Through the Eyes of the Phoenix by Martin W. Francis

Author:Martin W. Francis [Francis, Martin W.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: zombies
Publisher: Dark Storm Press
Published: 2016-03-05T05:00:00+00:00

With further encouragement from both my moms, we headed off to Frank’s house on Christmas Eve. On arrival, we saw strings of multicolored lights adorning the roof. There were various yard decorations creating a playful woodland scene with deer.

“Dad hasn’t put up decorations since before the Fallen. This seems really weird.”

Sandra stood at the front door for a moment pondering if she was in an alternate universe. Seeing that she lacked the courage to knock on the door, I did. I heard voices and rustling inside before the door opened. Frank stood in the entryway wearing a Santa hat. He was smiling a huge goofy grin.

“Sandra! Ember. Come in. Glad you both made it.”

On entering the house a live Christmas tree with colorful lights and ornaments stood in the living room surrounded by several wrapped presents. There was a large wreath on one wall covered in holly with ornamental red birds. The fireplace was blazing giving off a nice cedar smell. Several other aromas filled the air that made my mouth water hungrily.

“Whatever you have been making for dinner smells wonderful.”

“Well, to be honest I can’t take credit this time. I can’t even enter the kitchen to help or I’ll get beaten with a spoon.”

We had our backs facing away from the kitchen while talking with Frank. A voice replied from behind us.

“That’s only because you keep trying to eat it all before we sit down for dinner.”

We turned around to find Celeste standing in the entryway of the kitchen wearing an apron.

“Celeste!” I hopped up giving her a big hug. “What are you doing here?”

Sandra chuckled next to me. “It’s kind of obvious love. How long have you been dating my dad?”

I must have been in momentary shock or just so overjoyed at seeing her that I didn’t realize the obvious. There was a short silence as Celeste stood there smiling. She turned a slight shade of red from embarrassment.

“I wanted to tell you sooner, but your dad insisted we wait. We started dating officially about five months ago.”

“I guess the invitation makes sense now.”

“No, you got it all wrong Sandra. Yes, I wanted both of you here to celebrate the holidays. However, it was Frank’s idea. He has been pacing for days hoping that the two of you came.”

“Really? It’s nice to hear that.”

“I need to go check on the rolls in the oven.” Celeste smiled walking back to the kitchen.

“We need to talk. This may take a minute. Please make yourselves comfortable.” Frank walked over to a recliner near the fireplace taking a seat.

We both glanced at each other making our way over to a loveseat across the way from him. I took Sandra’s hand to let her know I was there for her.

“I’ve heard about many of the things the both of you have done for the community since the tornado. I have also personally seen some of those things from afar. I’ve seen death, destruction, and thousands of Fallen walking within our walls. During all that time I lived alone in self-pity while the two of you grew into respectable women.

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