Chapter 1
Sitting at the end of the table was Mr Michael Peterson. To his right was his daughter Miss Katherine Peterson alias Kathy. To his left were his second wife Jennifer Peterson and his step daughter Alicia. Also present were the family lawyer Louis Simpson and Mr. Peterson's assistant David Nicholas. The environment was quite gloomy after the violent outburst and no one spoke as the dinner was being served by the servant Andrew. Andrew's family had been serving the Peterson's family for three generations. He was well aware of his master's temper. He quickly served the dinner and headed towards the kitchen without speaking a word. He knew that hell had broken and a bad curse had been cast on the family. He was aware that something bad was going to happen. He quietly absorbed the expression on each face as he exited the dining hall.
Michael finished eating and exited the hall as if in a confusion. He did not seem well. Others exchanged glances but no one spoke a word. It was not until he reached his room, the others stirred from their positions. Everyone exited the hall and headed towards their respective rooms.
Alicia went to her mother's room. Her mother gasped and said "I was aware that this was going to happen but I did not predict it to happen so soon". Alicia said "Michael should learn to control his temper. Otherwise he would have to pay a heavy price for it". Jennifer said "Seal your mouth my dear. You don't know that even the walls can hear and especially in this house, I have felt that often. so be careful". Alicia shrugged and went to her room.
Kathy was awakened by a loud cry. She headed towards the direction from which the sound was coming. As she headed towards the room she could see the others approaching as well. She found herself near her father's room. Andrew was just exiting from his master's room. His face registered a clear shock. He was unable to utter even a word. He just pointed his finger towards the room and with great difficulty uttered a word "master". Others gazed towards the direction of his finger. Kathy's heart thumped. Jennifer slowly opened the door. Lying on the floor was Michael's corpse. His face was completely blue. The next moment Jennifer felt giddy and was on floor. Alicia rushed to get some water. There were tears on the corner of her eyelids. She quickly sprinkled some water on her mother. Kathy was starring at her father. She could not believe what she saw. Tears were flowing continuously from her eyes. David and Louis were also shocked. Louis rushed towards the phone and called the Police. Each one was lost in their own thoughts as they waited for the police to arrive….
More to come....
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