Wow, I haven't updated for a long time! I've had so much homework lately,
it is horrible! I hardly have any time for myself. But it is finally here,
what you all have been waiting for (ya right! But I like to think so, just
to make myself feel good. Hehehe!) The next chapter! *Cheers * yea! So, ya.
For those of you that have been asking where it takes place, I have no idea
and have no imagination whatsoever when it comes to new names. If you have
any suggestions, please give me some! I would love to hear what you think!
With all that said, I would like to add one more thing, please review and
thanks to those of you that did! It made my day! REVIEW! Thankies!!
"Well? Is it there?" Her face held so much joy, such hope, Gordo was almost afraid to look through the envelopes. What if it really wasn't there? Even worse, what if they had been rejected? How would Elizabeth take it?
You see, Gordo and Elizabeth both dearly wanted to start a family. But, like almost everything else, they needed permission from King Rafael. Though many people protested against his rules, they knew that he was a very wise man, and he was only looking out for the people of Tallulah.
About forty-five years ago, the country was falling apart. Families were growing far too rapidly. It was getting harder and harder for parents to provide for their children. Thousands of tiny, innocent children were dying of malnutrition. To make things worse, many desperate parents were ditching their kids along a far off road, like they were animals. The land was filled with chaos. King Rafael was only nineteen at the time, but he was wise beyond his age. He saw the destruction families were bringing upon themselves and decided to put a stop to it. In under an hour, he had issued a new rule regarding childbirth. It said that a couple had to be married at least a year and a half before they were eligible to have children. They also needed a solid food source and a stable, healthy home. To make sure of all these things, an inspector had to visit the house and interview each potential parent.
Elizabeth and Gordo had an inspector arrive at their house one week ago. That had to be one of the most nerve-racking experiences either of them had gone through.
"Please let it be there," Elizabeth whispered while closing her eyes and crossing her fingers.
"I haven't looked yet." Gordo replied in a hushed tone as he slowly pulled the bundle from his pocket.
Elizabeth hurriedly rushed over and snatched the package from Gordo's outstretched hands. Fumbling with the string, she swore under her breath as she couldn't untie the knot. Flinging the loose string to the ground, she stared at the return address of the top letter. In messy handwriting, she read 'Matt McGuire'. Deciding that her brother could wait, his letter quickly joined the string. The second letter was very different from the others. There was no return address and the writing was written in deep red ink. Turning over the letter, Elizabeth noticed with much thrill the royal symbol on the lip of the envelope.
"Oh my gosh!" she exclaimed while gently putting the rest of the pile down on the nearby table, "this is it!"
Gordo stood behind her and looked over his wife's shoulder as she tore open the letter. Ripping the paper from its shield, she quickly read the fancy calligrapher's handwriting.
'Dear Mr. And Mrs. Gordon,' it started, 'After reviewing your request and inspecting your home, we are proud to approve your request to bear children. Please keep a copy of this letter as documentation. Congratulations.'
"We got it!!!" Elizabeth's shrill cry rang throughout the house as she jumped up and down.
Gordo's warm, soft lips quickly silenced her, "I love you." He whispered, his icy blue eyes piercing her own.
"I love you too." She replied in the same sincere tone. "Let's go tell everyone!" Elizabeth exclaimed, tugging on her husband's hand and leading him to the door.
Gordo laughed at her eagerness but agreed all the same, "Alright, let's go. It looks a little windy out, you might want a sweater."
"OK." Elizabeth said as she took her pale blue coat off of the hanger. Buttoning up, she cheerily said, "I'm ready, let's go!"
"Let's go." Gordo repeated as he opened the door. A cool gust of wind came in and greeted them.
"Wow, it is windy!" Elizabeth said surprised, and she put her arms around herself for comfort. The couple stepped out of their home and quickly walked down the path.
What they both didn't realize was that the wind had caused the note from Matt to be blown under an old mahogany dresser, far out of their sight.
Wa Na Na!! Wahoo! I finished another update! Yippy! So, what do you think? Please review! thankies!!!
"Well? Is it there?" Her face held so much joy, such hope, Gordo was almost afraid to look through the envelopes. What if it really wasn't there? Even worse, what if they had been rejected? How would Elizabeth take it?
You see, Gordo and Elizabeth both dearly wanted to start a family. But, like almost everything else, they needed permission from King Rafael. Though many people protested against his rules, they knew that he was a very wise man, and he was only looking out for the people of Tallulah.
About forty-five years ago, the country was falling apart. Families were growing far too rapidly. It was getting harder and harder for parents to provide for their children. Thousands of tiny, innocent children were dying of malnutrition. To make things worse, many desperate parents were ditching their kids along a far off road, like they were animals. The land was filled with chaos. King Rafael was only nineteen at the time, but he was wise beyond his age. He saw the destruction families were bringing upon themselves and decided to put a stop to it. In under an hour, he had issued a new rule regarding childbirth. It said that a couple had to be married at least a year and a half before they were eligible to have children. They also needed a solid food source and a stable, healthy home. To make sure of all these things, an inspector had to visit the house and interview each potential parent.
Elizabeth and Gordo had an inspector arrive at their house one week ago. That had to be one of the most nerve-racking experiences either of them had gone through.
"Please let it be there," Elizabeth whispered while closing her eyes and crossing her fingers.
"I haven't looked yet." Gordo replied in a hushed tone as he slowly pulled the bundle from his pocket.
Elizabeth hurriedly rushed over and snatched the package from Gordo's outstretched hands. Fumbling with the string, she swore under her breath as she couldn't untie the knot. Flinging the loose string to the ground, she stared at the return address of the top letter. In messy handwriting, she read 'Matt McGuire'. Deciding that her brother could wait, his letter quickly joined the string. The second letter was very different from the others. There was no return address and the writing was written in deep red ink. Turning over the letter, Elizabeth noticed with much thrill the royal symbol on the lip of the envelope.
"Oh my gosh!" she exclaimed while gently putting the rest of the pile down on the nearby table, "this is it!"
Gordo stood behind her and looked over his wife's shoulder as she tore open the letter. Ripping the paper from its shield, she quickly read the fancy calligrapher's handwriting.
'Dear Mr. And Mrs. Gordon,' it started, 'After reviewing your request and inspecting your home, we are proud to approve your request to bear children. Please keep a copy of this letter as documentation. Congratulations.'
"We got it!!!" Elizabeth's shrill cry rang throughout the house as she jumped up and down.
Gordo's warm, soft lips quickly silenced her, "I love you." He whispered, his icy blue eyes piercing her own.
"I love you too." She replied in the same sincere tone. "Let's go tell everyone!" Elizabeth exclaimed, tugging on her husband's hand and leading him to the door.
Gordo laughed at her eagerness but agreed all the same, "Alright, let's go. It looks a little windy out, you might want a sweater."
"OK." Elizabeth said as she took her pale blue coat off of the hanger. Buttoning up, she cheerily said, "I'm ready, let's go!"
"Let's go." Gordo repeated as he opened the door. A cool gust of wind came in and greeted them.
"Wow, it is windy!" Elizabeth said surprised, and she put her arms around herself for comfort. The couple stepped out of their home and quickly walked down the path.
What they both didn't realize was that the wind had caused the note from Matt to be blown under an old mahogany dresser, far out of their sight.
Wa Na Na!! Wahoo! I finished another update! Yippy! So, what do you think? Please review! thankies!!!