It was summer break from college, everyone had their holidays planned out, and I had to return home for the summer. It took me four hours to drive home, pull up in front of the house park my car, got out when a Girl about 14 years old in a blue frilly summer dress walked past me with a smile, "Hello" the girl said "Hi" I replied "You like my dress" said the girl with a smile "It's pretty".
The girl and I chatted briefly before I walked up the driveway to the house. "Oh, my name is Susan Watson." "Phillip Wilson," I replied. We said goodbye, and I walked up the driveway, opened the front door to the house, and walked in.
As I closed the front door behind me, the kitchen door opened and out walked Mum's boyfriend, whom I thought was "You must be Phillip". I looked up and standing in front of me was a man 6 foot, large frame, really short jet black hair, dark eyes, tan complexion wearing what looked like an old fashion suit "Yes sir, wait you must be John Gardener, my Mum's boyfriend" I replied "Phillip did your Mum not tell you yet" said Mr Gardener. The bombshell hit "YOU GOT MARRIED!!! When?" "Phillip stop shouting, please I know this is a bit of a surprise to you" said Mr Gardener.
I did not reply picked up my bags and walked upstairs to my bedroom, got to my room and stepped in when Mr Gardener slightly pushed my bedroom door open "Phillip we moved your stuff from your bedroom to Brian's room, and his to yours" said Mr Gardener "Why?" I replied "Your younger brother has matured real quick, Brian looks like an upper-sixth former, he is tall, with broad shoulders, and has stubble on his face, a deep voice"
"Courtney?" Courtney looked at the man beside her in the car. "When We arrive at the house, we will eat then go to the courts" "yes Garrett" "we will need to organize clothes for you too. What is your size?" "Size six" "shoes?" "Eight point five" Garrett showed a slight nod. "Do you have any allergies Courtney?" "No Garrett". 'im getting married to a man I don't know?. Typical of my parents. Use me as their slave and hand me over to someone I don't even know. What could be worse than living with them? All I have done is help. Cooking, cleaning, massages, farm work, not speak unless spoken too' spending three hours in the car, Garrett pulled up in front of large modern home. 'i guess this is his home' looking at the house, Courtney knew he had money. "Courtney, do you like the house?" "Yes your home is quite pleasant" "our home Courtney. After this afternoon, we will be married" 'i guessed that but I didn't think he would say it's our home' "let's go inside. I will show you where we will be sleeping" Courtney waited for Garrett to exit the car before she did. "I will collect your suitcase. We do need to get you a lot more newer clothes. Do you like that style?" Courtney was stunned but kept her emotions hidden. "No" "then why did you buy them?" "I did not buy them" Garrett closed the boot then walked towards Courtney. 'does her face expression ever change?' "I will take you shopping but we must eat and I need to show you around" "yes Garrett" 'is this woman like a robot?'