I woke early the next morning, my dreams the night before centered on Estel, the young man I met and the man I knew he would become.
Rising, I dressed for breakfast and sat down at my mirror to brush my hair. My thoughts drifting toward Estel. It was puzzling that I should think of him so much. There was a mutual attraction, that much was obvious, but I knew in my heart that our bond would grow stronger, we were meant to meet, to be together.
A soft knock at my door interrupted my thoughts. Glad for the reprieve I stood and answered the door to find Estel standing there, his hand raised as if to knock again.
He smiled warmly, the twinkle in his eyes made my heart leap. "Good morning Undomiel," he said softly, "I was hoping you would accompany me to breakfast,"
I returned his smile and took his arm, "I would love to Estel,"
We walked to the dining hall and sat down to eat. My appetite had totally left me as we talked. I barely touched my food which seemed to concern him greatly. I just laughed it off, telling him I ate very little.
After breakfast we spent the rest of the day together, walking through the woods of my home, talking. Speaking of our hopes, dreams, and our desires. So enraptured I was by this man, by the knowledge that he was my destiny that I missed lunch until finally it was time for dinner.
Knowing I could not miss dinner without upsetting my father, Estel accompanied me to dinner and we dined together, still talking and laughing.
All too soon the day was over and it was time to retire. We said our goodnights at my door and I watched him saunter down the hall. Closing the door I flopped back on my bed, a silly grin on my face. For the first time in my many years I finally knew what love between a man and a woman truly was.