Mystery: The Coming Back: (Mystery, Suspense, Thriller, Suspense Thriller Mystery) Read Online Free PDF Page B

much simpler a day out with his father could have been!
    “Jesus, Stanley, you act as if I am taking you to prison,” Charles said with an actual roll of his eyes, as Stanley tried to put some distance between them. “What are you concerned about? Here we are, doing what we have done hundreds of times. Why not enjoy it?”
    “Wouldn’t THAT be nice? For a few days to forget who I am and live, as a free, new person, without the baggage of my past,” Stanley asked sarcastically.
    Twenty minutes later they were driving through the woods, bumping along a badly paved stretch of road Charles had chosen over the smooth-running main one.
    “I think this is it!” He exclaimed, pointing to a small clearing on their right side.
    “Are you sure?” Stanley asked doubtfully, sliding out of the car.
    “I see a tree, the clearing and the hill on the left – so I would say that’s it,” Charles said, pointing to the big old pine tree, to the clearing covered with grass and to the hill visible through the trees on the left. “This is our place, the one we’ve visited hundreds of times. Look, here is the stone you placed over the grave of Joxer, your first dog.” Charles laughed at his expression, patting Stanley reassuringly on the shoulder.
    “I’m sure you remember everything here.” Stanley did his best to ignore that little remark and started to examine the area around them.
    “Oh!” he said reverently, dropping his bag on the grass, as he turned a few times around himself. The place was fabulous! On the faraway horizon the trees were merging with the sky, making it almost impossible to distinguish one from the other. The grass looked vivid and the colorful flowers, scattered all over it, gave it a cheerful look. Behind them rose high, green pine trees, providing shade and making the picture perfect.
    All of a sudden, Stanley heard the roar of a coming plane. The jet wind took him by surprise and truly scared him. Charles, however, was there for his son, supporting his quivering body with his strong one, keeping the younger man steady on the ground.
    “This must be how the Paradise looks like,” Stanley mumbled, once the initial shock had passed. He was increasingly thankful for the large expanse of the site, which provided for some distance between them. He sighed in relief when his father ran off to explore the place, giving him some breathing room. A whole day alone in the woods with his father would really test his nerves. Stanley could see the questions in his eyes, questions he had no intention of answering. So, there they were, in a virtual paradise, facing a whole day of nothing but each other’s company. Stanley sighed, glancing out at the woods. “Let’s hope that time will pass quickly,” he wished silently.
    “Stanley!” Charlie’s voice broke through his thoughts. Stanley looked up at him, leaning over a tree and smiling down at him. “Come on, we have a lot to explore today.” The younger man smiled tightly at him, holding back another moan as he headed his way.
    Like most things that day that defied Stanley’s best evasive actions, they ended up talking about the past. He couldn’t change the subject without making it obvious that it was affecting him. So, he resigned to his defeat and tried to enjoy the sun and the breeze, desperately ignoring most of the questions his father was asking.
    “How about a nice, refreshing swim?” Charlie’s voice again entered his world, reminding Stanley of his close presence. His father stood up and slowly started to remove his clothes, standing before him and looking carefully at his son. “Come on, hurry up! The water will feel amazing, I promise you.” He grinned down at him.
    “I’ll be right after you.” Stanley smiled weakly, rising up and stepping back away from his father. Charlie turned around without another word and walked towards the stream, which could be seen through the trees. He took his time undressing and following Charlie into the