Hey guys! Well, here's the first of the summer entries and Anna's finally nine! The next chapter will feature the second verse of "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?", where Anna rides her and Elsa's bike down the stairs and visits the portrait gallery and Elsa makes her "mistake" and starts to retreat further into herself. It will be posted right after this one.
June 21, 1836
Dear Elsa,
It's my birthday! Gerda made me my special breakfast – double chocolate chip pancakes! They were so yummy! I didn't get many presents, but my favorite is a pretty bracelet from Mama and Papa. It's made of what Mama calls freshwater pearls. They're really pretty and they shimmer in the sunlight. Mama let me wear it just for today, but otherwise, she said to keep it in my jewelry box. As a special treat, Mama gave me the day off from my studies and let me work in my little garden. Besides my sunflower, I just have crocuses so far. Mama was surprised. She didn't think I'd get anything yet. I'm happy, though. Now I have something to take care of and something pretty for you to look at!
Love,
Anna
Dear Anna,
Happy Birthday! You're nine years old now. I can't believe it's been only four years since I went away. It feels like forever. I haven't caught even a glimpse of you since then. I bet you're turning into a really pretty girl by now. I'm sure Mama and Papa are proud of you. I know I am.
I know I probably say this every year, but I'm really sorry that I can't celebrate your special day with you. I think about you, though; where you are, what you're doing. The ache in my heart worsens with each passing year. The only thing keeping me in here is the fact that I know it's not safe to be around you. My magic is too strong.
Love,
Elsa
Thank you so much for your patience during these first four years of the girls' separation. It does seem like forever.
Thanks for reading! More chapters coming soon! :)