Evil Mister Good by Anthony R. Vidal

Author:Anthony R. Vidal [Vidal , Anthony R.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-07-16T18:30:00+00:00

Kneeling down next to Emily’s bed, Faith places her head in the center of the bare mattress. Brushing her hands over the empty spot where Emily once slept. If Faith tried hard enough, she could smell her scent soiling the box springs, but a sudden sweet aroma of the Mother’s perfume spoils the moment. Her presence is felt as she sits on the edge of the bed.

“Self-pity is like a weight around the ankle in a pool of water. Tugging and pulling until it drags you under. Not even God can save you then. She’s not coming back. The quicker you realize that, the better off you will be. Let her go. Look to what’s ahead of you Faith, and not so much at what’s behind you. Today is a new day and she may not be here, but I am, and I will not let you derail in your journey.”

She say’s, twirling Faith’s curly hair in between her slender fingers.

Lifting her head, Faith speaks.

“I was responsible, and I let her down. How can I forgive myself for that?”

“Somethings are just not meant to be. It is not that you let her down, she let you down. She let us all down. She was weak but you …you are not.” Hope says, inviting Faith to join her in the vacant place on the mattress. Hesitant at first, she was not sure if she could even sit straight with the throbbing still pulsing through her bottom. But Mother lures her off the floor with a dinner roll from her pocket. Faith was sore but not too hungry to accept her offer. Welcoming her up with her hand in Faith’s lower back, she uses her fingers to ease the untrusting tension with her soothing strokes.

“Look at me. I’m not like your mother and father. And I am not Emily. I won’t leave you. We won’t leave you. We only want what’s best for you and the other girls. Even if you don’t see it that way now, you will eventually see it and receive it. Now, there’s no use in moping around here, focusing on what you could’ve done. You should be concentrating on the things you can still do. After all, you know what they say about idle hands? They will do the work for the Devil if they are not keeping busy with the works of God. So, get dressed and ready for mass in fifteen.” Mother says, tilting her head forward. Her plump glossy lips seeking and finding Faith’s waiting to be taken. Although awkward, she wanted it. It wasn’t like she hadn’t thought about it before. Suddenly Hope peels away from their kiss.

Massaging Faith’s knee, she rises to her feet and struts to the door, pausing briefly at the entrance.

“Oh, one other thing. Steer clear of the garden for a few days. They are spraying for pest and rodents. We wouldn’t want you falling ill from the poisons.”

“Yes Mother.”

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