Chapter 3

I was sitting on the balcony, alone, looking out over Georg's enormous property. It was the first time I had been alone since we got here, and I was trying to clear my mind. I had begun to relax over the past few days. I had sat, and talked to the kids more frequently. I had begun to talk to everyone around here even Maria.

She was a decent person with high hopes to be a nun. She told me she didn't quite fit in there. I could see why she didn't because she really wasn't meant to be a nun. She blushed every single time Georg entered the room.

I didn't quite like her because I guess I felt as if she wanted to steal Georg from me. I hated feeling this way I wished I could just like her.

"Frau Schraeder" Brigitta said taking a step out hesitantly.

"Yes Brigitta, what do you need? You look worried." I asked.

"Marta fell, and I can't find father! Can you help?" She rambled on, but all I could think of was hurt little Marta alone, crying.

"I'm on my way. Where is she?" I said getting up, and running after her.

I heard the loud crying coming from the room next door. I ran as quickly as I could into the room. Marta sat on the ground crying, and her arm looked bruised. I darted over, and sat on the ground next to little Marta.

"Oh Marta, what happened?" I asked.

"We were playing tag….and I fell." She sobbed.

I picked her up being careful not to touch her touch her arm, and carried her downstairs to the kitchen. I opened the freezer and took out some ice. I walked over to the counter, and got a paper towel which I wrapped the ice in. I went into the dining room and sat down on the chair holding her on my lap.

"Shh it's okay Marta. Everything will be okay." I cooed trying to calm her down.

I sat there for a little for a while holding her, and rocking her back and forth. After some time she stopped crying, and hugged me.

"Are you feeling better, sweetie?" I whispered.

"Yes, I feel better thank you so much Frau Schraeder." She said hugging me.

I felt happy that she felt better, and smiled down at her. The more I saw Georg's kids like that the more I wanted to be their mother. It was so cute the way the interacted with each other, and with me. I fell in love with this family more, and more every day.

"Frau Schraeder can I go play with my siblings again?" She asked.

"Of course, try to be careful though. Ok?" I replied.

"Alright I promise." She stated climbing off my lap and giving me a hug before running off.

I sat quiet for a moment. These kids loved to have a blast, and they liked running around and giving off all their energy. They were just kids, but at the same time they didn't mind to march. They were well behaved, and did whatever their dad wanted.

"Well, well, well" Georg said entering the room.

"What?" I asked looking up at the sound of his voice.

"You were great just then with little Marta. I loved watching you take care of my kids it gave me so much delight to watch."

I was shocked that he just stood there, and watched. I hadn't even noticed he'd been watching. He smiled and grabbed my hand. I held his hand when he offered it, and followed him when he motioned for me to come. We ended up standing on the balcony, and it was a warm beautiful night.

"I was wondering if maybe you'd want to meet me friends. I mean while you're here I would like to show you off." He said.

"I'd love to meet your friends." I said.

He leaned down and quickly kissed my lips. I kissed him back, and smiled when we pulled apart. He sure was the man I loved, and the closer we grew the more I loved him. Day after day I seemed to learn that this was more that I realized we were more than something that just looked good in paper. We were falling love more every day. One day I hoped I would marry Georg because we were in love, and there was no one I'd rather spend my life with.