Chapter Five: Home?

It's salubrious, walking into this ethereal apartment, I took cursory glances at every corner, nothing to extravagant yet not ordinary.

Hue of colours attacked my sight, the colours that stood out the most was white and blue, the whole apartment is painted white, a bright blue couch sitting right in front of the hung television, a glass table with butterflies designs in pink, blue and red, placed between them, a side table on both sides, a single sitter couch on the left side of the room, simple accessories like a vase or books placed on shelves to give more life to the room, a big pot of flower right behind the living room door.

Shoe rack for a change of shoes into cute furry flip flops, every essential furniture available and beautifully designed. A little too beautiful to use.

An Obsidian Black horse portrait hung on the wall, bright rope lights connected in a way it formed a heart, changing colours with every blink of an eye around the portrait.

it's beautiful, the wall holding an eclectic mix.

The kitchen was as Modern as it could be, a dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, washing machine and blender set to look like a fucking cupboard. Aside the blender of course that was placed on the kitchen island.

I was completely shocked out of my mind upon this sight, Mr. Allen followed behind me quiet, he simply led me to the rooms while flicking the light switch when needed, some turned on immediately I'd step into the room.

Finally at the master's bedroom.

It's safe to say I have no complaints, not even one I can think of, Lord how much did they pay him for all of this, yeah I dropped about five thousand USD for the apartment, along with the furnitures but these, it's just too much for the money, too too much.

Especially since my safety from a break in is guaranteed.

Bright Blue diaphanous curtains hiding the blinds behind it, not so deceit about it, that was just definitely put to just bright up the room even more, mama is definitely behind this, she always loved bright places, saying it calms her down, it does the same for me.

Against a fastidious person like mum, mama is exactly what she needed to loosen up, making a mental note to call them, I let myself get lost in the cosy atmosphere before me

I approach the curtain, shifting it to each sides and hung it on the curtain restrain, I watched the blinds, not having a single clue on how to open it, I turned to Mr. Allen who was currently leaning on the door frame, watching my every movement like a hawk.

He pointed to a black remote that sat on the right side table of the bed, oh

Just two buttons labelled, Open and close. I pressed open and watched as the blinds lifts itself up automatically, as I gawk at the beautiful sight of the city that awaits me.

Lights shining like little diamond stars of different colours, lighting up this Obsidian night, everywhere was oddly quiet, the apartment is soundproof, just what a teacher needs to concentrate.

I let myself drown in the perfect view of the Seoul at night, I couldn't stop the smile that threatened to break out on my face, walking forward to lean onto the glass separating me from this mesmerizingly soothing beauty.

"Welcome to your humble abode" Mr. Allen calm voice rung into my system jolting out of the little hypnotized state.

It took few seconds for me to register what he just said and after I did, I flashed the most grateful smile I could ever muster. This is amazing.

"Thank you, Mr. Allen. Thank you very much, all this is just too much, it's wonderful"

He blinked in confusion at my words, seeming to understand what I just said he waved his left hand at me in disagreement.

"Nah, it's all on you and your mothers. I just followed their request and this was what they requested for, a two bedroom apartment, a soothing sight, a quiet environment, close to your workplace, a walk in closet, a kitchen that'd make a person want to eat, all in all a lively place to hold a woman in her early youth"

he took a deep breath, letting all he said sink in.

"Hell, I thought it would be one hell of a crazy task but this beautiful apartment simply found its way to my lists. More tips on the decoration and choice of furniture from your mothers was all I needed. All I did was follow their instructions. They deserve the thanks not me, I'm just doing my job" he adjusted his coat and glasses, placing the rim on the bridge of his nose, brown eyes staring at my hazel ones.

Sighing through my nose, I still offered him my thanks, walked him to the door, exchanged good byes and here I am left alone in an unfamiliar yet familiar environment.

Before he left, Mr. Allen made sure to give me a few files, containing the house agreements and my soon to be working place information. He also enlightened me about when I'm to resume to work.

All in all, I've got about two weeks to settle in. Giving in to my tired body I slowly walked to the bed, slumping on the pillows, so much pillows, over fifteen just like at home, one could never have too much pillows.

I pulled out my phone, FaceTiming my parent that I'm sure are worried sick, and sure enough they picked up on the first ring, almost like they were waiting for me. Their tired faces was brought to my sight to me.

What have I done?

"hello" I meeky got out

"Hi, baby" Mama responded, they were cuddled up on the bed, Mama positioned the phone so I could get a better view of them, it's probably still early in Nigeria since it's night here. Mum was sat in between Mama's thigh. she silently stared at me, her eyes telling me everything she couldn't bring herself to say

I miss her

I miss them so much

"how are you? I see you've gotten to your apartment, is it to your liking, If not we could get Allen to make some quick changes..."Mum rushed out. Her fastidious tendencies getting to her.

"No, ma. I'm satisfied with everything here. Thank you so much, I love you both" tears tickling down my cheeks, Mum was already crying to, Mama wiped hers while telling me to do the same as this wasn't a funeral.

Laughing at her attics we settled in a pleasant silence.

"we miss you" Mama broke it.

"I miss you both too, so much"

"then come back home" Mum deadpanned

"mummmm!!" Alterly shocked she'd say something like that so seriously when I've gotten this far

I can't believe her. she didn't mean that did she

"she doesn't mean that sweetheart, you're tired we'd leave you to rest, be sure to call us later" with that we said goodbye and ended the facetime.

Mustering up some strength, I went to the bathroom, gawked at it all over again, stripped and took a well deserved warm shower.

I dried my hair, wore a comfortable pajamas and slipped underneath my blanket.

Closing the blinds and turning off the side lamp, I drifted into my dream land, Mum's words lingering in my mind.