9: Garbage In. Garbage Out

The car pulled into the long driveway of my grandparents mansion. And I instantly felt a sense of dread.

"Your grandparents are big shot, huh?" Orion questioned as he turned off the ignition of the car.

I sighed and darted my eyes around the compound that was stationed with bodyguards. "It is just show off. Don't read meaning into it."

Orion unlocked the car and we stepped out, my luggage in his custody. We approached the front door and my heart started to race when the guard at the door bowed down to me. I felt a slight tremor in my legs.

"What is with the ceremonial people hanging around the house?" Orion asked.

I shook my head, not wanting to spew family secrets to a stranger, however, Orion was family. "When you see my grandmother, who's your best friend, you can ask her."

"Are you always sarcastic?" He sneered and I chuckled.

"Welcome home, Young mistress. Mama Araya has been waiting for you," the guard at the door greeted.

There was no familiarity in him whatsoever, so it was sa