The sun rose and the crisp morning air rushed in my window as I got dressed. "Papa" I called, coming downstairs. It wasn't unusual now for him to be gone like this. He always said it was business but this 'business' had increased the last few years. I was interrupted from my thoughts by an urgent pounding at the door. 'Who could that be' I thought, carefully approaching the door. "Who is it" I called.
"Message for Gabriel Delacroix" the voice answered.
"He isn't here at present monsieur" I answered, slowly opening the door.
"See this gets in his hands at once" the messenger instructed, handing me a scroll and left quickly. I closed the door again and inspected the scroll. What struck me odd was that it bore the seal of Spain. 'Father, what have you been into' I thought, carefully sitting the sealed scroll on the table.
I carefully did all my morning chores like usual and had breakfast alone. It was well after noon when my papa came back. "Naomi" Papa called.
"In the kitchen" I called back. He came in and I saw that he was worried. "Papa, what's wrong" I asked curiously.
"I have some things that I must answer for Naomi. I have no time to explain but in time, you will learn the truth" Papa answered as he read the message that had been delivered this morning.
Papa excused himself to his study and I didn't dare question anything more. I was left to myself for the rest of the day. I only saw Papa twice more today for meals and to find a messenger. I had no clue what lay ahead and I wasn't sure I was ready for what I would soon learn but I also had no clue it would lead me to love.