6 Weeks Later
Elsa scanned the room one last time to make sure she hadn't forgotten anything. Once she was satisfied, she grabbed the handle of her dark blue suitcase and began walking down the hallway. Suddenly, her phone buzzed in her pocket.
"You here yet?"
"No Anna, I told you I won't be back for a couple hours."
She looked up from her phone to search for her driver. Once she spotted the large man at the main desk, she walked briskly towards him.
"All set, Kai?"
The driver turned to face his employer. "Ah, Miss Beck, perfect timing. I finished up the release paperwork, we can leave whenever you're ready."
Her phone buzzed again.
"Ugh what's taking so long? Tell Kai to driver faster or something!"
The blonde tried hard to keep from laughing, Kai noted.
"It's a long drive home Miss," he picked up her bag. "Gerda went home this morning to prepare a meal for when we arrive. Will we have any guests?" he asked as he held the door open for her. It was a question he rarely needed to ask, but felt it was necessary today, judging by the grin on the blonde's face.
"Yes, Anna will be joining us. Will you pick her up once we get home?"
"I'll be happy to," Kai replied. "We'll arrive in a couple hours." He shut the door.
"I told him to drive as recklessly and dangerously as possible. I'm holding you responsible if we get in a crash."
Once she pressed send, she realized the car was moving. She sat patiently with her phone in her lap, waiting to see how the redhead would respond.
"I just arrived, Kai will be around to pick you up shortly."
She had received the text twenty minutes ago, which sent the redhead frantically running around the house trying to get ready. She finished with five minutes to spare, even with rolling around in pain after stubbing her toe. Now, the redhead sat by her door, fingers drumming the top of her bag.
Did Kai forget where I lived?
Her eyes widened.
It has been six weeks. Oh god why am I waiting inside? What if he just passes by without noticing?
Anna bolted out the door, taking steps three at a time. When she got to the ground floor, she was panting and slightly sweaty. Still, she ran towards the door as quickly as she could manage, not noticing the large man standing by the buzzer.
What if he's already passed? I should call Elsa.
She pulled out her phone and dialed. She bit her lower lip as the phone rang.
Come on come on come o-
"Anna!" The redhead spun around to face the source of the voice. "How could you just run past me without so much as a hello?"
She sprinted towards the man, beaming as she jumped to hug him around his neck. "Kai! I missed you!"
The driver chuckled. "Did you now? Here I was, trying to remember which number your apartment was, and you just bolt out without giving me so much as a glance!"
"Heh, well the thing is I thought you might have forgotten where I lived so I was trying to get down here as fast as I could. So I could flag you down so you wouldn't miss my house. That is, if you hadn't already passed... And remembered what street I lived on..." The girl's face flushed red with embarrassment. "Shoulda thought that one through, huh?"
The man just smiled down towards the redhead. "I haven't heard a tangent that long in weeks. Well, we should get going." He walked towards the car, opening the passenger door. "By the way, you still have someone on the other line."
Anna glanced down at her phone, finally noticing the quiet and confused voice on the line.
"Hello? Anna? Are you there?"
"Yeah, I'm -ow!"
"What happened? Are you okay?" The voice became more frantic.
"I'm fine, just the car and my head didn't want to play nicely today I guess," she rubbed her head. That'll be sore in the morning.
"Mm, I hate when that happens," the blonde answered sarcastically. "Now, was there a reason why you called me?"
"Um... no? It's a long story," the redhead fidgeted with one of her braids. "Kai just picked me up, I'll see you soon!"
"Glad to know you haven't lost any of your charm since I've been gone." Anna could picture Elsa rolling her eyes. "Just try to get to me in one piece, okay?"
"I can't promise anything. Pray for my safety!"
"Miss?"
The blonde looked up from her phone to see the maid standing in front of her desk. Realizing she was still smiling like a fool, she cleared her throat to gather herself.
"Yes, Gerda?"
"I just came by to remind you that Mr. Gad has asked for a meeting this week. In addition, the board has requested your attendance at the meeting tomorrow, as well as-"
"Gerda?"
"Yes Miss?"
"Can we... Hold off on this till tomorrow?"
The maid blinked. "O-of course." She walked towards the door. "Oh, and Miss Anna should be here anytime soon. Shall I call you down when she arrives?"
The blonde got up. "No, that won't be necessary. I was going to wait for her at the steps."
"Very well, Miss. I will be in the kitchen if you need me." Gerda walked out of the room. She had a pleased look on her face as she walked away, Elsa noted.
Normally Elsa would have tried to figure out why, but today, she couldn't care less. Today, there were to be no work, no distractions. For the first time in weeks, she'd allow herself to relax and enjoy the company of her closest friend.
A/N: Thank you for being patient, there won't be any more delays in my releases for the foreseeable future.
Your patience will not go unrewarded, the next chapter will be posted on Monday! It'll be a bit longer than what you guys are used to.
As always comments and criticisms are always appreciated. See you guys on Monday!