Finding Her Way Back.

New Years Eve (52)

ALANA'S POV

"Oui, oui. I am literally getting out of the airport now." I said as I clicked my heels and sped through security with my suitcase. 

I'd been on so many aeroplanes lately I'm sure the airport staff knew me. 

"Yes Lilah, I'll be there don't worry. It is not my fault the flight was cancelled yesterday." I rolled my eyes as she wined through the phone. 

I cut off by tapping my AirPods and booked and my Uber which I had ordered was waiting for me. It was already approaching evening because of my all day flight and time difference. I quickly got in and the driver took my suitcase. 

"Hello, Alana is it?" The Uber driver asked and I nodded. 

We made our way to the manor.

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"Alana!" Deli shouted as my uber pulled up to the front door. She was already waiting for me in her knitted jumper dress and fluffy socks. "We aren't staying here long." She rushed. 

I laughed and kissed her cheeks, Delilah and her antics I thought. 

"Pour quoi?" (why?) I asked her as she held onto my suitcase and we entered the foyer. 

"We are staying in a hotel around the corner from Malcolm's." Delilah confirmed. She took my arm and we headed for the kitchen. A maid collected my stuff and I guess went to place it in storage. 

"Guys, Alana is here!" Deli exclaimed and I laughed. I went around and gave everyone kisses. 

"She's like here every week." Josh retorted.

"That's true but we love her here anyway." Lucas replied with a face of mischief. 

"Hi Lucas," I kissed him specifically and flirted a little. He had now matured with a full face beard. "I heard I missed your birthday? Happy Belated." I smiled. 

He smiled and blushed slightly, "I think the correct response would be a birthday kiss." He replied confidently. 

I looked over at Delilah who stood with Mason shaking her head. Mason on the other hand grinned like a high school boy and Josh sat there in shock watching the exchange. 

I leaned over and took his hand and stood him up. I placed my hands on his face and leaned forward and kissed him. "Happy birthday." I repeated and opened my eyes. 

Delilah burst into giggles, "look we are going before you cause anymore troubles." 

She took my arm in shock and led me up to her room. The house was pretty quite which made me believe we were the only ones in. 

 "What possessed you to do such a thing?" She asked as we entered her bedroom.

I giggled slightly and took a seat on her sofa, "he said he wanted a birthday kiss and he's 18 now." I raised her eyebrow. 

She shook her head dramatically. "Don't tell me you actually like Lucas." She actually looked pretty sick at the thought of it as she finished packing her stuff and her suitcases were ready.