One Wild Night

764  Andy?

Although Aaron Jonas was a very wealthy man, he was never one to show off his wealth. But for the purpose of his newfound family who were coming home with him, he pulled out all stops to make sure they were comfortable.

Harry was surprised to see a stretch limousine waiting for them when they arrived at the airport, and he turned to his father with a raised brow.

Harry had wanted to arrange for cars to pick them up from the airport but Aaron had asked him not to bother since he had it under control.

Aaron merely grinned without saying a word as he ushered Candace and Jamal into the car where the chauffeur was standing and holding out the door.

“A limo? What a princess-like welcome,” Jade told Harry in a whisper.

“She is a princess. Just don’t tell her I said so,” Harry said and Jade giggled as they both got into the car since the others had gone in already.

“Is this your car?” Jamal asked excitedly as he looked around the car in awe, since he had never been in a limo.

“No, it’s not, Jamal. I don’t have any need for such a car. I’ve been living alone for a long time and I don’t even  like to drive. I arranged for this because I didn’t want us to go home in different cars, and this could accommodate us all,” Aaron explained patiently.

“You don’t have any cars?” Jamal asked with a curious frown.

“I do have two cars,” Aaron said simply.

Jamal continued to ask questions and chatter endlessly as they drove to the house.

Candace, who had been quiet the whole time as she thought about this new world she was throwing herself into, and how ready she was for it, sat up and looked though the tinted window when she heard Aaron say they were close to the house now.

Although she knew that Aaron was wealthy since he was the owner of the popular HAJ studios, but she hadn’t really expected that he would be living in such an opulent neighborhood.

She never imagined she would ever live in such a neighborhood oozing of wealth where manicured lawns met the gaze of stately mansions.

Her gaze was drawn to the towering oak trees which lined the streets, with their branches creating a canopy of shade that whispered tales of affluence.

As they approached Aaron’s residence, a sprawling estate bathed in the warm hues of the setting sun, Candace marveled at the beauty of the house which was now to become her home.

The house was an architectural masterpiece that combined classic charm with modern luxury. The lush green gardens surrounding the property exuded tranquility, and their vibrant blooms and rioting colors were a welcome sight to behold.

“Wow!” Jamal exclaimed with excitement as he bounced in his seat while looking out the window. He couldn’t wait for the car to stop so he could get down and look around his new home.

“You grew up here?” Jade asked Harry as they got out of the car, and he nodded.

“Yeah. My dad bought this property when I was about Jamal’s age,” Harry said, since he could remember that he had been just as excited as Jamal was at the moment, when they moved there for the first time.

“If your dad was this wealthy, why did you bother working for Tom?” Jade asked in confusion.

“Because I’m not my dad, and I’m not interested in photography,” Harry said like it was the most obvious thing in the world and she scowled at him.

Matt watched Candace as she took in the  view of the house, “It’s beautiful,” she whispered.

“Yes, it is,” he said without taking his eyes off her.

“You’re welcome home,” Aaron said to Candace as he held out a hand to her and when she took it, he led her inside the house while Jamal held on to her hand.

Upon walking through the door, Jamal let go for Candace’s hand and ran ahead of  them to look around the place.

Jamal marveled at the soaring ceiling which was adorned with crystal chandeliers that sparkled like constellations.

In the heart of the house, a sweeping staircase led to the upper levels, its hand-carved railings guiding the eye upward.

“Am I really going to be living here?” Jamal asked in awe, and Aaron gave him a nod.

“Do you like it?”

“I love it,” Jamal said happily, and they all smiled as they watched him climb the staircase.

“You have a wonderful home,” Jade said with a smile, and Matt nodded.

“I totally agree with Jade,” Matt said, and Aaron smiled.

“Why don’t I show you around?” Aaron offered, and Matt and Candace followed him, while Jade chose to remain with Harry.

“Are you not going with them?” Harry asked and Jade raised a brow.

“You said you were going to show me around your house, not your dad,” she reminded him. historical

“Alright, come with me then,” Harry said as he took her hand and led her to his bedroom so they could start with that.

“Are there no domestic staff?” Jade asked curiously.

“He has people who come in a couple of times during the week to clean the place and do laundry. He prefers to cook his own meals and he tends his garden himself,” Harry said and Jade smiled.

“Despite his wealth, he is a very simple man,” Jade said with admiration.

“Yeah. That’s where I got my simplicity from,” Harry said and Jade paused and raised a brow.

“Who ever told you, you were simple? Don’t kid yourself, Jonas, you’re the most complicated man I’ve ever met,” Jade said and Harry smiled.

“I would have argued, but since you say I’m different from all the men you’ve ever met and you love me so much that way, I think I will let it be,” Harry said and Jade shook her head.

“That wasn’t what I said. I said….”

“That was what I heard, and it’s good enough for me. I don’t need any further explanation,” Harry said and Jade giggled.

“So, you would rather hear what you want and not what I’m saying?” She asked with a raised a brow.

“Let me ask you, am I the same with the men you’ve met before?” Harry asked and she shook her head.

“No. Not exact….”

“Do you love me very much?” He asked and she grinned when she realized what he was doing.

“You know, I do. But….”

“You’ve answered my question. That’s all I need. Thanks,” Harry said as he brushed his lips against hers and pulled her forward so they could continue walking, while Jade giggled as she followed him.

As they walked into Harry’s room, Jade couldn’t help but marvel at how masculine and organized Harry’s room looked, more like his bedroom back in Ludus.

The stark difference between their tastes and personality was very evident when their houses and bedrooms were compared.

“When was the last time you visited this place?” Jade asked, and Harry chuckled since he could guess what Jade was thinking.

“If you are asking because you want to know if I had my room redecorated from the way it was when I was a kid, then I will tell you for free that the last time it was redecorated to this, was when I was in high school. I’ve always been this mature,” Harry said, and Jade scowled at him.

“Are you indirectly calling me immature?” Jade asked, and Harry chuckled.

“Why will I call you that? I didn’t even mention your name….”

“You didn’t have to mention it. I know you were thinking it,” Jade said and Harry shook his head.

“No, I wasn’t. I think you’re being so defensive because you are embarrassed about your room….”

“See what I mean? Who said I am embarrassed?” Jade asked and Harry resisted the urge to laugh.

“You did ask if we should move to the guestroom if I wasn’t comfortable with your bedroom. And you tore out those pictures from the wall because you were embarrassed,” Harry pointed out reasonably.

“This is why I don’t like you,” Jade said irritably.

“You don’t like me? Why?” Harry asked sweetly.

“Because you are so annoying. This whole argument could have ended earlier had you simply said something nice and sweet,” Jade said and Harry nodded.

“I see. Well, the good news is that I’m okay with you not liking me as long as you love me,” Harry said and when Jade opened her mouth to argue some more he raised a brow.

“Do you want to fight or should we continue with the tour?” he asked and she pouted.

“Lead the way,” she said grudgingly.

Harry smirked as he walked ahead of her, and he chuckled when she walked quickly to catch up with him and hooked her arm with his so they could walk side by side.

“You are so so mature, esquire” he joked.

“Shut up, Jonas!” Jade hissed.

Two hours later, after they had all settled down and were about to go have dinner which they ordered, the doorbell rang, and Harry turned to Aaron.

“Are you expecting someone?” he asked, and Aaron shook his head.

“I’m not expecting anyone. Why don’t you go see who is at the door?” Aaron asked Candace and she frowned.

“Me? But I’m new here. How would I know if the visitor is a welcomed guest?” Candace asked, and Aaron shrugged.

“Whoever the visitor is, send them away if you don’t want them to join us. This is your house now, so you are free to make such decisions. Go,” Aaron said and Candace roller he eyes as she stood up to go get the door.

Candace opened the door, ready to tell whoever was there that Aaron was busy and couldn’t see them, but her jaw dropped and her eyes widened in surprise when she saw Andy starting there with a similar expression on her face.

Andy, who had been wondering why Cassidy had asked them to bring her to this address, was more than shocked to see Candace standing there.

At first she had thought it was the wrong address when they dropped her there, and she had been reluctant to press the doorbell, but seeing Candace there made her realize this was Cassidy’s surprise for her.

Why didn’t Cassidy tell her or give her a hint of what he had done? Although he had been the one who had taken her away from her family in the first place, she was thankful and happy that he sent her back and not to some other prison with the excuse of keeping her safe.

22:53

“Andy?”

“Candy?” they called simultaneously as they embraced each other fiercely.

Why didn’t Cassidy tell her or give her a hint of what he had done? Although he had been the one who had taken her away from her family in the first place, she was thankful and happy that he sent her back and not to some other prison with the excuse of keeping her safe.

Seeing the surprise on Candace’s face, Andy could tell that Candace had not known that she was coming. So how did Cassidy plan this and pull it off so successfully? Didn’t he say they were in Heden? Why was Candace in Sogal?

Different thoughts ran through Andy’s head as she hugged Candace, and then she pulled back to look at Candace again, and this time she touched Candace’s face to be sure she wasn’t dreaming, since this wouldn’t be the first time and had dreamt of reuniting with her sister.

Candace couldn’t contain her joy as she looked Andy over in the same manner that Andy was looking her over.

Just the previous night, she had thought her life was going smoothly, and all that was left was for Andy to show, and here was Andy, standing right in front of her. What more could she ask for?

“Where is Jamal? What are you doing here? I thought you were in Heden?” Andy asked and before Candace could respond, the others came out, and Jamal shrieked happily and jumped on Andy the moment he sighted her.

“Andy? How come she is here?” Matt asked in surprise while Jade narrowed her eyes and turned to Harry.

“You knew about this, didn’t you?” Jade asked suspiciously.

“Why don’t we focus on welcoming my second sister?” Harry asked with a pleasant smile.