The Red Moon

Episode 17

At the residence of Mr Nelson, the twins had been moody and quiet since the previous day after the accusation. Though, the red moon had appeared again but they didn’t care. Both sat in the parlour watching TV. They wore the same color of jean bumshot and yellow top without bra. The tip of their n—–s could be seen through the top.

“Vera, you need to apologize to Michael” Dera broke the silence.
“I’m scared he might hit me again. I never mean to accuse him. I did what I did out of anger because he raised his hands on me” Vera replied pitifully.
“You just need to apologize to him, he won’t kill..”

Michael’s presence interrupted the conversation. He just returned looking calm and humble. He wore a black plain trouser and a shirt with white strips. He glanced at his sisters then began to walk towards his room.
Vera stood up. “Mike?” she called calmly twisting her fingers. Though Michael stopped at the door but didn’t look back. Vera continued. “I’m really sorry for accusing you, I did that out of anger. Please, forgive me”

Dera stood up too. “Mike, forgive her. She has realized her mistakes” she added.
Silence took over as they waited for a reply, but he neither said a word nor looked back, rather opened his room and b@nged the door closed. Tears fell down from Vera’s eyes.
Just then, the alarm door sounded from downstairs, Dera rushed down to see Lucky whom she let in immediately. When they came upstairs, Vera turned and her eyes caught with Lucky’s who couldn’t behold her tears, thus arousing emotional atmosphere.

“Vera?” Lucky called emotionally, almost romantically….