Random Encounter

Chapter 25 - Home

The wave of heat as we exited the plan in LA was intense to say the least. Somehow it felt different to when we had heat in the UK, more like it belonged here, more natural. I was momentarily stuck in place at the top of the plane steeps, I couldn't walk I was too busy taking in my new environment, my new home.

 I suddenly feel Roberts hand grabbing hold of mine and urging me forward, I move down the steeps, trying to see every detail of this new and exciting place, carrying my little and still not letting go of Robert.We silently made our way through the nosy airport and to the car park where apparently Amanda had already parked and was waiting for us. Once we were out of the hustle and bustle of the airport Robert asked if I was OK and I said I was fine but really I was feeling a bit overwhelmed at where I now found myself. I have always loved LA despite never being there before and dreamt of one day living there. Finding Amanda and the car was rather tricky as there as simply so many cars, the car park was huge! We did however manage it, eventually.

"You sure your OK?" Roberts asks as we start to drive somewhere, I didn't know where, and leaving Amanda back at the airport to make her own way home as planned. Now that we where in a familiar environment, Robs car, I was more comfortable about where I found myself so this time when I said

" Yeah I'm fine" I wasn't lying. Robert gave a weak smile and turns out of the airport. I take a final look and see it as a final goodbye to my UK home and my old life there. I was feeling quite sad about that part of my life was over, it felt like I was leaving everything I knew behind and everyone I know; but then I reminded myself that there was no family waiting for me to return there and realised how lucky I am to be here right now, so forced myself to cheer up.

 "Rob?"
"Yes my dear?"
"Where are we going?"
"To my house of course, well it's our house now, until we find a new one together that is."
That sentence alone cheered me up completely. I was now smiling no stop.
"What is our house like?" I asked as we came more into town, he simply smiled at me. 
The town it's self looked lovely, busy of course but not cluttered with people some how. I was pondering how this could be possible when Roberts smooth voice sliced through my thoughts demanding my attention.
"So what do you think?" He asked.
"It looks.....lovely." I said slowly because I was trying to think of the right words.
"I didn't have to come this way, it's actually quicker to go around the town but I thought you would like to see it."
"Aww thank you Rob, you were right I do want to see it. I can't wait to explore."
" Home first though." He says as if checking I hadn't forgotten.
"Oh I know, I know. Don't worry I am far more excited to see that and start unpacking then I am to see the town. House today, town another day."
"Right you are my dear." At this point Robert has the biggest grin on his face I have ever seen.

Roberts POV
I couldn't quite believe it. We had made it. It seemed like forever ago Maria literally bumped into my life and I never wanted to let her go from that second on, and now I never have to. I was so happy there in that moment that I never wanted it to end. I just hope she likes the house and the little surprise I had lined up for her. I was so nervous I could barley contain myself, hah me nervous.

It took me a bit longer than usual to drive back to the house because of the town traffic, it was 12 o'clock here after all. God time zones are a killer I thought.

Maria's POV

We pulled into the drive of the house and I was left speechless, it was lovely. Not too big, just the right size, though in my head I was expecting some kind of mansion and was glad I was wrong, how would you even keep such a thing clean.

"Wow Robert, this looks amazing."
 "I am glad you like. Wait to see what I have install for you."
"Oh you and your surprises." I slightly mockingly say and and stick my tongue out at him and he responds by doing the same.
"You know me my dear I can not resist." He says with a flourish as we get out the car. We hurry into the house.