Can A Demon Be a Father?

Chapter 39

(Mrs.Lovett's POV)

"I'm sorry you had to hear all that last night love" I said as I sat on Johanna's bed with Pipa in my arms.

"I'm glad I did, I now see him for what he truly is..a no good demon" Johanna said, her eyes still red from crying.

"Dosen't he realize that I have been controlled enough? The damn judge wouldn't even let me out of my room. I'm tired of a man telling me how to live me life!"

With every word she spoke, I could feel Johanna's frustration and anger. He fists were balled up and she was even trembling a bit.

"There there dear, I understand why you're upset. And believe me,I'm very angry with your father as well.."

"I wish he wasn't my father" she said cutting me off.

Her words were so venomous, they made my heart ache more than I thought it already could.

"Johanna how could you say such a thing?"

"Because he ruined everything! Everything I've done or wanted to do, he's been against it! The only man who's ever truly made me feel something beautiful was.. Edward" she said before crying once again.

I quickly layed Pipa down and took Johanna into my arms.

I shushed her as I rubbed her back in a comforting way.

"Why can't he see that I love him, mom? Why do his emotions have to affect everyone around him?"

I sighed before running a hand over her smooth chocolate locks.

"I've been wondering the same thing since he walked through my door Love. I think..your father is afraid."

"Afraid of what?' she asked looking up at me with tears still falling.

"He's afraid of losing you like he lost your mother. I mean we both have to understand  love that your father has been through hell and back. And maybe he's just afraid of being happy again. Because that happiness and love was stolen from him once before. Maybe he's also afraid of losing the last bit of happiness he has to another man, even though that young man is clearly kind and has good intentions."

"I just wish I could make him understand that things would be different if he would just give them a chance," Johanna said holding onto me tighter.

But just as she said that, the door to her room burst open, making all 3 of us jump.

"Mum! Johanna! You have to come quick!" Toby said, panting, out of breath and fear written all over his face.

"Whats going on?" Johanna asked, running to his side.

"Mr.T and I were at the market and we heard..'

"Heard what love?' I asked.

"We heard the judge, talking with Antony and Kimberly. They seemed to be very close to one another" Sweeney said standing in the doorway.

"What?" Me and Johanna said.

"I'll explain everything, Toby take the baby downstairs and keep an eye on her. Both of you fallow me to my shop."

Both Johanna and I exchanged glances but did as Sweeney asked.

Both of us knowing this wouldn't be a very nice conversation.

(Sweeney's POV)

Once we were all Inside, I locked the door and Turned to face both of them.

Johanna could hardly look at me, and Mrs.Lovett stood there with her arms crossed.

"From what we heard, The judge has something to do with the incident that involves Antony and Kimberly. He knows where you are Lamb, why he hasn't come after you is beyond me."

"But love how would he know where to look?" Mrs.Lovett asked.

"After Johanna escaped he must of found a way to fallow her. He must of discovered her whereabouts and whom she was staying with. Thus discovering how you found Pipa and how I hired Edward as my assistant."

At the mention of his name, Johanna balled up her fists and looked out the window.

"That's why Kimberly was with Antony that night. The judge is trying to take advantage of all of us. He's trying to use those that we love against us" Mrs. Lovett said with a gasp.

"Guess he got what he wanted' Johanna said glaring at me.

"Lamb, now is not the time to be spiteful. We have to figure out a plan.We have no idea what he may do next' I said doing my best to stay as calm as I possibly could.