Authors Note: Well thanks to those of you who read the last chapter! I'm glad it was well received! I hope you enjoy this one and keep reading more!
Months had passed by; the first letter sent never having a reply to it. The man who crafted this letter so eloquently had decided, at first that this letter had not reached the person it was meant for. He would try again, more of the black liquid placed on the fresh parchment.
'No worries.' The man thought, deciding that this was a blessing in disguise. "This time I can write a letter better than before!" Gilbert exclaimed out loud.
And better it would be.
Dear Elizaveta,
It has been a long time since we last spoke.
This is how the letter began. No. That didn't sound right.
Gilbert crumpled the paper up and began again.
Dear Elizaveta,
When was the last time we spoke to one another? When was the last time we have seen one another? To me, it seems like ages ago.
Yes. That sounded more appropriate. He continued to write, the feather scratching along the paper, leaving the black trail of ink wherever it had touched.
I missed the times we had spent together. The times we fought, forgave, and laughed. Last time we spoke, it was the first of that list. The fight we had mixed ourselves up in was toxic.
And this was true. Their last fight was toxic. Not a fight on the field but rather a fight of the hearts.
I wish to apologize. I know that this letter will not do. After all, I wish to apologize in person. I had reacted in a manner that was unbecoming of me. You see, the man I knew you as...
That was what started the fight. No. Those words could not do. He had to start again.
Dear Elizaveta,
When was the last time we spoke to one another? When was the last time we have seen one another? To me, it seems like ages ago. I missed the times we had spent together. The times we fought, forgave, and laughed. Last time we spoke, it was the first of that list. The fight we had mixed ourselves up in was toxic. I wish to apologize. I know that this letter will not do. After all, I wish to apologize in person. I had reacted in a manner that was unbecoming of me. When we were younger, I thought of you as a great companion. A hunting and fighting companion. As we grew, however, I found you to be great company. A great friend. But when I first discovered that you were not the man I thought you were, that you were, in fact, a woman, I panicked. I thought I had lost the very friend I had begun to know and love. Truth is, I wouldn't have lost that friend if I had reacted in a more positive manner.
It seemed like only yesterday. The day when Gilbert had discovered Elizaveta's true gender. His hunting partner had been wounded. The chest. And that was when Gilbert had seen them. The sight was enough to make the already snow white male look like a ghost.
Shaking the memory from his head, Gilbert continued to write.
I wish to apologize to you and I know this letter will not do. I hope that you will write back.
Hope. That's all Gilbert had right now. The hope that Elizaveta would reply this time. The hope that Elizaveta would even get this letter.
I hear you have married Roderich. I hope he is treating you well. I know he has much coin to his name, but that does not mean that he could offer you all of the things you need in a husband.
Roderich. The very name made Gilbert's face contort with rage. Everything that name touches becomes his property, uncaring for the conditions that the man's belongings turned to.
I hope to hear from you soon, Elizaveta. Your words always did sooth my soul. I am eager to hear your response.
Love,
No. Love was too sudden. He had to restart again.
The third paper was written much faster this time. All of the words would flow, making one final piece.
Sincerely,
Gilbert Beilschmidt
Much better. This letter was sealed up, the families crest stamped onto the envelope and instantly sent away. Much like the letter said, Gilbert waited for the reply eagerly, hoping for it to come soon. Of course, this reply never came. Just like before.
Authors Note: Well, that's the end of this chapter! I hope you enjoyed it! Stick around for the next chapter!
