Chapter 11: Fathers Death

"That elderly man that just left knew my parents. Specifically my mother." "Is that so? Maybe after you are done with the portrait. I can have you talk to him privately as an extra break." "Yeah thanks boss." "You work so hard you deserve it." I wasn't the only one. There was 4 rooms and the living room was a reception office. The floors were concrete. In every room there were at least 2 or 3 people In it. I just mostly sketched as my main job. The others either painted people or did other kind of art.

Finally the old man came. So I said, "Hello sir. I was wondering after this portrait can we talk privately somewhere? My boss told me I could." "Yes of course. We can go to the park when a bench is." "That works." "OK sure then." So I had them in a position where I could sketch them.

Once I was finally done I showed them and they were happy with it. "Would you like me to write anything underneath? Ususally with my work I like to write a little something of the picture I sketched." "Not right now. We can leave it here and I'll get it on my way back." "Sure that works." So we headed towards the park after I told the boss I would be back.

After we got situated he said, "I suppose you want to know how I knew your mother." "Yes sir." "Well let me first introduce myself. My name is Corvus. Its another form of Raven. You can call me Corvus." "OK Corvus. So how did you know my mother?" "Lets see. Your mother met your father in school and I grew up with your mother from birth. I guess you can say we were childhood sweethearts until we started school. Everyone called us that anyway. We were almost inseparable. It was in high school when your father got the misunderstanding. Your father met me in elementary school. We were in the same element school class. All 3 of us hung out like good old friends then in jr. high we didn't talk much cause she started hanging out more and I was jealous. I knew her longer. So in highschool I wanted to talk to her privately. When I was done talking to her about saying goodbye she cried and I hugged her. Your father and her were dating. It was jr. year in high school. The next year would have been our last year. That is probably why he didn't say anything." "I see. So you are mom's childhood friend. Mom must have really loved you." "Yes but as a brother. We have been together since birth." "I see. I guess I see where I get my stubbornness from. Dad is still around. If you ever want to chat with him. Also since I have your contact number, may I share it with him as well?" "Of course yes. I heard what happened to your mother. I'm sorry." "Its ok I don't remember her I was little. "OK well I better get going I have a couple hours left of work." "Ok I'll give that old man a call." "Yeah please do." Then I went back to work on another project.

Finally work was done and I told my boss I was leaving. Then I headed back home. When I finally got back home my father was visiting. "Oh hello dad. What's up?" "Hello son. Did you by any chance give my number to an old man?" "Yes. Ok excuse me Eva. Can you Take Knight Jr. Somewhere to play?" "Yes I will." Once she left I told dad the situation. "OK dad. I met Corvus at work. He came over and had me sketch a picture of him and his two kids. Boy and a girl. Then I wanted to talk to him since he said he knew you and mom. So when I was done sketching the boss gave me permission. He told me the misunderstanding you had. You thought just because they were hugging and she was crying In his arms that they were in a relationship." "Yes I did. I was a kid then. Once they both told me I understood. That was before I learned something else." "What is it father?" "I recently found out that your mother and him had an affair. I knew something was up back then that is why I didn't talk to him. It wasn't until a few days ago I found out. It's a boy he is 22 years old. 4 years older than you. I don't think he knows about it. I will have to tell the old man myself. Son I'm not mad at you ok? Just next time ask me first ok?" "Yes father. Sorry." "Its ok dad." Then father left I'm assuming its to meet up with the old man.

After awhile I saw my son and wife come over and sit next to me. "Is everything ok?" "Hmm? Yeah its fine. Just work stuff. Hey little knight. Come see daddy." He crawled over to me and I picked him up. "Hey little man. You being good for mommy?" "Hehe." "I take that as a no since he is laughing." "Hehe he is good for the most part. Sometimes he like to give others a hard time." "Yeah he takes after me. Eva. I just what happened? What happened to my family? Since I was 3 years old things bad have been happening. Am I cursed? Were mom and dad cursed? OK I will tell you. Dad found out that mom had a child with the old man I met. He is 4 years older than me. He is my half brother. I don't know his name but I am sure dad does and he even knows where he lives. I am sure when the thing is settled he would want to meet us I don't even know what to say if he were to meet me and my sister. What would you do in this situation? You know never mind. I gotta get some sleep." She grabbed me and said, "Its going to be ok knight. I promise." "I know. Thanks. I still need to lay down." "OK get some rest." "Thanks."

The child was now 2 years old and I was 19 Eva was 20. Uncle did come back closer to Little knights birthday. Not without injuries though. Right now I have a day off. I am taking care of my little boy. We are actually talking about having another one in the future. We are going to wait next year at least until I am 20 years old. "Hey little man. We are going to park. Lets get your stuff ready." "Yay. Park Park." I got his stroller and I took him to the park. I let him out and watched him play around.

After awhile I got a call on my phone. "Hello?" "Hello is this Knight?" "Yes it is. Can I ask who is calling please?" "I'm calling on behalf of your father. He is in the hospital. He doesn't have much time left. He wants to see you and your sister one last time." "Ok thank you I will be right there." "Knight come here son." He came running over to me I buckled him in and rushed to the hospital. Eva, My sister and her boyfriend was there. Bane was on his way. "Hey dad. I heard what happened." Then Bain finally showed up. "Yeah I don't have much time left." Bain his wife and kids came. "When did it start getting bad?" "A few days ago. I want to tell you all something. I wrote a will and signed it. Please don't fight over it ok? I want to give you all last words if I can. I'll start off with Bain. Bain take care of those kiddo's ok? I know they are old enough now to have their own families but they will always need you so stay alive ok? Don't die. You and Quinn take care of each other. Now son. You have a little guy now. So no dangerous stuff. Take care of him and Eva. Your kids you might have in the future. My little Zee baby. You don't have kids yet. When you do make sure you take care of them ok? Hey you there young man take care of my daughter ok? If you don't I will come back to haunt you." "Dad don't scare the guy jeeze." "Well I said all I could. Its getting harder to stay awake now. Your mother is waiting for me. she looks beautiful. I love each and every one of you." We all gave dad a group hug and he died in the hug.

I was so mad I had Eva take care of the kid and vent my anger elsewhere. I went off to the forest and started hitting trees then decided to head to the mountains. Once I got there I sat there in the cave a bit. Awhile later I went out and just yelled. "Dammit Father! First mom now you?! What am I going to do now that you are gone huh?! How am I supposed to live without you now?!" Of course I was crying at the time I was what you call sad mad. I was used to staying up here so I decided not to go home that night.

The next day I headed back home. I wasn't so angry anymore but I was still upset. After I finally got home I saw my whole family there. "I'm fine everyone. No need to worry. Are we here for the will?" "Yes knight we are." "Ok so what is it?" "Your father left you the house Knight. As for their things he said to go through them and see what you both want. You know your father didn't have much to give." "Yeah I know. Did dad say where mom's stuff was hidden?" "Yes he did its all in this letter as for the other matter. You will read it in here." I opened the letter and read it silently. "Ok so basically he left everything to me huh?" "Yes the only thing he left for you zee is a letter and for you both to look at your mom's things as well as his as well that you want. He hopes you will take the house but if you don't want it you can sell it." "I see. Eva and I will talk about it. Zee are you ok with all of this?" "Yeah I'm the one that told dad I didn't need anything that you should have it all." "Are you sure sis?" "Yeah I'll be fine. lets just make a day to go back home." "Yeah what about tomorrow is that good?" "Sure around noon?" "Yeah." After that everyone left the house. It was just me and my family now. I was probably in a daze. "Knight? Knight. Knight. Knight!" "Huh what? Sorry what did you say?" "Sigh. Come here." She put the baby down and gave me a hug. "Its going to be ok. Your father can see your mom again. They reunited. I know what you need. First lets drop Little knight at your sisters house." "What are you doing?" "You'll see." "Hey little knight do you want to go over to auntie Auntie Big Zee's house?" "Yay big Zee house." "Ok I take that as a yes." So we took the stoller and his stuff and we headed to my sisters house.

"Hey sis. Can you watch Little knight for a bit? Oh hey there Kiran." "Yeah we can watch him for a bit. Come on in little guy." "Auntie." He hugged her leg. "Ok well I will see you both in a few hours then." "Yeah see you and thanks." "Sure no problem." Then we left and she still wouldn't tell me what's up.

Finally we got to our destination. "Why am I at my old buddies house?" "You will see." She knocked on his door. (Knock Knock) someone opened it and wasn't his friend. "Oh you must be Knight. Come on in." "Thanks. Is J.J. here by any chance?" "Yeah he's in the shed I'll go get him." We saw her walk out and a few minutes later came with J.J. "Oh hello there Knight. Heard what happened sorry man." "Its fine." Then Eva said, "You are the only one who knows how to cheer him up. He is depressed." "Yeah I know its to be expected when a parent or sibling die. I know just what to do. You can watch if you want." "Yeah sure." She saw J.J. Drag Knight somewhere.

"Are you kidding me? We haven't done this since Little knight was born 2 years now." "Yeah well you weren't usually so depressed either. Plus we never did that rematch in high school. Oh by the way the woman you met is my girlfriend Vienna. She is 2 years younger than me." "Oh congrats." "OK now ready?" "As ready as I'll ever be. If I win it will most likely be to easy and I know your not yourself." "Yeah I know." Then we started sparing.

After awhile we were so out of breath it was a draw. "Damn J.J. You upped your game. You have been practicing." "Yeah I want to beat you one day." "Ha fat chance but good luck." So we stayed at J.J's for awhile then headed over to pick up Knight.

"Hey were back." We just walked in since we don't have to knock. "Hey little Knight. Where is Auntie Big Zee?" "I'm right here. Sorry I was making dinner. Did you eat already?" "Yeah we ate don't worry about us. We can stay if you want us too. That way at least Knight can eat." "Sure." "Ok well if you feel like eating there is food at the table." "Thanks. Are we still on for tomorrow to go home?" "Yeah that's the plan." "Ok good." Then once dinner was done we headed home.

Once we got home I said, "Eva I'm going to bed. Take care of Knight tonight ok?" "Yeah I will." So I went to my room and crashed. I didn't change or anything except take off my shoes and socks.

After Eva got Knight down she went in the room and saw Knight still in his clothes. "Oh Knight. Here let me help you get your clothes off." I woke up when I felt someone touch me. "Oh Eva. What are you doing?" "I'm helping you strip down to your boxers." "Haha I have a better way." "I thought you were tired?" "I always have energy for this." "OK then. Suit yourself." So we did the deed that night.

The Next day, I was getting him ready to go to uncle's house. He said he would watch little Knight while we went to our old house to go through some stuff. Eva worked that day. So After we were ready we headed over.

"WE are here uncle and aunt." "Oh there you are." "Hey sis. I'm finally here." "OK then are we ready to go?" "Yeah. Bye little man. Don't give uncle and aunt to much trouble ok?" "Yep." "Haha ok then. Take care of him uncle." "Will do."

So my sister and I headed back home.