CHAPTER 79: FAMILY CATCH UP

Since Lucy had left home,she hadn't exactly scheduled a time to return. It wasn't that the that she didn't miss them, there were a few things that preoccupied her time and to add to it ,Lucy didn't feel like going back anytime soon.

Lucy had been making sure her parents were fine by calling them. At the same time,she enjoyed hed time with her cousins and other people that were beginning to be dear to her heart. When Ryan had sent her back ,she didn't protest given the amount of time she spent away but then Lucy knew she would come back one way or another .

Her parents visit had come slightly as a surprise to her,they hadn't informed her beforehand and at the same time she expected it. Things happened that even her parents aren't aware of ,not regarding her but regarding the other family members.

"I wonder how those two boys are doing,maybe they are still the same or have changed but I doubt that could happen with either of them. They are stubborn "Amara said to her daughter with a thoughtful expression that stood evident on her face Lucy nodded then replied to her mother words"Jason Is as annoying as ever and brother Ryan is still the same " except for a few changes, Lucy added in her head referring to his love life.

"well that's expected,it makes me wonder how you cope with Ryan's coldness and the other one who let's no opportunity goes by in poking you "Amara stated then as if remembering something she asked "what have been be up to?".

Lucy looked confused by her mum's question before it finally dawned on her that her mum wanted to know what she had been doing .

"nothing much , just helping my cousins with what they need and I've been learning a few things on making dresses-its fun and a good way to pass time and when I'm free I spend time with Alexa , Hannah or sister-in-law"she listed out with a smile as good moments began to appear in her mind. Her gaze momentarily shifted to the direction of the stairs before settling on the woman beside her.

Amara nodded taking note of what Lucy said but then she realized something "sister-in-law?"

Lucy saw the confused expression on her mum accompanied by a questioning look "Ryan's girlfriend"she clarified and saw the little surprise in her mum's face before mouthing an o.

"that wasn't what I had expected"she said

"of course you wouldn't have expected that ,you spend most of your time not here "Lucy said in a matter of fact tone the she gave a small smile.

"I should go"she said after checking the time on her phone. At the same time,they heard footsteps and turned in the direction where a man walked down the stairs.

With his hair combed to the side as he walked with his gaze fixed on the young girl that stared right back. Lucy didn't know of she should bury herself right this instant with the look she received from her father one that made anyone wary however he asked "you are leaving already?"

Lucy smiled placing her phone on the side the. replied "yes ...I have things to do "

"I'm sure such things can wait,you've only arrived only a while ago and we haven't been a able to spend time as a family and now that you are here we should make up for lost times"Amara was the one to talk urging her daughter to stay.

Charles said "what you need to do can wait ,stay for a while"he stated staring at his daughter the added " you enjoyed your time with your cousins , spend time here for a little longer"he said leaving no room for Lucy to refuse and give excuses and he walked away from there.

Staring at the retreating figure until it was out of sight Lucy turned to her mother who took her hand and with a smile the woman said "even your father agrees with me "

"you are always supporting him"she gave her mum a pointed look.

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In one of the many malls in the City, footsteps continued to resound across the wide space where people shop for different things they wanted.At the entrance stood Hannah and mia. The latter had decided to take her time to shop with Hannah who didn't refuse the offer after confirming if mia was sure about it.

"how long is that list?" mia asked as Hannah pulled out three sheets of papers with both of it's sides full.

"long enough"Hannah shrugged ,her eyes scanning through the papers one after the other "I took my time to think and write all these, everything that I need"

"you are becoming a professional "mia said , nodding to herself as if taking note of something in her head

"I am a professional "Hannah grinned,she the. continued"it isn't necessary we buy everything I can always buy the rest later "

"shall we get started?" mia proposed as the sooner they started the better and the more things they get quickly. But before they entered, something caught Mia's attention. She stared at the car that was parked and found it familiar similar to the one that had almost hit her.

But the she knew the owner of this one "are you okay?" Hannah asked bringing Mia's attention back to her who nodded before they proceeded with their task . Inside,the movement of people didn't reduce and as mia continued assist Hannah with the items that she needed at the other side of mall where different clothes were arranged in racks. Clothes and dresses of different brands and types continued to stay displayed for people to see

Behind one of the racks Sasha hand reached for one of the many dresses, feeling the sift texture of the fabric,she liked it and felt it would suit her good "would you like some assistance madam?" one of the female working there asked Sasha who to her , looked like she was having difficulty in choosing a dress for herself

Without looking at her Sasha replied "do I look like I need anything?"she said "I already found what I wanted ,why don't you move along"a slight glare was sent towards the woman who wasn't the least surprised about Sasha's behavior,there were people who didn't know how to behave with others.

With the woman gone , Sasha focused her attention on the dress in her hand before deciding to pick another to add to the one she was already holding. When she adjusted the clothes on the rack,her eyes slightly widened on noticing the familiar figure that walked admist the clothes that were lined up.

Though she only saw the side of his face,she felt her heart race then whispered "he is here"

Still holding the dresses she walked around the rack to catch up to him,but then the person disappeared from her sight where she looked around.

Sasha continued to look around heading towards the part that was less crowded with only a few people moving around and more space in the area with clothes racks in the area.

While Sasha continued to look around, moving between racks ,she didn't noticing someone coming in the opposite direction and she collided with the person prompting the dresses in her hand to fall on the the ground.

On seeing the person who she had bumped into,the expression on her face changed to that of a glare.