Chapter 2
Clary's POV
"I'll get it!" Clary yelled to no one in particular, as she ran down the stairs, towards the farmhouse door. The weekly mail delivery was an exciting time for Clary. Although she hardly ever received any mail, she still loved the anticipation. This week was different, however - Clary had ordered some new art supplies, and couldn't wait to get started with them. On top of the package lay a plain white envelope, and Clary, thinking it might be the receipt, opened it. Inside was a letter, reading:
Dear Jocelyn
I fear it has been too long since we last saw each other, and I miss you greatly. Robert and I have recently been concerned that our children are becoming spoilt, and were wondering if they could come to your farm for some hard work, that will hopefully change their ways? We have already planned a 3 month holiday around the world, however, and we thought perhaps you and Luke would like to come instead, whilst the children stay at the farm? We leave next week, so please reply before then.
With love,
Maryse Lightwood xx
Clary sat down with a thud, her art supplies forgotten. Millions of thoughts were racing through her head at once. She had heard of Maryse, her mother's best friend, and met her children many years ago, and thought that they were rather spoilt, especially Jace. As much as she would be jealous of her mother and Luke if they went, as it had always been her dream to travel the world, she couldn't help but feel excited at the prospect of three new people being at the farm for three months. Would she become close friends with them? Could this be her escape from the life she was partly trapped in? She didn't know, but what she did know is that she wanted her mother to say yes to Maryse, so that she could find out.
Disclaimer - If this sounds like someone else's work, it wasn't intentional, and I apologize :). All characters that aren't my own belong to Cassandra Clare.
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