ENGAGEMENT
Alex was sitting on the bench pondering over her feelings.
She had loved Joseph Dutton, yes, but the one of his time.
Whoever was at that time did not interest him, but not at all!
She was in love with Bobby and nothing mattered to her anymore.
She stroked the bench with her hand, blushing.
It was here that she had given herself to Goren.
In the sight and knowledge of all.
She hadn't thought of anything, just the happiness of being in his arms, the happiness of feeling like a woman and loved!
She hadn't realized that we could have caught them.
But his heart will be.
She was going to marry Dutton, even if she didn't love him and it wasn't fair, it was her duty!
She felt that someone had just sat down next to her.
She thought it was Bobby, so she turned her attention to the person and recognized Joe!
Joseph saw the face that had lit up when he arrived, but as soon as she saw it, his face was off.
He knew very well that it was not for him that his face was lit up.
It was for Goren!
He understood as soon as he saw her again that she was deeply in love with this giant!
She was so short and he was so tall, it made such a big difference, but he would admit it, they were really cute together.
He had to tell her why he had come to talk to her.
- Alexandra, I have to tell you something! The young woman felt tears rise to her eyes. He took her hands. I'm going to call off our engagement! He smiles. Alex felt his heart go free. She didn't dare believe it. You love Robert and I love Kathy! Then I would make my request to Kathy! And you ... He stroked her cheek ... Go join Robert!
Alexandra was so happy, that she thanked Joe and encouraged him with her little sister.
She went in search of Goren.
Betty was with Kathy.
They were both laughing.
- So like that you saw things!
Kathy blushed even more.
- Stop Betty, it was very embarrassing! She pushed Betty who was clinging to her. If you had seen them!
One evening Kathy had arrived in Elisabeth's room with her face red and seeking her breath.
Betty had looked at him and asked him what had put him in such a state!
At first, she wanted to keep it to herself, but she befriended Elisabeth and she knew she could tell him anything!
Especially that it concerns his brother and his love affairs with his sister!
She had struggled to tell him all about it, but Betty had been patient and in the end she had made a face, when she had told him everything, that in the end Kathy had ended up laughing, infectious laughter. maybe Betty had finally laughed.
- My big brother is really a big beta! He's nice but sometimes he lacks lights, especially when he's with your sister! She handed an emerald green dress to Kathy for her to try on. Elisabeth liked to lend her dresses to Betty, especially since they were about the same build. As soon as he is with her, he no longer controls himself and does anything!
Kathy nodded, stared at Elizabeth's beautiful dress. She was simple, but so much prettier than her dresses, too heavy.
- But still if someone else had surprised them? Kathy hugged the dress tightly against her. She is beautiful ... Really!
- Where is Robert!
At Alexandra's voice, Betty and Kathy jumped, flushed with confusion.
Did she hear what they had just said?
Alex walked over to Elisabeth, taking her hands.
- Where is your brother ?
Betty looked at Kathy who was smiling.
So she hadn't heard!
They both huffed.
Which surprised Alexandra.
- He is in his bedroom !
Kathy and Elisabeth looked at a winding Alexandra.
They looked at each other and nodded.
They were curious and wanted to know!
So they followed her, but keeping their distance to not be spotted!
Goren was sitting on the bed, holding in his hands the black ribbon that Alexandra had worn at camp.
At least he could keep it.
His eyes sting him!
He curses himself inside.
He wasn't going to cry yet, and what else would it do?
Alexandra would soon leave him, to marry Joe! What more could he do!
He was not of a rank high enough to be able to claim his hand!
But why then had they left their times for this one!
There were always obstacles! To believe that they did not have the right to happiness!
No right to be together!
Alex thought back to the last days.
Goren had become again someone sullen, scowl, grumpy and sad ... The Goren she knew and how much!
She who had finally known a Goren with the joy of living.
Maybe going back to that time hadn't been their best idea!
But maybe now everything will light up!
- Bobby ...
She was trying to catch her breath.
There were still all its steps and all this length of corridor to walk.
He turned, focusing his attention on the young woman, who was standing against the wall to walk, exhausted from her run.
Alex since the features of his face were distorted with sadness, he looked like he had taken twenty years older! Already she and he were not very young, if in addition they got old suddenly ...
She noticed that in his hands, he was holding the black ribbon she had worn outside the camps.
Inwardly she smiles.
Even this little piece of fabric, you got attached to it!
He really was a simple person, and that's what she liked about him.
She walked over to him, resting her hand on his shoulder.
- I liked the Joe of our time, but he was not my soul mate! He looked at her not daring to hope what he thought he believed to believe what he heard. The Joe of that time has nothing to do with my late husband! She took a deep breath! But like I told you he was not my soul mate, he was my first love! She came and sat down next to him. Do you understand what I'm trying to tell you? Bobby shook his head at him. She brought her hand to her cheek and stroked it. You are my soul mate !
Bobby's heart almost exploded in his chest.
So she really loved him!
But he scowled.
She was promised to another and nothing could help!
She caught his face in her hands, forcing her to look at him.
- Joe cancels our engagement and is going to ask Kathy!
Did he misheard?
So Alexandra was free as the air!
It couldn't be possible!
But looking at the young woman, he understood that it was true.
Could he really envision a future with her, despite her rank, despite her moods?
When Joseph Dutton appeared before his eyes, he believed his heart had stopped!
He had thought that she would rush towards him, that she would return to him. And the exact opposite had happened. And she was there in front of him, waiting for a word, a gesture from him. She had just opened her heart to him!
Goren grabbed Eames' hand, kissing his palm gently.
- Marry me !
His words had come straight from his heart.
He knew one who would have been happy to hear that, but who never would!
Alex was smiling, tears in his eyes.
She nodded.
He grabbed her by the waist, seating her in his lap, hugging her tightly.
He lifted her face with his hands, wiping the tears with his fingers, kissing her forehead.
- Alex don't cry! You're welcome !
Alex wiped the tears from his sleeves, smiling.
He smiled at her, resting his forehead against hers.
- And to think that I almost lost you!
She looked into the hazel eyes of the young man.
- You'll have a hard time getting rid of me, Robert Goren! He smiles. And you know I'm a stubborn person!
He grabbed her face with his hands, taking her lips gently.
Elisabeth and Kathy blushed at this intimacy.
They weren't going to put the cover back on the last time!
- You two spies, come!
They jumped, blushing with shame.
They had been discreet though, as he had known they were there spying on them.
Alex looked at the two young girls who were blushing as if at fault.
She whispered in Goren's ear.
What could his sister have said to Robert?
- Why are you spying on us?
The two young girls blushed more beautifully, not daring to look at them!
What did that mean?
Why her little sister was playing spies with Alexandra's little sister!
Kathy couldn't tell Alexandra or Robert that she had overheard their antics and that she had watched them to find out if they were going to do it again!
Alexandra approached the two young girls, making big eyes.
Kathy looked away.
When her older sister looked at her like that with insistence, she usually told her the truth!
But it was still very intimate!
- Betty!
Elisabeth did not know how to escape!
Why did you follow Kathy in her delusions?
May a miracle happen!
But nothing, they were trapped!
Bobby looked in turn at the two young girls who curled up.
Alexandra who was looking at her little sister, noticed that she no longer had the bracelet she wore all the time!
- Where's your bracelet?
At his words, the hearts of Robert and Kathy only hit their chests!
The bracelet !
He had found a bracelet the night he and Alexandr had ...
This bracelet was just behind the hedge facing the bench!
Could it be that Kathy saw?
Robert blushed violently when he looked at Kathy and understood!
In fact this young lady had seen everything and that's why she had spied on them to see if Alexandra and he were going to renew their antics.
He approached his chest of drawers and took out a small silver bracelet adorned with sapphire.
He handed it to Kathy.
What was Bobby doing with his sister's bracelet, could he?
In the face of the young woman, he understood that she was misinterpreting things.
Alexandra felt bad and wanted to leave, to leave everything!
Goren understood, he grabbed her by the wrist.
- It's not what you think! He turned to Kathy, looking serious! Tell him the truth! Tell him you saw us!
Kathy blushes violently!
But when she saw her sister's expression, she didn't have the courage to lie to him.
- Three nights ago, I took a walk in the garden ... Alexandra's eyes widened in amazement. And I saw you! Seen on the bench!
Alexandra was speechless, blushing fiercely and trying to hide, burying her head against Goren's chest.
- Alex ... It's okay! He spoke in a soft, tender voice. She shouldn't have done it on purpose! And she is still young!
Kathy walked over to Alexandra, resting her hand on her shoulder.
- I'm sorry Alexandra! I did not want !
Alex turned and smiled at his sister, she could never get upset with him.
But a muffled anger rose in her.
She pointed to her sister and Betty.
- And you had us spy to see if we would start our antics again! Alex was screaming frightening the two young girls, who jumped, stepping back. They had only one idea in mind to flee as quickly as possible. Go away !
They didn't have to be told twice and hugged their legs.
Alex sat on the bed, taking his head in his hands!
Goren came and crouched down beside her, taking both of her hands in his, forcing her to look at him.
- Don't blame them! They are still young! How could he be so calm when Kathy had seen it all. It does not matter ! And then I don't think they'll sing it all over the place!
Alexandra had to recognize one thing Kathy had a temper.
But was not the type to slander people or at least not hide his feelings!
Maybe she should trust him!
She rested her head on Goren's shoulder, who hugged her to him.
- Do not worry we will have our little revenge, but nothing very bad!
Alexandra smiles.
Yes we will prepare a little revenge, and they will see what they see!