At 11 am, Saturday morning, they were both at Richard's house. It was a very wide compound with a single flat in the middle surrounded with fruit trees and beautiful flowers.
"God! your house is quite awesome!" Roselyn uttered in amazement.
"Thank you. My father bought it. it a quiet place"
"I like Sylvan environments - Natural. It reminds me of my home two. We visit every Christmas to see our grand parents and relatives. There we have many fruits, bush meats and uncommon dishes. You can never be hungry in the village. But what I enjoy most is when we go to the stream to swim and wash. but apart from that we go to the village square to watch football or masquerade parade"
"Your Christmas is really... "
       A bark from a dog cut them off. Roselyn was terrified and could be seen by how she gently moved behind Richard.
"Don't fear, as long as you are here with me he is just welcoming you" Richard explained. "Jack" Richard called the dog, it ran towards them swaying her tail happily. She jumped on Richard and to Roselyn she smelled her feet, barked once then led them in. 
"What breed is this?" Roselyn asked. 
"German shepherd" 
"German shepherd? I thought those breeds are no-go area. She's calm"
"Come when it's on night duty you will confirm. But most dogs behaves according to how they were trained"
"It's beautiful, unlike bull dog and pit bull. those ones are ugly and aggressive"
"Those ones are different kinds of beasts. Too aggressive. you have to be careful as the owner otherwise you will end up in jail"
            A good looking woman came from the kitchen looking at them with a light smile. It could be that she was already informed of her coming.
"Good morning aunty" Roselyn greeted looking confused. The woman smiled more.
"How are you? You look more beautiful than I was told. Now I see why Richard can't stop talking about you" 
           Roselyn looked at Richard who was about leaving them to have women chat with a smile. But Roselyn was quick enough to grab his hand so that he doesn't leave. 
"Have a seat, I was doing something in the kitchen. I will join you soon" She said and turned back.
"Who was that?" Roselyn asked Richard.
"My mother of course"
"Are you serious? She's too young to be your mother"
"She had me as a teenager"
"She is very beautiful and cheerful"
"Your kind of person"
"That means we match, right? Only two of you living here?"
"Three. I'm sure my younger sister is playing in the neighborhood. I never told you about her right?"
"You know you never did. I'm surprise you are just mentioning her. how old is she?"
"6"
"Long gap. I will like to meet her. You are two. we are two also. my younger brother and I. He's two years younger"
"You are the first child. That's why you are so focused and thoughtful. Forgive my manners. What can I get you?"
"Do I have to bother you with that? Don't worry, I have more time to spend here"
"That's not enough point. I'm coming"
          Richard left her to one of the rooms. Now she had time to look at the room carefully. She admired the decorations, furnitures and paintings. She saw their pictures, what drew her was the small girl's picture. she was really beautiful. Roselyn was smiling without knowing it. When she regained her mind, she knew it wasn't right for her to be starring at properties in the room like one who's visited a museum when the lady Introduced to her as Richard's mother was in the kitchen alone.
              Roselyn came to the kitchen's entrance. She stood quietly admiring the woman as she was swaying her waist gently to the music playing from her phone. it was a gospel music. Every part of the house looked beautiful. She never knew Richard was living in a nice place like that. 
"Excuse me ma'am, can I come in, please"
               She turned smiling, she beckoned on her to get closer.
"Why don't you wait in the sitting room. today is your first day"
"Staying here with you makes my first day memorable. Don't you think there are things I need to acquaint from you?" Roselyn said very relaxing. The woman looked at her more this time.
"Where are you from?"
"Enugu, Nkanu West"
"I see. You possess their characters. I believe you can prepare some local dishes? That's what Enugu people does better"
"Majority of them. my mother grew in the villages, she knows all that, so i learn from her"
"I'm impressed. your mother did a good job" 
"Let me help with that" She collected the leaves she was slicing and helped. She was doing it better than anyone. the woman watched and admired her as their conversation continued. 
           Few minutes later, the dog barked again from outside, just once. Somebody was expected to show up. The girl she saw in the picture appeared at the kitchen door gazing steadily at Roselyn. 
"Chiamaka, you didn't greet our visitor. She's your brother's friend"
"Aunty good afternoon"
"Yeah cutie, How are you? I was expecting to see you. Sorry I forgot to bring something for you. come! What can i bring for you next time? candy, biscuits or popcorn"
"No, you don't have to bother yourself with that" The woman interrupted. 
"It's nothing ma'am. so, chi, tell me. What's your favorite?"
"Ice cream and chocolate"
"Wow, You like exactly what I like. ice cream and chocolate. Next time, when I'm coming I will bring one of that okay?"
           The girl nodded.
"Aunty what's your name?"
"Roselyn"
"You are beautiful" 
The way she said it revealing her lost incisor sounded funny. They all laughed together.
"Thank you. just like you" 
"Will you go today?"
"Yes, but not now"
"Is your house far?"
"Not really"
"Can I follow you to your house?"
"Of course, but not today. Some other time I promise"
"Okay"
             She started helping Roselyn with whatever she was doing, asking questions about favorite movies, subject, games, colors and more. The mother was astounded seeing her daughter who never get close to the kitchen now helping out. she liked how fast they have blended. Now she was literally doing nothing because everything was taking care of. it was a good day for all.