Chapter 4 LILIA'S HOME

After school, Aimscious informed her siblings to take the lead since she had earlier promised Lilia she'll be going home with her today. So Nic and Betty joined the bus home while Lilian and Aims stood at the school gate waiting for Lilia's dad.

Just when the bus was about to set off, Li's dad pulled up just in front of them.

Lilia and Aims got on the car, boggled their seat belts and greeted.

"Good afternoon dad" They cheerfully chorused and he responded.

"Hi girls , how are you and how was your day at school today?" Mr Henry finally asked.

"It was great" They answered and Henry turned his gaze on Aims, turning his attention to her.

"Aimscious" He started which got her full attention. " How are your parents and siblings? – I was not able to meet them yesterday because I was in a hurry . Hope all is well at home?"

"Yes dad, all is well– Mum asked me to give you this. A gift." She swiftly turned to her bag and brought out a small white box which she handed over to him. He took it with a broad smile as he balanced his gaze between the road and her.

" She baked it specially for you and mum." Aimscious added on an impulse and he sweetly thanked her to which she gave a sheepish smile.

Henry turned concentrating on the road. Li and Aims sat at the back , chatting and singing happily. The rest of the journey continued smoothly with the kids engrossed in their chats.

Suddenly the car stopped , they were so lost in conversation that they didn't know when they arrived at home.

"We're here" Henry announced and they swiftly turned their glance to the window. Certain their announcer was right, they quickly alighted and run as fast as they could into the house to meet Li's mum ,Mrs. Henrietta. She was in the kitchen, when they got in.

Lilian and Aimscious rushed and hugged her, almost pushing her to the floor.

"Hey, take your time " She chuckled and they laughed. "You nearly pushed me down " Henrietta added, breaking away from the hug.

"So brief me– How are you? and how was school; i've actually been missing you all day."

"We missed you too mum" Aims cheerfully replied. "School was great and we're doing perfectly well. I wanted to meet you yesterday but something pooped up."

" Don't worry dear, you girls can go in and change up, food will be ready soon."

Li and Aims together replied with a big okay and went upstairs in a rush.

LILIA'S ROOM

They both changed from their uniforms and settled on the bed for their usual girly chats.

Lilian started talking about her crush, Mart. The most intelligent, brilliant and handsome boy in their class. They chat and laughed about school stuff and boys till they heard Mrs Henrietta calling.

They went down to the dinning hall and joined Henry and Henrietta who were already seated, waiting for them. After everyone had settled in, Henrietta served the dish and soon, everyone was engrossed in their meal.

Soon, meal was over and they later had a chat with Lilia's mother afterwards. Lilia and Aims later went to her room for their assignment. Just then, Aims heard her phone ringing– She checked and it was her dad.

"Hi, honey , are you coming? – We're about to have supper, should we wait for you?" Nelson asked from the receiver's end just when she picked up.

" No dad , I'll be a little late but i'm fine– Go ahead and eat"

" Okay dear, take care then; my regards to Li– love you, bye."

" Okay dad, love you too, bye." With this, the line went dead and she dropped back the phone on the bed, instinctively turning her gaze back to Lilia who had all through the call, made teasing faces at her.

She spontaneously feigned a sigh "It was dad , he sends her regards." She announced and Lilia tilted her head with a knowing look.

"Yea, right– I guess right, little daddy's girl" She chuckled, teasing ,to which Aimscious retaliated with a playful, angry glare.

"Oh, pardon my manners your Highness – I don't want to be sent to the slater house yet. I'm too young to die early" She wittily replied in a sarcastic tone which made Aimscious burst out with laughter.

" Forgive the young maiden, my executioners– Go and sin no more, you naive young one" She replied which sent both of them rolling with laughter.

"Enough with the games now, Lilia; shall we continue with the assignment? – I don't wish to be a slater meat either. You know what I'm talking about when it comes to Mr Jin's assignment "

Aimscious implied and Lilia agreed. Soon, they were already immersed in their work.

After what seem like an endless tunnel, they finally came to the end of their assignment. Aimscious bid Lilia and the family farewell and Henry drove her back home.