"Joan I have a request". Charlie opened his mouth. She looked at him to know what it is.
"Joy is your father's illegitimate son. We all know this. Both your parents and his mother passed away. You should be kind to his family too... You know why. He is the only blood relation you have now. "
"I never hate him.. Only after I know he is working with Fred, I distanced him maximum.. He knows this as well. Once I called him 'brother', he hugged me and my mother scolded him.. He was hurt from my family many times, especially by my mother. Don't know if he will forgive her. When I distanced from him, he felt I hate him too.. If I tried to be in touch with him, my mom will scold me. Just to avoid issues for him also I distanced."
"Aunt Joan, you know who is my best friend is?". Hanna climbed to her bed and started talking to her and Charlie.
Joan:. No, who is it
Hannah:. Big b
Joan: Who is that.
Hannah:Alan, your nephew.
Joan:. You like him?
Hannah:. I like my brother so much. He saves me from every bad thing happening at school. He say to them... "Dare to hurt my little sister... and his eyes will be red. Yesterday I hit a boy in my class because he took my pencil without asking me... Is not that bad aunty? but that idiot did not apologise. When my friend said, Alan is coming, that boy came running and gave me my pencil back saying "Don't tell your brother. Please please I beg you, bla bla bla bla". Actually big b came there to have lunch with me. Aunt Jesse send dumplings for me. We used to eat together. Ha ha..
Joan:. So nice of you to have a big b like him.
Hannah:. Aunt you too have a big B, his daddy. Uncle Charlie won't say no if you call him big B.
Joan:. I will, he is really my big B. She kissed Hannah.
Hannah:. May I ask you something, promise me you won't cry if I asked.
Joan: Promise.
Hannah:. Have you tested to know if you can make a baby?
This was something she forgot for a few moments. Panic lingered in everyone's face. They don't want to spoil the happy moments.
Joan:. Not tested. But I am not yet pregnant.
Hannah: My little Julie in my mother's home does not have a mother. She has puppy eyes and cute face. She does not have mother to give milk and food. No mother to sing lullaby and play peek a boo. When we visit there, mamma always keep her in her hands. You know someone left Little Julie in my mamma's home just like my mamma's parent's did to my mamma. Can you bring her home and take care as your little Julie. You will get a little cute daughter. Uncle Charlie likes her when I told this Idea. Also she is a lucky star. After she came to mamma's family, I am blessed with a new baby. Pray to god aunty. You will have more children once your mind is happy with love. Little Julie will make your home and mind filled with warmth.
Lea:. She is talking about my orphange. I was living there. We could make a visit there if you are happy and healthy. There are a lot many kids who does not have mothers and needs mothers whose heart is filled with warmth and love. Fred is taking care of the orphange now and all kids are treated well under charity work of SM. Now they are safe and have food and education. Little Julie is a sweet girl, three month old. Let us meet her after you got discharged if you want. God is there. Who knows the best are still waiting for you and Charlie. No more hatred and only love... Can we Joan."
Joan:. Thank you Lea. I will. If Charlie's family didn't object.
Charlie:. I am happy for this. Forget about my family. You married me and not my family. We can have little Julie as our own. For that you need to get well soon.
Joan:. I am well now. I never thought all of them around me are this much caring. My hatred made their love invisible to me.
Fred told Joy and family what happened but they were worried how she will react to them.
Fred knocked the door and pushed it. Joy and Jesse entered after Fred and then Big B.
"Big B", Hanna screamed and went to Alen.
"Were you playing outside? Hands are muddy?". Little boy asked with seriousness of a big adult and Hanna behave like a little kid who is younger than her real age.
"Yes,I did and then only I kissed Aunt Joan"
He turned to Joan and greeted her.
"Hello Aunty, I am Alen. Hope you are feeling well"
"Yes, my dear nephew. I never used the chances I had to meet you. Forgive me for distancing you all. We are the same blood.". She said and sadness filled her eyes.
"It's okay Aunt. Your name and you are familiar for me. When my father is leading the prayer, he used to pray for your good health, longevity and happiness, he loves his little sister that much. He used to remind us that you are his only blood left other than me. Nice meeting you Aunt."
"You all failed me with your love, you too Joy, my big b, I only once was able to call you brother. I don't want you get beaten up by mom. So I distanced. Even after they passed away, I did not turn up to you. Sorry for that. ". Joan hugged him.
"Don't worry. Even if you hate me, I can't hate you. Only you are the only blood related sibling I have.". There were a lot of tears from everyone's eyes but they were tears of happiness. They all were expecting to live nice. Good Souls
By 6 PM they all started to leave and before that Joan and Charlie decided to adopt little Julie. They will finish those procedures in two days and the whole family decided to spend their Christmas at Lea's home. They never wish to say it orphange anymore