A.N: Okay so I realize I'm very new to writting and I'm far from happy how these chapters turns out already but at least l have fun doing it! :) I consider this practice.

Chapter: Prince charming

Anna had spent an hour at Otamar's general store. Otamar was a lively old man possibly close to Eda's age. Anna learned of his sons living in the city and how he loved Oak Tree town so much he would stay here forever if he could. They were drinking tea in the room behind the grocery shelfs, Otamar doing most of the talking. It was quite pleasant to Anna, she enjoyed listening to older people and she felt relaxed. But it did worry her how at times Otamar would pause for a few minutes and then ask who she was and why she was there, but regardless if he remembered her or not, he would jump to a tale and continue the conversation as if it didn't really matter. It was both amusing and concerning at the same time.

"Excuse me." A voice came from the store as a lady approached the room were Anna and Otamar were talking. Anna recognised her as Veronica's daughter, she worked as a nurse, but Anna couldn't remember her name.

"Hello." Anna waved from her chair. "Oh! Angela! How wonderful!" Otamar beamed up. "Come take a seat, I was just telling... " He paused again and Anna laughed a bit nervously and looked at Angela as she waited for Otamars repeating question. "... Who are you again? Oh are you here to help Angela? Angela how nice that you've hired some assistance. I know you have such a busy schedule, but come sit down a little first why won't you?" The older man got up from his chair and offered it to Angela who just looked at Otamar with a blank expression. She pushed her glasses in place with a light push then walked towards the drawers next to Otamars bed and started to rummage through medications and other devices, she didn't as much as offer a look at Anna who was increasingly feeling out of place.

"Mister Otamar, I appreciate your offer. But if you're thinking about what I would prefer then I assure you I'd rather get to work." She then looked up at Anna as if she just realized she was there. "Don't mind me. I help mister Otamar with medications and simple housecleaning. His lack of consistent memory makes it dangerous for him to handle the first by himself."

Anna nodded then directed herself to Otamar. "Thank you very much for the tea, it was lovely. But I have to get going now. I've already been here far longer than I was suppose to. I need to sow the seeds I bought earlier after all." She got up and Otamar walked her to the door and waved her good bye.

Anna frowned a little as she noted the sun was slowly heading for the horizon in the far. In the city she had never cared much about daylight, but now she was eager to make her way back home before it got dark. She'd hate to get lost in the darkness.

She had only walked the road back twice before and that was during daylight. As she approached the river in which she had dived in earlier that day, the sun was gone and so did the warmth it had offered during the day.

The cold breeze told her how spring was connected the coldest season of the year, even if the sun made it comfortable to walk outside without a coat during the day, evening was cold enough to make her breath into visible clouds.

Then she came to where the road splitted in two. She stopped. She hadn't forgotten, had she? She hadn't thought about it the other two times, she had simply walked home. Now however she was unsure. She didn't like to admit it, but sometimes she couldn't be sure if her memory was right. Anna sighted slightly frustrated. She hoped her memory wouldn't be as bad as mister Otamas' before she'd even hit thirty.

Anna wasn't scared to take a wrong turn anyway. Living in the city she was used to explore several roads before finally making it to her destination. How could it be so much different here if there was a trail to follow? She did a nursery rime as she let her finger move back and fort from the two possibilities.

Dusk became night and it was darker. Anna had picked a trail but now she found that it had disappeared from her feet. She was looking around to see if she could find it again, but the trees around the mountain made it even more difficult to see as they blocked away even the humblest of moonlight.

She started to whimper. This wasn't right. Now she was just stumbling around in the grass and moss not knowing which direction to go. If the cold hadn't made her shiver before, the inner turmoil she felt now definitely did.

She couldn't take it anymore and fell to the ground and started to sob and whimper. "I'm so pathetic." She repeatedly whispered to herself as she swallowed tears only replaced by new ones.

Suddenly she went quiet and listened intently. Had she heard something? A few seconds and- there it was again! It sounded like branches bring crushed... Could it be footsteps? But it wasn't near enough for comfort so she swallowed her fears of whatever it could be and called out as loud as she could. "Hello!? Hellooo!? Is anybody there!?" She waited. The sounds stopped and after a few seconds she heard a call back repeating her questions. At least it wasn't an animal she though and called out for help.

As the voice approached her she recognized it and an embarrassed blush crept up her cheeks. The man finally found her and she could almost imagine that he must of found this utterly amusing.

"... Twice in a day?" He asked slightly dumbfounded, looking worriedly at Anna. Anna just shrugged. She was cold and the experience of just being hopelessly lost had teared down her pride and nervousness. She just wanted to get home. "This time I might actually need your help..." She almost whispered. It was Klaus that had found her, the same man who thought she was drowning earlier that day and now she had gotten lost in the wilderness.

He simply nodded and heldt out his hand for Anna who hadn't moved from the ground yet. She accepted his gesture and pulled herself up with his help. He paused a bit and looked at Anna from head to toe before he asked "You're not hurt?". She shook her head wearily. "Only my pride." He paused a little again. Anna could tell he was thinking something, but the darkness made it difficult to make out his facial expression. But she could hear a serious and worried sound to his voice. "Are you sure you're quite suited for the task you have given yourself?" He finally asked. "What, you mean about becoming a farmer?" She asked feeling a sudden panic rising up her chest. Had he really already judged her incapable? She couldn't quite blame the man, but this hit a sore spot.

"I don't have experience running a farm, but I imagine it requires you to be a bit more... " He paused again, not sure if it was his place to say this. He had only met the girl twice that one day anyway.

"... Independent." Anna's cheeks were burning red and there was a flame in her chest that urged her to smack a fist into the gentlemans' face, but she restrained it. Instead she composed herself in a straight and rigid stance and looked him straight in the eyes. "I..." She started, not sure what to say. "I... I will be, if not today, one of the world's most famous farmers!" She realized how farfetched that statement sounded in her particular situation. "You just wait and see. It might take a few years, but I have always dreamed of working with crops and animals. I have lived in the city all my life and therefore I might not be perfectly suited as today. But this has been my dream and I will work hard for it! My farm will be known far and wide, and the products with my brand will be sold at exquisite prices! It will be the most efficient farm ever run by a single person that ever was!" She stopped to breath. She realized how stupid she sounded. But she wanted him to know how much it meant for her. She felt her adrenaline slowly ebb away as she had used all her strength to openly declare her own aspirations. She never shared her thoughts, let alone her dreams with anyone, she knew how foolish she would sound and she didn't need anyone else but herself to mock her for it.

The mans composure went from his concerned state to the relaxed state she remembered had surprised her earlier. "My apologies." He said softly and she could make out a slight bow. "It's okay." She murmured and fixed her eyes on the ground. She felt so embarrassed. "But I do believe that is twice today you've told me you're single.".

Anna looked at him completely dumbfounded. "What!" She said then caught a jokingly smile from him and she realized he had made a joke to lighten up the tension. She was grateful for it. He pulled off his long dark coat and stepped next to Anna and placed it around her shoulders. "As an aspiring world famous farmer, I don't believe getting sick would benefit you." He said gently and then offered her his arm. "If you would allow me to escort you to your house, my lady."

His charming gentleman gestures seemed so second nature to him she couldn't tell if he was teasing her or if this was how he normally behaved. Anna silently placed her hand on his offered arm and tugged at the collar of the coat with the other. She hadn't realized how cold she was and the coat was already warm.

They were walking together and Anna started to recognize the trail. She felt something nudge on her heart from the conversation earlier so she spoke up. "I'm not looking for anyone by the way." Klaus smiled at her. "I never said you were.".

As they reached Anna's farm, the sight of her drafty excuse for a house had never given her more joy than right there and then. Anna could almost cry for joy as she let go of Klaus' arm and hugged her house with her arms as wide as she could. "I missed you house! I missed you window! I'm so happy to be home again." She said loudly as she gave her attention to her home. She could hear Klaus chuckle lightly in the back. "Glad the two of you have made amends." He said. Anna smiled and nodded. "It just needs a little love and tenderness. I'll be sure to give it exactly that from today on." She couldn't help feel like she had been renewed by confessing her resolve earlier. She had told someone her dream and he hadn't commented how ridiculous she was. She felt like she really could do this. Anna turned around and bowed to the taller man.

"Thank you so much for seeing me safely back home. I owe you a lot!"

He was putting back on his coat she had handed to him when she saw her house and simply nodded to her modestly. "It was nothing. But I believe it is far past your bedtime. You should get some sleep." Anna couldn't agree more. She was still shivering even tho she wasn't cold anymore. It must 've been from the lack of sleep she had the previous night.

Klaus was about to turn around and head home when he stopped in mid motion. "By the way." He added. "I might have something that may or may not help you. Either way why don't you stop by my house this coming Thursday?" Anna thought for a second then nodded. "Sure. Where do you live?" "Back in Oak Tree, in the civil housing area. My house is the tall brick one. My name plate is by the door so you won't mistake it." A though occurred to him and he looked at Anna with sincere eyes. "However do take care next time you're making your way back home. To wander is only natural, but to get lost is a tragedy." Anna nodded again. "Yeah... I do believe I learned that today." Point taken he made a short bow. "Then I bid you a pleasant night." He then turned around and walked off. Anna waved and called out a goodbye before withdrawing to her house.