The City of "Love"

The Unexpected Guest

   "Just open the door! Please! I need to speak with you!" The stranger seemed nervous, anxious perhaps. Maybe he'd been waiting for something. Something big. Enormous.

  "I'm sorry. I'm going to need to know your name, before I can open this door," Sophia said trying to stay calm.

   "Please! Open the door. You don't even have to let me in! Please! My name's Hunter, and I've been trying to find you for years! Please, try to understand!"

   Sophia finally opened the door. She knew that name. But she didn't know when or where. She was also a kind girl, and was ready to handle anything that came in her way! She would just have to deal with this "Hunter" herself for the moment.

   "What do you want?" Sophia tried to sound fierce, but her voice came out scared, as if it was being pressed and pressured down. She was scared. Scared like the worst day ever.

   "I'll tell you the whole story. I know you might not believe me, but please try to understand."

   "Go ahead, tell me," Sophia said crossing her arms under her chest, finally feeling relief and less frightened.

   "I'm... I'm... your... long... long lost brother." Sophia stopped to look amazed and opened her mouth wide as if in shock. Though she was astonished, she let him continue. She wanted to know everything, before she could start judging and blaming someone.

   "I was born 7 years before you Sophia. You look the same, sis." He stopped to look at her, then went back to telling the long story. "One day before Mom and Dad got the director job at Hollywood, we went to the circus. I was 5 then, and I was really chaotic. When we were leaving, I let go of Mom's hand and ran off to go see the clowns backstage. Mom left without me, thinking I was still holding on. They never came back either. It was too late by then. I never even got to see that stupid clown. I really regret my decisions. I found out about you from a website online. I did lots of research, watched the news, since we're famous and asked people. I never found Mom and Dad, and they never found me, cause.. they... passed away. Some strangers took care of me. I really owe them. They were a big help. Anyways, I know that you might not believe me, but, I'm telling the truth."

   "I do believe you," said Sophia immediately starting to cry and hug Hunter. "I'm sorry I judged you bro."

   That same night, Sophia told everyone about Hunter and everyone was happy together. The next day was awaiting them. For a big problem.