Where I belong.

Part 39- Bandz comes to the mansion

David brought me back home. It was nice to see all the Get Well Soon banners up like chandelier. Anne and my sisters were there. Christina, too and the other helpers. I walked in with my crutch and was helped to sit down on the couch.

"We were so worried about you." Anne said.
"Don't worry I am okay." I smiled.
We had spent the rest of the day celebrating my return.
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A week later I had healed. Bandz had agreed to teach me how to drive. John had not returned from his meeting.

I wore a simple dress with nude heals and a beige hat.

I checked if anyone was looking out at me and I quickly snuck out the gate right into Bandz's van.

We laughed like we used to when we were teenagers. Genuine laughter and happiness.
He fled down with me until we ended up downtown.

"Why you looking so fancy in my van?" He joked.
"Haha you call this fancy? This is just simple me being out." I laughed.
"Mhm mhm what have they done to my old Gwen. Come, let's get this lesson done."

It was so difficult learning to drive. At times he would ask me to stop the van because he was upset with me. Other times I aced it but all in all we were having the time of our lives. We went to my old house and we skipped through the door like teenagers. I missed this guy. I really did.

We sat down and I made him a cup of tea so he could tell me about how his life has been.

"So really though Bandz. How have you been?"
"If you must know. I've met someone."
"You've?" My heart sank but I didn't show it.
"Yeah. We are taking it slow but I think it can work out. Just like it's working out for you and John."

I smiled and cleared my throat.

"I think I should get going. It's getting late and Anne will probably wonder where I am."
"Oh, you're part of the high tea society now."
"It's not that Bandz. I must just get going."
Things were getting uncomfortable now.

"Suit yourself."

He took the keys and we went to the van. We never uttered a word to each other on the way back to the mansion. He dropped me off at the corner and I walked to the mansion.

When I walked through the door I found Anne walking around with interior designers.

"Ow look. If it isn't my beautiful future daughter in law." she said.
"Hey, Anne."
"You look glum. Is anything the matter, dear?"
"No nothing. Just really hot outside."
"Where were you?"
"I was taking a walk."
"Oh okay. You go rest my sweet plum."

I smiled and went upstairs. I'm glad that in these areas taking a walk in a Versace dress was a norm. I threw myself on my bed and closed my eyes.