of course, mine was one of a kind since we own the building we had a special key card both for identification and as my key to access the villa seeing my card the guard was stunned
-what is your name Mr.... I asked.
-You just have to call me Oscar Mr.Smith, my name is Oscar
-You don't have to be nervous Oscar you did a great job can you give a sticker to my friend she will probably come here often and if you could register her as a guest that would be great, also call me Ace! Mr.Smith is my Uncle hehe
-As you wish Mr.Ace! I will be right back Mr. Ace.
-Sigh that will have to do for now, don't rush things yet we can get everything done when we leave later on, now just give us the sticker and open the gate please Oscar!
-Yes Mr. Ace
I looked at Alicia and told her to let me drive I could see she was very nervous driving in a parking lot full of luxury cars would unnerve anyone not used to it or without pockets deep enough to cover expenses if an accident were to happen I had to adjust the seat because my knees were almost touching my head I drove toward the second level of this underground parking lot which was for my use only well for the occupant of the villa I parked Alicia car beside my Plymouth before taking my luggage out of the trunk giving alicia keys back to her we headed to the elevator I took my key card out of my pocket and put it on the scanner on the right side of the elevator with a loud chiming sound the doors opened I was about to hop in when I noticed Alicia still beside her car looking lost in her thoughts I put my bag down before walking towards her
-Alicia what are you doing?
-Say Ace why is this parking so empty and why was the security acting so differently when talking to you?
-Oh yeah I guessed it's time to tell you something ... this building is owned by my family this parking lot is private so only my car is here I will need to fill it you have a good point it looks way too empty, I said in a joking tone. And for your next question yes the villa is where I will be living from now on now stop standing there with your mouth wide open and come with me.
She followed me into the elevator still stunned by my revelations 5 minutes later the door opened to the entrance of the villa the decoration was modern with white and grey colored walls a huge painting was on the left wall of the passageway it was a blue and silver lotus.. one of my painting I noticed my Uncle must have sent some of my work here because it wouldn't have fit with the style of the mansion I wonder if he put one of my work in every estate we own I looked around a bit and was satisfied by how neat and tidy I made my way to the kitchen to look if Veronica had filled the refrigerator with everything I asked and again I was not disappointed the fridge was full since I hadn't eaten yet and I doubt Alicia had time to eat something before coming to pick me up I thought I could make something for us when I turned around to asked her she was nowhere in sight
-ALICIA? I shouted I didn't know where she was and the place was huge, to say the least
-Still, in the passageway, I heard her responding to me
I walk out of the kitchen only to see her still standing in front of my painting
-Are you hungry? I'm planning to make something since I didn't eat anything this morning I guess you're in the same situation do you have any allergies or things you don't like?
-Excuse me what did you say? Sorry, I was still lost in this painting
-I said do you want to eat with me and do you have any allergies or things you don't like?
-Finally tasting your food, of course, I want to eat with you also it is your fault if I didn't eat anything this morning take responsibility humph and no I do not have any allergies now shoo go cook for me while I admire this painting shoo shoo she said with a fake condescending tone
-Yes your Highness this humble servant will begin to cook your meal right this instant I respond to her laughing
I don't know why but while making Eggs Benedict a brunch specialty consisting of hot buttered English muffins, Canadian-style bacon, and poached eggs topped with a rich homemade Hollandaise sauce. I began to sing one of my favorite songs from my past life
Well, I just heard the news today
It seems my life is going to change
I closed my eyes, begin to pray
Then tears of joy stream down my face With arms wide open under the sunlight
Welcome to this place, I'll show you everything
With arms wide open
With arms wide open Well, I don't know if I'm ready
To be the man I have to be
I'll take a breath, I'll take her by my side
We stand in awe, we've created life With arms wide open under the sunlight
Welcome to this place, I'll show you everything
With arms wide open, now everything has changed
I'll show you love, I'll show you everything
With arms wide open
With arms wide open
I'll show you everything, oh yeah
With arms wide open
Wide open If I had just one wish, only one demand
I hope he's not like me, I hope he understands
That he can take this life and hold it by the hand
And he can greet the world with arms wide open
With arms wide open under the sunlight
Welcome to this place, I'll show you everything
With arms wide open, now everything has changed
I'll show you love, I'll show you everything
With arms wide open
With arms wide open
I'll show you everything, oh yeah
With arms wide open
Wide open
I don't know when she got in the kitchen but when I finished the song she was looking at me while clapping her hands with a wide smile on her face
-That was awesome what song is this did you write it I didn't know you could sing this well. One question after the other was coming out of her mouth like a bullet out of a semi-automatic
-Calm down one question at a time and breakfast is ready come sit down first before I answer anything
I put the plates down on the countertop and began eating I was really hungry so it didn't take long before I finished my meal curiously Alicia was eating in silence and was closing her eyes between each bite she must like my food I thought Hehe
I served myself a cup of orange juice and also gave one to Alicia I waited until she took her last bite before asking her with a smirk on my face
-So how was it, Your Highness?
-Humph as if you didn't know the answer already
I gestured for her to continue leaning against the counter with my chin resting on my hands
-Ok ok you win that was the best Breakfast I ever had happy now?
-Yes really happy now I need to invite your brother to taste my tacos
-Hahaha you really didn't forget about this didn't you, you're so petty
-Yes I am, now to respond to your questions from before the song is called With arms wide open it was written by... yes me, and I'm glad you like my voice I said with a smile
-Wow you should really release this song Ace and your voice is beautiful
-Hum ok I can do that but I will use my pen name also if I do this you will have to sing a song I wrote and record it for me and both songs will be released at the same time what do you think?
-you don't even know if I can sing well ... but this is a good chance for me so before you change your mind yes I will do it we will need to rent a studio and then we must.... she continued talking for almost 15 minutes with the most beautiful smile I've ever seen to date before I had to stop her
-Ok ok stop stop You're really cute when you are this excited but you need to slow down we do not need to do all this come with me I will show you something
I took her hand in mine and dragged her behind me upstair I took her to my 'Artistic space' I had asked Uncle to prepare 3 rooms for me before coming here there was a music studio fully equipped, a painting room, and an office/library for me to write in a quiet environment