While Sister Inherits Mansion, Brother Gets Abandoned House and Finds a Hidden Floor There – Story of the Day

Freddy and Hazel’s sibling relationship took a nosedive after their parents’ will was read. The division of their properties was shockingly unfair. While Hazel inherited the family mansion, Freddy was left with a seemingly worthless, abandoned house. But waits until you hear what Freddy found!

Freddy did his best to stay composed when the lawyer read the will. His sister Hazel’s fiancé, Mark, wore a smug look as Hazel questioned why she had received the main house.

“Your parents believed you deserved it more, babe,” Mark smirked.

Freddy couldn’t keep quiet. “Why does she deserve it more?”

For illustration purposes only | Source: Unsplash

Mark, always an opportunist, chimed in, “Your parents met me. They knew we planned to marry and have children. You never settled down. Obviously, the big house should go to a potential family.”

Freddy realized Mark was just trying to justify Hazel getting the mansion. Hazel timidly suggested selling both properties and dividing the profit.

“Absolutely not!” Mark retorted. “In this economy, Freddy could make a killing fixing up that house.”

“Mark, step out,” Freddy said, tired of his arrogance.

Mark refused. “Your parents were old-fashioned, Freddy. They worried if you’d ever settle down here or have kids, given,” he trailed off.

“Given what?” Freddy pressed.

“Guys, please,” the lawyer intervened.

For illustration purposes only | Source: Unsplash

Hazel, though initially supportive of Freddy’s complaints, started backtracking under Mark’s influence. “Freddy, our parents loved you but had different views. They always worried about your lifestyle…”

Freddy countered, “It’s the 21st century. Surely they could have adapted.”

For illustration purposes only | Source: Pexels

With rising frustration, Freddy lamented, “Dad favored you after he knew about me. He couldn’t even hide it.”

Hazel started tearing up. She felt Freddy’s pain but was influenced by Mark. Freddy decided to take the house and walked out quietly.

***

The abandoned house turned out better than expected. Freddy’s father bought it cheaply and moved after marrying his mom. Freddy began repairs, shocked at the high renovation costs. But he decided to do it himself.

Remodeling proved tough, but Freddy enjoyed tackling the challenges. His heart was set on making the old house beautiful again.

For illustration purposes only | Source: Pexels

Freddy’s journey in fixing the kitchen and bathrooms was exhilarating but taxing. His social media updates attracted attention, including his sister’s, though they hadn’t spoken since the will reading.

While renovating, Freddy found a strange unevenness on the floor. Expecting it to be rot, he discovered a hidden staircase leading down. Initially terrified, he covered it but couldn’t ignore it.

Eventually, he got the floor plans from the lawyer and confirmed the house had a hidden basement.

Freddy armed himself with a flashlight and ventured down. What he found was astonishing – a desk with old papers and a typewriter. They were poems signed with his father’s name. Shocked, Freddy realized his father had a hidden artistic side.

For illustration purposes only | Source: Pexels

He also found an ornate box filled with the pages of a novel – a love story between two men.

Freddy immediately wanted to call Hazel. At 1 a.m., after much pacing, he finally did. Hazel answered worriedly. Freddy convinced her to visit him the next day.

***

Hazel arrived, intrigued and concerned. Freddy showed her the hidden basement and their father’s literary works.

For illustration purposes only | Source: Pexels

“Dad wrote these?” Hazel’s eyes widened as she scanned the poems.

“Yes, and a novel. It’s a beautiful love story between two men,” Freddy revealed.

Hazel struggled to accept it. She had always known their parents as traditional, even rigid.

Freddy explained how their father might have struggled with his identity. This hidden life and creative side contrasted starkly with how he had treated Freddy.

Hazel began to understand. “Dad left you this house so you could find and understand him,” she said tearfully.

Freddy pondered publishing their father’s work. “I want to honor him, mustering the courage he never could,” Freddy told Hazel.

Amid this revelation, Mark barged in, demanding to know what was going on.

Hazel, who had been influenced by Mark for so long, finally stood her ground. As Mark displayed his true colors, Hazel saw the truth. She ended their relationship on the spot and kicked him out.

For illustration purposes only | Source: Pexels

***

Freddy and Hazel later published their father’s novel with a small, enthusiastic publisher. The novel wasn’t a best-seller, but its poignant themes and beautiful prose captivated a niche audience.

They used the royalties to finalize renovations and got back their lost bond. Freddy continued his travels, while Hazel moved on to a new, loving relationship.

Freddy was proud to honor his father’s true self, a side none of them had known but were proud to reveal to the world.

Share this beautiful story with friends and family. It’s sure to inspire and brighten their day.

Tell us what you think about this story, and share it with your friends. It might inspire them and brighten their day.

This piece is inspired by stories from the everyday lives of our readers and written by a professional writer. Any resemblance to actual names or locations is purely coincidental. All images are for illustration purposes only. Share your story with us; maybe it will change someone’s life.