Chapter 116 - [112] THE RIGHTFUL OWNER

"Arise and shine, beautiful". Steven said as he pushed the curtains aside. Exposing the room to the wildly shiny rays of the early morning sunlight. 

The rays were focused on my eyes to be precise. Blinking through my sleep.

"Wakey wakey" Steven grinned as he pecked me on the cheeks."You look sleepy". 

"Ugh! I can't see!". I mumbled asleep. 

"That's because you are being bombarded with sun rays". He laughed as he pulled me unto him. "Now get up, before I eat you". He squeals.

"I dare you". I grinned as I peeped through my eyelids. 

"Mais oui". Came his response and I jerked slowly as a response from his teasing hands. 

"Haha... This feels good!" I laughed before running from him. 

I was to be discharged today, Also we have an appointment at the white house! The white house? You may ask that again. Yes!, or have you forgotten how Steven and I found the ancient Golden egg? The egg which the world astrologist couldn't find.

I'd say us finding it was a miracle, and ever since that day it has been on the news, every channel keeps previewing and popping it as if waiting for my share of the adventure to complete the information they already have.

Steven had told the story of how we were abducted but said a few on how we found the item, he'd said: "Me and my girlfriend will inform you more how we came across the egg". He said that on national TV! !. 

The only thing the masses knew was that the item had been found and that they would hear more from the two students who found it with our images displaying all over the TV.

It's like we were the celebrity of the week like even when I was unconscious the press would lurk around the hospital building seeking information. So what happens now that I am well and ready to be discharged?.

Also, we have a guard from the white house escorting us to the building. 

After dressing up, by myself. I met Stephen in the room and we kinda did wanna eat ourselves except for the fact we weren't alone, so we just hugged, kissed a little while, and then comforted ourselves.

We greeted the president. Actually he greeted us. Before we all left for the Museum. The journey was blissful as we were VIP s'. On arrival at the museum, I could feel the egg's presence. It was crested upon a large white glass shell. The shell was enchanting. 

"This shell contains strong sensibility. Meaning it senses danger before danger arrives. Also the shell is the only of its kind. Built by the best with fine pieces of the earth for protection". Mr. Morin, The scientist says as he tells us all we needed to know about the shell. 

After the tour, we took pictures together, received the prize before leaving for the interview. We told the masses everything and answered their questions. 

"I guess we are finally on the good side of history". I told Steve as we climbed down the car. 

"I guess so". He'd smiled as he whisked me away. "How are you?". 

"I'm good". I said. "Uhm, before I forget. There's still one thing we have to do". 

"And what's that?". Steven asked. 

"This". I said as I brought out the pendent from the cave. "I know whom this belongs to," I said as Steve watched in anticipation but then nodded and wrapped his arms around me. 

Minutes later we were two miles away from thee land. Seconds later we were right unto Mrs. Adams' door.

Immediately the doorbell rang. The same girl from before greeted us with a warm smile as she led us into the living room. "Mama, was happy when she saw you on the news". She told us before showing us to our seats. "I'm Miriam by the way, can I get you something to drink?" Miriam asked. 

"I'll have water, please". I said softly. While Steven said he was good. 

Miriam nodded before walking back inside, seconds later she came back with a bottle of water. "I'll go get mama now". She smiled before walking back inside. 

"This is enticing". Steven smiled softly as he took my hand in his. And I returned his smile and our eyes locked for a little while before Miriam came out with Mrs. Adam. 

"Here". I rushed as I helped Miriam to sit the dear old lady. 

"Oh, Lara". Mrs. Adams greeted warmly as she sat. "And who is that prince charming over there". Mrs. Adams said pointing towards Steven. 

"That's Steven, my boyfriend". I said and smiled at Steven. 

"Hello". Steven greeted with a smile. 

"Hello". Mrs. Adams smiled. 

This mama might be old but her inside is beautiful, her aura is. And it kinda feels like we are kindred spirits. "You were right". I said softly. "It took me time to understand it but everything you said was right". I sigh softly, my voice saddened by the thought of it and she nodded. 

"There's nothing you could have done to prevent it, as It was meant to happen and you were meant to find the ancient pearl, most times things just happen even when it shouldn't". She said, 

"Speaking of pearls, I think this belongs to you". I said as I handed over the pendant to her. Suddenly her eyes became teary. 

"Oh, Gorge". She gasped and I was right, she was the miss in Gorge mccaunty's story, apparently his first love. Her story was touched a little except at the end where it got twisted. 

In the pendent was an old photograph of Gorge and young Mrs. Adams with her name carved at the back and a folded text. 

"Thank you". She breathed softly as I hugged her. "Thank you," she repeatedly said again.