Chapter 36: 15 years ago

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Katherine Wright

"Dad?" I just stood there. We were looking into each other's eyes. He had an unreadable expression. I couldn't figure out what was going on in his mind. Heck I couldn't even figure out what I was thinking myself. The silent was so thick it could be cut by a knife. Until it was broken.

"I..is she...is that...is tha...how...is is that her?" My father questioned clearly bewildered. It was as if he couldn't process it.

"Yes Dad she is your daughter. Our sister. Katherine Valentina Wright." Alex said taking a step forward.

His eyes watered at the confession of my brother. And without wasting another second he took a step forward and as if on instinct I took a step too. As if it was a sign of my approval he ran towards me and I did too. And I ran into his arms. He picked me up and twirled me.

When my shaky feet met the ground I just stayed their in his arms. It was the most comfortable feeling I ever felt. The hug was warm. Tight yet soft. His scent was soothing me. I forgot all my worries in that moment. I felt so safe. So secure as if nothing wrong could ever happen to me. As if nothing could go wrong in this moment. I felt complete. My family was complete. And I couldn't ask more from God. All I could do was thank God. All I could do was just want to stay in that moment forever.

I could feel the wetness on my shoulder through my top and I bet he could feel the same too.

"How?" He questioned Alex I couldn't see because I was still in his arms. But I was confused at his question. Did he not know about me?

"Dad I will explain everything. I know that I owe an explanation to both of you. But let's just settle down first. It's been a long journey." I finally faced him.

"Please don't hide things from me this time. I wont be able to bear it. Please." Alex sighed and kissed my forehead.

"I promise I'll explain this. Just go and freshen up. We can have lunch and then we can sort things out okay." I wanted to protest not being able to hold my curiosity but he interrupted me.

"Just this once. Please." Too shaken to answer him I simply nodded my head.

"I'll show you your room." Silas said. I gave my father a longing look which he returned. I didn't wanted to part away from him. Too scared he would disappear. 

Silas showed me a huge beautiful room with a huge 4 post bed with white curtains surrounding it and a huge glass door which lead to a balcony where you could see the ocean .

Silas showed me a huge beautiful room with a huge 4 post bed with white curtains surrounding it and a huge glass door which lead to a balcony where you could see the ocean

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wanted to say that it was beautiful but I just couldn't. My mind was in a frenzy right now. Silas dropped my luggage. I decided to take a shower. The water was soothing. It released my knots. I also shampooed my hair with my coconut shampoo which Candice got me in a travel sized bottle. Followed by conditioner. I was afraid of what was gonna happen next. What was the reason behind all of this?

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