Sorry for the slow updates lately. Like I've said before, work is a killer. But here's the next entry. Despite the short amount of time it took me to write it, I hope it was worth the wait in between.
Elsa – 14; Anna – 11
October 12, 1838
Dear Elsa,
It's fall again. The leaves are changing and the air is getting cooler. The fall festival is going on outside the walls, but Mama and Papa won't let me go. They said something about needing to stay with you. Then I pointed out that Kai or Gerda could take me so they wouldn't have to, but Papa said they needed to stay in, too, because they have a lot of work to do. I asked him what kind of work but he just said "the usual work" and left it at that. He and Mama never give me straight answers when I ask something anymore. It upsets me and makes me think I did something wrong. Or maybe all my questions just annoy them.
Love,
Anna
Dear Anna,
Why are you still writing to me? I keep telling you to stop, but you don't listen. What do you want from me? I don't have anything to give. There's no reason for you to keep writing and visiting me. My curse is getting stronger and stronger every day, and I don't know how much longer I can hold it in. I admit, some days are better than others, but I'm sorry to say that it's when you come to visit that I have a hard time keeping it in. Your voice – your sweet, innocent voice – makes me want to break down every time I hear it. I can't let myself break down, Anna. I can't afford to lose control. If I do, then something will happen that I'll regret. I already regret so much because of you. I implore you, please leave me be.
Love,
Elsa
Just four more chapters/entries to go before we get to the two weeks while the girls' parents are on their ill-fated voyage.
Thanks for reading! More chapters coming soon! :)