Chapter 234 Countryside Trip (1/2)

In the parking lot. They placed their traveling bags inside the car trunk.

Caden and Grandpa Waldo slipped into the front seats, while Jessy and Adam settled comfortably in the back seat.

”Are you sure guys we didn't miss anything or forget something in the condo? Did we already have everything in the car trunk?” Caden asked his companions.

They nodded their heads.

”Okay, let's go!” Caden turns the key to start the engine.

Thirty minutes later they were already traveling alongside the multitude of cars on the highway.

After one hour they're already outside the city

The trip was nice and comfortable and they were entertained by the picturesque view of the countryside along the highway. The relaxing travel was enhanced by the wonderful country music Caden played on the car stereo.

They were not having any conversation inside the car. Instead, their eyes feasted on the beautiful breathtaking scenery of luscious green trees that dotted in the countryside. The weather is no longer hot, it's windy.

From time to time, the couple would just stare at each other, their eyes were silently communicating, and they kept their hands to themselves. It wouldn't be proper to act lovey-dovey in the presence of other people, but Adam can't resist the urge and intertwined Jessy's right hand with his.

He was rewarded with Jessy's sweet smile.

The long journey was becoming a bit tiring and they were getting thirsty, they stop on a gasoline station along the highway for refueling and opted for a cool refreshment inside a chicken and pizza parlor across the gasoline station.

A few minutes later after getting satisfied with their snacks and bringing along their refreshing cool drinks, they resumed their journey.

Four hours later.

They were now entering the town of White Oak, from the outskirt of the town, it will take another thirty minutes journey before the mansion can be reached.

”We're getting closer to the mansion, guys!” Adam said. ”Just drive straight ahead Caden and you will see a small sign along the highway that says Spring Meadow, turn right and just drive ahead on the road and it will take you to a tall gate,” Adam explained.

”Okay bro, can't believe we're finally arriving!” Caden exclaimed with excitement brewing in his eyes.

When the car arrived in front of the tall gate, Nana Aida was already waiting at the guard's house. They saw about five guards, some of them were patrolling the nearby areas.

Caden stop the vehicle and Nana Aida walked towards the car and Caden opened the window.

”Nana Aida! We're finally here!” Jessy said while opening the door and letting Nana entered the back seat and sat beside them.

The guards opened the tall gate made of iron and steel.

Caden drives the car inside the gate. ”Oh, wow! This is dope!” he said upon seeing the castle nearby and the endless land adorned with big and small trees and the man-made lake appeared a few yards from the mansion. ”Is that a mini-castle or something?” he asked truly captivated by the huge surroundings and the magnificent castle-like structure of the mansion.

”It's just a house, Caden, not a castle. Just a bit huge to look outside due to its structure and design,” Adam corrected his friend.

”It does look like a mini-castle to me!” Caden insisted.

Adam messed up Caden's hair. ”Whatever suits your fancy, bro!” he said grinning.

They finally arrived at the front yard.

Caden parked and stop the car along the driveway.

They exited the car.

”Attention everyone, ladies and gentlemen! I would like you guys to meet Nana Aida our Divine Mother!” Jessy said, giving Nana a quick hug.

”Hello everyone!” Nana Aida offered her most gracious, friendliest smile to the visitors. She went to Grandpa Waldo and shake his hands. ”Nice meeting you, Waldo, you're awfully shy!” she commented.

Grandpa Waldo is indeed shy and has been retreating into silence during the entire ride.

But the moment he and Nana Aida shook hands, his shyness melted right away, a bright smiled broke in his lips. ”Nice meeting you too, Aida, you are a friendly lady indeed! Just the way they describe you to me! I'm very honored to meet you,” he said.

Nana Aida's smile continues then she faced the younger man beside Adam. ”Ah, this young lad here, must be—Caden!”

”Aye Madam, that's my name!” Caden accepted Nana's handshake enthusiastically feeling a motherly love radiating from the old lady's eyes. ”Nice meeting you, Nana Aida! I heard a lot of good things about you from Adam, can you adopt me as well?” he jokingly said.

They erupted in joyous laughter.