The Wrath Of The Shadow Wolf novel Chapter 6

“What killed mum?” Riona finally asked her question.

“But honey, we have talked about this several times already” Wright protested.

“I agree, dad, we have talked about it several times, or rather, I have asked you this same question several times, but you have refused to give me an answer,” Riona said.

“She is dead, Rio,” Wright said.

“People don’t just die dad” Riona retorted.

“I already told you that she was ill and later on she died as a result of not responding to treatment” Wright explained.

“Even if I know nothing about how the whole death thing works dad, at least cut me some slacks, I know that sicknesses and illnesses or diseases that kills someone have different names ascribed to them. And at least, I deserve to know the exact one that took my mum’s life” Riona pleaded.

“I do not deny the fact that sicknesses have names, but what would that change now, she is gone and would not be coming back to us. We gain nothing on opening old wounds” Wright said.

“But why am I finding it hard to just go by your reply all this while? I am just so curious to know everything about her living and even now that she is no more, that desire had not changed” Riona lamented.

“Trust me Rio that is because you have been holding on and refusing to let go. You have to free yourself from this pain and live again” Wright advised.

“Okay dad, I would take it that you are right. I have to free myself” Riona concurred.

“And that is my girl, always making daddy proud,” Wright said.

“I love you, dad,” Riona said.

“And I love you too, Riona” Wright responded.

“I will love you forever dad as we will be together forever” Riona added.

“Forever honey” Wright concurred.

When they have finished eating, Riona got up and begins to clear the plates that they had used to eat but Wright immediately stood up and held her hands.

“Daddy” Riona protested.

“And what do you think you are doing Rio?” Wright asked.

“Trying to clear the dishes” Riona replied.

“No Rio, I have got this. How many times do I need to remind you of that?” Wright asked.

“But dad, you are already stressed taking care of me all this while. I want to help too” Riona protested.

“I am not stressed dear, and the truth is I would never be stressed taking care of you,” Wright said.

“And for how long would this continue dad?” Riona asked.

“It would continue until I am certain that you are fit to handle these things. And even then, I would make sure that you do not overburden yourself still” Wright replied.

Riona looked at her dad and seeing the love from him, she could not keep her emotions in check anymore. She instantly burst into tears and began to sob. Wright held her by the hand with one hand, and he placed the other on her shoulder and made her sit.

“Thank you so much, dad,” Riona said amidst her sobs.

“I am here for you honey, never forget that” Wright assured her.

CHAPTER 6

He got up from the bed as he tried to recall whether Riona had said anything about wanting to start school today, but he could not recall ever having such a conversation with her.

“Why are you up so early and why have you dressed for school already?” Wright asked.

“Dad, the school has been on for three weeks already. I need to join them and I don’t intend to repeat classes” Riona replied.

“That is true Rio, but are you sure you are fully prepared to resume?” Wright asked.

“You see, I do want you to join your mates not just in school, but in every other sphere of life but I still want to make sure that you are ready for this” Wright explained.

“Trust me, dad, I am. I may not be fully over mum, but I know that she would not want me locked up in this house all day long and I believe that I am ready for study. Actually, I think that is the only thing that I am prepared for right now” Riona replied.

“I get you Rio, and I must say that you made the right decision,” Wright said.

“I already made breakfast, dad, for the two of us. So you have to freshen up quickly and join me downstairs” Riona announced.

Wright was tired and was still feeling a bit sleepy. He was not prepared to get up this early today, but for Riona, he was prepared to go right out of his way. But even with his resolution to do everything for Riona, he was still struggling to drag his leg.

“Okay” Wright replied as he walked lazily to his bathroom.

“You have to be a fast dad, remember you are taking me to school,” Riona said.

“Alright dear, I will be down in a jiffy” Wright responded.

“I don’t want to be late on my first day,” Riona said as she walked out of the room.

“I gave you my words” Wright replied.