How I like my tea

A Decision

It took a few hours for them to calm down. When they did I insisted it was time to eat. Olga was not in today so I went to the kitchen and made some sandwiches whilst Violetta went upstairs for a shower. German stood in the kitchen with me and watched as I made the sandwiches. He was being very protective.

I couldn't see why, but I wasn't complaining.

When Violetta came down she was in her pyjamas. We all sat at the table eating sandwiches when Violetta finally speaks up.

"Are you going to answer my question?" She asked.

"After today I think its best we all focus on relaxing," I say "I promise we will discuss it tomorrow." She nods her head in agreement.

It has been a long day.

When sandwiches are finished I take Violetta up to bed. Usually she would write in her diary but she said she wanted to forget today. I understand that. I lay next to her, stroking her hair until she fell asleep. When she did, I snuck out, back downstairs.

I really needed a shower. But my room had been ransacked so I didn't fancy using my en suite.

"Do the showers in the other rooms work? I need a shower desperately." I called to German from upstairs.

There was Olga's Room, Ramallo's Room and Jade's Old Room beside Mine, German's and Violetta's.

German looked at me warily. "They do but can I ask something?"

That had me worried. I hoped he wasn't going to ask to watch me shower in case I got attacked.

"Sure" I replied with a smile.

"Do you want to use my en suite? I would prefer it if you did. I haven't checked other rooms for ransacking or anything yet but I know mine is okay. I would stay out of the way. I just want you to be safe."

He sounded genuinely worried. I walked downstairs to meet him at the bottom of the staircase and put my arms around him.

"I'm okay. Promise. But if it makes you feel better then I will." I felt him exhale. He had been holding his breath in worry, again.

"Good." he said "I'll get your nightgown from Olga's clothes pile. Once you are in the shower and the doors closed I'll drop it on the bed. You can change in there."

I nodded and made my way upstairs. My family will never stop worrying about me.

Whilst I was showering, I heard the door creak open and shut again shortly after. German had found my nightgown.

I left the bathroom with my towel around me and dried and dressed in Germans room. It is very formal except for one table in the corner. He has photos of his family there. Lots of him, Maria and Violetta. Some together, some separate. To the side one photo had fallen down so I stood it up again.

The photo was of German and Me. It was taken when we visited France with Violetta. (I adored it there, France is amazing and I only hope to return one day.) Yet I never remember this photo being taken. I took it out of its frame to examine it closely. Turning it over I saw Violetta's writing on the back.

"Dad,

I hope you like this photo. I took it when you and Angie were laughing. I don't remember what about but you were in hysterics. Don't be afraid Dad, Angie loves you just as much as you love her. She will never replace Mom, she wouldn't want to as she loved her just as much as us. I just want both of you to be happy and looking at this photo I know this is how you both can be happy.

Love, Violetta xx"

I placed the photo back in the frame and stood it up. It was a lovely photo. Now I was dressed I headed downstairs. German had already showered and was in his boxers. I giggled when I saw him.

"What's so funny?" he asked.

"That maybe you don't look as pregnant as I first thought." I smiled.

German definitely was not fat, In fact he had quite a nice body. He is no body builder but he has some muscles that I wasn't aware of. It suddenly occurred to me that I had been staring at him for a while so I turned.

"So where do I sleep.." I asked. This had been nagging at me. Olga was out but was returning later that night so would need her bed. Ramallo was already asleep. Jade's Old Room seemed to be free but I wasn't going to ask for it.

"Well everything's either in use or ransacked so I suppose you only have two options though I doubt you will be keen on either." he was worried about my reaction.  

I smiled at him to show that I was ready, "Well Olga, Violetta and Ramallo have their room. Yours is trashed. Jades is trashed. So there are two places left."

"Okay. What is going on in Jade's room?" I asked as that was where I thought I'd be sleeping.

"Refurbishment." He stated,smiling but then he realised he had to give me my options and it disappeared again.

"Well you can either sleep on the sofa or you can share my bed with me."