The Whittaker Family Reunion by Shirley A. Roe

Author:Shirley A. Roe
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: TheEbookSale Publishing

Chapter Eighteen

Together Again

Abraham arrived to find the house empty. Charles reassured him that the family would return shortly. He wandered his childhood home remembering the happy times. His mind relaxed for a few minutes and he actually pushed Vivienne from the forefront.

Charles served him a delicious lunch in the conservatory and Abraham tried to compose the conversation he knew was inevitable. How would his mother react to Vivienne? Did she really belong in St. Louis, or had he made a terrible mistake? Ezekiel arrived home first.

“Abe, it is so good to see you. How are things in the south? You are looking well.” Ezekiel hugged his brother, the two looking more like twins than brothers two years apart.

“Zeke, you look healthy and happy. Obviously England agrees with you. How long have you been here?” Abraham was so glad to see his younger brother that for just a moment he forgot all about his problems. “I am sure Mother was pleased to see you. I am anxious to see her, does she look well?” The two brothers caught up on two years worth of living in a few short hours and soon the rest of the family started to arrive. First, Jeremy found them in the conservatory.

“Abraham, my son. You look terrific. It is good to have you home.” He hugged his son and sat with the two men discussing business, life and St. Louis. Soon Martha arrived. She ran to Abraham. Tears welled up in her eyes as she beheld her two sons and the man she loved together again.

“It is so good to have you both back home. I have missed you terribly. Abraham, welcome home.” She touched his cheek affectionately. “I am afraid your sister will not be home for a few weeks. She is starting a new boarding school and cannot come home until month end. We have had some problems with Anna but hopefully all is well now, nothing to worry about. Now, tell me all of your news.” Ezekiel gave Abraham a sideways look that spoke volumes. Abraham knew his brother would fill him in later.

Much later, when the two brothers were alone in the study, Ezekiel told Abraham what had happened before he arrived. “Anna came back from New York and although she was rather sullen and quiet, she certainly was not sorry for all of the trouble she caused. Mother is hoping that this new boarding school will help, but I am not so sure. There is even a very nice fellow here in St. Louis who asked for her hand in marriage. I don't think he knows what he is in for.” Abraham listened attentively. “Our little sister is a real handful for Mama and Papa. I honestly do not know what is wrong with that girl. She had everything a child could want. Loving parents, a beautiful home, everything she ever asked for appeared as if by magic and still she is stubborn, spoiled and self absorbed.” Ezekiel paused to light his cigar.

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