It was 2 A.M and still, Mr. Johnson was searching for the clue to help him know something he should be knowing. He didn't even have a single drop of water. He did not even take a break. Just kept searching for something that would help him save his family and himself.
After Aidan's family left this home no one else did come and stay. It was deserted since Aidan was born. That is because Mr. Johnson never thought to let anyone stay there or sell it to someone. After all, he wanted to keep it as the memory of his Father.
So, all the things were left as it is as they were when Aidan's family used to stay here. So Mr. Johnson thought that he might find something for sure here that would be helpful for him.
As the search for the hint was on, Mr. Johnson finally found something and that was a book.
A very old book. May be hundreds of years old. He had never seen that book in his whole life since when he was born and never did his Father or Mother tell him anything about such a book. It was the first time that he saw it.
The book seemed to be very unique. The style, the shape, the dust on it, and there were some 3d effects on the book. He found it very different and unique. Of course, it was that old. Logically, the book is different when compared to those of these days. The curiosity in Mr. Johnson's mind and heart was hard to handle now. After all, he found something after searching for hours and hours.
So, he could not stop himself anymore from diving deeper and getting to know what was happening to him, what would happen, how could he stop all this, and get to know what might be the cause for all of these things happening to him.
So, he took the book in his hands that he found in his Father's room. Rushing down with the book in his hands, Mr. Johnson ran and sat down on a chair, with the curiosity to know what might be in it and might help him, he took a deep breath and started to open the book.
And......…to his surprise, the book would not at all open.
"For god's sake," said Mr. Johnson but could not open the book.
Failing to open the book. He got to know that he might not find anything else. But still, he started searching again to find something useful for real this time.
And this continued...... Poor Mr. Johnson.
Coming back to the always dimly-lit chamber:
"Brother, don't you think that you are not taking care of your life? Your girl." Asked the younger one.
"What made you spit such stupid questions? Will you please take the responsibility to explain." Asked the elder one.
"Because you left her like that. Aren't you scared?" asked the younger one.
"No, I am not." Said the elder.
"What kind of a man you are?" asked the younger.
"I think you know what kind of a man I am. Do you want me to explain or better show it to you?" said the elder rolling up his sleeves.
Seriousness was visible in his eyes. And looking at this, the younger was shaken to the roots and he was scared to death.
The elder started approaching the younger one and the next thing was as expected. The younger one fell onto the floor and started asking for mercy.
"You are my brother. Aren't you? Please show some mercy." Said the younger one.
"Then I think you should stop asking and spitting nonsense from that stupid mouth of yours." Said the elder.
"Fine. I would never do that. Because my life is precious to me." Said the younger.
"It is great that you understand things so fast." Said the elder.
"Fine. I will leave now. I am getting late." Said the younger.
"Oh. So you are busy? What are you doing that youuuu are busy? " said the elder.
"What do you and our guide think? That only you people got things to do. Even I am busy. Even I have things to do. Ok." Said the younger.
"Oh." Said the elder.
"And you very well know, for what I am busy." Said the younger.
"Yeah, yeah. We very well know what you are busy for. Go on. All the best." Said the elder.
"I am leaving and don't make fun of me. Hope you get it." Said the younger.
"Hope you did not forget what I can do," said the elder.
"Yeah. You can only show your power now. I know and that's why I am leaving. Bye." Said the younger one and ran from there to save his life, shockingly from his brother.
Back in the chamber,
"This man will never change" the elder one thought to himself.
And went back to his work.
The next morning, Aidan was leaving the house to go to school after having his breakfast.
"Bye Mom. Take care" said Aidan and came out of the house.
"You too take care my darling. And don't stress yourself much for the studies." Said his mother.
"I have stopped doing that Mom." Said Aidan proudly.
"Yeah. Thanks to your friends." Said his mother.
"OK. Mom. Bye" said Aidan and left.
Coming back to Mr. Johnson, poor him. Could not find anything.
He started from there and reached home by the afternoon.
"Coming…" shouted Aidan's mother after hearing the bell.
After opening the door, she found her exhausted Husband standing at the door. She did not expect him to return this soon. She thought at least it would be night by the time he returned. But here he is.
"You seem so tired my love. Come, get inside." Said Aidan's mother.
Mr. Johnson entered the house and settled himself on the comfortable sofa.
"Would you like to have some water? Did you eat anything? Is everything fine? " she started attacking him with her questions.
"I think I will have some water before answering all the questions that you are asking me. Could you please get some water for me my love?" asked Mr. Johnson.
"Sure, my love. Just a moment. I will get some water for you." Saying that she went to the kitchen.
Mr. Johnson was lost in his thoughts when his wife was standing before him offering a glass of water, and here this man, could not hear her as he was that immersed in his thoughts.
"Mr. Johnson. Come back to the world and have some water. Will you?" asked Aidan's mother.
Listening to her shouting, Mr. Johnson came to his senses and saw that his wife was offering him a glass of water with an angry face.
Who would not be angry with a man who asked for something and is zoning out all of a sudden and not even coming back to his senses?
"Sorry love. I am sorry. It is my bad." Said Mr. Johnson.
"Of course, it is your mistake, Mr. Johnson. Look at yourself. How is your condition? Did you even eat or just keep working? Talking about the work, did you finish it or not? Was everything alright? Did everything go well?" and she kept on going like this.
"Aidan's mother. Will you please calm down and breathe? I will tell you everything after I get freshened up. And yeah the work, I think I need to visit again." Said Mr. Johnson.
"Is it. OK, you freshen up and then we will talk. You might be tired." Said Aidan's mother.
"Finally, you got to know that I am tired." Mr. Johnson murmured to himself.
"Did you say something?" asked Aidan's mother.
"Nothing. Nothing." Said Mr. Johnson being scared of his wife. As every other man on this pretty planet.
"Ok. I will wait for you to come fast. We will eat and you can rest after that." Said Aidan's mother.
"Ok, my love. I will come in no time." Said Aidan's father and left to freshen up.
After completing his business, he came back to his wife and she was preparing the dining table so that they could have lunch and Mr. Johnson could have some rest after that. She knows that he is very tired.
As she saw him coming there was a very sweet welcoming smile.
"Come love. Let us eat and then you can rest." Said his wife.
"Thank you so much love" thanked Mr. Johnson with so much gratitude towards his wife.
Then they ate lunch. Aidan's mother started cleaning and Mr. Johnson tried to help her but she very nicely rejected his offer with a smile and asked him to go and rest.
He being a gentleman helped her to settle the utensils and then went to his room and again started thinking about what to do next.
He got up from the bed and went to the bag that had what he found. The Book. The old book that he found this morning.
"How will I open you" he spoke to the book while looking at it.