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CHAPTER 25

I found Grandma on the couch, she was leaning her head on a pillow, her legs spread out.
"Did you miss me? " I asked entering the house.
"You're lucky, I was almost leaving, " she answered instead.
"Tell me Grandma, is Mr. Ted so handsome? " I teased knowing that was where she wanted to go.
"See your life! Get ready we're actually going there now, " she ordered.
"I want to stay in, " I protested.
"I wasn't asking you, I was informing you. Besides, there's this handsome boy over there. Am sure you'll like him, " she grinned mischievously.
"Grandma! I didn't say I want to like boys! "
"Whatever. I promised to teach Mrs. Ted how to bake, and I know you're going to get bored here all alone. So, let's just go, " she said.
"Fine, " I responded going to my room.
I got ready and came out twenty minutes later with my grey shorts and a red long-sleeved top.
Honestly, I just wanted to stay in and chat my time away.
But maybe Grandma was right after all.

The neighbourhood was different from the gate. They had a huge compound with a well trimmed lawn,and flowers planted on either side of the entrance. The house was big;a white and red brick wall. It was supported by two large pillars.
Grandma was taking the lead so she knocked, and the door was opened by a woman who I guessed had to be Mrs. Ted.
She smiled hugely hugging Grandma then let her in.
"You must be Linn, right? " she asked.
"Sure, I am."
"Welcome, am Mrs. Ted, " she mentioned hugging me then letting me in.
The inside of the house was some spectacular view;it was a completely furnished house. More modern and more packed. Wow!
I was lost in the beauty of it till I heard a small movement on my thighs. Looking up, I saw a small boy smiling at me.
I squatted and smiled at him, he looked like he was 3years old.
"Hey sweetie, " I greeted playing with his cheeks.
OK, I've never taken care of any kid before but watching TV has given me some skills.
He seemed to be enjoying it so he placed his little palms on my thighs and started jumping.
I lifted him and carried him to a coach left to the one grandma and Mrs. Ted sat, so that he was sitting on my lap.
"What's your name? " I asked.
Well, I knew he wasn't good in speech yet but am sure he understood me.
He giggled saying, "Jo-P." He stressed on the 'P' so much.
"Jop! What should that mean? " I literally shouted.
"He's called Joseph, he hasn't had a hang of it yet, " his Mum answered laughing.
I laughed too, I wasn't expecting Jop for a Joseph.
He jumped down and went to hide in Grandma's dress.
Poor child!
Grandma and Mrs. Ted seemed to be lost into their conversation to notice I was bored.
Then I saw a girl lying on one sifa, just constantly smiling.
I wanted to ask who she was before I heard Grandma call out, "Cindy! "
I assumed it could be the girl on the sofa but I heard a response from outside.
Then I saw a taller than me girl approach the house with where am sure was the backdoor. Well, Cindy looked like my agemate. She was light in complexion and had a full body, I mean she was blessed in all the right areas. Just like her mother.

"Oh Granny Julie, good to see you again. Sorry I was hanging some clothes on the hanging line, " she said bending to hug sitting Grandma.
"I told you to call me Grandma only, those other names just leave them out, " Grandma told her happily hugging her back.
Wow! I wonder what she did to earn so much affection in just a day.
She walked towards me and said, "Hi, am Cindy. Nice to finally meet you Linn."
How much must Grandma have told them about me?
"Pleasure is mine Cindy, " I answered trying hard to put my best smile on.

"Please get me a jug of water and a glass, " Grandma requested.
When she came back, she asked me if I needed anything but I said no.
"If you have some milk in the house, you can give her. That's what the no means, "Grandma said.
"Grandma am fine, " I retorted sending her an angry look.
"Don't give me that look! Cindy, could you please help her for me. She's just angry at me because I told her she'd find a handsome boy here but she sees none. When all I meant was Joseph here."
Oh my God!
"Grandma! " I shouted, letting my head fall back on the couch in defeat. I don't know this woman!
"Let's go to the kitchen, " Cindy suggested. Am sure she was stifling a laughter. But away from Grandma was the best for now, so I stood up to follow.

Everything about this house seemed huge.
The kitchen was tiled, even the sink area. Utensils neatly packed in cupboards, cutlery on the table top. A fridge was slowly humming next to the electric cooker. This was a complete kitchen!
"Are you always this calm? " She asked  handing me a glass of cold milk.
Well, I wasn't turning it down anyway.
Then I heard Grandma shout my name again, "Linn! Tell him about Flen."
Goodness! What did I do wrong to deserve all these?
"My Grandma is crazy, trust me, " I told Cindy who was staring at me.
"I love her though, " she said.
"I love you too Cindy, " that was her again.
Everyone burst out laughing.
"Can we please go to your room? " I asked her.
"Sure, this way. "