Ada let out another yawn. With the sun kissing the velvet blue night and the first pinks of dawn painting the underside of clouds, her features were cast in golden light, and even her brown hair shone under its influence. “I slept pretty good… Thank you. Mm...I can’t wait to get out of this car...no offense. I’ve been traveling for the past several hours...so I am really looking forward to remaining solitary for a little while. Don’t expect me to go sightseeing in the near future. I am far too tired of going places...or to go much of anywhere. I’m sorry… Maybe we can sightsee tomorrow, okay?”
Her dark, sleepy eyes met his, a faint smile curving her lips. “And wow...you inherited a place that is over two hundred years old? That is pretty cool...I always did like homes with history behind them. Nothing too gruesome, mind you...just something along the lines of...several generations living within its walls...or little notches made on the door, made years ago by some loving mother… You know, that sort of thing.” Ada gave a little shrug, feeling just a little bit embarrassed about all her rambling. It didn’t occur often, but...it did happen whenever she was excited. Maybe it was because of their reunion…? Most likely, because after all...it has been years since they last laid eyes on each other.
“Mm, anyway...Why do you stay at a flat in London, when you have Whitherby Hall to go back home to? It must be a beautiful home…” Ada rested her head on one hand, several dark tendrils falling down to caress her forearm. “Um...I don’t have any other questions...not that I can think of at the moment. I’m more tired than anything…” After letting out yet another yawn, she let her head rest against the window, the cool temperature lulling her more than anything. Her brown eyes drew to a close for one moment...then two, until finally...her eyes were closed for good, her breathing once again deepening. It was an accident to fall asleep once again, but...she couldn’t help it.
Ada continued on sleeping to until the car is about ten minutes away from its destination. A bump in the road made the young girl wake up with a start, eyes blinking sleepily in the face of such a rude awakening. “Did...Did I really fall back asleep?” she asked, one hand pushing some bangs out of her eyes. “I am...so sorry...I didn’t mean to...I guess I was more tired than I originally thought…” Now taking in the new surrounding area, guilt began darkening her features.
“I really am sorry...How about this, I make it up to you? Um… Are you planning on going out to eat tonight, or would you like a home-cooked meal? Because I can cook, if you want… I have gotten rather good at it… Mother has taught me everything she knows, just about...or at least, almost… I swear, she will never relinquish her famous banana pudding recipe, not even on her death bed. I keep asking, but I always get turned down, no matter what I say. Stubborn woman…” Ada gave a soft laugh under her breath, just shaking her head at fond memories. Even if the woman was stubborn...she was one of the most loving...caring people known in the area. Of course she can get annoying at times...but what mother wouldn’t? It’s almost part of the job description.
Ada stole a glance in his direction, and couldn’t help but admire his handsome features. Sure, he looks much like he did when she was younger...and yet...he aged well, and she probably shouldn’t be thinking this, but...if he didn’t share any genetic relation with her...well...she would have no problem even asking him out on a date. Of course...she did tend to stutter around anyone of the opposite sex...or rather, when she thought them attractive...but she couldn’t help it. And she would certainly give it one or two chances...maybe.
Of course, that will never happen. Her eyes darted away, the pair taking in the magnificent sunrise outside. In the distance she could see a house here and there, but other than that, no other homes to be seen. I hope nothing...strange happens while I’m here… Not like what happened at school...or on my field trip… The brown orbs darkened with memory, her lips tugging down into a frown. After all...Andrea did get hurt… Biting her lip, Ada turned her mind away from such gloomy affairs, and cast her attention on her father again. “Um… is there anything in particular you’d like for dinner?”