She had missed her son, she was a Mother after all. She took out her anger on him, all that she had kept inside her for ten years, today, she had forgiven her son...
They released each other's hold, Mrs Johnson glanced at Amelia who was behind them. "Bring her to me" she gestured. William walked halfway to Amelia and invited her to take his hand, they walked hand in hand to Mrs Johnson and the two other women. "What's your name, darling?" Mrs Johnson asked, taking Amelia's hands in hers. "Amelia, ma'am", "Oh don't be silly, call me Mum! You're my son's wife" she ended with a broad smile. "These are my daughters-- Viola and Monica", she announced. They each hugged Amelia with acceptance. "She's so pretty Will!" Mrs Johnson whispered excitedly. "Yes Mother, she is. I'm so lucky!". "If only Johnny were here to see this", she sighed. "Well, I've got you all by my side", she brightened up and forwarded her eyes to William. "Hey! I just got you back Will, I ain't letting you leave again, eh?" "Yes mum, I'm here, I'm here!". William walked over to face his sisters, he had abandoned them too, he braced himself for whatever reaction he would receive from the women. "Viola, Monica, I know I hurt you guys too when I left and I'm sincerely sorry for my actions. Could you ever forgive me?" He apologized with his eyes avoiding theirs. They stared at him for a moment, contemplating with hands folded on their chests. The silence grew louder. Mrs Johnson held Amelia to her side and both watched the folks opposite. Monica stepped forward. "Sure, why not! You'll always be my brother", someone finally broke the silence. "I've missed you mate!" She playfully tugged at William's shoulder with her good arm then William hugged her, Monica did likewise. "Thanks sis!". They released each other. "Viola?", Monica called Viola, shaking her shoulder. "I don't know if I can, brother", she started. "You abandoned us all, u left me! After you left life was never the same, our family was torn apart, Father fell ill, he never went back to being the same. Sincerely, I blame you for his death--", she paused, wiping off a side tear. "He just cares too much about you, you who never cared for him. We were the ones always there for our parents. I know dad was strict and harsh sometimes, but he loved us, you know?", she added. "Seeing you Will, reminded me of all the good and especially of the pain you left in our hearts. Come on, you didn't even tell us about your bride!", this time, she let the tears stream down her shiny skin. "For now, I don't think I can forgive you, brother", she sniffed. Viola was heartbroken, she was the youngest in the family, she loved her brother, she adored him, but he left her. "I'm truly sorry V", William whispered trying to reach out his hand to his sister's side, but she just walked away, murmuring something out of earshot. "She'll forgive you Will. Eventually" Mrs Johnson winked at her son. "Thanks mum, thanks Monica!" He smiled at them and they did likewise.Joe and Viola had spent three long but fun filled days away from home. Joe had completely forgotten all abt the dark house on Rye Street, he hadn't given any thought at all to whatever he had experienced in that house. He was most pleased to be in the company of Viola; the love of his life.Joe had arrived in London with only the aim of doing his best at his job as an ophthalmologist at the hospital he was assigned to, he never dreamed nor imagined he would come to find love here, but here he was loving a gorgeous woman with the strange eyes!While on the other hand, Viola thought abt her family constantly, it was a feeling she couldn't put down even if she tried. V's mum Mrs Johnson had already called her a thousand times to check up on her, there was always a certain level of warmth and care in the old lady's voice... Olivia and Amelia had called her too a few times, they always chatted happily and giggled all through their conversations, they even demanded to know every detail abou
The Johnsons fell asleep in the living room, fear had made them unable to sleep in their rooms. Each one found a place in the room to sleep on. For sure it wouldn't be anything like the comfort and softness of their beds, but it was sure better than being alone in their rooms with thoughts of a ghost in the house. They woke up the next morning with pains all over their body. The kids were already up playing around in the large hall. The air felt different today, there was a good sense of feeling all around the house. It seemed like the fear was gone. The ones who woke up first, woke the others with a tap.Awwwww! They yawned with mouths wide open and bad breaths. "I'm soooo hungry!" Viola complained first. "Me too!" "Olivia, Viola, we have got to fix us some breakfast. We can't let this— ghost thing keep us from eating, let's go!" Amelia scolded the other women. "I guess you're right!” "Come on!"The three women stood and began to walk to the large hall; the others in the roo
They had arrived at the restaurant at exactly 6pm. It was a lovely sight to behold just from the outside. The blue painted restaurant blended beautifully into the dusk of the evening, Viola peeked into the building through the glass windows of the restaurant. Petit Pois was boldly written above the building with white coloured letters. Joe took her hand and guided her to the entrance of the restaurant with a broad smile, he opened the door for the lady and she went in first through the narrow door and Joe followed after. "Wow I love this place already!" she whispered into Joe's ear.Joe chuckled and they continued to stroll along the restaurant; observing the place.Joe instantly took note of the wooden floors; he seemed satisfied with the view as he nodded with every step. They finally found a cozy spot to sit at the far end corner of the large restaurant. "This is so cool Joe!" "Yeah it is!" "How did you find this place?... I guess it's one of those places you bring your other
It was time for school holidays, another term had come to an end. The kids finally get a break from school for the next few weeks. During this time they'd get the chance to stay at home till their hearts content and play all day long. But it was also a time when parents would have a lot more on their hands. Olivia took the kids to her mum's house to spend the holiday with her mum. It was the first time the children would leave*******It was a Sunday evening that day and the Johnsons have a tradition of having a special meal every Sunday— roast turkey, meatballs, spicy soups, drinks, slow classical music, elegance and a whole lot more for the evening.It was a day William enjoyed greatly.Today was also the day Joe decided to take Viola out on a romantic date. Viola thought to herself that she has never been happier in her life; Joe was definitely the man of her dreams— he always wanted to make her happy and she was absolutely pleased with her life now as it seemed like a fairytale; A
It had been a week since the Crimson Moon appeared in the sky. A week ago Grandpa died and the mansion had trapped the Johnsons indoors, the dark secret of the Johnson family had been exposed— Late Mrs Alberta's ghost wanted revenge on her husband whom she thought had killed her years ago, every fifty years since her death, she would come to haunt the mansion she was trapped in. This is why the house was never open to visitors; the secret had to be kept a secret from all who would come to acquire knowledge of the old house. They had to keep the Johnson legacy unblemished and every family member had been able to do so for many decades— although most of them had only believed the story of Alberta's ghost to be just a myth, some even laughed at the word ghost. Only the few persons who had seen Alberta's ghost in the dark house believed and some of them lost their sanity in the process. The ones who survived the attacks never wanted anything to do with the house.********It was July in
The Johnsons fell asleep in the living room, fear had made them unable to sleep in their rooms. Each one found a place in the room to sleep on. For sure it wouldn't be anything like the comfort and softness of their beds, but it was sure better than being alone in their rooms with thoughts of a ghost in the house. They woke up the next morning with pains all over their body. The kids were already up playing around in the large hall. The air felt different today, there was a good sense of feeling all around the house. It seemed like the fear was gone. The ones who woke up first, woke the others with a tap.Awwwww! They yawned with mouths wide open and bad breaths. "I'm soooo hungry!" Viola complained first. "Me too!" "Olivia, Viola, we have got to fix us some breakfast. We can't let this— ghost thing keep us from eating, let's go!" Amelia scolded the other women. "I guess you're right!” "Come on!"The three women stood and began to walk to the large hall; the others in the room