Can A Demon Be a Father?

Chapter 9

(Johanna's POV)

I sat there dumbfounded as I awkwardly untangled my hair with my fingers.

Why did he storm out of here like that? Did I offend him in some way? I asked myself.

Mrs. Lovett looked just as concerned as she bounced her baby up and down on her lap.

"Is he...Is he okay?..Was is something I said?' I asked her.

"You did absolutely nothing wrong my dear. Mr. Todd is just...overwhelmed I suppose' she said with a frown.

"About what?'

She sighed and reached for my hand.

"Johanna...You should go up to his shop. I would tell you why he's acting like this love..but I think it would be better if you heard why from him instead.'

"Well, if you say so Ma'am. Please excuse me' I said before leaving the pie shop.

As I was about to walk up the stairs to Mr.Todd's barber shop. A young man no older than myself approached me.

He was a bit taller than me, pale, long wavey light brown hair and brown eyes. and dressed all in black.

"Oh excuse me ms. but is Mr. Todd at home?' he asked me in a soft voice.

"Yes he is sir, but he's not..feeling well at the moment. Perhaps you could come by another time' I said with a small smile.

"Alright, I'm Antony by the way" he said reaching for my hand.

"I'm Johanna' I said feeling my cheeks heating up a little.

"Nice to meet you Johanna."

He said my name with such...adoration that I could feel my knees growing weak.

"Well I best be off, have a good day" he said with a small wave.

I waved back but quickly snapped out of it and made my way up the stairs.

(Sweeney's POV)

I sat there on my small bed, face buried in my hands.

My mind was swimming with so many questions. So many concerns, and I just didnt know how to go about on them.

I mean for god sakes, I hadn't seen Johanna since she was a little baby. Now she was a beautiful young lady standing there before me.

How was I supposed to act?!

Suddenly I was snapped out of my trance by the feeling of a hand on my shoulder.

I quickly snapped my head up to see the very girl I was thinking of.

"I'm..so sorry sir. I didn't mean to startle you. I...I just wanted to check on you. I really hope that I didn't do anything to offend you downstairs' She said in a nervous voice.

I shook my head at her and offerd her a seat on the bed.

"You didnt offend me dear,...I just have alot on my mind" I said looking down.

"I understand sir, would you like me to leave you alone?"

"No!..I mean...please dear...I have something to tell you. And I need you to listen to me very carefully.'

She looked at me with fear and worry in her eyes. But slowly nodded her head in understandment.

I swallowed my pride, and sighed before telling her the truth.

The ugly truth.