The Heart finds its Way

Stormy Night

2 weeks had passed since the archery tournament. Hetty and Granger were off to a nearby kingdom on a trip.

'Can you please explain to me how you or anyone couple possibly make a shot like that?! I mean, the arrow just broke!' Granger asked.

'It takes perfect precision, accuracy, and a bit of luck.' Hetty replied. 'The first time I made that shot was actually an accident. Mark was so shocked, he almost passed out!'

'Chuckle. I bet'.

Then the carriage stopped.

'We've arrived at the spot, Your Highnesses. You sure this is the place? It's just an ordinary cabin.' Luke said.

'Yes Luke, this is the place. This is a nice place that I found 2 years ago, it's well stocked, and it's not far from town.' Hetty replied.

The cabin was also well decorated and smelled good.

'I have a good friend take care of this place, in case you were going to ask.' Hetty said.

'That's nice to know.' Granger replied.

That night, it started to storm.

'Don't worry, this place is very well insulated, so no need to worry about holes or leaks. Owen?'

Hetty saw Granger lying in bed and rubbing his stomach.

'I don't feel so good.' He groaned.

Hetty went to get something to help with his stomach.

'Is Granger okay?' Luke asked.

'He's having a little stomach pain, so I'm making him a little something to help.' Hetty replied.

'Well that's very nice of you. May I offer you some advice?'

'Sure.'

Luke then told her what Granger liked when he wasn't feeling well.

'Here you go. This fizzy drink might be a little strong, but it should help calm your stomach.' Hetty handed him the drink.

'Mmm! Yeah, this. This should help.' Granger replied, in pain.

Hetty then squeezed his hand and started to softly sing.

'Luke must have told her what helps me when I'm ill. Reminds me of my mom.' Granger thought. 'She sings so good.'

'Feeling better?' Hetty asked when she was done singing.

'You have a beautiful voice.' Granger replied.

'Thank you. My mom used to sing that to me whenever I would come ill. She still does.'

'Your mom sounds like a really sweet lady.'

Smiling. 'She is. You know what else she would do? She would lay next to me until I fell asleep. You mind?'

'No. Not at all.' Granger kindly replied.

Hetty laid down next to him.

The next morning

Hetty felt someone pinching her arm. She woke up, turned, and saw it was Granger.

'Hi. I think we just slept together.' He said.

It took Hetty half a minute to realize it.

'Oh, bugger.' She mumbled.

'(Chuckle). Yeah. We did something that would cause quite a huge scandal if the media heard of it. And, I kind of liked it.'

'You did? How?'

'Because you were just being a sweet person. And personally, seeing a friendly face like you when I wake up from an intense night, is the best feeling there is.'

Hetty gave him a warm smile. 'You're very welcome.'

'Now, we have to hope our bodyguards didn't decide to poke in while we were sleeping.'

'Don't worry, I'll make sure they won't blab.'