Chapter 39
“You heard me”
“I can’t do that Hazel, I already killed the mother now you want me to kill the daughter”
“Yeah, she has to die Logan, after you kill her. I’m gonna kill her father and then we can get married”
“I can’t, I can’t” She tried to use her honeypot on me but I was already turned off. I always did what she wanted but killing Claire was what I couldn’t do, Owen loved her and so did I , well not until I finally became a full blown monster.
“Come on Logan, you have to kill her. What’s the big deal? You already killed her mother now you have to kill her daughter. She’s just like her mother a slut and ingrate. Come to think of it, how can she be living in your house for free. Does she think you are Father Christmas. She’s already wretched, just end her miserable life”
“I can’t kill her Hazel, I promised her mother on her death bed to take care of her. Just let her go, take her off your list”
“Never. If you don’t kill her Logan, I might as well kill her myself” I knew that look on her face. Hazel was damn serious about killing Claire.
“Why don’t I just make her suffer? just spare her life”
“Fine, you make her suffer but I will kill her afterwards” She really wasn’t letting Claire go. I had to act fast.
“Fine” she smiled.
“So where did we stop”
***
They all stared at me dumbfounded.
“She wanted you to kill Claire” Owen asked.
“Yeah”
“Mom was really mean”
“She was. After I killed the doctor and his wife, that night I looked at myself I the mirror and thought about my cruelty. It was really evil of me, doing evil consistently made me evil. That was the side of me I showed to Claire. Hazel never asked me to rape Claire that was all on me…”
“… My wickedness made me do that and I blame myself even more for dragging you into my evil deeds. Truly what we do really defines us. I sold Claire for two reasons, one was to cover up my evil deeds and the second was to get her away from Hazel…”
“… If I hadn’t sold Claire at that time, she probably wouldn’t be alive today. There is no justification for what I did but I wish that she can find it in her heart to forgive me. I was mean to her, her mother, the doctor and his innocent wife, his little son. I wronged them all and this is my penance”
“Dad why didn’t you say all these earlier? If Hazel hadn’t died would you have spoken up? you were willing to die for a stupid and one sided love. Do you think Hazel will do the same for you? you let her ruin our family” he yelled in tears
“I know I was stupid. I was too blind to see the handwritings on the wall but I’m sorry. I hope that you can forgive me. I’m sorry Owen, I should have thought about you before doing all those things. I let her ruin my life and now it’s too late, it’s too late cause I can’t change the past. I’m sorry, I should have been a better father to you. I won’t hold it against you if you don’t forgive me. I probably do not deserve your forgiveness”
“Dad, I forgive you. I’m sorry too for not being there when you needed me the most. You were always there for me but in your moment of trouble, I abandoned you. I’m sorry” he pulled me into a tight hug and I smiled.
“I love you son and I have no right to hold a grudge against you”
“Thanks dad”
“Seriously? you guys forgot about me”
“Don’t be silly, come join in the hug”
***
CLAIRE’S POV
I felt my eyes water as I listened to Logan’s confession. This doesn’t change anything, I still hate him but maybe he doesn’t really deserve to die. Hazel is a witch, I wish I could kill her for the second time.
Darrell cuddled me slowly in his arms as I cried my eyes out. He wiped away my tears and kissed me. His kiss was magical as all the pains I had felt before where no more.
“Better now”
“Yeah” I nodded slowly.
“Claire, I know my dad hurt you badly but please he doesn’t deserve to die”
‘There is nothing I can do Owen, I can’t call off the case, we have long passed that stage. I can’t discontinue the cause the notice of trial has already been filed. Darrell can only help him get a lighter punishment”
“I can” he asked looking at me.
“Yes, you can” I rolled my eyes at him and he smiled.
“Please can you help my dad”
“I can only try. I’m gonna talk to the judge”
“Really? Thanks” Autumn giggled.
“Thanks Darrell”
“I’m only doing this for Daisy”
“Yeah”
“Claire I wanna to apologize again. I just hope that you can forgive me” Autumn apologized.
“I don’t think I can forgive your dad and your mom too even though she’s dead but I cannot punish you for the sins of your parents. We all make mistakes and to err is human but to forgive is divine, so I forgive you Autumn from the bottom of my heart”
“Awwn, thanks sis” she pulled me into a hug and I smiled.
“You are too kind, you should be a nun” Owen joked. Darrell shot him a deadly glare and he was quick to retrace his words.
“Bad joke”
***
“After much deliberation from the members of the jury, this court finds the defendants guilty beyond reasonable doubt and is hereby sentenced to twenty years imprisonment with penal labor”
Logan was obviously surprised by the judge’s verdict, he was obviously expecting a death sentence. Well that doesn’t mean I have forgiven him, I only did this for his children.
I didn’t want them to be orphans, that’s all. He tried to apologize to mom and I, we both didn’t forgive him. It’s expected, it will take the grace of God for me to be able to forgive him. Honestly, I don’t think I can bring myself to forgive him.
***
“Daisy” I smiled seeing mom. It just two days left for us to return back to Singapore. Darrell, obviously went to work and left me bored at home.
“Mom” I hugged her tight.
“Wow honey this house is big, Darrell really is wealthy”
“Of course he is and I’m happy to have him as a boyfriend”
“That’s great to hear. Honey I’ve got great news for you” she giggled like a highschool teen.
“What is it”
“Trying guessing”
“You know I’m not a fan of that”
“Whatever, your dad and I are getting married”
“Wait a minute mom, are you kidding me”
“Do I look like someone who is joking” She giggled showing me her engagement ring.
“Mom I’m so happy for you and dad. This is the best news I’ve heard in ages. I wished this had happened sooner”
“Not with that witch in the way. I’m so glad she’s out of our lives for good”Property belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.
“Yeah mom, me too. So when is the wedding”
“In a week’s time, your dad and I can’t wait to get married” she giggled.
“Wow, that’s pretty fast”
“Yeah I know right. Your dad and I have been separated for way too long. I want you to be my bridesmaid”
“Really”
“Yeah, you are the perfect candidate”
“You don’t need to ask, my answer is always yes mother”
“Thanks honey”
“Is it gonna be a grand wedding or a mini wedding”
“A mini wedding of course. About hundred guests, I don’t want it to be too elaborate. Through out this week, we are gonna be pretty busy”
“Yeah, that’s how weddings are”
***
I trail my fingers slowly on his chest and I heard his breath hitch.
“Darrell, my mom and dad are getting married in a week’s time”
“Really? That’s great news”
“Yeah and that means our stay here has to be extended”
“That won’t be a problem after all, they are your parents” he kissed my forehead and I smiled.
“You are so sweet” I cooed.
“Really? How about I show you how sweet I can be” he smirked and got on top of me.
“You are such a pervert”
“Well, you love this pervert so much”
“I guess so and I love being stuck with you”
“Me too” he smiled pulled me into a slow and passionate kiss.
***
My eyes parted open and I turned to my side but couldn’t find Darrell. Today is Saturday, he probably wouldn’t have gone to work.
I feel abit sick today and dizzy. I just woke up but it feels like I didn’t sleep at all.
“Hey babe” I smiled seeing Darrell as he walking into the room with a tray of food in his hands. He kissed me shortly dropped the tray on the bed.
“You cooked for me? Never knew you could cook”
“If I cook, I will definitely burn the whole house down”
“Are you that bad at cooking”
“Yeah and of course Pipi cooked this not me. Cooking is not in my gene”
“You are craz…” I suddenly felt the urge to throw up. I ran into the bathroom and vomited in the sink. God, what is wrong with me”
“Daisy are OK”
“I really don’t know, morning sickness, I guess” I replied as I rinsed my mouth.
“Morning sickness? Wait a minute, are you pregnant” he asked in a grin.
“Morning sickness doesn’t mean I’m pregnant”
“Yeah, that remimds me, your period is four days late”
I stared at him in awe. “You keep track of my period”
“Yeah, why not”