The Ugly Wickerwood - Chapter 18

Albert and Myrhna lived a few happy days now that they had access to their two kids, Hui and Edna. Albert had time to concentrate on his Law Enforcement career, and Myrhna found more time to practice on her guitar.

Neighbors never got a grip on Myrhna, why would anyone prefer to practice their guitar in the snow, wearing nothing but their underwear? Well, Myrhna Wickerwood obviously preferred it that way...

Very soon it was time for little Hui to grow up! Albert was extremely excited - would Hui be ugly enough to become his main heir? Albert was raised to value ugliness, and if none of his kids inherit his ugly looks, they will need to try for more babies!

- Come on son! Show me what ugly is all about!, Albert cheered.

- Well, dad, when will I get my first pocket money?, Hui asked and grinned.

Hui turned out to be a cool boy, his looks was pretty bad, but nothing like extreme ugliness. He didn't quite understand how his dad could allow granny to stay in their home, because she obviously did her best to look young and pretty.

- You could stop cleaning yourself, Hui suggested. - Dirt might make you ugly, you know!

Anna Eastwall got confused with this little boy. Was he not okay?

Then someone was at the door, and Anna Eastwall quickly redressed before she opened thew door. A police man!

- Good evening, are you the owner of this house, madam?

- Oh, sure, I'm the house owner. The couple over there is my renters. What can I help you with?
- Oh madam, neighbors complained on your ugly house! Action must be taken or you will be fined!

The young police man asked them to follow him. They walked outside.

- This is the ugliest house in town, and even the Council has a problem with it!
- Oh, said Anna. - I will make sure it is upgraded!
- No you won't, Albert protested. - This house stays just the way it is today!
- Then you will be fined!
- Fine!

A few days later, Albert was met by a surprise as he returned back home from work. An elderly stranger walked through the living room!

- Freeze! Who there?

- Hello, who are you, Mr Police officer? Are you looking for the house owner?
- No, I live here, Albert said. - But what are you doing here?
The old man laughed. - No wait, I live here! I just moved in with the owner! She invited me!
- What?

Suddenly Anna Eastwall was standing right there in the kitchen.
- Jonas, come back to bed!

To be continued in about 1 week.