My Daughter Wendy ( 0 )
FantasyMY girl WENDY
Part 1
Please mention this is a continuation of my short Hitchhiker, but starts off tardily - very slow, the first few chapters are setting the scene.
I arrived at work that Monday to uproar. People were rushing around like headless wimp ! I got to my cubical and noticed that Bob 's doorway - my door is always open ! - Was firmly closed and the screen drawn. I looked to my co-worker, Adam, and mouthed 'What 's going on ?'
He looked at me, `` Head office ! That is what ! mortal 's put a bee up their ass and now they are swarming all over the place - The Auditors are going through Bob 's book looking at everything.
'' Shit ! Where 's that going to leave us ? '' I asked. However, Adam just shrugged his shoulders. I spent the rest period of the good morning shifting through some paperwork, and thinking about Tania and Janet. With any luck, they would be on the plane back to America to carry on with their lives.
In the afternoon Bob finally appeared from his office, along with a twosome of police military officer and a man in a gray suit. It seems that Bob 's dreams of retiring rich may bear hit a snag.
Which left us all wondering who was the poor son of a bitch who would be taking over Bob 's shoes, But we carried on as per rule, although I did retrieve myself fielding several inquiry from staff - to be dependable many of which they could consume worked out for themselves, but I did n't need to disappoint them.
By the end of the day I was so tired that I almost missed the proclamation that we would feature to attend a staff meeting on Tuesday, all I wanted to do was to go place and cliff onto my bed.
The speech sound rang as I entered the house I answered it.
'' You do n't vocalize well pappa John ! '' Tania 's receive vocalism came to my ears.
'' I 'm sorry Tania, it 's just that it 's been a feverish day, but never mind that, I thought you were going back to America today. '' I said gladiolus to hear her articulation anyway.
'' Oh mummy wanted to do some sightseeing - she took me to the London Dungeon, it was smashing, all the bodies and the chains. .. I enjoyed it so much ! '' I could almost depict her wanting to try some of the chain of mountains herself. `` And we ate dejeuner at the rip and grit café - you should sustain come with us. '' She added.
I smiled, `` I would get liked to Tania, but I do n't call back my boss would have let me. '' I could listen her yawn it must deliver been a farsighted day for her as well.
'' I know pappa John, oops, here 's mummy. '' Then a swoon `` It 's for you. .. '' as the phone was handed to Janet. `` howdy ? Who 's that ? '' Janet asked cautiously.
'' howdy Janet, I take it you did n't ask Tania to phone. '' I said, dropping Tania into trouble immediately.
'' how-do-you-do Saint John - no I did n't. However, she did miss you today, so I suppose I should not be too angry with her. You sound commonplace. '' It was a quick variety of subject. .. but then I suppose it did echo in my voice. `` Oh just some added fun and games at workplace, we 're going through a hectic time at the moment. '' I said.
'' Do you want to sing about it ? '' Janet asked sounding all concerned.
'' No, it 's just boring study stuff, you would n't be interested. So Tania liked looking around the dungeon then ? '' I could change the field with the best of them.
Janet laughed, `` Oh yes, she enjoyed the trial and having to journey through traitors gate, I had to give up her from looking too hard at the exhibits, just in case she started to pick apart them ! '' She paused for a moment, as if debating with herself about something but then she finished by saying, `` I 'm sorry privy there 's a lot I 've got to do, I 'll see you again sometime. ``
'' That 's fine Janet, I know you 've got to pack and arrange to recall to United States of America, I hope Tania does n't jade you out too soon. Bye. '' I fixed myself something to eat, the remainder of the caution parcel that Sonja had left. I did consider drowning my sorrows in whiskey again, but contented myself with watching the retard box for a duet of hours before stopping for the day.
I arrived at work, early for a change. If I were going to get the discharge then I would at least go fighting.
I noticed a enceinte car in the visitor 's blank. The Windows were morose so I could not see if anyone was in the vehicle.
I entered the building and took the rise to the third floor, finding my desk and sitting behind it. I tried to concentrate on the employment, but no Oklahoman had I picked up my pen I was putting it down and walking with the rest of the herd to the coming together room.
'' If I can have your attention plea. .. Thank you ! '' That was Clive Mortimer the Chief executive director Officer of our branch of the caller. `` Now as you know, there 's been a minuscule problem in the development arena. '' There was a small quantity of catcalling at that, as we knew that Bob had a bit of assistant from mellow up and Clive was the chief defendant. `` We are expecting a representative from top dog Office to get in today and start interviewing for Bob 's replacement, so please give him all the help you can. We 'll be starting at 11 O'clock. ``
We ambled back to our penitentiary feeling like sheep about to shorn of their fleece. I pitied the miserable sod that inherited us. At eleven O'clock the phones started to ring, calling the sacrificial lambs to their slaughter.
Adam returned after his calling, he looked slightly shell-shocked, `` My god ! '' He said, `` She 's a good one, looks so nice but then. .. pure ice-queen, she 'd put the white Wiccan to shame. '' go always had a thing about Narnia ( you know The Leo the Lion, The Witch and the closet ? ).
'' Who 's that ? '' I asked him - any information about the enemy is useful.
'' That mortal from principal office, it 's not a he it 's a she, asks a lot of questions and she knows her clobber, but BOY ! Her attitude, it stinks ! '' go said, and he was being polite !
Just then, my phone rang, I picked it up - `` Mr. err. .. Sagittarius, will you come to the meeting room. '' The person hung up, rather abruptly I thought but I got up and made my way to the meeting room. I knocked on the door. .. `` come up ! '' 'Great !'I thought 'not even come in, just COME !'but I entered the room.
The mortal was sitting in a swivel chair ; its back was towards me. I approached the table and stood there, I was willing to await. `` So Mr. Archer, why do you think you should be in kick here. '' The woman said, but I was beginning to spot the voice.
'' I do n't experience if I do require to be in charge, not if I have to report to some self-important American English who thinks she can boss everyone about. .. Janet ! '' I said smiling as I spoke the last.
'' There you are mummy ! I told you it would n't work. '' Tania 's voice came from behind me ; I turned, only to get hit in the stomach by the flying young girl.
Janet, for it was her. As she turned the electric chair round, she was also smiling. `` It 's good to see you as well privy. '' She said. `` You know I think I 've found the ripe person for this position. '' She added.
I shook my head, `` Who ? Me No way The person to manipulate this crowd needs 4 men, one to confine the chair, the early to hold the machine gun and two to have whips in them, I 'm not the one to do it. '' I told her.
She tapped the single file she was holding, `` This says differently. It seems that yesterday there was a child problem with some fleck, and you directed the squad to the problem without even thinking about it. ``
'' Yes, but it was an obvious fault, they just had n't tested it through correctly that was all, and anyway they did the study, all I did was point them in the focus. '' I said,
'' That 's what we need, a coordinator who knows what he 's doing. I have been going through our files, your name keeps coming up in our scheme, and when you are involved, the systems have a lower failure rate. But for some understanding your precursor failed to promote you as he should have. '' Janet said.
'' Of course he did n't, because it would birth lost him money. '' I said emphasizing the 'him'part.
'' Plus there 's the other aspect of you, your ability of keeping your mouth shut, it 's the matter we need from a manager. '' Janet said.
'' We need. Do you mean the company needs ? Or am I missing something ? '' I asked Janet who looked at Tania who giggled.
'' John ? You do n't really jazz who I am, do you ? '' Janet asked and Tania just looked at me without giving clues.
'' Not really, I mean I know you are Janet Inigo Jones and that you 're quite high school up in the troupe. .. '' I began but then Tania started to giggle away. “. .. Very high up ? '' I queried, and Janet nodded her head.
'' mom 's the owner of the troupe at home. '' Tania said.
'' well I 'm the majority shareholder of the parent company. '' Janet said. .. This meter I sat down in shock.
'' I do n't think of seeing your name on the board, and I 'm certain that the parent company 's address is n't that Funiculaireville home. '' I said
Janet smiled, `` Oh daddy started the company in New York State, it 's just when he met my mother while he was in Funiculaireville that he settled down there, I inherited his share of the company when he died, and I 'm not mentioned on the board, except as J.A. Hiram King Williams, my maiden name. '' I thought about it and yes, J.A. Williams was one of the elderly members of the board.
'' I see, '' I said and turned to Tania, `` And why did n't you say anything when I was talking about where I worked ? '' I asked her.
'' But pop John Lackland ! I do n't roll in the hay all the places that mummy owns, and anyway you were the one who told her, not me ! '' Tania defended herself from my accusal. However, I picked her up and placed her over my knees anyway.
'' Mr. Archer do you imagine this is the best way to convey yourself during an interview ? '' Janet said in an authoritative voice.
'' Maybe not, but what a way to get fired ! '' I said and, flipping Tania 's doll up to reveal her naked backside, I brought my hired man down three metre on her flesh. `` Tania how dare. .. you come here. .. without your knickers on ! '' I said to the flushed-faced girl.
'' I 'm sorry dad whoremaster, but how did you get laid ? '' Tania said. As I rubbed my hand over her slit,
'' I 've learnt about you Tania, you 'd go naked to school if you thought you 'd get away with it. '' I stopped fingering the girl and set her onto the ground on unsteady legs. I then turned to Janet, `` I suppose I told you everything about Bob, and that explains about the audit check yesterday ? ``
She gave a sheepish nod, `` I 'm afraid so trick, when I heard on the audio where you worked and what was happening I ordered an quick check. I also suggested that we try to find a successor. .. which was you. '' She reached out a hand to me, `` Welcome to upper management toilet. ``
I looked up to the ceiling `` Why me noble ? What did I do wrong ? '' I said to the air, but I accepted her hand and shook it.
Janet just smiled at me, `` Why John did n't you cognise ? No dear deed ever goes unpunished ! ``
Part 2
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Over the side by side, few workweek'life story, for me, was hectic. I was shown how to running the department for material instead of just being a cog in the wheels. I wished that Janet had chosen someone else for the job, but then after a bit everything just seemed to 'click'into lieu, and started to run smoothly.
Then I received a letter from Social Services, it appears that on checking their databases I was on the list that showed I was a danger to children by stroke, after looking in to it they have cleared me and they apologized for any inconvenience that this had caused me ( ! )
I was tempted to tell them exactly what it had cost me, my daughter, my life and nearly my sanity. However, how can you drop a line that in a letter. .. without it bursting into flames ?
I finally settled on a simple reply stating that I had received their letter and had passed it onto my solicitor who would be ensuring that the local constabulary are informed ; I later found out that he also applied to the social Service for damages caused by their defamation of my name. Therefore, I was going to be fairly comfortable off.
I did take heed from Tania and Janet during that time, they had returned to America. .. It was strange to hear from them during my evenings knowing they were just finishing breakfast and getting make for oeuvre or school. One slice was memorable.
'' I thought about what you said that day at your piazza. '' Tania told me one day giggling.
'' What was that ? '' I asked. .. well we had discussed various matter while she was with me.
'' About going to schooling without wearing apparel '' Tania said still giggling, `` Well we 're doing diachronic mass today. .. and I 'm going as Lady Go diva ! '' She burst into laugh completely and then Janet came onto the line.
'' Hello lavatory, I 've checked with the schoolhouse and they 're okey with her doing this, but she does n't bed she 's going to have to stay like that all day. '' I could hear a pant and then more laughter from Tania as this sunk in.
'' I hope you 've got a horse for her to bait ? '' I asked.
'' Oh yes a prissy little filly, well trained and suitable. '' Janet said also with a swing in her articulation
'' Good at least one of them will be ! '' I said dryly which caused Janet to laugh aloud ; I heard Tania asking what was so shady, after Janet told her, she gave an indignant 'humph'and must make taken hold of the phone.
'' Daddy John ! That is not nice ! I can be good as well ! ''
'' There 's no motivation to get on your high horse about it, by the way how high is your horse ? '' I asked her my temper coming out
'' It 's just the right size of it. .. like you ! '' Tania said giggling, `` Why do n't you come over here to find out ? ``
'' Tania ! '' I heard Janet saying - although she was laughing away as she said it. `` Apologize to King John and then hired hand me the telephone set ! ``
'' Sorry daddy John. '' Said Tania, but from the lilt in her vocalisation, I did not think she stand for it.
'' That 's fine Miss Knickers. '' I said ( no I did n't take it too seriously either ), and I heard her giggle away as she handed the phone back to Janet.
'' I do n't cognize who 's regretful, you or her ? '' Janet said
'' She is,"I said while hearing 'he is !'over the telephone from Tania. That night I went to bed with a smile on my font and dreaming of being Peeping Tom.
After a month more, everything was running smoothly, we had established a subroutine of synchronization with America of our data as well as instituting off-site saves of our databases, so that if the building burnt down we 'd be able-bodied to save up to the previous two days.
That was when the bombshell dropped on me. Actually, it dropped on my ex and her husband. I was in their fallout.
The first polarity I had was a local new item - 'Police have raided respective local anaesthetic houses today, the grounds for this are not yet known, we expect more information soon'I heard that but took no observation of it.
However, the side by side day I was disturbed at work. `` I 'm distressing sir, but there 's a Mrs. Atchison here who wishes to see you. She does n't induce an appointment '' That was my secretary Eileen.
'' What caller does she make up Eileen ? '' I asked - I had a desk fully of paper and plan, which I was working on,
'' Err. .. she says she 's from Social table service, and it 's important. '' Came the reply.
I did not swear well not out loud. Therefore, they were disturbing me here now ! I suppose they were going to say that they had made a error with the letter and I am still a menace to fellowship ! I looked at the clock ; well at least I will have plenty of fourth dimension to get my solicitor onto their cover when she was finished. `` Alright Eileen, send her in. .. and occur in as well, I may ask you to take notes. '' Eileen was quite a fast speed-writer.
Mrs Atchison entered the room ; she was not acting haughtily but seemed almost apologetic. I allowed her to sit down and Eileen sat behind her with pen and notepad in hand.
'' Mr. Archer, I 'm not sure enough how to draw near this. '' Mrs. Atchison started ; there was an accent mark in her spokesperson, a slightly associate accent.
'' Well if it to give an apologia then I 'm afraid that my canvasser is already taking stairs against your department, I must include I did n't expect anyone to come along in purchase order to progress to me stop. .. '' I was saying, but then the spirit on her human face made me stop. `` But. .. that 's not why you 're here, is it ? '' I finished by saying.
She looked back at Eileen and then shook her head. `` I 'm afraid I 'm new to this expanse, I understand there is a problem between yourself and our place but I do n't fuck what it is, I think that 's why they sent me to ask you this. '' She said.
I looked at Eileen who was studying me, and a piece of music played itself in my head word, `` I keep on thinking of her day and night. .. ``
'' Pardon '' Mrs. Atchison said I had not realized that I had spoken aloud.
'' I 'm distressing Mrs Atchison, just something that came to me, I do n't have it off why. '' I said.
She smiled slightly, `` It sounded like a slice of ELO. '' She said.
'' It was, anyway Mrs. Atchison what is it you want to tell me. '' I said without explaining.
'' It concerns your daughter, err. .. Wendy. '' She said and paused.
'' She 's with her female parent who took her to live with her boyfriend ; I 'm not allowed to see her. '' I said flatly.
'' Yes, well there is a problem at the minute, as her merely relative we need to get laid if you 'll accept the responsibility of looking after her. '' I must admit that my start answer was 'huh ?'Mrs. Atchison repeated herself.
'' I did discover what you said but I do n't understand. Why ca n't her female parent look after her ? '' I said, not knowing why I was delaying, this was my daughter, the one I had taken from me. I should give birth been shouting 'YES, YES !'but here I was asking questions.
'' fountainhead Wendy 's been taken into care after both her mother and step-father were arrested yesterday. '' Mrs. Atchison explained, `` We 've tried to find any other relatives on your ex-wife 's side of meat, but none of them wanted to accept her. ``
I shook my head, `` No, they did n't like her either, for the first grounds she marrying me, and then for leaving me. '' I explained her family, like her, was strange to the extremum ! `` But I will take Wendy ; I 'm surprise that your department bothered to ask me. '' I said.
'' I must admit that the meeting was interesting. '' Mrs. Atchison admitted, `` But the boss said that we had to ask you. ''
'' And you were the one given the short straw. '' I said making her smiling,
'' Yes, I must accept that you do n't appear to be the mortal I 've read about in the files. '' She said and then colored up, `` I 'm meritless, I should n't have said that. '' She looked back pointedly at Eileen who was still writing away furiously.
I took the hint. `` I think that 's all I need Eileen, you would n't mind getting some tea for Mrs. Atchison and myself would you ? '' I asked her.
She looked up and smiled, `` Certainly Mr. Archer, milk and sugar ? '' She asked Mrs Atchison.
'' Milk and two bait please, Miss. .. ''
'' hollo me Eileen, I 'll be some minutes. '' Eileen said.
'' Call me Martha please Eileen. '' Mrs. Atchison, Martha, said.
Eileen smiled and left the room, Martha turned back to me, `` I have to tell you Mr. archer that I 'm an rally intelligence agent, my previous office was in a townspeople in America, you may have got heard of it. .. it 's called. .. ``
'' Funiculaireville ? '' I said smiling - yes, I knew that accent was familiar. `` How 's Janet ? ``
'' You 're quick. I 'm sorry to say that I do n't personally know Mrs Bobby Jones, but we are mindful of your. .. interaction with Tania. '' She was smiling as she said this and so I understood that she was okay with my actions.
'' So what 's the story about Wendy ? '' I asked her.
'' There are some signs of abuse, it 's mainly mental but there is a academic degree of strong-arm abuse as well. '' She said watching me closely.
Anger flowed through me, and showed on my font, `` How badly has she been abused ? '' I asked.
Martha shook her head, `` I 'm not certain, she does n't desire to talk about it, we 've receive medical hoi polloi examine her but she 's be beaten, there is evidence of anal penetration but she still has her virginal membrane, for the lifespan of me I do n't cognize why. '' I knew I was shocked at her frankness but my nub went out to Wendy. ``
'' Where is she at the moment ? '' I asked Martha.
'' She 's at the hospital still ; we did n't hold anywhere to send her for the short time. If you wish to see her I can study you there now. '' She told me, just then, Eileen entered the way carrying two cups, I was half tempted to deteriorate everything and run to the hospital there and then, but I just could not. .. could I ?
'' Eileen, I 've got to go, can you get Adam and Sam in here please. '' I asked my secretary she nodded and went to the outer office.
Within minutes both Adam and Samantha Hopkins had arrived, Eileen sent them straight in, `` I 'm sorry to do this to you both but I 've got a personal problem that 's just arisen, I need you both to cover for me. '' I said. They both agreed that they would help me without questioning. I showed them the trouble I had been working on, the steering I was thinking about going, and they left discussing it.
I then dialed Robert Clive Mortimer, `` Hi Clive, I 'm going to need some metre off I have a family emergency to deal with. ``
'' No way ! We have got too much on our home plate at the moment to let you just knock off everything. You ca n't go. '' Clive said.
'' I 'm sorry you feel that way Clive, I had hoped that what I 've done had helped the company, but now I need to. .. '' But Baron Clive of Plassey interrupted me.
'' facial expression Johnny the answer is NO. Got it N. O now how 's that problem we 've sent you ? '' he asked. I hung up the phone.
'' Let 's go. '' I said to Martha and picked up my jacket. As we left my office I called to Eileen, `` If Baron Clive calls you do n't fuck where I am and you do n't have it off who I 'm with. .. I doubt if I 'll be back. '' I said as I walked into the lift.
As we descended Martha spoke, `` I take it you 've got fuss ? '' She asked.
'' wellspring it appears that I 'm not allowed to have personal trouble, the party comes first. '' I told her.
'' And you are with me because. .. '' She prompted.
'' I 'm with you because my girl comes first. She needs me Thomas More than the company does, other people can do my job here, but only I can facilitate my daughter. '' I told her.
She nodded and smiled, `` That 's what I was lead to trust, and do you expect any trouble when we get to reception ? ``
I thought for a minute. If Clive was the complete bastard that I thought he might be then I could have a bun in the oven our husky security hoi polloi would try to stop me. I pressed the bit floor button. `` It could be that we 'll involve to use the fervour escape instead of the front door, do you consume a car Handy. '' I asked her
'' Yes, it 's in the back parking lot. '' She said.
I felt like it was a television show as Martha and I broke the plastic restraining cartridge clip on the blast threshold, hearing the alarm clock sound as we ran down the metal fervency escape and then to the car park, jumping into her car and screeching off with security guards running behind us. We both laughed as we turned onto the chief road.
'' This is existing ! cipher told me that Social overhaul could be so sex. '' Martha said as we turned into the Hospital parking area.
I smiled ruefully, `` I think I 've just resigned from my job. '' I said.
'' Oh I do n't think we can allow that, I 'll see what I can do. '' Martha confided to me and escorted me to the paediatric wards.
We arrived at the nurse 's desk and Martha introduced me as Wendy 's father, the nurse looked up surprised. `` I 'm disconsolate who did you say you were ? '' She asked, when Martha persisted the nurse directed us to a side-room.
We entered the way to obtain it was empty-bellied, and then the Sister in burster of the Baroness Jackson of Lodsworth entered. Martha spoke up, `` What 's wrong, I 've identified myself and this gentleman's gentleman, why have n't we been taken to Wendy ? '' She asked.
I spoke up, `` Is there something wrongfulness with my daughter ? '' The Sister looked at me as if storm I could speak.
'' Not with your daughter as such, but with her noesis of you. '' She stated flatly.
'' If it 's the rumor that I 'm some type of pervert then I have to tell you. .. '' I started but the sis stopped me there and then.
'' It 's not your personal life I 'm on about, well in a way it is. Wendy is under the printing that you 're numb ! '' I looked at her candid mouthed.
'' I can assure you that I 'm perfectly hefty, now why does Wendy believe this ? '' I asked her.
The Sister shook her head, `` I do n't recognise, but when we told her that her begetter was coming to pick her up she started to cry, we tried to recount her it was n't the man that her female parent was living with and all she would say is 'but daddy is dead !''' The Sister replied.
Martha took control. `` I suggest you bring Wendy into this elbow room and we 'll see how she reacts. '' The babe looked slightly dubitable about that but went away.
A nanny brought a young girl into the way and sat beside her, Martha smiled at Wendy, `` Hello again Wendy, do you remember me ? '' She asked.
Wendy nodded and looked at me as if trying to determine who I was, she walked to me and then looked at my case, she was biting her downhearted lip as if trying to hit up her mind.
'' You look like my pop did. '' She said softly.
'' I am your dad Wendy. '' I said, also quietly but she shook her head.
'' You ca n't be ! mammy told me that dad was dead a farseeing time ago. '' She said in a critical tone.
'' But your mummy and I broke up several years ago. ``
'' No, mummy told me that you did n't want to see us again, that was why you threw us out and we moved in with HIM ! '' There was a tone to that last piece.
'' It was n't like that Wendy, but at the moment I 'm sure you would n't believe that. '' I said, not forcibly I did not want to upset her.
She shook her school principal a sat down on a chair, not looking at anyone. I gave a concern glance at Martha who just shook her fountainhead slightly.
'' But. .. but why would mummy ? But mummy said. .. dad. .. dada ? '' Wendy said looking at me confused. I nodded my head.
'' Yes Wendy, I am your dad, I 've been waiting to see you for so recollective, I 've missed you darling. '' I said - yes there were tears in my eyes.
'' Why did you leave us ? '' Wendy asked me.
'' I did n't, your mother told me that she did n't require to stay with me, she left me taking you with her. '' I said, `` Will you come back to me ? '' I asked her softly.
'' Do you want me to ? You wo n't send me away again will you ? '' Wendy asked me through tear-laden eyes.
I got up from my seat and approached my daughter, I went down onto my stifle so that my head was level with hers and I looked into her center. `` Wendy I promise you that while I live you will not have to impart me, unless you wish to. '' I said to her, while crossing my heart with a finger - something I had jokingly done when she had been with me.
She watched my hand rather than my face and then she smiled, `` daddy ! '' she said and threw her arms around my neck opening. Martha, who had been watching both of us, nodded her head.
'' I 'm satisfied that Wendy has accepted her father and will release her into his care. '' She said formally, if you would n't mind bringing Wendy 's clothes and I 'll have a word with the Sister in guardianship. '' Martha said taking the nurse out of the room leaving me with my daughter .