Normal POV
" Cassandra Lynn Frost! What the hell were you thinking?! " Jack shouted at his sister as he paced the living room back and forth. He litterally dragged her out of the school to take her back to the penthouse. '' Didn't I taught you anything? ''
" I- "
" Bullying is serious! Anna just came out of a hard phase, she is still insecured and you tell her to kill herself? What's the matter with you? ''
'' I didn't think she would have done it! ''
'' And thanks God she didn't do anything! ''
'' I- I just thought... I thou- ''
'' Thought what? '' Jack slammed his hands on the coffee table and leaned forward to stare directly into the dept of his sister's eyes. '' You could have triggered something and have her going back to her old habits! Are you proud of what you have done? ''
'' N- no. ''
'' THEN WHY?! ''
Cassandra was now fully sobbing. She's never seen her brother acting like that, being so angry and she never thought he had it in him. Elsa walked in the living room but with all the yelling, none of them heard her.
'' Yelling will not solve anything Jack. '' Elsa said and stood directly in front of the crying girl with her arms crossed. Jack leaned back and ran a hand through his hair.
'' Sorry, I'm just so... ''
Elsa nodded in understanding. '' I know. Why don't you let me handle this? I need to talk with her. ''
Jack seems to hesitate a moment but after considering it, he gave finally in. Maybe Elsa can knock some sense into his sister's head. '' Fine, I need to make a call real quick by the way. ''
Elsa offered a small nod and watched as he walked away, leaving her with the girl in the living room. Still crying, Cassandra lifted her head and looked at Elsa through her tears. '' Elsa. ''
'' Save it Cassandra. ''
The girl immediatly shut up at Elsa's tone. It was funny to see her being mad at Anna while it lasted but now that the tables are turned, it wasn't funny anymore. She didn't know why but having Elsa mad at her was something she never wished, she looks up to this woman. She wanted to make Elsa proud but what she has done is nothing to be proud of.
Quite the contrary, it was very shameful.
'' Elsa I- ''
'' I don't want to hear it! '' Elsa cut her off sharply and her cold tone made the girl cower. '' You have no idea how angry and disappointed I am right now, I don't know where to start. How could I be so blind? ''
'' Please you have to forgive me. ''
'' I have? '' Elsa arched a brow. '' With all the lies and the things you've done to my sister, do you think I want to forgive this? I defended you Cass, I even stood up for you. If I can't forgive myself for letting it happen and for being so blind, what tells you I'm going to forgive you? ''
Cassandra couldn't bear the disappointment in Elsa's voice and this only resulted as her crying harder.
'' I'm sorry! ''
'' And so am I. '' Elsa replied, regretful. '' I want to run out of here and take my baby in my arms to tell her that I am so sorry but I can't do that now because I know that Anna doesn't want to see me. Can I blame her for that? ''
Cassandra shook her head, her eyes downcast. '' No. ''
" That's right, I can't. You know... I really considered you like a sister but now I'm not sure anymore. When I look at you, I wonder if I ever knew you. ''
'' My respect and love for you as a mentor and a big sister was nothing but genuine. ''
'' Respect? You call lying and pretending respect? I appreciate that you look up to me but lying and bullying my sister is not respect towards me. And it's not what I call love! What you did is just monstrous! ''
A loud gasp escaped the girl's mouth and her vision started to blur again. She was trying so hard to keep her tears from falling but her attemps were useless? Tears kept coming and it seems like she couldn't remember how to stop them.
'' How could you Cass? And how can you look at yourself in the mirror with all the things you've done? I don't know how you can live with that on your shoulders because I know I wouldn't be able to. ''
Cassandra only cried harder, too worked up to make an answer. Elsa didn't move to comfort her, comfort has to be earned and Cassandra doesn't deserve it. Instead she only stood there and watched.
'' Anna is my sister and she comes first, she will always come first. Do you understand what I'm saying? ''
" Y-es.. "
" I'm sure you do, this is the same for you and Jack. ''
After taking a breath, she continued.
'' But lately I was acting more like your big sister that Anna thought I was replacing her. Did you really think I could replace her? ''
'' No. ''
'' Right! I can never replace her but then again, she had all the reasons to believe I did. ''
'' I only wanted to have you as my sister and... I wanted us to be a family. ''
'' Without Anna in the picture? '' Elsa scoffed almost dramatically. Hardly. '' Don't even think about it. This is why I need to make things up again and hopefully I will not screw everything up this time. ''
'' I didn't me-mean to... to hurt you. I swear. '' Cassandra shocked on a sob as she spoke.
'' I'm not. '' Elsa shook her head. '' I'm not hurt but Anna is and in order to fix things with her, I need to keep my distance with you. Both you and Jack. '' Elsa added. '' And with all this mess, I can't look at you without thinking about what you did to Anna. I just can't. ''
'' But- ''
'' This is her choice Cass. '' Jack cut his sister off, walking back towards them as he shut his phone. '' Now you will think twice before acting. And you will have all the time to think about it in the plane. ''
Elsa gave him a look of confusion while Cassandra looked up at him in shock. '' P- plane. ''
'' I'm taking you to London and I'll have you enrolled in this private school. ''
'' Bu- but you can't do that! ''
'' Oh yes I can and you better start packing your things now, we're leaving tonight. GO! '' He shouted when she refused to move. Cassandra's lips quivered and she ran up the stairs to pack her things.
Jack sighed and turned to look at Elsa.
'' Elsa I'm sorry for the trouble we've caused you, I don't know why she did this. I guess it's partly my fault because I wasn't always there for her, being busy with the cast and all. I'm so sorry. ''
'' Even though she did all these things, what happened to Anna is also my fault. '' Elsa admitted. '' I lived in denial and Anna has suffered. I am her big sister and I didn't act like one, now my sister hates me and I deserve it. ''
'' I don't know what to say Elsa. '' Jack guiltily said. '' Saying sorry will not solve everything right? ''
'' No. '' She closed her eyes a moment. If only. When she looked up again, a frown was on her face. '' Is it a good school? ''
'' One of the best. '' Jack nodded. '' Cass will be fine there and I will regularly visit her until I'm done with the making of the movie and we will see what comes next. ''
Elsa hummed, sitting on the soft couch.
'' You're a good brother but try to be more present in her life. All that seeking for attention, there is a reason. I failed Anna twice, don't do the same mistakes as me. ''
There was more behind her words. Elsa failed Anna again and the second chance was already given to her. If she knew that Jack could fix his sister, she didn't feel the same about Anna. Being hurt once was already hard for the girl. As Rapunzel said, Anna was slipping through her fingers for the second time.
Only now, Elsa knew that it's not for Anna it's going to be hard but for her. Anna was already smiling but she was not the cause of it.
Anna's POV.
Knock... Knock... knock.
I wait patiently behind the door while holding a bouquet of white Lily flowers in one hand. Snow told me there is a possiblity I could see Adam's mom, so I got it for her. In the other hand was a paper bag. After I arrived at the mansion, I decided to go for a run to clear my head a litttle. I didn't realize how far I went until I stopped by a store to grab a bottle of water and seeing the hospital two blocks away, I took the opportunity to visit Adam. But not before gabbing a few things for him.
'' Yes? '' A lady with dark brown wavy hair that looks like she was in her late thirties finally opened the door and stood there, smiling at me.
'' Uh hi. '' I smiled, unsure who the lady was.
I never met Adam's mom, so I don't know what she looks like. Though, those hazel eyes are familiar. I took a step back and briefly glanced at the number on the door. 27, it's the right number.
'' Hi may I help you? ''
'' Is it Adam's room? ''
'' It is. '' The woman nods. '' I'm Lise, Adam's mom. ''
'' Oh hi Mrs. Scott, I'm Anna. ''
Lise laughed. '' I know who you are dear, my son talks about you sometimes. And please, no Mrs. Scott. Just call me Lise, I divorced Adam's father years ago. ''
'' Oh I'm sorry. ''
'' Who is it ma? '' I recognized Adam's voice in the background.
'' It's your friend Anna. '' She replied over her shoulder and turned her head to face me again. '' Please come in. ''
'' Thank you. ''
She stepped aside and let me in. Adam was sitting on the hospital bed and he stared at me with a shock expression. I fought the urge to cringe at the white walls, the constant beeping sound and the machines around, they bring back bad memories. Instead I walked over to him and raised a brow in an 'Elsa fashion' even though mine was nothing compared to Elsa's raise of brow.
'' Surprised to see me? ''
'' Anna? What are you doing here? ''
'' Hunting wolves and chasing birds, you know? '' I rolled my eyes. '' I came to visit you idiot! ''
'' Aren't you like... mad at me? ''
'' Do you want me to be mad? '' I laughed at his confused state.
'' No, thanks for coming but just to let you know... '' He blinked and gazed at my hand. '' I don't like flowers. These are hideous. ''
'' Adam! '' Lise scolded him.
'' I'm kidding mom. ''
'' Watch out, I can smack you with them. And who told you they were for you anyway huh? These are for your mom. '' I huffed and handed the bouquet to Lise.
'' Oh Anna, you didn't need t- ''
'' It's alright Lise, these were my mother's favorites and I just though they would please you. '' I assured her.
'' These are beautiful honey, thank you so much. '' She smiled gratefully and left the room to look for a vase and I was alone with Adam.
'' Your mom is cool. '' I told him.
'' When she is in a good mood. '' He joked and faked a pout. '' So, no flowers for me? ''
'' No. '' I shook my head. '' But I got you something. '' I placed the paper bag in front of him as I sat on the chair near the bed.
He started looking through the bag and after a while he laughed. '' Wow all kind of fruits and healthy stuff but not a single bar of chocolate? Coming from you, it's shocking. ''
I shrugged. '' When I was in hospital, Elsa kept me away from all kinds of sweets. And I had to wait for another week after I was released to taste chocolate. ''
'' And so you thought that having your revenge on me was a good idea? ''
'' Maybe. '' I grinned. '' I ate so much fruits and veggies that I'm still suprised I didn't turn green or grow branches and leaves. ''
'' Is that supposed to make me feel better? ''
'' Dunno... ''
He smiled. '' Thank you. ''
'' Don't mention it, I'm just glad you're okay. ''
'' Yeah. '' He set the bag on the nightstand and looked down at his lap.
'' You really scared me, you know? and you almost gave Snow a heart attack. ''
'' I don't get easily scared but I have to admit that for the first time I was scared too. ''
'' Uh huh? tell me about it. ''
'' I remember when I was convulsing, I felt myself fading away and it was scary but I realized that I wanted to live. I mean damn, I'm hot and still young. ''
'' Far too young to die now. '' I agreed, fighting the urge to roll my eyes at the 'hot' comment.
'' Did you feel that way when you... '' he trailed off and looked at me wearily.
I leaned into the chair as pieces of my memory started playing before my eyes. The feeling of slowly dying, I could almost almost feel it again. I remember it very well.
'' It's different. ''
'' How is that? ''
I shrugged. '' I felt life leaving my body but I wasn't scared. At the moment, dying meant being free from pain and I was okay with that. It was my choice to die and I didn't want to be saved. ''
'' But you're alive now. ''
'' I am. '' I nodded.
'' Do you ever regret that you were found? ''
'' When I woke up, I was mad because I failed but now when I look back... I have no regret. ''
Adam nodded and turned his body fully towards me. '' I'm sorry that I didn't visit you, I was blaming myself because I know if you were doing drugs, it was my fault. ''
'' We all make mistakes Adam but as long as you learn from them, consider it a lesson. ''
'' I guess I've learnt my lesson then and now you can tell me that you warned me but I was too stupid to listen. ''
'' Is it necessary? '' I asked.
'' No, I got the tape. '' He quickly shook his head. '' Seriously, my mom gave me the biggest lecture of my life and that, as soon as she saw that I was awake. ''
'' Scary mom right? ''
'' Man, I cried like a damn little girl. I almost wished that I never awoke. ''
'' Like a little girl huh? this information can be useful in the futur. '' I gave him an evil smirk, meaning I have something in mind.
'' Don't forget that you let a few things slip when you were high, thumb sucker. ''
I gasped and my eyes widened at this little information from my childhooh I wished to hide in a hole deep in the back of my head and never remember.
Oh God! Oh God! I did not tell them that I used to suck my thumb? Aww man... that's so embarassing.
'' Hey, that doesn't count! I was a toddler! ''
'' Yeah whatever, thumb sucker. ''
Yeah that's right... very embarassing. Please don't let him use it against me in the near futur. I prayed whoever was listening to me.
'' Okay let's have a deal. '' I made a straight face, trying to imitate Elsa's posture when she is in 'business woman mood' and cleared my throat. '' Look why don't we keep these informations to ourselves and act like it never happened alright? ''
'' Deal. '' He chuckled.
I sighed in relief and rubbed my face. '' That's why I vowed to never set a finger on a stick ever again. Like ever! And I think you shouldn't as well. ''
'' Done with that stuff. '' Adam nodded firmly.
'' Pinky promise? ''
'' Duh! ''
'' Come on, do it. ''
'' Fine, pinky promise. ''
I giggled as we crossed pinkies. Adam rolled his eyes but he wore a playful look on his face. Finally I pulled a bar of Toblerone out of the pocket of my jacket and tossed it at him with a smirk.
He grabbed the chocolate, looking up at me and grinned. '' Now that's the Anna I know. ''
Well duh!
Normal POV
Elsa could feel her heart pounding in her chest as she stared at the mansion. Jack and Cassandra were probably on a plane at the moment and she's not worried because she knows things will eventually get better for them. What she's worried about is how things will be with her sister from now on. The girl behind the walls of this huge house. Though she thinks she has a small idea of how Anna will react but she needs to try.
'' Let's go. ''
She took a deep breath and climbed out of her car. She used her key to open the front doors and when she stepped into the warmth of the house, the first thing she heard when she walks in the spacious sitting room is a gasp. Her head snapped towards the noise and she found Gerda standing at the top of the stairs.
'' Ms. Elsa? ''
'' Good evening Gerda. '' Elsa smiled.
'' Oh dear, I am so happy to see you. I had no idea you would come. '' The maid slowly made her way down and stood in front of the beautiful young woman.
'' It's a pleasure to see you too and I'm sorry I didn't call but I didn't want Anna to know I was coming. ''
'' Oh alright but your sister went out for a run and didn't come back yet. ''
Anna went out for a run? Why going for a run when they have a gym and a tennis court to work out? Elsa assumed she'll have to wait until Anna comes back because there's no way she is leaving without talking with her.
'' Well thank you Gerda. '' She thanked the maid. '' I will just wait for Anna and occupy myself with something until she returns and don't worry about dinner, I will take care of it.''
'' Nonsense dear, I will make din- ''
'' Please Gerda, I insist. ''
Gerda eyed the blonde curiously, with a bit of reluctance but did not question her. After she left, Elsa made her way towards the kitchen to start making something for Anna. Three-cheese macaroni and cheese was something Anna never stopped loving since she got enough teeth to eat solid food and it was a quick receipe to prepare, so Elsa was okay with that.
Almost one hour passed when finally Anna trotted in the kitchen, wearing her cheerleading shorts with a red tank top and a pair of free run on her feet. Her IPod armband was strapped around her arm and Elsa winced at the music blasting through the earphones. It was so loud.
'' Underdogs dance in the middle of the nigh... Can see the night skies in the mirror of your eyes. '' Anna sang as she moved around.
Elsa watched silently as her sister, still oblivious to her presence, headed for the fridge and pulled out a tube of strawberry Chobani.
'' If you don't dance make sure you got the rythm...Make sure that your heartbeat beats with the- SHIT! '' Anna jumped like a frightened cat when she saw that she wasn't alone in the kitchen.
'' I'm pretty sure that the word 'shit' doesn't figure in the lyrics. '' Elsa said in a calm tone. Anna ripped her earphones and glared at her sister.
'' What are you doing here? ''
'' It's my house too, remember? '' Anna snorted but did not answer. Instead she walked passed her sister and out of the kitchen. Elsa was confused a moment before she followed her. '' I came to talk with you. ''
'' You? I don't know anyone that goes with the name of you. ''
'' Seriously Anna, we need to talk. ''
'' No I need a shower. ''
Elsa stopped at the bottom of the stairs when Anna kept walking up to her room, cringing slightly when a door slammed upstairs. Sighing she returned to the kitchen to finish preparing dinner.
'' I can't believe she is here! '' Anna huffed, plugging her IPod to the mini bose and hit the playlist. '' Because now the mansion is suddenly her house? What about the penthouse? '' Still grumbling to herself, she headed into he bathroom.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~One hour later~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Knock... knock... knock.
'' WHAT! '' Anna threw her door open, frustrated that Elsa insisted on having a chat with her.
'' Come downstairs, dinner is ready. '' Elsa said simply.
'' Aren't you supposed to be somewhere? Maybe your place or whatever? ''
'' Why? Are you going to kick me out? ''
Anna laughed sarcastically. '' It's not like I can do that. ''
'' Would you if you could? ''
'' You're annoying me there, you know that right? '' Anna leaned her body against the doorframe and flashed Elsa an annoying look.
Elsa smiled and clasped her hands in front of her. '' Come down now. ''
Rolling her eyes, Anna hastily flipped her hair over her shoulders and walked back downstairs. Elsa slowly closed the door left open and once again, walked after the girl. The dining room was there more for the pleasure of their eyes than anything else, so they headed straight towards the kitchen to eat there. Anna heads for the cupboard and grabbed a pot of Kabuto noodles.
'' What are you doing? '' Elsa asked, watching as she proceeded to fill the cup with hot water, stirring the noodles and let it rest for sixty seconds.
'' Making my dinner. '' Anna replied in a duh tone.
'' I told you I made dinner. ''
'' Thanks but no thanks. ''
Elsa placed two plates of Macaroni and cheese on the counter and soon, Anna's mouth watered at the sight and delightful smell.
Wow now that's food. Anna thought dreamily. A clear of throat from Elsa brought her back to her sense and Anna quickly shook her head. Alright but no... she is trying to get on my good side. Not going to work!
'' C'mon Anna, I made macaroni and cheese. ''
'' I'm not blind. ''
'' I thought you like Mac mac... '' Elsa smirked almost teasingly, using the term Anna used when she was little. Anna fought the urge to dig right into the plate. She could almost taste the melt cheese, it was really tempting but she refused to bend.
Nope. Still not working...
'' Sue me Elsa, I'm trying to be a grown up over there. I don't need you to cook for me anymore. ''
Elsa frowned, feeling another wave of guilt taking over her. She has told her sister to grow up at the ball when she was upset and apparently Anna was taking it seriously. Moving towards Anna, she tried to take the pot of noodles from her but Anna moved to the other side of the counter and sat there.
'' Listen, I didn't mean what I said at the ball. I was angry and- ''
'' Whatever. Why do you waste your time with me Elsa? Don't you have a family to go back to? ''
'' You are my family. '' Elsa stated as if it was the most obvious thing to say.
'' Last time I checked I wasn't. I don't fit in Cassandra's perfect picture. '' Anna chuckled bitterly.
'' They're gone. '' Elsa said.
'' What? ''
'' They're gone. Jack is taking Cassandra to London tonight. ''
Anna looked at her sister with a shock expression before her eyes narrowed in a suspiscious manner.
'' So you decided to come here because they left and you suddenly felt alone? ''
'' No. '' Elsa sat in front of Anna. '' Besides, I would have told them to leave my place anyway. I came here to talk, I needed to know Anna. I need you to tell me why you didn't show me the texts the first time she sent them to you? ''
'' I was about to tell you everything at the ball but then you told me to grow up. So I choosed to handle my problems like a big girl. ''
'' I am so sorry. '' Elsa sighed as she lookes into Anna's eyes. '' I know it's my fault and you have every right to be mad at me but this is serious. You should have showed them to me. ''
'' We are supposed to trust each other Elsa and you doubted me when I told you about Cassie pretending to be a goody two shoes. It took me to show you the texts to make you see the truth. If you knew me better, you would have believed me since the begining. ''
'' I trust you! ''
'' Oh really? '' Anna asked with a chuckle full of sarcasm. '' Then why do I have a feeling that if I didn't show you the texts, you wouldn't have believed me? ''
Elsa tried to reach across the counter to take Anna's hand in hers but she stopped when Anna withdrawn away from her. Burrying the pain she felt at the gesture, Elsa didn't insist because she knew that she deserved her sister's rejection. She kinda expected it when she came here but it doesn't mean she was ready for it.
'' I'm sorry. '' Elsa whispered.
Anna saw the guilt in Elsa's eyes and body language, she could even hear it in her voice but she refused to be phased. All the things Cassandra put her through were still fresh in her head, how can she forget easily?
'' Go home Elsa. '' Anna sighed.
'' I guess you will not come back with me then. ''
'' No. '' She shook her head. '' When I moved in with you, you told me we will try to work things out and if in the end I want to leave, I can go back to the mansion. It was really nice at first but this is the end and I made my up my mind. ''
'' I also said that it will break my heart if you choose to leave. ''
'' Yet you didn't stop me from walking out the door. ''
Elsa furrowed her brow. '' You have no idea how much I wanted to run after you and tell you to stay, I almost did. But I know you would have left anyway. ''
'' You're right. '' Anna nodded.
'' And this day I told you that I will respect your choice if you choose to leave, I also said that I will not give up on you. I broke my promise when I said I won't hurt you anymore but I still can hold onto that one. I'm not giving up. ''
'' And that means? ''
'' I think it's time for me to move back to the mansion. '' Elsa concluded with a firm nod.
'' What? '' Anna gasped.
She couldn't be serious. Is she?
'' You heard me. I'm moving back tomorrow and that's it. ''
'' But- ''
'' Anna I made up my mind and that's final. ''
Anna frowned and stood up from her stool with a huff. Grabbing her pot of Kabuto noodles, she glared one last time at Elsa before storming out of the kitchen. She didn't know why she was so upset that Elsa decided to move back in but she was and she couldn't help it.
If Elsa wants to move back then so be it but it won't change anything!
That night, before Elsa left the mansion, she went to check on Anna. When the girl didn't open the door to her knocking, she slowly slipped in her room and a small smile appeared on her face when she saw Anna sleeping soundly. Walking over the bed, she knelt down on the soft fluffy rug and stroked her sister's hair lovingly. Anna squirmed a bit at the touch and made mumbling noises.
'' Shh... '' Elsa shushed, leaning down to place a kiss on her temple. She really missed that, how come she didn't realize it sooner? '' Sweet dreams snowflake... I love you. '' She kept stroking her head. After a while, she finally stood up and stared to the girl.
And just like she entered the room, Elsa silently left without disturbing Anna's slumber.
And that was chapter 27. Thanks for reading, reviewing and also the supports. They help me a lot! By the way, yesterdy was Valentine's day and I hope you guys spent a great time with your lovers even though, I think love should be celebrated everyday.
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