Autofiction
CHAPTER 8
In the beginning there is life, followed by death, and then came Achlys
[Excerpt] … and Sophia just laid there and quietly passed away without pain.
Achlys soon arrived at Favian and Sophia’s home to support and comfort Favian and help with putting together an immediate memorial that included all of us and Sophia’s local friends. She promised to be around for a couple weeks or so to help out, however, less than 48 hours later, Achlys true colors came back to life as she swiftly wrote the following note and left Favian’s home forever, to go visit her young daughter’s pen pal in another state.
That was the last Favian saw of Achlys until 5 months later, however, communications through Facebook, various Messengers, Text and email continued on.
About 10 days after Sophia died, something snapped within Achlys mind and she moved towards nefarious plots. She first started off by making disparaging remarks about Favian to various family members via email and public Social Media websites. The first solidly hurtful thing Achlys advertised was “We all know Favian was liquidating assets as much as possible in anticipation of Sophia’s death and everyone also knows Favian was divorcing Sophia”.
As perhaps Achlys’s plan, tears once again began rolling down Favian’s face as he remembered the very special bond he and Sophia shared between each other for so many years. All the way to the end…. Sophia once explained it this way:
CHAPTER 9
Blowin’ In the Wind
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… and later that day Achlys came to the venue where the services and a good meal were going to be had in the following days. She banged loudly at the front door of the venue. Knocking… and Banging…
Favian and other family members went outside to greet Achlys and everyone immediately became face to face with lots of nonsensical yelling, screaming, and endless swearing. Two of Favian’s grandchildren were in the car and listening to the awful way their mother was treating everyone. All anyone could guess is that Favian was just trying to convince how awful a person their grandfather was so to justify why she wouldn’t ever allow them to visit their grandparents. The tantrum lasted quite a while and certainly showed off Achlys’s colors,
All that loud and disgusting swearing occurred while other families and their children were currently having their own special gathering that day. Needless to say, Favian could no longer have the gathering at that venue and Achlys actions forced everyone to find a new location. Achlys, while never apologizing for the incident, said she would help find a new venue for the gathering, however, Achlys completely dropped the ball and there was nowhere for all to gather and celebrate Sophia’s life. Some had to just cancel and others just went home after the scattering.
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Then Achlys wrote to Favian and said “We didn’t meet with you, because you are insane and we have no desire to deal with you any further. You know that you were lying we know that you were lying. Everyone else knows that you were lying. I did not grow any obstacles in your way. hi use the ashes that were not give it to me for Thursday because I was told I had to Miguel called you. … you completely lied to everyone about everything you Did a disservice to my mother in life and death. You are a disgrace to your ancestors into your descendants. I hope you get everything in life that you deserve.”
CHAPTER 10
Achlys trips – pick up items & deliver
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Achlys then commented “Hey- we are driving – I am headed to Wilmington. All four kids will come up and help with storage and other things you need help with. That storage idea isn’t a bad one. Will discuss with kids and make a plan.
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Achlys once again says “we are driving up February 6th or 7th to the storage unit next week to pick up what we can and close it out”. Those dates really confused Favian because those dates are right during Mardi Gas, which was always a favorite thing of hers. Never the less, Favian got everything ready for her visit and even requested a couple weeks off from work.
A couple or so days later, Achlys contacted Favian to say that she needs to be in North Carolina on 19th of February, therefore she doesn’t think she can make the trip to pick up the items from storage, and then commented: “the hutch and table aren’t even for me”.More Chapters coming soon