Chapter 2: A shadow of Delia

The death of Delia's parents became very palpable in Delia's behavior. Sadly ,the very agile and smart Delia was lost. She no longer paid attention in any activity she participated.Her countenances was insipid .The death of her parents really had potent in her seriously.

Siwa had tried every way to cheer her up. Delia had just two days before her uncle would have to pick her from Jacksonville to Nashville which seems like another country."Hey Delia, don't forget to text me as soon as you get to Nash ,Na ------Nash What again? asked Siwa as she helped Delia to pack her things "Delia, De--- Delia "said Siwa again as she tapped Delia ,who was absent minded as usual,"you weren't listening,I said you should text me as soon as you get to ----"flickering her finger trying to remember the city "Nashville"Delia helped.

Two days later, her uncle, Sir Wright Bruce, apparently her father younger brother arrived to pick her from her parents home, asides from being her legal guardian , Wright needed Delia's signature in order to sell the house since her parents left everything in her name.

Finally they arrived at Nashville . It was more civilised than Jacksonville . Sir Wright's house was really classic like her parents own in Jacksonville. She missed everything;Siwa,her classmates at school, and most of all, her parents . "Do u feel like resuming school at once or you still need time to reorganize yourself again?" he inquired.

Richard or Ricky, which he loved being called by mates, friends and neighbors. Ricky , Delia's cousin also understood how it was to lose a family member .

... Ever since his mom died ,he couldn't confide solemnly on his Dad,who acts to be always and absolutely right even if he was wrong , probably that why he was called Sir Wright. "Yo D.bruce ,I'm so sorry about what happened to Uncle and Aunt, please accept my condolences"Ricky said pitiful."Thanks Ricky,and please don't call me D.Bruce I'm not in the mood for your game's" replied Delia . " Care to go for tour around the neighborhood, perhaps we might get ice- cream,I know your favorite"suggested Ricky helping Delia to her room," Alright and bye"replied Delia as she gently slammed the door at Ricky. After arranging her stuff and texted Siwa ,who seems to be mad at her for not texting her earlier, before she heard a knock from the door . she quickly answered,it was Ricky who seems to be ready for a stroll . she quickly looked for her orange sleeveless dress and black denim jacket soon she was ready to go....

The neighborhood was quite different from the last time she came ten years ago, when her Aunt Linda was still alive.Indeed, Delia was no longer miserable, all she needed was a piece of different air from different place ."you know what Ricky ,I suddenly feel like my old self again,I will tell your Dad that will tell your dad that I will resume school at once"she discussed Ricky on their way home

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