Chapter 32: Family time

Ace P.O.V

Lena and Uncle spend 1 week with us before flying back to the island at the end of the week Lena and Alicia had became really close to each other I was still a little bit dissatisfied with what he did but deep down I knew from his point of view he was right to do so after a day ignoring him we reverted to our usual dynamic of course I took every chance I got to rub it in his face, seeing him uneasy like that really fun to see but after a talk with Lena and knowing how what I had said to him affected him this much I stop its one thing to make him uncomfortable but I dont want to really hurt his feeling more than I already had

Through the week we got to live like prince and princess Uncle sure know how to enjoy himself we visited Central park and did a picnic there but with real chef and waiters Uncle even hired events planner to make it look like a real outdoor restaurant dinner experience we got to see a game of the New York Yankees in a VIP boot after this Uncle rent The Withney Museum of American Art for a day 

The Whitney got a major upgrade when it relocated from the Upper East Side to its vastly-expanded Meatpacking headquarters in 2015. It houses 50,000 square feet of indoor galleries with works by Jean Michel Basquiat, Richard Avedon, and Alexander Calder, four outdoor exhibition spaces and terraces, and a ground-floor restaurant and top-floor bar, both by Danny Meyer, one of the town's best-known restaurateurs. The floors are connected by two artist-designed elevators but we took the stairs instead, which offer uninterrupted views of the Hudson river. The upper floors and sculpture terraces are also connected by a series of exterior staircases, with great views of the downtown skyline, and a rare opportunity to experience art en plein air. truly a unique experience we finish the day at one of the most expensive and luxurious restaurant in Chinatown

The very next day he brought us to one of the friends of the Smith family The Morgans and The Morgan is like a multi-hyphenate millennial—only instead of actress/model/influencer/whatever, it's museum/library/landmark/historic site/music venue. Inside the multimillionaire's personal library, expanded into a must-see museum and cultural space, you'll find rare artifacts, paintings, and books, some dating back to 4000 B.C. that are worth more than your house. In particular the museum is home to one of 23 copies of the original Declaration of Independence; Mozart's handwritten score of the Haffner Symphony; the collected works of African American poet Phillis Wheatley; the only extant manuscript of Milton's Paradise Lost; and Charles Dickens's manuscript of A Christmas Carol. Swoon. 

We than stop by At Bemelmans, Ludwig Bemelman's illustrations—you might remember them from the Madeline books—adorn the walls. In one panel, a bunny smokes a cigar in Central Park; in another, a man hands a boy a clutch of balloons. This is a bar where gawking is permissible. The cocktails here very much depend on who's making them: an Old Fashioned might be a bit watery, a whiskey sour too tart. But often a dirty gin Martini is just perfectly executed. Everything is expensive—it's clear why you're here—so take the edge off that sensation by digging into the free, hearty snacks that float your way. It wasn't as expensive as the other activities but Uncle know how much I like history and historical places we finish the second day with a much need visit of Broadway for locals and first-time visitors alike, seeing a Broadway show is a special experience, and one that is exclusive to New York City. Times Square is ordinarily a drag, but when you're moseying into Midtown Manhattan for a show the bright billboards and lights don't flash in your face—they dazzle in your eyes. A Broadway show's costumes, sets, songs, and stories are the stuff of dreams.

the 3rd 4th and 5th day we mostly tour the different museum of New York starting with The Cloisters located on four acres in northern Manhattan's Fort Tryon Park, the Met Cloisters is a branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and is America's only museum dedicated exclusively to the art and architecture of the Middle Ages. The building overlooks the Hudson River and actually incorporates five medieval-inspired cloisters into a modern museum structure, creating a historic, contextualized backdrop in which to view the art.

Than the Museum of Modern Art located in Midtown Manhattan, the MoMA is larger than it appears as you approach it from the street below. One of the world's most influential museums—displaying the works of important artists like Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso, Matisse, Rothko, Frida Kahlo, Salvador Dali, and Diane Arbus—it has 630,000 square feet of space and attracts more than a million visitors a year. While making a beeline for the fifth-floor Collection Galleries to take in The Starry Night and Monet's Water Lilies is understandable, the exhibitions, which tell new stories and can only be experienced in a limited time frame was open for us all day thanks to Uncle spitting a couple millions to the museum time to spend pouring over the remarkable books and objects in the famous gift shop,surprisingly this was too—an NYC must-visit in its own right. OUr second stop was The Metropolitan Museum of Art for nearly a century and a half, the Met has remained the cultural epicenter of New York City, thanks to forward-thinking exhibits and an extensive permanent collection. With its Gothic-Revival-style building, iconic tiered steps, and Central Park location, the building is a sight to be seen. But step inside its Great Hall—as a ceaseless parade of museumgoers move to-and-fro—and you'll feel the overwhelming sense of possibility and discovery that lays beyond. We started with the Temple of Dendur, a 2,000-year-old soaring Egyptian temple (the only complete one in the Western Hemisphere)

On the night of the 5th day we got to have the famous Apollo theater for ourselves to enjoy countless careers have been made and stars have passed through this world famous, legendary Harlem theater—Duke Ellington, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald, Diana Ross, Lauryn Hill, and D'Angelo to name a few. The venue—which began as a white-only burlesque destination until 1934, when under new ownership it began welcoming and becoming central to the Black community—has been active for 88 years, with swing, blues, jazz, R&B, and comedy acts taking the stage. Events like Amateur Night at the Apollo, one of the city's most long-standing, fame-making live shows. Capacity is 1,500, with three levels of seating, and contrary to the way it appears on 'Showtime at the Apollo,' is intimate without much legroom. But with the theater empty excepting us we had room enough for our legs the jazz band was in great shape and the food Uncle had choose was probably from the best caterer of New York I didn't ask but I will later

We started ou last day together by a breakfast at Prospect Park this park is in many ways the Central Park of Brooklyn; in fact, it was designed shortly after by the same team of architects, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, and has many of the same features: sprawling meadows, walking trails, and picturesque bodies of water. In feeling though, it's more rambling and less manicured than its touristed Manhattan counterpart. Prospect Park Woodlands is Brooklyn's last remaining forest, with 250 acres of trees, turtles, chipmunks, 200 species of birds, and other fauna and flora. There's also basketball and tennis courts, a carousel, playgrounds, zoo, and a 3.35-mile loop for runners and bikers (they're fast—watch out!). While there, we made a trip to adjacent Brooklyn Botanic Garden, particularly lovely during cherry blossom season. 

We than stop, Washington Square Park. Entertainment is a given in this intimate, not-quite 10-acre space, filled with career chess players, musicians, performers, students, sunbathers, strollers, and general throngs of Greenwich Villagers, desperate for a bit of fresh air. Take your time as you go through: Pause beneath Washington Arch, and observe the laurel wreaths and intricate motifs that extend from the base to the keystones, atop which twin eagles perch like constant watchmen. People like to say that Washington Square Park is the beating heart of this vibrant New York neighborhood, and I understand why now I wanted to finish the day at the Blue Note jazz club unfortunately I wasn't 21 but we still got to the Metrograph located on Ludlow Street in the Lower East Side, Metrograph is an independent movie house and a New York City cinema destination. When you walk in, you'll notice that the decor is trendy, artsy, and has almost nothing in common with an AMC. You might overhear film buffs opining on French directors you never heard of, but hey, it's all part of the charm. It shows a curated roster of films that includes exclusive archival screenings, special premiers, and Q&As with notable filmmakers; a few of the films playing on the current lineup included The Wall, a 1990 documentary about the Berlin Wall with vérité-style footage; Bill Cunningham New York on 35mm film, introduced by director Richard Press and producer Philip Gefter; and the classic Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, starring Elizabeth Taylor. Seats are assigned and booked online—to purchase in person, tickets go on sale a half hour before showtime. Seats are red-velvet-cushioned, and pretty comfortable. but then again work his magic except the staff we were all alone here we even got to eat here the legitimate restaurant on site called the Metrograph Commissary serving brunch and dinner, where movie-goers can extend their outing with a meal or a round of drinks. You won't find your typical movie theater slushies here—espresso martinis, steak tartare, and duck with rosemary are on the menu. WE got to enjoy al of this without waiting in line or with people talking so loud you dont hear the person in front of you 

Throughout the entire week Alicia was getting more and more comfortable with how money didn't mean much for our family Lena's help sure was another factor that made Alicia accept that millions weren't even pocket money for my Uncle she soon forgot her apprehension and start enjoying our outing even I who was use to Uncle extravagance was a little taken aback he really went all out which I'm glad he did I was having fun with a girl beside me for the first time I'm sure we wont forget this any time soon 

On the day of their departure we took my car and followed Nigel all the way to the private airport Alicia and Lena hugged for more than 5 minutes before recutlanty splitting off they really became close during this week I'm glad Lena made herself a friend and was even more so happy that it was my girlfriend and like each other this much they even spent a night together like teenage girls they even gave it a name and called it bonding girls night (giggles). We didn't had the time to speak about all the thing we did since my family was here so I took the opportunity while driving back to the villa to ask her

-So are you sad that Lena is leaving and you'll be alone with me

-Humph dont try to make me say something like I'm sad to be alone with you I wont fall for it but yes I'm sad that Helena is leaving but ill see her soon since we will go to your home by the end of the summer right ?

-Yes hahaha alright you got me damn it Lena really thought you a lot about me didn't she?

-Hehehe she is a great teacher your screwed now she said 

-So did you had fun this last week what activity did you like the most

-Yesterday was my favorite day but our bonding girls night was still the best activity I learn so much about you that night hehehe

-Omg Lena what did you do you created a monster I said with sigh

 Alicia had a big smile on here face she was clearly having the time of her life teasing me like she was doing this little fox I thought