Before We March

Chapter 5: The Awakening

The sun is alive as it shines within El Tatio. Today is one of those days that I look forward to be because it's Saturday! And I'm coming over to the Obama's for the first time. My backpack is already set for the night and the day after. Riley and his dad are already waiting for me outside the house.

But of course, I shouldn't forget a goodbye kiss from grandma Elsa and aunt Sasha. I also waved a hand at grandpa Ody but as usual I got snob as reading newspaper is more important to him. I was on my way to the Ferrari when aunt Sasha came chasing me with a hug.

"be safe honey, call me when something happens okay?"

Aunt Sasha is like my second mother and she is not used to being away from me for I was like herr tail for the past years that come since we came here at el tatio. I hugged her back as I promised to return safely.

Right after the short drama I headed my way back to the Ferrari sitting next to Riley at the backseat. He was so marvelous to see me and promises to my mother to take care of me and have fun as Mr. Obama horns for the breaks.

Did I mention you that Riley is the only child of Mr and Mrs Obama?

Well no wonder he was being spoiled with all he loves besides the best thing about Riley is that he is not like the other spoiled kid who loves to bully like that Travis guy back at the campus. On our way to their mansion, I found out that Mr. Obama is full of humorous lines well okay maybe a bit of trying hard. But man Riley laughs hard that I could feel his watery loud cackle straight to my face I don't know if he is being supportive or the jokes really get him very fast.

But I'll be honest, I felt a bit jealous of my bestfriend because he had what I was dying to have.

A father.

I don't want to kill the fun so I tried to set aside my inner lonesome for a moment and focus to this weekend fun out with Riley and his family. The whole trip is not so bad for I was interested with the conversation Mr. Obama and I had. He shared his experiences as a lawyer and the life he had the moment he entered politics which I couldn't help myself to ask a few questions about it.

Like, how would one prove his innocence without any proofs I know it's a bit obvious but I still got hopes left in me. Riley turned his head for he knows what I'm talking about but he choose to scroll to his phone and got his dad speechless for he wasn't expecting that to hear from me and got to ask me if I was on a case or something. But I'm glad I got to Segway it and reason out my curiousity.

The Obama's residence is tremendous. It was huge than I expected I was like a mice surrounded by big fat cats everything seems to be appealing and expensive. The walls are made of silver walls and eye- capturing diamonds. The chandelier is dripping golds and the firewall is so nice and cozy looking. The pool outside is a beach and the rooftop is too big for a chillout. They also got their very own cinematic room and that is my favorite place right now definitely since I am a huge fan of the movie industry.

They are not alone and what I mean by that is they have their own masterchef, maids, securities and of course drivers that only drive him when it is work for he loves to ride around when he got the off. For short Riley's dad is a racer as well. Such a talented man indeed that he is starting to be a role model to me but of course poppu's number one.

Mrs. Obama greets me with a warm welcome and she was very grateful and proud to his son that he made a friend at school. Weird right? He is rich as hell but broke with friends. I guess it is a changing world after all especially when you are black. The family is so down to earth that I got to adjust very quickly and the best part of it is they got me a smart phone just for a welcome as a guest. A welcome as a guest. It's crazy I know but thank you Obama's for the gratitude.