Maddie's POV As Mariko and I pulled up to a house that was very beautiful, the garden was huge and I liked that there were roses too. I love roses. The house was Victorian-styled. Mariko opened the car door for me and then he held his hand out for me. I placed my hand in his and I stepped out of the car. I decided to wear a black sundress and gold sandals. My hair was loose. Mariko was wearing dark blue jeans and a white t-shirt with black sneakers. The weather was quite warm but it has been overcast ever since the storm last night. Mariko closed the door behind me and then he held my hand, leading me up the few steps, and then he gently knocked on the door. I was nervous because this was my first time meeting someone that is close to Mariko although he told me that she is Amber's mothe