Hello again. So I really enjoyed beginning this story and I think I will really like to make this a long story line. Ok so there will be historical references that aren't going to be 100% fact but this is fiction anything is possible! So please don't judge if I am incorrect, the content of the story is what is really important here. Anyway here is chapter 2 so go on and read and btw I appreciate reviews so please offer your thoughts thanks!
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Serenity. That is the word that comes to mind when Hope is looking out into the hilly terrain of her homeland. Hope had lived in Ireland since she was born in a family of three children that included two brothers, Cormac and Conor. The family did not live long enough to see Hope married and with child because her parents died of disease and her brothers both perished when the Scottish invaded Ireland. Before they died they had introduced Hope to Patrick that led to friendship, love, and marriage. Hope smirked thinking about how her life had begun from a lonely girl who was a daughter of the miller. But when she met Patrick her life changed and he made her his wife no matter what his father said. Finally after Patty threatened to run away with Hope he had his wished granted. Patrick Sr. saw how his son's feelings for this girl had been more than a mere infatuation but was substantial and the lengths that his son would go to have a life with her. Even through all the pain, sorrow, and hurt that occurred throughout her life, she saw the good that came out of it and she was in her arms waking up.
"Hello my beautiful girl" Hope said softly trying to awake her toddler from her slumber.
The girl of five opened her eyes and stared at her mother with the same hazel eyes. "Mama, good morning" the girl responded back.
Maura was the miracle that Hope had been praying for all her life. With all the darkness and despair she encountered, Maura was definitely the undeserving reward she had received.
"Let's go outside and see what is going on shall we?" Hope asked.
"Yes, mother where is papa?" Maura asked curiously wishing to see him.
"He is talking to some very important people sweetie. He'll be back soon but let's go and explore while we wait" the mother asked her daughter standing up to go.
"Okay mommy" Maura said rising up and running out the door.
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The little girl was running across the open, grassy area trying to catch ladybugs while her mother watched with a grin on her face.
"Momma! Momma look I got one! It's so beautiful" Maura screamed ecstatically bringing her treasure to her mother.
"Be careful darling and try not to hurt it. The ladybug is very important" Hope spoke quietly to her daughter.
"Why is that mother?" the girl asked curiously.
"Well the ladybug is a symbol of protection. She is important to us in Ireland and has helped protect us for thousands of years" Hope spoke intensely trying to invoke her daughter's interest.
"Wow. Well little ladybug I will protect you like you protect me" she smiled gleefully.
Hope smiled then saw a figure in the corner of her eye. She looked up to see her husband standing there admiring his two girls.
"PAPA!" Maura shrieked when she saw her father. She quickly placed the insect in her mother's hands and ran to her father who pick her up and hugged her tightly.
"Oh my sweet angel I missed you. What have you been doing out here?" Doyle asked excited to his little girl.
"Well momma took me out here to play and I caught a ladybug! See look!" Maura yelled pointing to Hope's hand.
Doyle looked and replied, "I see that baby. It looks beautiful."
"Papa you have to keep one with you. Momma says that they protect you and you need to stay safe" Maura said proudly as she explained what she had learned.
"Oh really? Well thank you sweetie I will" Patty said smiling at his little girl and kissed the top of her head.
"Okay Papa I want to do more exploring can I?" Maura asked with pleading eyes trying to win over her father.
Patrick sighed. "Oh alright. But you have to say close so your mother and I can see you. Don't wonderer off too far!" Maura smiled and ran inward to find more bugs while Doyle walked to his wife and embraced her from behind.
"Hello beautiful how is your afternoon going?" Doyle asked looking down at his wife.
Hope was smiling and said, "Wonderful. Watching our beautiful child play and be happy." She turned and looked at him, "Maura keeps asking to go into town. She's been bringing up more often lately. You can't keep her locked in the castle all her life Patrick."
Doyle sighed and spoke, "I know but anything can happen there and I just want to keep her safe. Both of you." Doyle held his wife tighter and kissed the top of her head and observed his daughter from afar, "We will soon. I promise."
Hoped you enjoyed. Until next time then!