I know it's been awhile. So here's chapter ten. Sighs. please tell me what you think.
Ch 10
Anita had stepped out of the carriage and over to the front steps with William. They entered the mansion and Anita walked slowly to the suite her parents used to share. She knocked on the door and a maid opened it softly. She beckoned them in and Anita found her father in his study.
" Father?" She asked.
He turned slowly and looked at her. His eyes were red and he looked ten years older. Lillian lay on the couch tear streaks on her face.
He rose slowly and embraced her.
" It's alright, I'm here." She said.
He sighed painfully and stepped away.
" I wasn't here, I was out on duty, and she was gone when I came back. I should have been here." He said to her.
" It wasn't your fault." She said.
" Yes it is! I should have been here not fighting this war! It has been tearing our family apart, I can't live like this!" He cried tears streaming down his face.
" Father, please." She begged.
" Take Lillian with you." he said
" Are you-" He cut her off.
" Just take her." He said as he stormed out of the room.
William set a hand on her shoulder. He had never seen an officer lose it like that. He always thought general Sullivan a strong man, he couldn't imagine losing Anita like that.
Anita looked to Lillian who was still sleeping.
She sat next to her on the couch and stroked the hair back from her face.
Lillian opened her eyes slowly and looked up at Anita she smiled briefly before she remembered where she was.
" Lillian, You're going to stay with us for awhile." Anita said.
" Like last time?" Lillian asked.
" Yes, but this time we have a house for you to live in. You'll have your own room and a place to play and run around in." Anita said.
" Will I get to keep Susie?" Lillian asked. She held her beloved doll to her chest.
"Of course." Anita said. She remembered when her mother had given her a doll much like Lillian's.
" Where will uncle stay?" Lillian asked.
" He'll stay here for a little longer." Anita said.
" Oh."
William looked at Lillian gently. He hoped the next child would be a little girl.
" Let's get your belongings, and then we will be on our way." Anita said.
Lillian went with the maid to pack her things while William talked to Anita.
" Would you like to say a few words to your mother?" He asked.
She nodded and they went to say a last goodbye to Lady Sullivan.
This may be the last Chapter before school starts.