Chapter 24 - For Who He Was (1/2)

Adam listened quietly to Blake, taking in whatever he told him. Adam only nodded to him without saying anything in return. Time went by, and they sat in silence next to each other, taking in their surroundings and enjoying whatever the nature had to flaunt.

They decided to return back when the sky had turned dark completely. They bid off each other good night and headed their own ways.

Adam arrived half an hour later at his place. Parking the car at it's usual spot in the garage, he went in and headed to his room. He pressed a button that was by his bedside table. After two minutes, there was a light knock on the door.

”Come in.” Adam spoke.

The old buttler entered and bowed his head slightly in respect. ”You called for me Young Master?”

”Yes, I did. Can you ask someone to prepare a cup of coffee for me?” Adam asked him.

”I will prepare it for you myself.” The old butler replied politely.

”No! You don't have to do that. I have already told you so many times not to do such minor tasks yourself. Just ask one of the maids to do it.” Adam scolded him a little.

”Yes, Young Master. As you say.” His reply made the old butler smile.

”And bring it to the rooftop.” Adam added as the old butler was on his way out.

The old butler nodded in response and headed out.

Adam changed into a set of dark maroon PJs and went to the rooftop.

The top of his house was turned into a little garden, which was actually not so little. The entire roof was covered with properly trimmed, luscious green grass. There were exquisite flowering plants, planted along the three sides of the garden. Most of them were imported and even their maintenance cost a lot.

His Dad had once told him that his Mother was fond of plants, so he made this rooftop garden for her. After she passed away, he had maintained the garden, hiring experienced gardeners just to make sure the place almost always looked green, well, except for autumn and winter.