A/N: Thanks for all of y'all's reviews!!!! You guys are the best! Well,
sorry this is kind of short, and took so long.... But I hope you like it!
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Cat's Story
Chapter 9- Reactions
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Cat slowly rose from her stooped position on the cool grass, determined now, more than ever, to not let Seamus go. "I can't think here, I'll go to my tower," she said to herself.
Upon returning to her tower, Cat noticed that the candles were all lit, the ice-bucket replenished, complete with a fresh bottle of lemonade, and Seamus himself was lounging on her sofa, Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" in hand.
"Seamus? What on Earth are you doing here?" Cat asked anxiously.
"Waiting for you, of course. I thought you would be finished with that Nelson bloke soon enough, so I took the liberty," Seamus replied, making a sweeping gesture of the room.
"Hold on, did you just say 'bloke?' That was very um, English of you."
"Why yes, I did, didn't I? Well, Miss Austen here just used it, so I thought I could get away with it. Anyhow, what exactly are you going do?"
"Well," Cat took a deep breath, "I really like you Seamus, but we live miles apart! How would we ever see each other, get to know each other, then enter into a relationship? It just wouldn't work!"
"I could move here—"
"You know you couldn't, Meg and Kane need your help."
"But they could move here as well."
"Do you really think Kane would give up his land, and his home, just so you could see me?"
"Oh come on Cat, I'm trying to be optimistic here, and you are just shooting down all the ideas that I have. Why can't you just cooperate?"
"Because, because, well I don't know!" And with that, Cat hopped down onto the ladder, and ran toward the house.
As Cat approached the large manor, she was immediately bombarded with questions from her mother.
"Cat sweetheart, where have you been? With that Seamus boy, I presume," Scarlett said.
"Actually yes, and can you guess who I ran into? Eli!"
"Oh really?" Scarlett looked intrigued.
"Yes, and the engagement's off."
"God's nightgown Cat! Have you lost your head girl?" Scarlett exclaimed.
"No, why do you ask? I don't love him, I finally figured it out!" Cat was outraged. How dare her mother criticize HER decision, when she herself knew what it's like to be in love.
"Well darling, I hope that you didn't break off the engagement because of that O'Brien, did you?"
"Mother! How dare you?" Cat, who seemed to be having a really hard time with her temper today, stormed out of the room. Quickly dashing through the house, Cat only slowed when she neared her tower. Expecting to find Seamus there, she was surprised when it was completely empty. She sighed, and plopped down on the sofa. On the little table, was a note, addressed to her. She picked up the paper, unfolded it carefully, and read.
Dearest Cat,
I've gone home for a few days. Please, don't follow me. I know you
don't want to hear this, especially from me, but it's for your own
good. Maybe this brief separation will help you to figure out exactly
what you want, and to make a decision. Wait at least 3 days before
replying this letter, then, as soon as the reply reaches my home, I
will be back in Ballyhara as fast as my horse will take me, hopefully
to stay. Cat, remember, even if you don't know your feelings for me
just yet, remember that I, Seamus John O'Brien, love you with all my
heart, and always will.
Yours Lovingly,
Seamus Cat's eyes were filling with unshed tears as she read the letter, and by the time she finished, she couldn't control herself any longer, and was weeping openly. She took a deep breath, and then collected herself. "I know where to go," she said. "I'll go see my father."
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A/N: Dun dun dunnnnnnn! Lol, had to leave y'all w/a cliffy!!! The more you review, the sooner the next chappy will come!
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Cat's Story
Chapter 9- Reactions
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Cat slowly rose from her stooped position on the cool grass, determined now, more than ever, to not let Seamus go. "I can't think here, I'll go to my tower," she said to herself.
Upon returning to her tower, Cat noticed that the candles were all lit, the ice-bucket replenished, complete with a fresh bottle of lemonade, and Seamus himself was lounging on her sofa, Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" in hand.
"Seamus? What on Earth are you doing here?" Cat asked anxiously.
"Waiting for you, of course. I thought you would be finished with that Nelson bloke soon enough, so I took the liberty," Seamus replied, making a sweeping gesture of the room.
"Hold on, did you just say 'bloke?' That was very um, English of you."
"Why yes, I did, didn't I? Well, Miss Austen here just used it, so I thought I could get away with it. Anyhow, what exactly are you going do?"
"Well," Cat took a deep breath, "I really like you Seamus, but we live miles apart! How would we ever see each other, get to know each other, then enter into a relationship? It just wouldn't work!"
"I could move here—"
"You know you couldn't, Meg and Kane need your help."
"But they could move here as well."
"Do you really think Kane would give up his land, and his home, just so you could see me?"
"Oh come on Cat, I'm trying to be optimistic here, and you are just shooting down all the ideas that I have. Why can't you just cooperate?"
"Because, because, well I don't know!" And with that, Cat hopped down onto the ladder, and ran toward the house.
As Cat approached the large manor, she was immediately bombarded with questions from her mother.
"Cat sweetheart, where have you been? With that Seamus boy, I presume," Scarlett said.
"Actually yes, and can you guess who I ran into? Eli!"
"Oh really?" Scarlett looked intrigued.
"Yes, and the engagement's off."
"God's nightgown Cat! Have you lost your head girl?" Scarlett exclaimed.
"No, why do you ask? I don't love him, I finally figured it out!" Cat was outraged. How dare her mother criticize HER decision, when she herself knew what it's like to be in love.
"Well darling, I hope that you didn't break off the engagement because of that O'Brien, did you?"
"Mother! How dare you?" Cat, who seemed to be having a really hard time with her temper today, stormed out of the room. Quickly dashing through the house, Cat only slowed when she neared her tower. Expecting to find Seamus there, she was surprised when it was completely empty. She sighed, and plopped down on the sofa. On the little table, was a note, addressed to her. She picked up the paper, unfolded it carefully, and read.
Dearest Cat,
I've gone home for a few days. Please, don't follow me. I know you
don't want to hear this, especially from me, but it's for your own
good. Maybe this brief separation will help you to figure out exactly
what you want, and to make a decision. Wait at least 3 days before
replying this letter, then, as soon as the reply reaches my home, I
will be back in Ballyhara as fast as my horse will take me, hopefully
to stay. Cat, remember, even if you don't know your feelings for me
just yet, remember that I, Seamus John O'Brien, love you with all my
heart, and always will.
Yours Lovingly,
Seamus Cat's eyes were filling with unshed tears as she read the letter, and by the time she finished, she couldn't control herself any longer, and was weeping openly. She took a deep breath, and then collected herself. "I know where to go," she said. "I'll go see my father."
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A/N: Dun dun dunnnnnnn! Lol, had to leave y'all w/a cliffy!!! The more you review, the sooner the next chappy will come!