Summer Surprises

#3-Welcome Paris

The announcement through the speakers woke me up. I find myself snuggled to Robert. I get up and see him asleep still.

I mentally thank god that he didn't see me so close to him. If he found out that I fell asleep on his shoulders, he will make some dirty, sarcastic comment.

I tie my hair  into a bun and the flight is ready for landing.

I sit back and watch the airplane fly past the clouds and slowly lowers in altitude for landing.

***

I wait as Nelson and Gregory get our luggage.

We walk out to find aunt Mel screaming our names in the crowd.

She greets us all with a big hug.

"So good to see you kids again. Look at you guys, all grown up and handsome and beautiful. Well, let's get you home. You must be tired."

"Yes aunt Mel. That was a long journey." I walk out with her as Nelson and Gregory follow us to her car.

The drive to aunt Mel's house was quiet except her asking about our lives and her florist shop.

Yes! She owns a florist shop but Uncle Tom is a doctor. They're quite well off to get a nice house in one of the city's most expensive residential areas.

Aunt Mel drove into her neighborhood, Montparnasse. She told how the river Sienne is just a twenty minute walk from here. She also mentioned how the local markets and cafes are very nearby and we can easily find our way back home.

***

"Thanks for the lovely lunch aunt Mel. I'm going to sleep for sometime then walk to the local market nearby." Gregory says and leaves to the guest room.

Me and Nelson help aunt Mel clear up.

"Well kids, I have three sim cards for you guys to use during your stay here. My number and Tom's number are in speed dial. Always keep us updated about your whereabouts. If anything, give us a call immediately." She says as she wipes the glass plates and places them on the stand in the shelf.

"Aunt Mel, if you need any help in the florist shop, I'll be there." I smile and offer her my services.

"Thanks Lisa ! It would be nice to have someone there with me."

Me and Nelson leave to our rooms to refresh and head out.

I don't want to sleep and miss the daylight in Paris.

I insert the sim card in my phone and it gets activated. I take my coolers and stride down towards Sienne.

We are here for vacation so I might as well enjoy.

I have the map with me just in case I get lost. The directions seem to be right so far.

All I see around me are couples eating each other's faces off. No wonder it's Called the city of love.

I reach my destination after about
Thirty minutes. I see a lot of people painting the beautiful scenery, Families having picnics and couples taking pictures.

I take a few pictures of the place and continue on my stroll.

I spot a familiar brown headed back facing me. I walk up to him and stand to face, none other than, the hot and arrogant Robert again.