Luisa: The Orphan Tale

Part XV: Daughters-in-law

"Oh no! Now I must introduce you two to M. Dubois!" Luisa said, still sometimes referring to him as such even after two years.

"Whom?" Chloe asked.

"Oh sorry. I forgot I hadn't explained everything to you yet!" Luisa said. "M. Dubois is my adoptive father."

Luisa then went on to explain everything to Chloe. Everything that has happened since Chloe pushed her into the river and she saw her get chained in irons and taken away.

"My, my!" Chloe said. "You got off lucky! It worked out better than I could have hoped!" Chloe said as she hugged Luisa close.

"Yes well Genevieve and Father are probably up and waiting for me by now." Luisa said.

"Does he know about your being a...?" Chloe asked subtly.

"Yes. He's completely supportive." Luisa assured Chloe.

"You think he'll accept us?" Elise asked.

Luisa reflected back on how he talked about Carlota and Genevieve and if they'd have been able to be together longer. He always said he would have blessed their union, and even now treats Genevieve as his daughter-in-law. Little did he know he was about to get two more!

"Yes I think he will! Though he might be just as surprised as we all have been." Luisa replied.

"When do you leave town?" Elise asked. "I assume you're here on your father's business?" She asked.

"Yes! We leave in two days." Luisa said. "Seems sort of silly to travel half a month for two days' business, doesn't it?" She laughed.

"That's all right! Just makes being at your home, all together come even faster!" Chloe smiled as she caressed Luisa's face.

"Well let's come along!" Luisa said as she started to lead the trio. "Don't be too nervous, Father is a very happy and fun-loving man! I'm sure he'll love you!" She said reassuringly as she led her lovers towards the inn where her father and Genevieve awaited them.

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Luisa, Chloe and Elise travelled through the bustling streets of Sevilla quickly and soon arrived back at the inn. They went inside to see Dubois and Genevieve sat eating together. Dubois' business wasn't until much later so he seemed to be taking it easy, Luisa knows the trip did exhaust him.

"Ah Luisa! Enjoy your first day back!?" He shouted as he waved his daughter over, in his typical jovial mood it seemed, thank God. "Ah and you've made new friends!" He said as the three young girls accompanied Luisa over to the table.

"Father, Genevieve. These are Chloe and Elise!" She said with excitement as she gestured towards each of them respectively.

"Nice to meet you!" Dubois said. "Ah wait! These aren't the Chloe and Elise, are they!?" He asked shocked.

"They indeed are!" Luisa said.

"Mon dieu!" He said as he stood. "It's a pleasure you meet you two, Luisa's told me so much!"

"What are the chances of all you being in Sevilla at once?" Genevieve asked with a laugh.

"I'm not sure but I'm thankful we all are!" Chloe laughed as they all said their greetings and shook hands.

Next they all sat down and Dubois ordered over some more food and drink over.

"So I imagine you all have had a lot of catching up to do!" Dubois said.

"Two years is a long time to be apart!" Genevieve remarked.

"Yes, we indeed have." Luisa replied happily. "But Father, I need to get something out of the way first."