Can A Demon Be a Father?

Chapter 29

(Johanna's POV)

It was a silent walk back to the shop was a silent one. I couldnt get what just happened out of my head.

I knew Antony was sorry, and deep down I knew he had feelings for me. But did I have those same feelings, was the question that lingered on my mind.

I wasn't sure how to maintain a relationship, the damn judge took my self confidence and trust in people away from me. So why should I give this sailor boy a chance?!

All these thoughts were screaming in my mind, but I pushed them away when we finally made it home.

Toby ran inside with the bottle of gin and I knew he was about to drink himself silly again.

"Was that boy your boyfriend?' Edward asked.

"No, he wishes he was" I said rolling my eyes.

"Isnt he the disrespectful boy who insulted your hair?' Edward asked.

"Huh? How do you know about that?' I asked giving him a strange look.

"Well..umm...your father told me about it" he said getting a little nervous.

I rolled my eyes again, I wanted to be mad at him but I knew it wasn't Edwards fault. I just wasn't aware that my dad liked to gossip.

"I don't care what anyone has to say, I love my hair and I dont plan on going back to blonde anytime soon."

With that said, I walked inside and walked into Pipas room with Edward.

By the way she was rubbing her little eyes and yawning, I could tell that my baby sister was worn out.

Giving her a kiss on the forhead, I layed her down and watched her close her eyes.

"Come with me" Edward whispered once Pipa was asleep.

I just nodded and fallowed him into the living room.

"Listen, after your Father told me about what that sailor said about you...it made me kind of angry. And..I know you said it doesn't bother you. But I got this for you' he said handing me a small gift wrapped in white tissue paper.

Carefully I opened it and let out a small gasp at what I saw.

It was a beautiful silver butterfly hair clip with blue gems in the center of each wing (Like the butterfly from corpse bride).

With a smile, I opened up the clip and pinned it to my bangs.

"Thank you Edward, it's so beautiful.'

He blushed and looked down at his feet.

"Your welcome, I'm glad you liked it."

"I love it" I said before putting my arms around him and hugged him.

And I'm not sure why, but when he held me back I felt safe. I felt warm, I felt like nothing in the world could possibly hurt me...but I also wasn't sure if I should be feeling this way. Should I allow myself to fall for Edward?

I tried to just ignore my worries, and enjoy this embrace. And I was actually kind of disappointed when he let go.

"Well, I'm gonna start heading home. I'll see you later on tonight. Tell your mom that I'll gladly help out if she'll allow me.'

"Okay, see you tonight' I said waving at him as he walked out.

Suddenly the sound of hiccuping caught my attention.

"Sis, I dont feel very well" said Toby who looked a little green.

"I told you not to drink it" I said in a strict voice.

With a groan, I took Toby into the bathroom and drew him a bath.

"Just lay in there for a while until you feel better. Mom really needs you to help out tonight okay?"

"Kay, thank you sis' Toby said in a weak voice.

Shutting the bathroom door shut, I sighed and threw myself onto the couch.

Things sure weren't getting any easier in my life.

But I smiled when I remembered the little clip in my hair.

Edward seemed to be the only thing that was making me happy.

But something was telling me that this happiness was about to be shattered into a million pieces...