It'll Come Naturally

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At the lobby of S City International airport, Patricia paced restlessly whilst waiting for the arrival of her son Eden. As his flight had been delayed, she could not help but be nervous. What if something bad had happened? After all, plane crash rates had an immense increase Ever since Eden went abroad to study, his return became a once in a blue moon kind of occurrence. Therefore, as soon as Patricia got wind of the news that Eden was coming back, she was quick to roll out the red carpet and redecorated his room at once to make him feel at home.

The young man was still a little kid when he was sent abroad to receive a quality education. Although Patricia and her husband would go for a visit when they had the time, it still made a huge difference to have him back in their own home. It was due to growing up away from his parents' side that a sense of detachment could be felt whenever they lived under the same roof.Còntens bel0ngs to Nô(v)elDr/a/ma.Org

As time passed by, Patricia grew more anxious and helpless. Just as she was about to start pacing again, a broadcast announced that her son's flight had landed safely. As a result, her heart responded to the news by thumping a normal rhythm once again. When twenty-year-old Eden came into view, he undoubtedly looked radiant and handsome, carrying an aura of sophistication which he probably developed from immersing in foreign lifestyle and education. He appeared a bit bohemian, arrogant, and possessed a hint of rebellion in those playful eyes.

"Eden, Mommy is here," Patricia said loudly, waving at her son. Upon seeing her, the young man cracked a smile and approached her. It had been a long time since they saw each other.

"Mommy, you look more beautiful than ever," said Eden enthusiastically. Reaching his mother, Eden gave her a big, affectionate hug enough to smother her.

"Well, my boy, isn't that sweet of you?" Patricia said with a smile on her face. "But I'm telling you. At my age, I can't be called beautiful anymore." The proud mother observed her son with eagerness. He was a lot taller than her now. But no matter how big he had grown, in her eyes, he was still - and would always be, her little boy.

"Mommy, that's not the point!" argued the boy affectionately, "You are still very young and beautiful in my eyes. Now let's get going! I can't wait to go home!" Releasing his hands around his mother's shoulder, he began steering the trolley full of his suitcases. He was beyond ecstatic to get out of the airport, and see the rest of the glorious S City.

"Okay! Let's go home so you can have some rest," Patricia said happily, holding onto Eden's arm. When Eden expressed his enthusiasm, she was over the moon. It had been a few years since he last came back to S City. During his vacation in the last few years, he had been studying all kinds of knowledge to enrich himself. So, seeing him be willing to come home this summer vacation was a pleasant breath of fresh air for her.

On a closer look, Eden's character resembled more of the young Rain. They were both obstinate and unruly. It was almost unbelievable that such a guy was the top student in his medical profession.

"Mommy," said Eden suddenly, "Didn't Daddy say anything about my return?" Since Eden rarely stayed in China, he was not as familiar with the roads in S City. So it was more of a relief when Patricia insisted that he sat in the passenger's seat instead. In the end, it didn't bother him as much as he thought it would, as his mother turned out to be quite the speedster. Secretly, he thought it was better that he didn't show his driving skills to her.

"No, he didn't mention anything out of the ordinary. Why do you ask? Did something happen?" Patricia asked, giving him a confused look. 'Oh no, have I forgotten something?' she wondered.

"Mommy, will you relax? Nothing happened," Eden said quickly, giving an awkward smile. "It was only a random question." The truth was that a spontaneous idea had popped up in his mind. Although he wasn't expecting a grand welcome, he wondered if there was going to be a big party tonight. But after his mother's initial reaction, he was not so sure anymore.

"Oh!" exclaimed Patricia, remembering something from earlier. "Wait, that's right!" she said, sounding excited. "Now that I think about it, your father did call me to say that your uncle Edward wanted to hold a dinner party tonight. You know, to celebrate your safe return." Hosting parties was Patricia's guilty little pleasure. She would always be excited to see her friends. Although, the last time they threw a huge party was about half a year ago, some days before the Spring Festival.

"Really?" Eden asked. Even when his instincts were right, he was still pleasantly excited about it. "I haven't seen everyone in a long time," he shared wistfully, glancing through the window. "I heard that Justin took over FX International Group, and even little Jasmine had grown into a beautiful girl." The more he reminisced, the more he began to look forward to the party later. Back then he would go back China every year to celebrate the Spring Festival with his family and friends. It was only in recent years that he stopped his annual routine due to his studies and personal development.

"Yes, indeed! Time sure flies when everyone's busy. In the blink of an eye, we've all gone over the hill," chuckled Patricia, sighing. "Now it's you kids who are at the prime of your lives." She could remember the good old days, as if it were just yesterday, when Tom and she had fallen in love with each other. All the ups and downs came flashing in her mind. But one look at her handsome son who was the ripe age of twenty, and she knew that time had long passed.

"Did everyone get to come back as well?" Eden asked curiously. Although he rarely stayed in China, his concern for his childhood friends didn't diminish one bit. All of them managed to have a special place in his heart.

Stealing a glance at him, Patricia said gently, "No, just Joyce. I didn't get to hear any news about Spencer and Huey coming back." With Owen and Richard both attending universities in S City, they were permitted to come back as they pleased. Richard, however, was enrolled in military school. So due to its strict nature, he was less prone to asking for time off.

"I see! So does that mean the two guys won't be at the party?" Eden asked, feeling a bit dejected. Huey's cold manner had the tendency to make people around him feel chilly, like staying in the Arctic Ocean, so Eden often felt intimidated by him. Compared to Huey, it was easier to get along with Spencer. Although the latter could be arrogant at times, with Huey around, he could still be labeled as a warm guy.

"Don't worry, dear. They come back every year, and this year will be no different. They might just return a bit later than the usual. You young kids can still have the chance to hang out," Patricia assured him. Although she drove fast, it didn't affect how smoothly the ride was.