1. My Aunt Chapter 24


    Date: 3/10/2017, Categories: First Time Author: Annamagique 

    ... they would look after you well. They loved you.” “I know they did,” I smiled. “And so did you.” “Yes,” she whispered, “More than anything.” Her eyes closed and her frail hand released its grip on mine and slipped down beside her onto the coverlet. I lay my head upon her chest and wept. She was laid to rest in the small village churchyard in the same plot as Melissa. The headstone read simply, 'Together forever'. Without her and Melissa, the house was too big so I sold it. It became a school, as it is to this day. Bethany and I, along with Charlie, Sally and their two children, moved into the old Lodge, which we retained after the sale. It was big enough for all of us not to get under each others feet. Bethany stayed with me until she too passed away but not until she reached the grand age of ninety-one in 1988. That was ten years ago and I too am the same age as I lie here in my own bed and write this memoir of how I came to meet the most wonderful, if not unconventional, family I could wish for. There was much sadness but as time went on, those memories were replaced with such happy ones. Charlie and Sally too are but a ...
    ... memory now. Their children both married conventionally and had children of their own and their daughter, Margaret, whom we called Maggie in her memory, still looks after me although, I fear, for not much longer. They have been so good to me throughout their lives. Sally and Charlie brought them up well. They were both so afraid that something could happen if their children ever strayed from the right path. They were not harshly strict with them but they taught them respect and good manners along with compassion, making sure that no-one ever forgot what had happened to Maggie. I have made sure that when my own time comes, they will receive everything for I know they will appreciate it. Who knows, one day, perhaps, after I am gone, one of them will read my diaries and tell you more about my life since arriving at Woolverstone Hall. The End. I would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude to all those who have followed and enjoyed this story through to the end. The comments you have left have kept me inspired to complete what will now become my very first full length novel. I love you all, thank you Anna. xxx
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