Game of Thrones: Life on Canvas
Chapter 12 of my Game of Thrones story enjoy.
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Chapter 12
Myrcella smiled as she put the finishing touches to her latest painting. She was surprised, lately her art had experienced a bit of a surge in popularity. She had sold a few more paintings, to new buyers too.
Her current painting however, she had no intention of selling. This painting was, after all, personal to her. Just then there was a knock at the door, she stood up and went to answer it. She smiled when she saw it was Robb.
"Hey." She greeted him cheerfully.
He returned her greeting and they kissed. She invited him inside before remembering the painting. She blushed as she realized she was too late, Robb had seen it. The painting was in fact a portrait of Robb, one she had done from memory.
"I um…" She stammered, trying to explain.
Robb, who had been looking at the painting for a while, turned to her and grinned.
"Well, seems you caught my best side." He quipped.
Myrcella sighed and shook her head; still feeling embarrassed. Robb however smiled and then seemed to remember why he was here.
"Oh that's right." He said quickly. "Myrcella, there's something I need to talk to you about."
She noted his serious expression and tensed, wondering what he was about to say.
Robb paused briefly, giving them both time to sit down.
"Um, listen, how have your paintings been selling?" He asked her.
She blinked in surprise but then explained. "It's been pretty good actually; I've had new customers who paid quite well."
Robb nodded. "I'm not surprised; my parents talked to some people they know, who are interested in art. That got them interested, saying they'd check your site. I guess they liked what they saw."
Myrcella was amazed and overjoyed when she heard that. She'd always struggled to advertise her art. Yet now, the Starks had done so for her; she smiled gratefully at Robb.
Robb however clearly had more to say. "Listen, how would you like to get out of that bar?"
"I'd love to, Robb." She said. "But I can't. Yes, my paintings are bringing in more money, but there's no way of knowing how long it will last…I need to keep a second job, just in case."
Robb nodded in understanding. "I get what you mean. But it doesn't have to be that one. I've got a job for you."
She froze.
"Y-you're serious?" She gasped.
He nodded. "Yes, a new job and…a new apartment."
She bit her lip. "But Robb I…"
"Before you start Cella, you don't owe up anything. My family and I did this because we wanted to, we wanted to help you."
Myrcella smiled, feeling the tears in her eyes. She immediately embraced her boyfriend and they kissed again, joy bubbling up inside Myrcella like never before.
Myrcella smiled to herself as she worked. Thanks to Robb and his family pulling some strings, Myrcella was filling a position in the Stark Museum. The previous occupant of the job had retired three weeks ago. Now Myrcella got to turn her passion into an actual job.
Amongst the visitors of the museum were children, many of whom were fascinated by the paintings or, like many children, simply loved drawing. Myrcella ran the museum's small art class; helping keep the children occupied as well as teaching them new skills for drawing. The children were delightful to teach and were always enthusiastic.
Not only that, the job offered good pay, enough that she could leave the bar job at last. Jeyne and Talisa also left, seeking work elsewhere. Myrcella also knew that today, after working here; she would be going to her new apartment for the first time. She could hardly wait; finally, after so long, things were starting to look up.
One of the key lessons Myrcella liked to teach, one the children took to heart, was to express themselves. One thing Myrcella valued about her paintings, she refused to conform to things, it was her freedom of expression which made her paintings unique. She wanted to pass that idea along, she was surprised and relieved to find the children so willing to take that in.
She couldn't help but smile wider, she was in a very rare, very happy set of circumstances. Her greatest joy, her dream, was now also part of a paying job. She was working doing what she enjoyed.
It was after work, Myrcella could hardly wait as she got in Robb's car. They were going to see her new apartment for the first time.
"This is exciting." She said happily. "I can't thank you, or your family, enough for this."
Robb smiled over at her. "As long as you're happy, we're happy Cella, that's all that matters to us."
She relaxed, relieved at that, as they drove, heading for the apartment complex. When they finally arrived Myrcella was amazed, already she was noticing an improvement. The place was much cleaner than the old building.
They entered, collecting the key from the landlady and headed upstairs. Robb unlocked the door and they entered. Myrcella gasped, the Starks had made sure to transfer her belongings from the old apartment to the new. Already she could see her art supplies, clothes, everything, all set up neatly.
The apartment was also bigger than the old one, being of a regular size. Not only that, it was clear the central heating worked, and there were no problems with the water. Myrcella continued to check everything over, still in awe.
Robb smiled as he observed her. It was then she opened the fridge and noticed several Tupperware containers, each containing food. She turned to Robb who also noticed them.
He smiled and explained. "My mum said she was worried about you having good enough food. She's already prepared you some meals as you can see. You just need to heat them up."
Myrcella also smiled. "That's so sweet, I'll have to thank her next time I see her. Oh Robb, this is perfect, thank you."
With that she kissed him again; he returned the kiss, pleased that finally, things were alright for her.
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