THE PASSION FAIRY ????
BY ROSELLA BRIELLE ????
CHAPTER NINE ????
CALLISTO MANSION
“Where is everyone? ” Mr Callisto said.
“Tina, sweetheart, can’t someone answer me” He shouted as he slumped on the cushion.
“Dad, you’re back” Tina said as she ran down the stairs.
“How are you doing dear, and how did your interview go?” He asked as he removed his watch.
“It was fine dad, i answered most of the questions” She answered
“That’s good to hear dear, i know you will make it”
“Thanks dad”
“Where’s your mother?”
“She must be upstairs. Dad guess what?”
“We are having pepperoni and cheese for dinner?”
“Nope”
“You climbed Mount Everest?”
“Not that either” Tina said as she crossed her hand.
“Now i get it” He said as he walked to the dining, serving himself some juice.
“You do?”
“You are taking me on a date right?” He said as he smiled, revealing his gaped teeth.
“Da…ddy, No. Alright then, since you couldn’t get it, then i might as well tell you. I have a sister now” She happily said.
Mr Callisto suddenly started coughing.
“You have a what? dont tell me your mother has taken in? How am i going to cope with a toddler? Your mother made me work when she was expecting you, now she is planning on having another baby? Tina, let’s run away from here before your mother comes out. We might as……..”
“What are you guys whispering about?” Mrs Callisto said as she folded her hands.
“We were talking about buying bags for ourselves” Mr Callisto said as he smiled.
“When did you start going for shopping?” she asked as she held her waist.
Mr Callisto suddenly knelt on the ground, holding Mrs Calisto’s shoes.
“Please dont torture me, i have had enough of babies. I am ok with one not two”
“What are you saying? what is going on with your father? She asked Tina who was giggling.
“You are pregn@nt i know, please kill me before i die, please” He said
“What! , I’m not pregn@nt”
“I wish that was true, but it isnt” he said as he faked crying.
“But im really not pregn@nt”
Mr Callisto stood and looked at his wife.
“Please say that again, that is perfect music to my ears”
“I am not pregn@nt. I told you that performing surgery on people will turn your brain upside down but you didn’t listen” She said, knocking his head.
“Ouch! it wasn’t my fault, Tina told me she has a sister now that was why i assumed you were pregn@nt” He said as he smiled, revealing his gaped teeth.
“No dad, that is not it. Mum isnt pregn@nt . I just have a sister. Mum brought her home. Wait let me call her” She said as she ran upstairs.
“What is she talking about?” Mr Callisto asked
Mrs Callisto narrated how she found Stephanie and brought her to their home.
“Are you sure this girl wont be any trouble ?”
“I dont think so dear. She doesn’t look it. Trust me, she is a good fellow. And besides, Tina likes her and has already taken her as her sister. So no need for worrying” She said as she sat down.
“If you say so”
“Daddy here she is. Her name is Stephanie. Stephy, meet dad”
“Good evening sir” Stephanie greeted.
“Nice having you around Stephanie” He said as he patted her back
“Thank you sir”
“Not sir, dad. Im your new father now” He said as he smiled at her.
“Thank you dad” Stephanie said as she smiled.
“Daddy, i want to ask you for a favour” Tina said as she held her father’s hand.
“What is it dear?” he asked
“Can Stephanie school with me? I want her to start college with me” She said
“But the exams are over”
“We could ask the Principal to accept her and use her first term results as her pass into the school” Mrs Callisto suggested.
“Yes father, we could do that please” She said as she pleaded
“If that’s what my angel wants, then i will do it. We will go to your college tomorrow and clear everything. Then you could go shopping with Stephanie. She might need some new things” He said as he yawned.
“Oh thank you father, you’re the best”
“I must admit i am”He smiled as he climbed the stairs.
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Finally, it was Monday. The day Lilian was expected to resume college.
“Wake up sleepy head, you’re gonna be late for on your first day in college” He said as he woke Lilian.
“Oh! i must get ready quickly. I shouldn’t be late on my first day”
She said as she ran into the bathroom.
She was already dressed and ready.
“Dad, I’m ready” she shouted as she made her way to the dining table.
Someone pushed her and she fell.
“Oh my bad sister. Happy worst day” She laughed as she walked away.
“Why does she always pick on me?” she said as she stood up
“Hey dear, let’s get going. Where’s Priya?
“She went out of the house. She must be outside” She said as she followed Dickson outside the house.
“They entered the car and the engine started.
“Why do i feel my life is going to change? Why do i sense another new era unfolding? Whatever comes my way I’m willing to accept.
Though i have my family beside me, i still have that feeling of not belonging, that feeling of being different. I just hope it wont be bad for me”
She thought as she touched her necklace and looked out of the window, sighing as she sat comfortably in the car.
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