Classic Novel
72
Greg’s POV
GIANNA knocked on the wooden door.
I couldn’t believe that after all these years, my parents are still habiting this old shakey flat, that could collapse at any time.
“Hang on. I’m coming”, we heard a voice which I presumed to be that of Arielle. I tightened my hold on Gianna’s palms.
“I don’t like this”, I muttered softly to her.
“It’s gonna be alright love”, she gave me a wide smile of assurance.
The door creaked open and Arielle came to view.
The instant she sighted us, she went dumbstruck, as she froze up in astonishment.
“C’mon Elle, aren’t you gonna let us in?” Gianna asked making the lost Arielle flinch to reality.© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.
“I’m sorry, forgive my manners. Do come in please”, she replied as she smiled sweetly and leaving the door to the side, making way for us to go in, but I wasn’t ready to go in yet, so we still stood.
“Who is by the door Elle?”, came a voice from the inside and I guessed it was Mom’s.
“It is a surprise!!!” She hallowed happily taking Gianna’s palms.
“Welcome home brother”, she uttered.
I only stared at her and said nothing. Gianna pinched me slightly and instantly I nodded at her still without uttering a word.
“Thanks so much Gianna, you are indeed kind, just as I had presumed”, she mulled in appreciation.
“Can we go in now?” I retorted.
“Yes please”, she led us into the dark living room.
Author’s POV
With eyes widened like a saucer frozen like an ice storm, Greg’s mom who was standing in the living room stared intensely at the two figures that had just stepped in.
“Greg? Is that you?” She asked in awe, trying so hard to believe her eyes.
“Oh my goodness! You came back home son” Greg’s dad who was sitted by the fireplace gawked happily.
Only heavens knew how long he had been dreaming of this moment.
Greg of course had changed drastically. He now looked so powerful and exceeds a powerful aura. He even had a pretty looking lady beside him. Hmph.
Suddenly he felt so proud of the man Greg had become, so proud of his son.
Greg who was standing mute beside Gianna, didn’t utter a word all the while, he couldn’t utter any. His face hardened and stiffened like a hard rock.
Noticing Greg’s sullen countenance, they all felt guilty.
“We are sorry Gregory”, his dad uttered as he went down on his knees in front of Greg.
Instantly, Elle also knelt down, followed by his mother.
But all these didn’t move Greg, as he still remained stiff like a statue. Why not? His bitter childhood days came flooding into his head.
“Please Greg, we know we have wronged you please forgive all of us”, Greg’s dad pleaded pitifully.
He exhaled deeply.
“I have forgiven you all, even before I stepped my feet into this house”, he uttered coldly, and Gianna turned to him, smiling warmly.
“Wow! You did?” They all yelled in unison.
“Yeah, so rise up. You are my family, no matter what. You would still remain my family, the only family I know”, he spoke, helping them up from the floor.
“Thanks so much”, his mom uttered as they all pulled both Greg and Gianna to a warm hug.