211 UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL

The both of them stood there staring at Kita. Anna looked more shocked than Davis whose expression soon changed from shock to elation. Kita was full of smiles as she stood there on their doorstep, staring at the both of them. “Mom!” Davis said. “You're—” “Early,” Kira interrupted, “I know. I just wanted it to be a surprise and I've missed you so much more than to wait till tomorrow.” She stepped into his wide-open arms and the both of them held each other in a tight embrace while Anna watched with mixed feelings. Davis released himself from the embrace to thoroughly examine his mother's appearance, his face beaming with admiration. “Hi, Kita. It's been a while,” Anna said as politely as she could manage. “Indeed. I can see Davis is taking good care of you,” Kita replied. To Davis, she said, “Why are we standing out here? Let's go inside.” She grabbed Davis's hand before he could reply and whisked him away. “Anna, please, be a dear and take my bags to my room,” K