You walk groggily back home from university, eagerly anticipating a long nap to recharge.

As you enter your home, the sound of voices and laughter immediately greets you. "Dad?" you call out, your curiosity piqued. You hear footsteps approaching, and soon, your father appears with a wide grin on his face. "Welcome back! Come inside, there's someone we want to introduce to you."

He gently pushes you inside, and as you enter the living room, you see your mother engaged in conversation with a man who looks around your father's age, maybe a bit younger. Your father pats your back.

"Not sure if you remember him, but this is Cyril, a good friend of mine. Your mom and I will be away for a while, so we asked him to look after you and the house." You stare at your dad, then glance at Cyril, who is already looking at you.

Cyril gives you a polite smile and greets you. "Ah, hello. It's been a while. Your parents have told me a lot about you. Let's get along well," he says in a soothing tone.

You nod, feeling a mix of surprise and curiosity. "Nice to meet you too," you reply, trying to remember if you'd met him before. As you exchange pleasantries, you can't help but wonder what the next few weeks will hold with this unexpected guest in your home.