CHAPTER 2

His parents were upset about his decision, but they saw that

he would not be swayed so they accepted. Elisa on the other hand felt more than

helpless. A week before her brother’s announcement she had prepared to confide in

her brother. Of all the people she knew she was sure that only her brother

would understand her. “I know I’ve disappointed you, but I cannot force myself

to suit the preferences of the society”, and with these words Josh left the

dining table. Elsa who had picked the piece of meat with her fork shoved it in

her mouth nearly chocking herself. “That is not the way for a lady to eat”,

said her mother who was still shocked at what her son had just declared. Elsa

held back her tears and excused herself leaving her two dumbstruck parents at

the table. She entered her room and rushed towards where the study table was

kept. She took out a paper from her first drawer and started writing.

Dear Rowden,

Winter has arrived so everything looks so cold. I wonder how

long will it last this year? Things must be different in capital, right? Don’t

forget to wear warm clothes and remember to eat three meals a day. Even though

the training to become a knight might be difficult try to hang in there.

I miss you a lot especially today. When you return, I’ll be

there to welcome you.

With Love,

Elisa.

She wanted to write about the incidents that had taken place

but all she could write was “I miss you”. Two weeks before when Rowden had

proposed Elisa, she had felt the luckiest that day. The man of her dreams, the

man, whom she loved dearly had asked her for commitment. She could not have been

happier than that. However, Rowden also had a matter that he wanted to

discuss with her. He had been enlisted to serve in the army. He had always been

considered as a useless piece of meat but for the first time in his life he

wanted to do something for someone. He knew that he was not good enough for his

beloved but now he wanted to be someone who Elisa could rely on. He had always

been envious of Josh because he was everything that Rowden could never become.

This may have been the catalyst for Rowden to approach Elisa but as time passed,

he wanted to treasure Elisa. Her pure feelings paved its way to Rowden dark

heart and filled it with light and warmth. Elisa knew that if she mentioned

anything about how anxious she was, he would leave everything and come to her

side which she never wanted, after all it was the first time when Rowden had

considered something.

After writing the letter she stared out of the window for a

long time. She wondered, “when will spring come?”. That night Elisa could not

sleep and for the first time in her life she wished that winter would pass by.

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