THE JUMP BUS SPELL

Everything that just happened was like a dream to Leon and didn't go down well to looking real to him. But there's only one way to snap out of this dream he concluded, walking up to his Dad and hear what he had to say. He said his goodbyes to Pax and Wilm and walks across the tar road to were his Dad was waiting.

Leon felt his Dad looks even more younger compared to his pictures in his phone. It had been quite a long time he saw his Dad. His Dad was pretty much excited seeing Leon, it showed all over him. His Dad was about to start the car but stopped and excused himself, before walking hastily across the road to meet Pax and Wilm. He didn't spend much time talking to them, and runs back to rejoin Leon in the car.

Leon wondered why his Dad suddenly ran to meet Pax and Wilm, and what they had talk about within the short time he met them. His Dad finally starts the car and drove out of Muskvile station. The station looks like an abandon station to Leon, the only people he could see around were Pax and Wilm, does it mean that Muskvile don't use to have visitors at regular basis, maybe that is the case, Leon tries to convince himself.

They didn't talk much on their way to the family house, Leon relaxed himself to catch a glimpse of Muskvile, he could see that most buildings still maintain its original archaic architectures. And the people appears to be relatively warm and friendly, they waved at them as they drove by and those wearing hats, gently removes their hat and waves it at them, Leon believes it must be part of their custom in Muskvile. After been quiet for a while since they left the abandon station so as to allow Leo settle to catch a glimpse of Muskvile, and now that they are approaching a lone road, he suddenly broke the silence.

Son. I am really happy you are here. I know there is alot of explanation you need from me. But you don't need to worry yourself. How have you been? Are you still having those nightmares again?

At the mention of nightmares by his Dad, Leon remembers the nightmares or should he say daymares, if there is such a word like that. He stylishly and gently rubs the birthmark at the back side of his neck.

I am fine Dad! The nightmares is kind of regular now, but I can handle it. And you! I can tell you are fine Dad. You look much younger to me.

Leon Dad responded with a heartfelt smile, his eyes still focused on the road as he drives, but still stole some curious glances at Leon. He is worried for his son, he wished Leon had grew up in Muskvile, things will have been alot easier. All the same, what had to be done needs to be done.

How is Jane. I know you are taking good care of her. Hope to see you guys get married someday, I can't wait to see another younger Adini, Leon's dad said with a smile.

Ah! Jane is fine! That reminds me, I promised to call her once we arrived at Muskvile. I think I should call her now.

Leon brought out his phone and dialled Jane's number but it didn't connect, he tried again and sill no connection. He looked at the network bar meter and saw that it is full.

It seems the network signal at Muskvile is pretty bad Dad. I have full bars but still its not connecting.

Maybe the signal is bad. Son, You don't need to stress yourself, besides we are almost near home were you can use the landline, he assured Leon. It didn't take up to three minutes when Leon dad slowly pulled over at the front the family house. It looks like the painting of the house was recently done because the smell of the paint is still fresh.

Leon could still reminisce that the family house still retains its front design except for the structures added to both sides, making it look more beautiful and larger than before. He also notice that the lion statue at the middle of the courtyard was painted too, it was a birthday gift from his grandfather when he had clocked five years old, Leon is even suprise on how he remembered everything so easily.

Home sweet home! Yelled Leon's dad. Tell me son, what do you think?

It is beautiful. I can see you did some modifications. You sure do have a high taste Dad, replied Leon.

Yes son I did some modifications.... You know! Sometimes I wonder how you could remember all these details even at tender age, you can't stop to amaze.

An elderly woman came out of the family house and stood at the balcony smiling, Leon recognises her to be grandfather's housemaid. He remembers her vividly well, aunt Zali. She was like a mother to him and really took good care of him when grandfather was not around.

Offcourse I know you remember aunt Zali, son? She hasn't change a bit, he said mockingly.

Oh don't mind your father Leon! Come! You are welcome darling. Look at you! You have grown into a man already. Your dad told me you have found someone. You will have to tell me about her someday.

She held Leon by his arm, leading him into the house gently, and ushered him straight to the dinning table for lunch.

I know you must be hungry, I prepared one of your favourite when you were a kid, I hope you still like it.

Thank you so much aunt Zali, I will eat of it later. Am not really that hungry now, aunt Zali.

Is that not the sound of Dad car?

Leon walks to the window and saw his father driving off. Leon was eager to have answers from his Dad, to ask him some questions that had been on his mind concerning his weird trip. He didn't know what else to do. He had no choice but to turn to aunt Zali for help.