We're on our way to seattle. I have a bad habbit of over thinking. So as soon as we pull away from my dad's place, I start doubting myself. Did I do the right thing? Being curious is one thing but what if these people are horrible? What if they don't like me? What if I don't like them? This is bad. What was I thinking? I mean I trust this person because I've dreamt of him. Even in my head this sounds utterly stupid. But that is the truth. Those dreams suddenly make sense. He's my father. That's why I trust him. Those dreams were memories. At first I coudn't place them but now everything is a little bit clearer.
Mr Grey is very quite. He hesistantly holds out his hand with a smile. I look at it for a second and then place my hand in his. "Don't worry too much Annabeth.
We all will love you no matter what happens. Thank you for trusting me. It means the world to me that you did. Your mother is waiting for us. She wanted to come as well but I made her stay at home with your brother and sister. You should sleep now for sometime. It's really late.". I simply nod at him and close my eyes. **************
"Annabeth. We're here love. Wake up.". For a moment I think that it was all just a dream and when I open my eyes I'll be back home. But ofcourse it's wishful thinking. I open my eyes and look at Mr Grey. We're in front of a huge mansion. "Come love. Everyone is waiting for us inside." he says as he holds the car door open. I start shivering. I step out of the car on shakey legs. Shit this is bad. You wanted this Ana ! That's why you're here ! I remind myself as I try to gain some composure. I'm sweating all of a sudden. Why am I so nervous ! What's wrong with me ! I'm normaly very calm and composed even in during an emergency. But this is very different than anything I have ever experienced . It's not everyday that I meet my long lost family.
Mr Grey notices my panic and pulls me into a hug. " Hey, I meant it. We all love you very much already. Don't worry about anything.". He kisses my head and we head inside. Breathe Ana. It's ok. Just calm down. Inside a very beautiful lady with blue eyes reaches us. She stares at me as tears start forming in her eyes. That's my mother. My heart starts beating faster than it already was. "Annabeth" she whispers my name as she pulls me into a hug. And then she starts bawling her eyes out on my shouder. "My baby. My baby girl is back Christian. Our baby is back." she says as she sobs. She pulls back and kisses all over my face. My eyes start tearing up as well. "Mom" I whisper. It was my my mom had died I'd never thought I'd love any other woman like I'd loved my my heart fills with love for this lady. My dad huged us both and he teared up as well. We all stood there for a long time,holding each other.
Finally, Mrs Grey, or mom, pulled back. As she did, I noticed two more people . A girl who looked about my age, and a boy who looked like a college student.
"Annabeth this is your brother Theodore and your sister Phoebe. We exchange hellos politely. Then everyone is quite. There's an awkward silence in the room now. Finally Mr Grey, or dad, says " I know we have a lot to talk about but it's very late. We all need to rest. So go back to your rooms you two." He says to Theodore and Phoebe. Theodore gives me a shy smile and says goodnight. Phoebe doesn't say anything and just leaves for her room. Oh well. My parents escort me to my room. If I wasn't this exhausted, I would've aprriciated the beautiful room. Both of them sit on my bed as I lie down without even changing.
Oh crap. How could I have been so stupid. I didn't even pack my bag. "I didn't bring anything along with" I say,embarassed. Everything just happened so fast.
My parents exchange a look and my mom stands up and heads for a door in my room. I had'nt noticed it before. "Don't worry about tat. WE'vetaken care of everything." my dad says as my mm enters with a night dress. I thank them. They both kiss me goodnight and as my hugs me one last time she says,
"you're the most beautiful girl I've ever seen." . I smile embaressed. They leave and I change my clothes and fall asleep almost immediatly.