Scars Of Marriage.

chapter 34: Miracle Swan.

At Dun Airport, Richard went to the reception area to handle some documentation with the authorities. It was indeed winter in Dun; the wind was still, and snowflakes gently fell on the ground. I put out my hands as some snow fell on them.

People from Dun were really tall. I saw that even the women were tall and beautiful; some could even drive motorcycles, which I didn't think I had seen before back in Huner.

"Let's go; you are going to freeze. It's not good for you to stay in the cold," Richard said as he approached me from the reception area.

I slowly followed behind him, although I had some slight body ache; it was a bit bearable.

"Your name will be Miracle Swan from now on," Richard rigidly said.

I was slightly startled and surprised at the name. "Did you choose it?" I asked.

Richard slightly coughed; I could tell that he was embarrassed, and I was suddenly amused.

"What inspired it?" I asked.

"Well, you are a miracle to have floated like a swan as a human and stayed alive," Richard replied as we reached the checkpoint. The authorities quickly did their part, and we proceeded to the exit gate; however, we took a detour and headed towards the VIP exit.

"It's easier going through this gate; too much traffic and congestion on the other side," Richard said.

I nodded in understanding. I had briefly studied Richard's ways; it seemed that he was very rich but not extravagant; he used his wealth for convenience and nothing else.

"You guys took way too long!" Fred said from a distance, standing beside a car.

"Let's go; a swan can't walk for too long," Richard said as he personally opened the door for me. I smiled at him as I thanked him.

Richard closed the car door behind him after I sat down, then went to the left side of the car, opened the door, and also sat down.

Fred sat in the front seat beside the driver, who I learned was called Timmy.

"Damn, Timmy, did you only go to the gym when we were away? You’ve added more muscle!" Dr. Fred said enviously.

Timmy helplessly laughed at his words as he concentrated on driving.

"I have an older sister named Michelle; she is a fashion designer. She is launching her latest collection all over the world, so she is busy. I wanted you to stay with her for the time being, but it seems that will be impossible, so you will stay at my house for now," Richard explained to me.

I nodded in understanding; I could go along with whatever Richard had planned for me. Richard seemed to relax at my understanding as he switched on his laptop and started typing. It seemed he was still working.

"I am so tired!" Fred said as he leaned against the chair's headrest and closed his eyes.

I simply looked outside the car window; I was not sleepy. Dun was really advanced; everything was in order.
I saw women in different fashionable clothes as they hurriedly walked around the streets, possibly avoiding the snow.

The car finally arrived at a gated community, and security immediately lifted the bars after seeing Jimmy's face.

"Drop me off here, Timmy," Fred suddenly said after the car had driven for some distance.

"Fred stays at that house on the east side; he often comes to my house to eat," Richard explained.

Fred snorted in dissatisfaction. "What do you mean I come to eat? I normally come to check up on your health!" Fred said as he moved out of the car, holding the car door.