Sorry about the short chapter.
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Days went by, followed by months. The three Swanns adjusted slowly to their new lives. Society accepted them and since then Weatherby got his promotion and Emma and Elizabeth were together whenever Elizabeth wasn't learning with her governess. This wasn't very often unfortunately so Emma was usually found in the gardens reading or writing in that journal which found itself in her room that day. In it, Emma wrote her deepest thoughts and events in her life from her birth to hopefully the days when she would be at her end. On the front she even drew the same picture that her brother had tattooed onto his arm when they were younger. Oh, how she missed him so.
Jack looked to the tattoo on his arm and kissed it thinking of his lost sister.
At this very moment, a year later, Emma was once again looking to her flowers that she had planted when she heard someone coming toward her very quietly. Emma pretended not to hear it so she went back to what she was doing. The person moved closer and closer when they finally put their arms around her neck.
"Gotcha."
It was, of course, Elizabeth.
"You've got me. How were your lessons today?"
"Boring, but I did learn a lot about adding and subtracting two digit numbers."
"Well that's good; I don't know anything about math myself. Would you like to help me?"
"Yes."
Together the two of them did this every so often; they would work on the flowers in the garden before going inside and having a little something to eat before supper. They enjoyed their time together since it was never known when something would happen and you'd never see each other again.
On Saturday of that same week, the Swann family was going to be hosting a Masquerade ball in honor of Emma's birth. So, in the spirit of good hostmanship, Emma and a few servants decided to go into the village and purchase a few items and a dress for her to wear on the evening. Elizabeth wanted to go with her but unfortunately her governess wouldn't allow it.
"I'll pick you up something really nice while I'm there," she promised her.
The ride took another hour. It was going to be the first time she was going back all alone and she didn't know what to expect. They arrived and Emma was helped out of the carriage before taking a big whiff of the air around her.
"Just like always," she said before walking off.
They followed her throughout and got everything she desired. When she bought the last thing, she instructed the maids to go back to the carriage and she'd be back in an hour. Emma had a bit more money on her so she decided to buy some fabric and make a new play dress for Elizabeth. As she was walking into the store, she saw a small boy on the corner selling apples. Looking back and forth she decided that she was hungry and wanted to help the poor child.
"Hello little man. May I have one please?" she asked.
The boy was very excited and got her the best one he had. She gave him a little bit more than he wanted in return and thanked him before going inside.
She decided on a nice blue and light green for her daughter. She had just finished paying when she heard some yelling from outside. She put it under one hand and went out to see that the little boy and another older one were fighting for some reason. A woman ran past her and went to the young one and told the older boy off. The people began to move away but Emma stayed where she was. She recognized the woman but couldn't really place her for some reason. The woman looked at her and squinted.
"Emma?"
Emma sucked in her breath and sighed out her response.
"Madelyn?"
The little boy looked between the two women and just shrugged his shoulders.
"It's been too long," Emma finally said smiling.
"I think this would be a good place to stop for a bit," Elizabeth announced.
Will looked like he was ready to argue but Jack agreed with her.
"Well, we have been in here for a bit to long now. I really should get back to the harbor. Make sure me ship is still there and all."
Jack left their room and Elizabeth moved over to the window. Will just stood behind her and they both watched the sun go down on the horizon.
I hope you all like it. I don't usually update so soon after the last one (I usually wait until I've written the end of the next chapter, now I'll fall behind) but since its a long weekend (Hooray Columbus Day!) I thought it would be nice. Please R&R.