CHAPTER 123:FORGIVENESS

Mish was so scared as she continued to stand outside the gate, like someone who have frozen at the place.She wished that she could have left when she had a chance. She wished the ground to break open and swallow her alife before Ivana could find out that she is the one outside the gate.She blinked back the tears that were treatening to fall when she remembered the way she talked to Ivana.

"Really l would like to see what captured your attention outside the gate" Ivana said.

At back of her mind she thought that maybe Milka was talking to her boyfriend maybe that's why she didn't want Ivana to find out. That's the reason why she walked to the gate to look at what Milka was staring at.

When she stepped outside the gate, she was surprised to see Mish standing outside the gate with her head bowed.

"Mish why are you here in the haunted mansion? Don't fear the ghost, they might haunt you" she said.

"Ivana,She called as she breathed out the breathe she had no idea she was holding."I am so sorry the way l had talked to you back then, actually I didn't mean it. I was talking out of anger and l was only looking for someone to blame for my mum's death."

"So l was that someone to take the blame Mish. I never expected that from you, never!" Ivana said.

"I know I disappointed you, that's why l am here to seek for your forgiveness" Mish said as she looked down, she was embarassed to maintain eye contact with Ivana.

"Really Mish, seek for forgiveness from here, you are scared to come into the haunted house, right. And what made you think that you made a mistake?, Everything you said Mish was correct and true, I was the cause of your mother's death.If only I didn't ask her to help me find the legal papers of my father's company, she would be alife right now" Ivana said as she turned and entered the gate.

Mish was left there standing, not knowing what to do. She didn't know if she should return back home of follow Ivana and seek for her forgiveness. Although the way she talked, showed that she was still angry at her and also disappointed.

After contepleting for a moment she entered the gate and followed Ivana.

Milka had already prepared fresh Mango juice for her so she took it her bedroom as she instructed her. Ivana went back to her bedroom and relaxed like nothing had happened and enjoyed the juice.

Mish entered the house and found Milka wiping the tables. "Where is Ivana?,Milka" she asked.

"She is in her room, ma'am and she said that she doesn't want to be disturbed" Milka said.

"Really,who are you to tell me that, go and call her for me" Mish retorted.

Milka wanted to retort back but restrained. These is the reason why she didn't like Mish. To her Mish was so arrogant and prideful. One minute she pretends that she is polite, the next minute she behaves like someone owning the whole world.

So Milka went upstairs and told Ivana that Mish us upstairs and wants to talk to her. She returned down stairs and reported back to Mish. "Ma'am Mish, Ivana said that she is busy"

"Really? That's what she had told you to tell me,? She asked as she moved to where Milka was standing near the stairs that leads to the bedrooms. "Move aside, let me go and face her myself" Mish pushed Milka side ways as she climbed the stairs.

Milka looked at her annoyingly and wished to punch her so hard. 'If only you were not Ivana's sister, I would have punched the stupidity out of your head' Milka thought as she continued wiping the tables.

She knocked on the Ivana's bedroom door and waited. Ivana heard the knock and thought that it's Milka so she stood up and went to open it, carrying her mango juice in her hand. "Milka l said l do....Mish l told Milka to tell you that l am busy" she said.

"Ivana how long will your forgiveness take,l need your forgiveness Ivana please" 

"Forgiveness you asked, forgiveness you received, now leave. I don't want to see you near this haunted house, stay to your peaceful home Mish. I think l am done here"

Ivana was about to close the door in Mish's face but Mish Pushed it and entered.  Now that she have courage to face Ivana she won't leave that place before she is forgiven.

"Ivana you are my cousin, and as the saying goes blood is thicker than water. Take out on me if you want revage before you forgive me. I said l am sorry and l talked out of foolishness,anger and stupidity....I ..I..I didn't know what I was saying that time,please I am sorry" Mish apologized and when she saw Ivana not reacting to her apology she kneeled down on both knees.

"Hey don't kneel down for me, arise,Mish. I already told you that you have my forgiveness. I forgave you on the same day, remember I attended your mum's memorial mass, despite the fact that you gave an order that l should not be allowed in.It's just that l am still angry, but with time l will be fine"

Mish refused to stand up until Ivana forgives her, she wanted to be forgiven and be present again in Ivana's life.

"Does that mean that you have forgiven me?" Mish asked as she wiped away her tears.

"Are you deaf?" Ivana chuckled. "Yes as l said I already forgave you Mish, I don't carry people in my heart and perhaps l knew that you will come back as you said Blood is thicker than water" she said as she extent her hands to help her stand.

"Thank you so much Siz" Mish said as she hugged Ivana tightly.