MIRROR ON THE WALL {ON HOLD}

CHAPTER 5...

Seven kilometers away from New York, finally reached my destination, Florida. Now I am sure that I am close to victory. I really want to find my mum and sister. I just hope that I'm with the clues on their whereabouts. Good thing that I've got their names. I'll have to go to where the mirror said they were living but I guess that I've forgotten_____
" I've got to Florida now, but which village should I go to now?" I asked myself this question. I then came up with an idea.
" Let me ask the mirror" I checked in my handbag and brought out the mirror.
"MIRROR, MIRROR... SPEAK..." I chanted and it came up again.
" Hello,Gerda" it greeted
" Hello mirror. I've finally reached Florida but I don't know the village to start looking for her" I lamented.
"Well, you can start by going to Amelia" it suggested.
"Amelia? Where's that?" I asked.
" That's your mother's hometown. Start by going there " it gave me the answer.
  " Okay thanks. Now I feel that she's just close by and that I'll find her soon" I concluded as I said____
  " Okay,see you later mirror " it suddenly went blank again. So I put it in my handbag, chattered a boat that would take me to Amelia and I also called my dad to book me a hotel which he did...

   3:30p.m...

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I had finally gotten to Amelia which is my mom's hometown. The town doesn't look old-fashioned. It is actually developed. It's an island though. The roads didn't really have gallops or potholes like underdeveloped villages but it was quite developed. I was so dazed. I then called my dad on the phone. It rang and he picked up the call_____
  " Hello dad" I said
  " Hello Gerda. Have you arrived Amelia now?" He asked
  " Yes dad. Which hotel did you book?" I inquired.
   " The name of the hotel is RESIDENCE INN. When you get there, just tell them you are GERDA HARPER " he added
  " Okay dad. Good bye. Wish me luck dad"
  " Gerda, you don't only have luck but you've also got my blessings. Go well my child" he said and I told him in response:
" Thanks alot for the encouragement daddy " I appreciated as he hung up from his side and I went on my way to the hotel...

  6:30p.m...

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I entered the hotel and went to the the hotels receptionists table and she greeted me. What a beautiful black American she was. Wearing a black suit,white camisole with a black trouser,she welcomed me warmly_____
  " Good morning ma'am" she greeted
  " Good morning" I replied
  " So, how are can I help you ma'am?" She asked
   " Yes. My dad booked a hotel room for me. I am Gerda Harper" I said.
   "Let me see" she said as she went through her register bit-by-bit.
   " Okay. Yes. Gerda Harper. ROOM 318" as she handed me a hotel card and courteously wished me a happy stay by saying:
   " Ma'am enjoy your stay here"
   " Well thank you" I responded as I went up the elevator and found my way to the fifth floor where Room 318 is located...

   9:30p.m...

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I had already freshened up about to go to bed but I had to talk to Kathryn,Tia,Dad at least. So I brought out my laptop and kept it on the table and video called Kathryn. She finally picked the call:
   " Oh hi! Gerda" she said with a smiley face
   " Hi Kathryn. I have gotten here" I said to her.
   " Wow! OMG! Nice! Now you can finally be able to bring your family together again. I am so happy for you bestie" she gave her loving support to me. I'm just so happy to have her as a bestie. She's so encouraging and wise. She also gives me the wisest advises that I need.
" Thanks Kathryn. I love you so much. Send my greetings to Tia. I really need to call my dad. Have a pleasant night rest " I concluded.
   " Okay Gerda. Same to you. Be strong. Bye" she concluded as I hung up the call and quickly video called my dad. He picked the call______
   " Good evening Dad" I greeted him.
    " Good evening dear. How are you dear?" He asked
    " I am doing good, getting ready to accomplish my mission " I commented
    " That's my girl. I know you can do it. Just believe that you can. I would have liked to come with you but your mother will be angry after all these years " he explained.
    " You're right dad. She will be angry. That's why I'll bring you both together and be re-united with Sonia" I assured him.
    " I love your courage my child. Just keep it up.
   " Like I said before, you have my support and my blessings dear" he gave me words of encouragement to keep me moving.
   " Yes dad. Thanks. Good night" I concluded.
    " Good night" as I hung up and went to bed to go sleep. I was about to close my eyes and it was already 10:30pm when I received a call that late at night. I checked the phone and saw that it was Jace. I picked the phone with shock. Why would he call me at this hour of the night?_______
   " Hello Gerda" he said.
    " Hello Jace"  he yawned.
    " What are you doing up so late at night?" I asked inquisitively.
    " I wanted to tell talk to you and just know from you if you have reached Florida " he explained
   " Please, I don't really take calls at this time but thanks for the concern though. I have gotten to Florida "I added as well
  " Well, I'm sorry. I didn't know actually. I wish you the best of luck on this quest. I really didn't mean to disturb you " I immediately attacked by saying ______
   " No,no don't take it like that. You didn't disturb me. The thing is I don't like receiving calls so late. But thanks for the love, care and support that you've been giving me ever since we met. I really appreciate it" I showed my gratitude to him.
   " You're welcome. I'm just giving what a friend should give. I honestly don't see it as anything. I just see it as lending a hand to a friend. It's nothing" he said. I really enjoyed the way he was giving me encouraging words. It really gave me happiness and the courage to do it and go find them.
    " Thanks Jace. Have a pleasant sleep and night rest?" I wished him.
    " Same Sweetie" I was shocked to hear that but I just accepted because he sounded friendly though that word for me was quite too far. We hung up and I finally went to sleep...

  8:30a.m...
 
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The streets of Amelia,so nice and comfortable to walk on. The breeze was just so enjoyable and nice. The wind just exposed to me that I would find fortune that day. I walked through the streets looking for my mother's brother and I brought out the mirror to guide me on my way. I wore a black short, bucket hat,slides and a Pink shirt____
  "... MIRROR, MIRROR... SPEAK..." It came on and I asked the way that I would find him.
   " Mirror, how would I find my mum's brother again? Give me some clues" I requested.
    " Well, Gerda,all I can say is that he is a carpenter and has a son and a wife. He lives in a small cottage. You'll find him on the next street." I got the answers to my aim of the journey so I walked till I got to the next street.

  10:30a.m...

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I walked to the next street and asked and asked but it seemed that he wasn't popular in that vicinity where he lived. I kept on asking without giving up till I got to a man who seemed to know him and took me to the cottage where he lived with his family. I saw him and thanked the man who brought me to him.
   " Umm! Excuse me sir!" He looked up to me while chopping wood.
   " How may I help you madam?" He inquired.
    " Good morning. Please, are you by any chance related to Mrs. Trisha Harper" I asked.
   " Yes I am. She's my elder sister. Who are you?" I cried tears of joy.
   " Uncle, I am her youngest daughter Gerda- Sonia's younger sister" he looked at me surprised and smiled.
   " Gerda?!" As we hugged each other and went into the house.

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My uncle explained to me how my mum went outside Amelia to find greener pastures. She was really a struggling woman who has rich husband_____
    "She left and I haven't heard from her ever since she left. I miss my sister" he cried.
   " Don't worry uncle. I'll find her and make sure that I take her home with me. I promise uncle" I assured.
    " You look just like your mother. So elegant and sweet " he commented as he told me that she was in Ashland village. I'm glad to see my uncle...