Flower on the ash

Alex informed me and I slightly nodded my head. I really can't believe that the sister with whom I grew up, is going to jail.

" Can I go to see her?" I asked him. Even if Sophia doesn't regard me as her sister, I can't forget the memories which we shared.

" Why do you want to see her? I can't agree with you. What if she tries to harm you again?" Alex asked me.

" Please. For the last time." I pleaded.

" Ok. But I will come with you." he finally agreed.

" Thanks." I said and hugged him.

" Let's drink the milk or it will get cold." he said and I nodded my head. Breaking from the hug, I walked towards the table and grabbed the mugs. I handed one to Alex and started to sip the milk.

" Anna." Alex said while drinking the milk.

" Hm?" I looked at him.

" From tomorrow onwards, I will ask someone to protect you." he said.

" I would I need a bodyguard when I have you as my protector?" I asked him.

" What if I have to go out of station? And I know I can't be with you everywhere." he said. Well, it's true what he said. He has his own business to look at. But I can't understand, why do I need this much protection? But I don't want to question his decision.

" Ok. Who will be with me?" I asked him. I don't know much of his people, but I know some of their names like - Howun, Richard and Sam, whom I frequently saw at the company.

" Jordan." he said.

" The one who called you?" I asked him and he nodded. I drank the rest of my milk and Alex insisted to put the mugs back in the sink.

I climbed on the bed and covered myself with the blanket. I was waiting for Alex but dozed off to sleep before he came.

I heard the phone ringing and opened my eyes but the room was dark. I guessed it was still night. Alex had also woken up from the ring. I checked my phone but it wasn't ringing.

" I think your phone is ringing." I said to Alex. He rubbed his eyes and picked up his phone from the table.

" Hello?" Alex said in a sleepy voice.

" Why did you called at this hour?" Alex said to the person on the phone.

" Ok. I'll be there." he said and ended the call. He got up from the bed and started to dress up.

" Who's call was that?" I asked him.

" My Mom." he answered.

" What was she saying?" I asked seeing him all ready to go out.

" She landed a few hours ago and was going to Grandma's house when the car she took ran out of fuel. There's no network there. She called me through the public telephone booth. I will go and bring her here." he explained.

" What about Dad?" I asked him.

" He didn't come. He has some work in his office." he said and kissed me on my forehead. "Sleep more for a few hours. I will be back." he said and said goodbye to me. I laid back on the bed and checked the time on my phone. It was half-past three.

I put my phone aside and closed my eyes. I have to go to the company today, so I need to rest now or I will keep feeling sleepy while working. My eyes again opened on hearing the alarm. I turned it off and sat on the bed. Alex was sleeping beside me. Maybe he was tired so I left the bed quietly, without waking him up. I went to the bathroom and freshened up. After I was ready, I went downstairs to the kitchen.

I saw Mrs.Wilson there talking with Aunt Zhao. When I entered both of them looked at me.

" Good morning Anna." Mrs.Wilson said and strode towards me.

" Good morning Mom." I said to her and she hugged me and kissed my cheeks.

" I'll talk with Anna now. You can continue with breakfast." Mrs.Wilson said to Aunt Zhao and took me in the hallway to sit with me.

" I'm sorry to disturb your and Alex's sleep this morning." she apologized.

" No. It's okay." I said to her and she smiled.

" I have contacted a designer to prepare a wedding gown for you." Mrs.Wilson said and took a notepad and pen from the table.

" Mom told me that she has already told you about the two parties." she said.

" Yeah." I replied.

I told the names of my friends Kelly and Penelope. I wrote the name of Nanny as I would like if she comes to my wedding with Mish. I gave more names of some of my co-workers whom I had got to know while working in the company.

When the list of people's names finished, Mrs.Wilson asked. "Any more person?" she asked.

I was silent for a few seconds then I spoke in a low tone, "My Dad and his family."