My Girl Wendy ( 0 )
FantasyMY girl WENDY
Part 1
Please mark this is a continuation of my little Hitchhiker, but starts off slow - very retard, the first base few chapters are setting the scene.
I arrived at work that Monday to uproar. the great unwashed were rushing around like headless volaille ! I got to my cubical and noticed that Bob 's door - my door is always open ! - Was firmly closed and the blind drawn. I looked to my fellow worker, cristal, and mouthed 'What 's going on ?'
He looked at me, `` head part ! That is what ! Somebody 's put a bee up their ass and now they are swarming all over the situation - The listener are going through Bob 's book of account looking at everything.
'' Shit ! Where 's that going to pull up stakes us ? '' I asked. However, Adam just shrugged his shoulders. I spent the rest of the cockcrow shifting through some paperwork, and thinking about Tania and Janet. With any luck, they would be on the plane back to America to run on with their lives.
In the afternoon Bob finally appeared from his office, along with a couple of law officer and a man in a gray courtship. It seems that Bob 's aspiration of retiring rich people may have hit a snag.
Which left us all wondering who was the poor bastard who would be taking over Bob 's brake shoe, But we carried on as per pattern, although I did find myself fielding several inquiry from staff - to be reliable many of which they could have worked out for themselves, but I did n't want to let down them.
By the end of the day I was so tired that I almost missed the announcement that we would have to attend a staff meeting on Tuesday, all I wanted to do was to go home and drop onto my bed.
The phone rang as I entered the theatre I answered it.
'' You do n't sound well dada lavatory ! '' Tania 's welcomed voice came to my ears.
'' I 'm sorry Tania, it 's just that it 's been a hectic day, but never mind that, I thought you were going back to USA today. '' I said sword lily to hear her voice 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 fancy her wanting to try some of the range of mountains herself. `` And we ate luncheon at the blood line and backbone café - you should have come with us. '' She added.
I smiled, `` I would have liked to Tania, but I do n't consider my party boss would have let me. '' I could discover her yawn it must have been a long day for her as well.
'' I know daddy Saint John, oops, here 's mama. '' Then a faint `` It 's for you. .. '' as the telephone set was handed to Janet. `` Hello ? Who 's that ? '' Janet asked cautiously.
'' Hello Janet, I take it you did n't ask Tania to phone. '' I said, dropping Tania into trouble immediately.
'' how-do-you-do 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 run down. '' It was a ready modification of subject. .. but then I suppose it did reverberate in my vox. `` Oh just some added fun and biz at body of work, we 're going through a hectic time at the present moment. '' I said.
'' Do you require to blab about it ? '' Janet asked sounding all concerned.
'' No, it 's just dull body of work poppycock, you would n't be matter to. So Tania liked looking around the dungeon then ? '' I could change the discipline with the best of them.
Janet laughed, `` Oh yes, she enjoyed the trial and having to trip through traitors gate, I had to stop her from looking too hard at the exhibit, just in case she started to criticize them ! '' She paused for a present moment, as if debating with herself about something but then she finished by saying, `` I 'm sorry John there 's a lot I 've got to do, I 'll see you again sometime. ``
'' That 's alright Janet, I know you 've got to tamp down and coiffe to revert to the States, I hope Tania does n't wear you out too soon. Bye. '' I fixed myself something to eat, the remainder of the upkeep package that Sonja had left. I did consider drowning my sorrows in whiskey again, but contented myself with watching the idiot box for a yoke of hours before stopping for the day.
I arrived at work, early for a change. If I were going to get the sack then I would at least go fighting.
I noticed a large car in the visitor 's space. The Windows were glum so I could not see if anyone was in the vehicle.
I entered the construction and took the lift to the one-third flooring, finding my desk and sitting behind it. I tried to concentrate on the work, but no sooner had I picked up my pen I was putting it down and walking with the rest of the ruck to the meeting room.
'' If I can have your aid pleases. .. Thank you ! '' That was Clive Mortimer the Chief Executive Officer of our branch of the company. `` Now as you know, there 's been a small problem in the development area. '' There was a small amount of catcalling at that, as we knew that Bob had a bit of helper from mellow up and Clive was the chief suspect. `` We are expecting a representative from Head authority to arrive 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 poor sod that inherited us. At XI O'clock the earpiece started to ring, calling the sacrificial dear to their slaughter.
Adam returned after his calling, he looked slightly shell-shocked, `` My god ! '' He said, `` She 's a rectify one, looks so gracious but then. .. complete ice-queen, she 'd put the white witch to shame. '' Adam always had a thing about Narnia ( you know The social lion, The Wiccan and the Wardrobe ? ).
'' Who 's that ? '' I asked him - any data about the enemy is useful.
'' That soul from head 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 ! '' Adam said, and he was being cultivated !
Just then, my earphone rang, I picked it up - `` Mr. err. .. Archer, will you come to the coming together elbow room. '' The someone hung up, rather abruptly I thought but I got up and made my way to the confluence room. I knocked on the doorway. .. `` amount ! '' 'Great !'I thought 'not even come in, just COME !'but I entered the room.
The mortal was sitting in a swivel chair ; its dorsum was towards me. I approached the table and stood there, I was willing to wait. `` So Mr. Archer, why do you call back you should be in cathexis here. '' The cleaning woman said, but I was beginning to recognize the voice.
'' I do n't acknowledge if I do want to be in billing, not if I have to report to some arrogant American who thinks she can emboss everyone about. .. Janet ! '' I said smiling as I spoke the last.
'' There you are mummy ! I told you it would n't puzzle out. '' Tania 's interpreter 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 chair bout, she was also smiling. `` It 's good to see you as well St. John. '' She said. `` You know I think I 've found the proper someone for this position. '' She added.
I shook my nous, `` Who ? Me No way The person to control this gang needs 4 hired hand, one to book the chair, the former to nurse the motorcar gun and two to have whiplash in them, I 'm not the one to do it. '' I told her.
She tapped the file she was holding, `` This says differently. It seems that yesterday there was a minor job with some chipping, and you directed the team 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 work, all I did was charge them in the direction. '' I said,
'' That 's what we need, a coordinator who knows what he 's doing. I have been going through our single file, your name keeps coming up in our scheme, and when you are involved, the organization have a scurvy failure pace. But for some reason your predecessor failed to promote you as he should have. '' Janet said.
'' Of course he did n't, because it would stimulate lost him money. '' I said emphasizing the 'him'part.
'' Plus there 's the early aspect of you, your ability of keeping your oral cavity shut, it 's the thing we need from a manager. '' Janet said.
'' We need. Do you think the society needs ? Or am I missing something ? '' I asked Janet who looked at Tania who giggled.
'' whoremonger ? You do n't really know 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 Jones and that you 're quite high up in the company. .. '' I began but then Tania started to titter away. “. .. Very high up ? '' I queried, and Janet nodded her head.
'' mammy 's the owner of the company at home. '' Tania said.
'' Well I 'm the majority shareowner of the parent company. '' Janet said. .. This time I sat down in shock.
'' I do n't commemorate seeing your name on the board, and I 'm certain that the parent party 's address is n't that Funiculaireville lieu. '' I said
Janet smiled, `` Oh pappa 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 contribution of the party when he died, and I 'm not mentioned on the board, except as J.A. William Carlos Williams, my maiden public figure. '' I thought about it and yes, J.A. Bernard Arthur Owen Williams was one of the senior 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 pappa Gospel According to John ! I do n't know all the berth that mummy owns, and anyway you were the one who told her, not me ! '' Tania defended herself from my accusation. However, I picked her up and placed her over my knees anyway.
'' Mr. archer do you think this is the best way to conduct yourself during an audience ? '' Janet said in an authoritative voice.
'' Maybe not, but what a way to get give the axe ! '' I said and, flipping Tania 's skirt up to reveal her naked bum, I brought my hand down three times on her flesh. `` Tania how dare. .. you come here. .. without your pants on ! '' I said to the flushed-faced girl.
'' I 'm lamentable daddy John, but how did you know ? '' Tania said. As I rubbed my handwriting over her slit,
'' I 've learnt about you Tania, you 'd go naked to schooltime if you thought you 'd get away with it. '' I stopped fingering the girl and set her onto the solid ground on unfirm stage. I then turned to Janet, `` I suppose I told you everything about Bob, and that explains about the audited account check yesterday ? ``
She gave a sheepish nod, `` I 'm afraid so Saint John the Apostle, when I heard on the audio frequency where you worked and what was happening I ordered an prompt hinderance. I also suggested that we try to find a refilling. .. which was you. '' She reached out a deal to me, `` Welcome to upper management John. ``
I looked up to the ceiling `` Why me Jehovah ? 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 the Evangelist did n't you hump ? No good deed ever goes unpunished ! ``
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Over the succeeding, few weeks'liveliness, for me, was hectic. I was shown how to running the department for real instead of just being a cog in the wheels. I wished that Janet had chosen person else for the job, but then after a bit everything just seemed to 'click'into station, and started to run smoothly.
Then I received a letter from Social services, it appears that on checking their databases I was on the listing that showed I was a risk to child by accident, after looking in to it they have cleared me and they apologized for any worriment that this had caused me ( ! )
I was tempted to tell them exactly what it had cost me, my daughter, my lifespan and nearly my sanity. However, how can you write that in a letter. .. without it bursting into flames ?
I finally settled on a mere reply stating that I had received their letter and had passed it onto my canvasser who would be ensuring that the local police are informed ; I later found out that he also applied to the Social serving for indemnification caused by their obloquy of my name. Therefore, I was going to be fairly comfortable off.
I did hear from Tania and Janet during that time, they had returned to America. .. It was foreign to hear from them during my evenings knowing they were just finishing breakfast and getting ready for work or shoal. One piece was memorable.
'' I thought about what you said that day at your place. '' Tania told me one day giggling.
'' What was that ? '' I asked. .. well we had discussed respective affair while she was with me.
'' About going to school without clothes '' Tania said still giggling, `` Well we 're doing historical multitude today. .. and I 'm going as Lady Go prima donna ! '' She burst into laughter completely and then Janet came onto the line.
'' Hello John, I 've checked with the school and they 're OK with her doing this, but she does n't know she 's going to give birth to continue like that all day. '' I could find out a gasp and then more laughter from Tania as this sunk in.
'' I hope you 've got a horse for her to ride ? '' I asked.
'' Oh yes a overnice little filly, well discipline and worthy. '' Janet said also with a lilt in her voice
'' goodness at to the lowest degree one of them will be ! '' I said dryly which caused Janet to express joy aloud ; I heard Tania asking what was so funny, after Janet told her, she gave an indignant 'humph'and must have taken grip of the phone.
'' papa can ! That is not overnice ! I can be good as well ! ''
'' There 's no demand to get on your high horse cavalry about it, by the way how high is your horse ? '' I asked her my bodily fluid 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 Gospel According to John and then hand me the headphone ! ``
'' Sorry daddy can. '' Said Tania, but from the lilt in her vocalization, I did not conceive she intend it.
'' That 's alright girl knickers. '' I said ( no I did n't require it too seriously either ), and I heard her giggle away as she handed the phone back to Janet.
'' I do n't know who 's worse, you or her ? '' Janet said
'' She is,"I said while hearing 'he is !'over the phone from Tania. That dark I went to bed with a grin on my face and dreaming of being Peeping Tom.
After a month more, everything was running smoothly, we had established a act 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 to deliver up to the previous two twenty-four hours.
That was when the bombshell dropped on me. Actually, it dropped on my ex and her married man. I was in their fallout.
The first signal I had was a local new item - 'Police have raided several local theater today, the reasons for this are not yet known, we expect more information soon'I heard that but took no observance of it.
However, the side by side day I was disturbed at piece of work. `` I 'm sorry sir, but there 's a Mrs Atchison here who wishes to see you. She does n't have an appointment '' That was my secretarial assistant Eileen.
'' What company does she be Eileen ? '' I asked - I had a desk full of paper and plans, which I was working on,
'' Err. .. she says she 's from Social divine service, and it 's important. '' Came the reply.
I did not swear well not out gimcrack. Therefore, they were disturbing me here now ! I suppose they were going to say that they had made a mistake with the letter and I am still a threat to society ! I looked at the clock ; well at to the lowest degree I will have mass of metre to get my solicitor onto their cover when she was finished. `` Alright Eileen, send her in. .. and add up in as well, I may involve you to get 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. Sagittarius the Archer, I 'm not sure how to approach this. '' Mrs. Atchison started ; there was an idiom in her articulation, a slightly conversant accent.
'' Well if it to give an apologia then I 'm afraid that my solicitor is already taking steps against your section, I must admit I did n't gestate anyone to appear in order to make me arrest. .. '' I was saying, but then the tone on her 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 orbit, I understand there is a problem between yourself and our office but I do n't hump 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 euphony played itself in my head, `` I keep on thought process of her day and night. .. ``
'' Pardon '' Mrs. Atchison said I had not realized that I had spoken aloud.
'' I 'm sorry Mrs Atchison, just something that came to me, I do n't sleep together why. '' I said.
She smiled slightly, `` It sounded like a piece 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 moment, as her solely congener we need to know if you 'll accept the province of looking after her. '' I must admit that my foremost answer was 'huh ?'Mrs. Atchison repeated herself.
'' I did hear what you said but I do n't understand. Why ca n't her mother look after her ? '' I said, not knowing why I was delaying, this was my daughter, the one I had taken from me. I should have been shouting 'YES, YES !'but here I was asking questions.
'' Well Wendy 's been taken into care after both her female parent and step-father were arrested yesterday. '' Mrs. Atchison explained, `` We 've tried to determine any other relatives on your ex-wife 's side, but none of them wanted to accept her. ``
I shook my drumhead, `` No, they did n't like her either, for the first intellect she marrying me, and then for leaving me. '' I explained her menage, like her, was strange to the extreme ! `` But I will pack Wendy ; I 'm storm that your department bothered to ask me. '' I said.
'' I must admit that the get together was interesting. '' Mrs. Atchison admitted, `` But the chief said that we had to ask you. ''
'' And you were the one given the short straw. '' I said making her smiling,
'' Yes, I must accommodate that you do n't seem to be the soul I 've read about in the Indian file. '' She said and then colored up, `` I 'm no-count, 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. Sagittarius, Milk River and clams ? '' She asked Mrs. Atchison.
'' Milk and two sweeteners please, misfire. .. ''
'' call off 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. Sagittarius that I 'm an exchange operative, my previous federal agency was in a town in America, you may have 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 sad to say that I do n't personally know Mrs. Jones, but we are aware 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 floor about Wendy ? '' I asked her.
'' There are some signs of ill-usage, it 's mainly genial but there is a degree of strong-arm vilification as well. '' She said watching me closely.
Anger flowed through me, and showed on my facial expression, `` How badly has she been abused ? '' I asked.
Martha shook her headspring, `` I 'm not certain, she does n't want to talk about it, we 've give medical masses examine her but she 's be beaten, there is evidence of anal penetration but she still has her maidenhead, for the life of me I do n't recognize why. '' I knew I was shocked at her frankness but my heart and soul went out to Wendy. ``
'' Where is she at the here and now ? '' I asked Martha.
'' She 's at the infirmary still ; we did n't throw anywhere to locate her for the short metre. If you wish to see her I can lead you there now. '' She told me, just then, Eileen entered the elbow room carrying two cup, I was half tempted to knock off everything and run to the infirmary 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 heterosexual 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 address 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 counseling I was thinking about going, and they left discussing it.
I then dialed Clive Roger de Mortimer, `` Hi Clive, I 'm going to need some time off I have a sept emergency to dish out with. ``
'' No way ! We have got too much on our plate at the moment to let you just drop 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 caller, but now I need to. .. '' But Clive interrupted me.
'' Look 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 Clive calls you do n't know where I am and you do n't know 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 worry ? '' She asked.
'' Well it appears that I 'm not allowed to have personal problems, the company 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 more than the company does, early hoi polloi can do my job here, but only I can help my daughter. '' I told her.
She nodded and smiled, `` That 's what I was lead to believe, and do you expect any bother when we get to reception ? ``
I thought for a moment. If Clive was the perfect shit that I thought he might be then I could expect our strapping security people would try to stop me. I pressed the second base button. `` It could be that we 'll need to use the fire evasion instead of the front line door, do you have a car handy. '' I asked her
'' Yes, it 's in the back parking lot. '' She said.
I felt like it was a television display as Martha and I broke the charge plate restraining clip on the fire door, hearing the alarm speech sound as we ran down the metal fire 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 master road.
'' This is existing ! Nobody told me that Social Services could be so exciting. '' 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 pediatric wards.
We arrived at the nanny 's desk and Martha introduced me as Wendy 's Father, the nurse looked up surprised. `` I 'm sorry who did you say you were ? '' She asked, when Martha persisted the nurse directed us to a side-room.
We entered the elbow room to find it was empty, and then the Sister in charge of the ward entered. Martha spoke up, `` What 's improper, I 've identified myself and this gentleman, why have n't we been taken to Wendy ? '' She asked.
I spoke up, `` Is there something amiss with my daughter ? '' The baby looked at me as if surprised I could speak.
'' Not with your daughter as such, but with her cognition of you. '' She stated flatly.
'' If it 's the hearsay that I 'm some type of pervert then I have to recount you. .. '' I started but the Sister stopped me there and then.
'' It 's not your personal biography I 'm on about, well in a way it is. Wendy is under the printing that you 're suddenly ! '' I looked at her open air mouthed.
'' I can assure you that I 'm perfectly level-headed, now why does Wendy think this ? '' I asked her.
The Sister shook her head, `` I do n't know, but when we told her that her Father was coming to pick her up she started to cry, we tried to tell her it was n't the man that her mother was living with and all she would say is 'but daddy is dead !''' The sis replied.
Martha took ascendancy. `` I suggest you bring Wendy into this room and we 'll see how she reacts. '' The sister looked slightly dubious about that but went away.
A nurse brought a new miss into the room 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 decide who I was, she walked to me and then looked at my face, she was biting her downhearted lip as if trying to pass water up her mind.
'' You look like my papa did. '' She said softly.
'' I am your papa Wendy. '' I said, also quietly but she shook her head.
'' You ca n't be ! Mummy told me that daddy was bushed a long time ago. '' She said in a decisive tone.
'' But your mummy and I broke up several days ago. ``
'' No, mummy told me that you did n't require 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 bit I 'm sure you would n't believe that. '' I said, not forcibly I did not want to overturn her.
She shook her head word a sat down on a death chair, not looking at anyone. I gave a vex glance at Martha who just shook her head 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 long, 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 need 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 knees so that my head was level with hers and I looked into her eyes. `` Wendy I promise you that while I live you will not have to leave me, unless you wish to. '' I said to her, while crossing my warmheartedness with a finger - something I had jokingly done when she had been with me.
She watched my hired man rather than my face and then she smiled, `` dada ! '' she said and threw her arms around my neck. Martha, who had been watching both of us, nodded her head.
'' I 'm quenched that Wendy has accepted her Padre and will eject her into his care. '' She said formally, if you would n't listen bringing Wendy 's dress and I 'll let a word with the sis in charge. '' Martha said taking the nurse out of the room leaving me with my daughter .