HELENA'S POV:

I was excited enough to avoid sleep on the way back to home. Finally after some time which felt like eternity, the announcement was made instructing us to tighten our seat belt for landing. As soon as I stepped out, I felt the freshness of air of my hometown after so long. No matter where you go, nothing feels better than getting back to your own home. I hired a taxi for home. After half an hour of drive, I was finally standing in front of my home.

After paying to the driver, I pulled out my luggage and bag and entered through the gate. Wow, nothing has changed. The same black gate, the same small beautiful garden and here, my home sweet home. Every memories I had with this home flashed in front of my eyes. It feels good to know that you've got a place to crash on away from every chaos of the world were peace and love surrounds you.

I walked towards the door with millions of exciting bubbles forming inside my heart. I pressed the bell for three times but there was no response. And then my eyes fell upon the giant lock hanging on the door which made all the bubbles burst in my heart. I was so excited to see dad that I didn't even notice that the door was locked from out side and here I was pressing the doorbell like a fool.

But where might have dad gone at this moment? He usually stays at home at this time or either he goes to the church sometimes. Could it be that, he has gone to church? Oh yeah, I should check upon the church first. I thought of keeping my luggage and bag at the store backyard cause it would be really problematic to carry it along with me.

So finally after keeping my bag at it's place, I walked out towards the church which is twenty minutes walk from home. I was looking around the place where I was grown up and lots of things have changed here. The place has made a lot of progress and development. After twenty minutes, I finally reached to the church and I walked inside with a candle. As I kept the lighted candle sending my prayers to God, I felt a light pat on my shoulder.

As I turned around, I found father Joseph. "Helena, my child. You're back? Kennedy didn't tell me about it." He said giving a smile. "Greetings father. How will he tell you when he's not aware about my come back? In fact I came here to search for my dad." I said excitedly. "Oh he's not here right now. So you're planning to give a surprise to your dad huh?" He said patting my cheeks. "Ah yes, kind of." I don't know why but his face turned serious as he looked at me.

"Is anything wrong father?" I asked cause I couldn't guess the reason behind his look. "Ah nothing much, god bless you my child. There's so much to come in your life; sadness, happiness and love. God bless you with all the strength." He walked away leaving me confused with his words. I couldn't generalize his words so I brushed off all the thoughts and walked out of the church as I got to know that dad isn't here.

As I was walking back, I was wondering where he must have gone but then I saw someone and my heartbeat raised. I saw him, my Andrew! He walked out of the jewellery shop and I saw him keeping a small jewellery box inside his pocket which looked as a ring box. My heart raced looking at the ring box and the smile he had on his face. I never saw him smiling like this before. Why is he in the jewellery shop right now and what is he doing with the ring?

He walked away from there but my heart was not at ease. I don't know why but I wasn't feeling good. I thought of asking him face to face but then, what if I've misunderstood him? What if I'm over thinking? I didn't know what to do but after a lot of thinking, I finally decided to go inside the jewellery shop and try to find out something.

"Hi, actually I wanted a ring for my sister. Umm I just met a gentleman outside and he had a ring. I really liked that design of the ring he bought for his sister. So can I get the one similar to it?" I said trying my best to act normal.

"A man who bought ring for his sister? Ah, could it be that you're talking about a gentleman who went outside in red shirt right now?" The lady at the counter asked. "Ah yes." As I replied to her, she let a small laugh out. "Oh that's not for his sister but for his girlfriend. He gave us clear instructions regarding the ring and I must say I've never seen any man being so particular about the ring. He was saying that his girlfriend is coming back soon and he's going to surprise her." I felt so special and happy to know that the ring was for me and he put so much of effort after it.

"But we're sorry ma'am that was his personal design he brought by himself and we can't let other's get the ring with his design or else we may have to face legal problems." I couldn't describe how happy I was to know that the special ring he made for me would be only for me. I walked out of the shop saying that I needed the same and now that I can't get one, I don't want any other.

I was planning to surprise him with my sudden visit but here I'm getting the best surprise. I thought of meeting him before going home so I started walking towards his office. I can't wait to hug him and tell him how much I missed him.

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