Second Chance

chapter 16

Traveling in a carriage from Alyinthia to Obelia as already known, could infact take a very long while. however Jennette guesses that it was alot better that it that wasn't overseas, as that would have taken alot longer to travel there.

After spending hours inside the carriage Jennette's eyes began to feel heavy, though her mind was still very much awake and buzzing with thoughts as she rested her head up against the side of the carriage wall. Butterflies of mana had Began to pop up around her and flutter about in the small space, Jennette watched them as she blinked slowly.

The carriage suddenly came to a Holt, and Jenny slowly pushed herself up to glance out of the window. She got a good view of a decently sized town however she saw no commotion. Only the voices of the coachman and what sounded like Elijah.

Jennette remained in her seat, she couldn't hear what they were saying and she didn't bother trying to strain her ears in tying to listen. She lifted her finger as a butterfly came and landed on it, and just like before she continued to stare as she sat in silence.

After a few seconds the door to her carriage opened and Jennette looked up, jewelled eyes met purple as they landed on the figure of Elijah. He had a gentle expression on his face, something that Jennette had come to notice had changed after he came home. He was alot less up tight, and had a much more easy air about him as he walked upright with confidence.

She really admired that about him.

"It's getting late" he said "both I, Ace and the coachman have agreed that we shall stop in at a hotel so that you may get some rest" he said. Jennette parted her mouth open, looking for words to say "I'm perfectly fine, I'll be sure to hold out until arrival" Jennette spoke as she peered outside.

The sun was disappearing into the horizon and the beautiful Hues of colour began to span out through the vast Skye above.

Elijah chuckled "and Im sure you can princess, however we are not willing to risk putting the princess in such a sleep deprived state" he responded calmly.

Jennette bit her lip, as she tilted her head down, streams of hair slightly swayed down with her. She knew better then to question and object to things. after much time in Rogers mansion it had become a trait that had been instilled in her to this very day.

Jennette nodded, "very well" she looked up through her bangs with a practiced smile.

Elijah smiled in relief as she agreed to go along with it.

"Well then, we will start heading over. The reservations have been booked" he said and and bowed before moving to close the carriage door. Jennette stood up quickly and placed her hand on the door and pushed it back open "just a moment!" She exclaimed.

"Hm?" The boy hummed in question, "will you, please stay?" Jennette asked.
She really wasn't feeling the most stable at the moment, so any chance Jennette had at having someone close stay by her was something she would gladly take.

Sitting alone in that empty carriage reminded her of how quite and lonely it was in the Alpheus house hold. She didn't like it.

She wasn't to sure on whether she should look up at Elijah or down to the floor so she settled for looking off to the side, the uneasiness most likely rolled off her in waves.

"I-" Elijah started at turned to look behind him before bringing his eyes back to Jennette "I wouldn't want to intrude" Jennettes heart sank.

"But If it makes you happy, then gladly" he told her, and pulled the door open once more.

"I'd appreciate it very much, thankyou!" Jennette smiled, cheeks dusted pink as she bowed her head.

Elijah chuckled and stepped into the carriage, he took a seat in front of the girl and closed the door. Jennette also sat back in her seat as she watched Elijah stick his head out the window and call out to the diver.