Chapter 5: Meeting Nora’s Parents

Still in disbelief, I entered the vehicle, trying not to touch anything. My shocking state was brought back to reality when the driver sat in his seat and said, "Ms. Miracle, are you comfortable? Do you need something?" "Maybe a bottle of water," I spoke meekly. He handed me a bottle named Bl*ng H2O, taking it out from one of the mystery boxes embedded in the car, 'even the bottle looks exorbitant'. I took a little sip out of it and didn't gulp it down in one go as I didn't want to spill even a single drop. We went off from there on, my mind was still fuzzy. I looked at the place as the scenery passed by. The city was bustling with people, elusive cars, and more people wearing trendy outfits, after all, Kimberg is a metropolitan city very well known for being a home to multimillionaires and celebrities. After an hour or so, the landscape changed, and now we were on a road which was in the middle of a forest. The roads were filled with maple trees on either side, giving it a very serene vibe. 'Ahh, I am already loving this place. The air feels so fresh and comforting, so relaxing.' The car slowed down as I could see a large black metal gate. The gate opened almost instantly as the guard bowed before the driver in acknowledgement. We went further down the road. There was utter silence on the way, and I could see a wooden fence on both sides of the roadway. After five minutes by passed, a mansion, no, a magnanimous villa stood erect right in front of my very eyes. 'Nora, how come you didn't tell me that your family was that damn rich. No, rich is not the word for it. This is f*ck*ng billionaire novel stuff. The car came to a halt, and the driver got out of it to open the door for me. I got out of the car, still feeling dizzy, processing the extent of this land and the people living here, it was endless. Now that I am looking at it without any obstruction, this place is humongous. As I can see, there are six floors. The lower half of the building is made up of pristine white walls, and red and white rose creepers adorn the that, giving it a dreamy look. While the above part was all glass. As I was in my world, admiring the gigantic castle, analyzing everything meticulously, I was jolted back when a sudden hug came my way like a thud, the force of that hug pushing me back. "Ohh gosh, you don't know how I have missed you, Ra-ra," the lively voice of Nora melted my ears. I hugged her back tightly, trying to hold back the tears, "I missed you too, Nor." After what felt like an eternity, we released each other, and before I could start ranting at her low contact, a dashing-looking man and a poignant woman came into my view on the line. I immediately zipped my mouth, 'Manners, Myra, let's behave properly.' "Myra, meet my parents. Mo, my Dad, this is Myra Miracle, my best friend."She introduced me to two charming people before me, and I nodded like an obedient and meek child in front of them. "Nice to meet you, Ms. Miracle. I am Noah Everest. We have heard a lot about you from our daughter, er," her supposedly father spoke, extending his hand for a handshake. 'Seriously, they look more like her siblings than her parents. Money really can keep you young.' "It's nice tomeet , you t ,oo, sir ma'am. Nora told a lot about you. u" I greeted them back respectfully, shaking his hand in return. Her mother chimed, "My name is Sara Taylor. I am so happy to finally meet you." I smiled at both of them; they seemed like good people. Nora looks happy with them as well, I am glad. "Let's not keep our guest standing here, Nora. Take her inside," Noah stated firmly. "Come,e My,ra," she dragged me inside her palace. As I stepped in, a thought came to my mind place is much bigger than I thought.' The endless ceilings, the aesthetic wall decorations, authentic paintings, artworks, everything was largethan lifeef., I was certainly intimidated by all that. If Nora had told me that her family is not just rich but filthy rich, I would have prepared my weak heart. Nora made me sit on the sofa, which looked like it was brand new. I hunched my back as I sat, feeling overwhelmed. I have never been to a place that is even ten percent like this. It's going to take a while for it to sink in. "Howhavee you beenM,yra? How are uncle and aunt? How is Wendy?" she barged me with endless questions. I replied to her questions one by one, and soon it was time for dinner.