Chapter 5-A New Home

"We're here miss."  I heard the driver say.  I had been lost in my thoughts for the entire car ride.  I looked out of the window.
"Are you sure this is the right place?"
"Yes ma'am." he answered while opening the car door.  I couldn't believe my eyes.
"I can't afford this place." I whispered to myself.
"Here you are." he said handing me an envelope.
"Thank you." I said while reaching inside my purse for a tip.
"It's been taken care of." he said stopping me.  Then he said goodbye and left.  I opened the envelope, inside were keys and a note.

       Dearest Amari,
I know I have left you with many unanswered questions and for that I am sorry.  I promise all will be made clear soon.  This house will provide you with the space you require in order for your task to be completed.  I know the sacrifice you are making is great, but it must be done.  Have no concerns about money as I have opened an account for you at Bram International Bank.  You will need to ask for Mr. Clark and he will finalize everything for you.
                             Take care
                                  -M

Why couldn't he just tell me what was going on?  My required task?  I folded the note and placed it in my purse then headed inside the house.  It was beautiful, so unlike any home I could have ever imagined.

The view of the ocean was very calming.  I started to tour the house.  I smiled when I saw he had an art area set up for me.
"So thoughtful." I whispered to myself.  I checked out all the rooms and they were all pretty much the same aside from the master and the nursery.  As I viewed that room I placed my hand on my stomach "Well little one, this is for you."

I went back to the other rooms "Why do I need 6 bedrooms?" I asked myself.  Other than the nursery and master, the other rooms were all equipped with twin beds.  I was lost in thought for a moment when my phone buzzed.  It was mom.  I went downstairs to the art studio, I remembered seeing a computer there.  I still couldn't face talking to them, but I could at least email them.

  Dear Mom and Dad,
Sorry for not calling, I didn't mean to worry you.  I have been really busy with my new job.  Will call soon. --Love Amari

I hesitated for a moment.  I had never lied to my parents before.  In fact if Amella and I had done something and they caught us I would always break down into tears as I started spilling the beans.  Amella would get so mad at me.  I couldn't tell them the truth.
                                    ---SEND---
It was done.