I was in my room when the next letter arrived. I looked at my door. Mother wasn't there and neither was her maid. I smiled. Finally I had a little privacy.
Catrin
Well, I suppose you can call it my charm. Or just irresistibility. What can I say? I was blessed. It's hard to look this good, or as you said before, be this charming, but I make due. I see it as a responsiblity.
Well, I was going to lie and say I could ride a horse like a big boy, but obviously you've called me out. You caught me. Oh and you remember that guy who was riding a pony because he was too afraid of the big horse. Yes, that was me too.
Too bad for you that my mother's not here. I would have loved to see the look on her face. Pity. I guess it's a good thing that you're not afraid of spiders because I'm simply terrified. If you ever started screaming and asking me to get the little bugger I would probably beat you to the door trying to get out. Joking, of course. Though if I do have a spider I know who to go to.
Goodnight princess,
Alexander
I heard the knock on my door as soon as I sent the letter away with the hawk.
"What is it mother?" I asked.
"It's not your mother, cousin," a reedy, all too familar voice sounded. I hopped up and ran to the door. My cousin Scarlett smiled up at me.
"What do I owe this very sudden yet joyous visit too?" I asked, kissing her on each cheek.
"Oh, Alexander! You're engagement party, of course!" She laughed.
"Oh yes. That," I sighed. While I had excepted the outcome I still wasn't happy about it. Catrin had...surprised me, to say the least, but I still wasn't ready to marry. It was all happening to fast.
"Come for a walk with me cousin," Scarlett said, taking my hand. I followed her out of the castle and towards the woods where we spent most of our childhood climbing trees and chasing the animals. Scarlett had changed though. She was a woman now. I hadn't seen her in years and it felt that way. The bond we once shared had broken, not completely, but it would never be the same. I guess that's what growing up will do to you.
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