Paper Cuts- Jelsa AU

Chapter 18- What To Do Now

Elsie-

I had decided to go to the London Library, one of the few places I visited and fell in love with while here. As I walked in, I was greeted by Mrs. Bradley, the librarian. I smiled and walked towards the various bookshelves and looked for the one book I had carefully hidden. Stopping in front of the spot, I pulled out the book "If I Stay" and walked to the secluded tables very few people found and sat down.

I opened up the book and started to read, but I found it difficult as my mind kept wandering to the previous events. How can my father still be alive? My mother had said he was dead. She had swore, even showed us Father. Could it be...... No. No there's no way. They don't exist. I pushed the thought of my father being a vampire out of my mind.

I tried concentrating on the book until I couldn't anymore. I closed the book and sighed. What do I do now? As I contemplated what to do, my phone vibrated in my purse. I reached my hand and felt something. I pulled it out and saw what it was. Anna's letter. Grabbing my phone out as well, I stared at the folded pink paper.

Finally making up my mind, I unfolded the letter carefully. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. Slowly, I opened my eyes and started to read the letter.

Dear Elsa,
As you must know, my 18th birthday is in two months. But I have to ask you something. Why did you leave? Was it something I did? Please Elsa, don't leave me in the dark. It pains me to know you left without a goodbye. But that is not all I need to tell you.

Hans has been acting strange ever since word of your disappearance has gone out. He leaves at night and doesn't come home until the wee hours. His behavior has been a little off and he lashes out at me. I'm very scared now Elsa. I don't know what to expect from him. At times he's his normal self, but he changes into a completely different person and hits me.

I want to call off the engagement, but I'm afraid of what he'll do. I need you Elsa, now more than ever. I want to go with you, but I have no idea where you are. That is what pains me the most. Not knowing where you are. I've asked Esther but she refuses to tell me. I wrote this letter hoping to send it wherever and hoping that it will find you wherever you are.

You must be happy, wherever you are. Not having a care in the world, not having to worry about us back home. I know you're not that kind of person to forget where you come from, but it's been almost four months now Elsa. When are you coming home? I miss you, Esther misses you. Isn't that enough to make you come home?

I hope it is. Until then, I love you Elsa.

Love,
Anna Nicole Winters-Arendelle.

Tears were in my eyes as I finished the letter. Oh Anna. I miss her so much and I'm glad I'm going back home tomorrow. I was also mad. Hans had no right to lay his hands on my sister. Engaged or not he had no right. I'd have to give him a piece of my mind when I got back home. My phone buzzed again and I looked to see that I had several texts from Jack and Punzie asking where I was and if I was okay.

I unlocked my phone and sent them quick texts saying that I was fine and that I'd be home later. I locked my phone and put my head in my hands. I groaned and closed my eyes. "Rough day?" A grumbly deep voice asked me. I looked up to see a guy not much older than me standing in front of the table.

"I guess you could say that." I replied. He smiled and stuck out his hand. "I'm Kristoff Bjorgman." I shook his hand and said, "Elsie Snowdon." We let go of each other's hands and I gestured him to sit which he did. He looked at me and he seemed to be studying me. "Why are you staring at me?" I asked him and he shook his head and replied, "I'm sorry. You just look familiar is all. Do you happen to go to London Burgess Academy?"

I nodded and he smiled. "I think we had AP Bio together." I thought back to the first few weeks of school and vaguely recalled his name being called while the teacher took attendance. I nodded, "I think we did. Yeah, we did." He chuckled and pulled out a book.

"What happened to you? If you don't mind me asking. I mean you just sort of disappered after a month. Mrs. Westchester was beginning to think you skipped her class." I laughed as I imagined Mrs. Westchester getting mad at me ditching her class. "I don't mind you asking. I had- have family issues going on right now, but Jack, my boyfriend, has been a great help in getting my homework from my classes and bringing them to me."

He nodded and then gave me a confused look. "Wait, Jack? As in Jack Frost?" I nodded, "Yeah, that's my boyfriend."

"Holy shit! No way!" He whispered-yelled. I was a little confused. "Yeah, he is. Why?" He shook his head and said, "Nothing, it's just that, Jack is, or, was the most elegible "bachelor" at school." He put quotation marks around bachelor and laughed. "Really?" I asked. He nodded and looked down at the book in front of him.

Weird, Jack never mentioned that to me. Nor did I hear it at school. "How come I never heard it at school?" He looked back up at me and said, "That's because there were rumors going around that Tina and Jack were secretly dating." My eyes grew wide. Jack and Tina? Together? No way.

"It's pretty funny how people think crazy things." He said and I nodded. I checked the time and it was late. "Oh wow, look at the time. I gotta get home before my Aunt calls the police. See you around?" I said as I got up and packed my things. He shook his head, "I actually won't be here for the spring break. My parents and I are going to visit family in Tromsø, Norway." My eyes widened again.

"Really? I'm going there too. Tomorrow actually." He smiled. "Cool. We should hang out there sometime." I smiled and said, "Yeah we should. What's your phone number?" He gave it to me and I gave him mine. I liked him. Not the way I like Jack, but as a friend. Besides, I think he and Anna would get along great.

We said our goodbyes and I put the book back where I had it and left the library. It was still raining when I got home, but I didn't mind. I loved the rain. I took out my keys and unlocked the front door. I walked in, closed and locked the door and walked down the hallway to the kitchen.

One of the maids, Cristina, was there putting away the dishes. She looked up as I entered the kitchen and curtsied to me. "Good evening Miss Elsie. Is there anything I can do for you?" I smiled and said, "No that's okay Cristina. I was just going to get a snack and something to drink." She nodded and continued putting the dishes away.

After I got my snack and a bottle of water, I made my way upstairs to my room. I opened my door and saw Jack sitting on the window seat. I closed the door and put my bag on the hook next to my door. "Jack? Is everything okay?" He turned towards me and got up quickly and walked to me. He grabbed me and pulled me into a tight hug. "I was worried about you. Where'd you go?"

I hugged him back and said, "I'm sorry. I just needed some time alone. I was at the library." He let go of me and looked into my eyes. "Okay then." I smiled and he planted a kiss on my forehead. "Get some rest. We have a big day tomorrow." I nodded and he picked up his jacket and walked out of my room. I lied down on my bed and thought about going home to Anna and Esther.

What to do, what to do. I thought as I slowly drifted off to sleep thinking about the situation with Anna and Hans.