The late-afternoon sun painted everything in warm gold, turning the manicured lawns into a sea of emerald grass dotted with flowerbeds of lavender and roses.
Sira's twin braids bounced as she spun in a slow circle. "Ma… look! The lawn is so soft! We can run around barefooted if we want!" She giggled, nearly tripping over her own feet. "And those pillars… they're bigger than the whole school building! Are we really going to live here?"
Lira smiled down at her daughter, her heart full. "We really are, baby. This is our new home now."
Their two heavy bags sat beside them. They stood together, infront of the Mansion's main door, staring up at the massive mansion that rose infront of them like a dream.
Lira raised her hand and knocked twice on the polished wooden door.
Sira bounced on her toes. "Ma… we're seriously going to live here?"
"Be a good girl, okay?" Lira replied softly, patting her head.
"Yes Ma…" Sira grinned, then her eyes widened as the door swung open.
