Chapter 2
Candy yawned. Today was the day. It was a yucky day, full of rain and thunders. Candy got downstairs to see Sister Lane.
"Morning, Sister Lane" said Candy. Her voice was dull and there weren't any enthusiasm in it.
"It's actually noon but morning, Candy" Sister Lane replied. She sounded miserable too.
What? I slept till noon? Why? Was I that tired? Did I take that much time to go to sleep?
Candy ate the toasts and drank some milk. She didn't speak anything.
The silence was broken when Sister Lane started to talk quietly.
"I have told the kids, Candy. They are really sad. Next step is what we should do next?" whispered Sister Lane
Candy started to sob quietly. The last of Miss Pony's words came back to her again.
"... My… sweet ..little … Candy.., My… dear…. Sweet.. little….. Candy,…. Candy…"
"I don't know" whimpered Candy
Candy looked at the window with the view that she grown up with.
Candy closed her eyes. She was tired of living. Separation with Terry, Albert was Uncle William, Miss Pony was gone...
She sighed. There wasn't much to look forward to now.
"Candy, are you awake?" asked Sister Lane. She looked concerned.
"Nothing, Sister Lane, I am just..." Candy didn't know what word to describe it. Sad? Lonely? Tired? No, they didn't answer her feeling exactly...
"Candy, I have currently five children. Amanda is nine, Sandra is seven, James is six, Charlie is five and Samantha is four." Sister Lane paused.
"Amanda is getting adopted by a family that wanted a girl to look after a 3yr old and I am planning James and Charlie to be adopted at the farm, Samantha and Sandra... I don't know about themyet" Sister Lane continued. "I need at least two years…"
Two years? Is it that bad?
'"Then I can help you two years. I don't mind, Sister Lane" replied Candy.
"Well Candy, I don't think two years will last for me..." sighed Sister Lane.
"WHAT?" grasped Candy. "What do you mean?"
"Well, Candy, I have a heart disease. And the doctor doesn't expect to live more than a year..."
"When did you found that out?"
"Well, last week. I just had a check-up when Miss Pony was sick. "
"So... What are you going to do?"
Sister Lane sighed. "I am not sure yet..."
Candy was panicking. She wanted to tell someone she trusted. Sister Lane was already sad enough so she thought she could write to her friends.
Annie and Archie? - Maybe. But they are probably too busy with their wedding coming up. Patty? - she just left a day before when Pony got sick and she went back to Europe to see her parents... Albert? He travels a lot...
She decided to write to Albert.
Dear Albert,
How are you, are you doing well as being "Uncle William"? And being with Great Aunt Elroy? I hope so.
I am a little fine, looking after the children are great. But I have a problem. Miss Pony passed away recently and Sister Lane has a heart disease and she isn't excepted live more than a year. I would like to help the children to have a happy life but I have no idea what to do with them. Do you have any ideas?
Sorry, if this wastes time of your business or breaks your concentration. After all, looking after the children isn't your job right now!
From Candy
Candy sighed. She posted it. She sent it to where Mr George recommended her to send but who knows? He could be in Africa!
Until then, my job is to make the kids happy
It was the first day of spring, three month from Miss Pony's death...
Candy couldn't believe how fast it went from her death. Amanda is happy in her new family, Charile is happy too, but Sandra, James and Samantha were still here
Sister Lane's condition got worse; she had two heart attacks in three month. She often went to bed; and that made Candy quite lonely these days.
She got a letter from Albert. Finally! I wonder what he was up to... I almost gave up!
She quickly opened the letter.
Dear Candy,
I am fine but I am sorry to hear that Miss. Pony has passed away. I hope Sister Lane gets better soon. I was in England and other parts in the Europe, since the war is over, I met some important businessmen over there. To be honest, I didn't like it. Still it was better than to hang out with Great Aunt Elroy!
Yes, about the children. I met some families who wanted some children since some kids didn't come back from war. One family wanted a boy and two families wanted a girl. They all live in England, but they live far from where war especially hit. If that's alright with the children, I could keep in touch with them. Talk to Sister Lane first and the kids, after all, we can't send them away if they don't want to go to England. It is a big decision for them.
Good luck.
From Albert
Candy quickly rushed to the couch where Sister Lane was resting on.
"Sister Lane, I think I know what to do with the children! I found some families who wanted children - in England!"
"Candy, that's great. But who's going to take them? And wouldn't it cost a lot and do you think the children will be happy?" replied Sister Lane, trying not to sound too excited.
"I will take them, and Mr Albert offered us that he could pay for the fares. He said all the families live far away where the bombs were especially hit. Should I ask the kids?"
"I should thank Mr Albert. Yes, go and ask them, Candy"
Candy knocked on to Sandra's door and opened the door
"Sandra? Would you mind talking to me for a minute?"
Sandra nodded. She was reading a book.
Candy told her plan. Sandra was really happy.
"Yes sure! England! That's where my parents come from, Miss Pony told me! Please take me there! I finally belong to a family!"
Next she asked James and told him her plans.
"England! Cool! I was always dreaming to go to other country and also I will be adopted, yay!"
Finally, she asked Samantha and told her the plans.
"England? Where is that? Is it far away?" Samantha asked curiously.
Candy explained what she knew about England. A place she met Terry...
"Sounds good, if Sandra and James are going, I want to go too! And I will be with my new Mom and Dad!"
So Candy told the news to Sister Lane.
"Yes, than we shall take the kids to England and they will be happy!" Sister Lane was glad! The weight on her shoulders was almost gone!
Candy quickly grabbed the pen and wrote to Albert.
Dear Albert,
Thanks for the reply! All of the children are excited to go there. (me too!) We are planning to leave at June. What do you think?
Thank you so much for your offer. I am sure this will bring happiness to the kids and Sister Lane. She wants to thank you too.
From Candy
It was a short and quick letter but she didn't want to waste Albert's time. He is one of the busiest people in the world!
She quickly sent it and the post shop. I just hope that it will get there by next week…