Chapter 07 : FULBERT APOLOGIZES TO CASSANDRA.

[ INES ]

It is indeed the first time that I find myself in a situation which obliges me to betray my brother Antoine. I felt embarrassed after doing this, but I had no other choice. I'm the youngest in the family and it's true that I'm very intelligent, but I'm not a bad person. I had to talk to our father first at risk making the situation worse. For the moment, I know that Antoine will be angry at me, but deep down I am convinced that I have done him a great service. After taking a bath, I went to bed.

~ ONE WEEK LATER AT MADRID ~

[ MORGANE ]

It was time to go back to Montpellier because my husband and me had elapsed time we had planned for our honeymoon in Madrid. I had too many good times with Angel that I no longer wanted to return to France. If it was depend on me, we'll extend our stay, but I have to go home very early to resume my job. I was unreachable for several days so that my patients wouldn't disturb me, but I think it's time to go home, because they need me.I was putting my things away when I thought of calling Cassandra.The last time I tried to contact her, the network is screwing up. So I took my phone and called her . This time, she was reachable and a few seconds later, she picks up.

-- Oops ! Finally I manage to reach you. Hello Cassandra.

-- Hello! Hello Morgane. How are you ? And how's your honeymoon going?

-- Honeymoon ? As soon as I get back, I'll tell you. I will be in France in a few hours. My stay in Madrid is over.

-- Really ? But why are you rushing home? You have to enjoy your honeymoon.

-- You're probably right Cassandra. But don't forget that I have a job. Angel is even ready to extend our stay, but I have patients waiting for me. I have to go home very early.

-- Oops ! You're right.

-- And how are you ? (I asked suddenly)

-- I feel better. I don't know how to explain it to you, but I've never felt better like that, Morgane. It's like everything in me has changed. (Cassandra answered)

-- Really ? And what happened? Tell me.

-- Nothing at all Morgane. Nothing happened.

Cassandra was about to tell me something, but she hesitated. I had the impression that she was hiding something from me. I tried to coax her into allowing her to talk to me without fear, but she was letting me know that everything was fine. After chatting with her for an hour, I then hung up to finish the housework that I was doing. A few seconds later, my husband approaches me.

-- Morgane I would like to give you some advice please.

After his statement, I laughed.

-- I don't have time to laugh Angel. What advice would you still like to give me? (I asked).

Angel was serious with what he was saying. He looked at me firmly and told me that he wasn't kidding. I then stopped my work to listen to him. 

In fact, he wanted to tell me about his family. He wanted to talk to me about the habits I had to adopt in order never to disappoint his family. After listening to everything he had to say to me, I reassured him that he could have peace of mind and that I would do my best to be a great woman. Then he promised me that he would never betray me. We finally kissed and he let me continue my work.

[ CASSANDRA ]

Hearing Morgane's voice on the phone makes me feel good. I'm happy for her. She is a good person and I do not regret having known her. During our conversation, I was about to tell her what happened to me the past few days when suddenly I changed the subject. I preferred not to say anything. So I was sweeping my father's room because he was coming home from the hospital soon. Since he was administered in this hospital, I have never gone to visit him and that bothers me. I was afraid to face his gaze.

After a while I hear my father's voice and he calling me. He had just come home whereas Mom was shopping at the supermarket. So I was alone and my father Fulbert had just arrived. I came out of his room to greet him. He was happy to see me.

-- Hello Cassandra. How are you?

-- Hello dad. I'm fine thank you and welcome.

-- Thank you very much but where is your mother ?

-- She went out to do some shopping but she will be back soon.

That's how I talked to him and I was uncomfortable. When I looked at him, I remembered the last time I stabbed him. I wanted to apologize to him but I didn't know how to do it. We were talking quietly until my mother Fanny arrived. After her arrived, I helped Mom put away the goods she bought and we cooked. We made sure to welcome my father in the best way.

~~~ LATER ~~~

It was night and it was time to sleep but I was sitting alone outside and getting some air. I was thinking of Philippe again and I wanted to call him when my father joined me.

-- What are you doing here ?

-- I take a little air dad.

-- That's very good Cassandra. Besides, I would like to talk to you and I was waiting for the perfect moment to do so.

-- Is there a problem ?

-- No, Cassandra. Everything is fine.

-- What would you like to talk to me about then?

-- Cassandra, I'm sorry. Sorry for being a bad father to you. Sorry for being a bad husband to your mother. Sorry for making you stab me. If I didn't beat your mother, things wouldn't go to this point. I really want you to forgive me.

He was crying and I was shocked. I didn't know what to answer. I stared at him for a few seconds and I answered : 

-- I love you dad.

This is how we decided to forget the past and move on.