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'We stood, steady as the stars in the woods'
Things had been hectic and left to the last minute. It was currently Christmas eve and I had just landed in Australia after a long-ass flight. My uncle met me at the airport, letting me stay the night at his saving me the money and travel to a hotel. It was a good job too, my uncle let me rest as soon as we were in his home, the jet-lagged feeling catching up with me pretty quickly.
The morning came quickly, I was awoken by my young cousins, Hannah and Timothy who decided jumping on my bed to wake me up was a good idea. I spent the morning with my family, the young ones opening their presents and watching them play outside with their brand new toys.
"So," my uncle Stephen sat with me as we sat on his porch as the two children ran around. "I take it you are heading out soon, to see that boyfriend of yours."
I laughed at his words, "I think it's a little more serious than boyfriend, girlfriend." I awkwardly played with some fluff on my skirt, "We've been dating for about two years now. I'm hoping that he sees me more as a partner than just a girlfriend."
My uncle laughed at my words, "I forget how old you are sometimes, Tiff. Time is moving so quickly." He sipped his cola before he looked back at me. "Did you need a lift?"
Smiling, I shook my head. "Actually, I am going to walk. I looked on google maps this morning and he only lives a few streets away." It was crazy actually when I said it out loud. My uncle could have been friends with my partner if he was at home more often anyway. I stood up as I picked up my glass, "I'm going to get my bag then I'm going to make a move."
He watched me as I went back into his home. I grabbed my bag from the bedroom, carrying it on my back as I walked through the home. I travelled light, I always did. I knew I could buy or borrow stuff whenever I travelled, so this was easier for me.
When I returned to the porch the two children were waiting for me with my uncle. "Can we walk with Tiffany?" Hannah asked her uncle as she pouted.
"Not today," my uncle smiled. "She won't be coming back here. You can watch her from the road though."
I hugged both of the children, "I hope you enjoy your lunch today. Be good for your dad," I told them as I stood back up and looked at my uncle. "Thanks for letting me stay."
"You know where I am if you need me," he reminded me as he hugged me.
"Thank you," I said as I pulled away before starting my walk to my partner's home.
The journey was short, I arrived at Daniel's Australian home and took a deep breath. It wasn't quiet here, people were in the streets celebrating Christmas, I could hear parties in gardens at the back of the homes too. Looking at his home, it wasn't what I expected, it was a normal looking house on an average street, I doubled checked the number of the house but it was definitely the right one. I walked up his driveway and nervously knocked on the door.
