Torns

Episode 33

“Dad, mum, meet my friend, Funmike Williams,” he held her by the hand.

Two pairs of eyes observed her. She felt like a lab rat under a microscope.
“You are welcome dear,” the dark skinned lanky elderly man grinned at her.
“Thank you sir,” she smiled back at him. He was an older version of Dantenimu.

“How are you doing darling?” the dark skinned slim elderly woman broke into a smile.

Her initial fear disappeared, “I am fine ma.”
“Let’s go girl, goodnight folks,” the curiousity in his parents’ eyes made him grin. He could tell that they wanted to ask questions.

“Goodnight,” she waved at them and allowed him to whisk her out of the room.

“My apartment is behind this mansion,” he carried the luggage outside.

“Really?” she met his gaze.

“I almost moved out years ago, but, I decided to build a house on this land, so that I can watch and take care of my parents.”

“I see…” she wasn’t completely sure of what he meant. She walked behind him, trailing his long strides along the flowery pathway.