Anabella or short ‚Bella' lives in denial as she was just a poor slave! After years of living like a worthless slave, a warrior named Uhtred Ragnarsson and his ‚pretty boys' rescued her from her, what she called it ‚destiny'!
Uhtred was kind to her...
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~~~~~~ Around 2 months passed since Anabella had arrived in Scotland and the birth was just around the corner! The midwife had already prepared everything and reassured Anabella, that everything would go according to plan and that she didn't need to worry about anything! Anabella trusted and believed her and when the birth began, Blaan was the one to hold her hand, as Domnal was too busy humping one of the maid's! Anabella screamed because the birth hurt so much and Blaan wished he could take the pain away...but he couldn't! The midwife tried to find the child's head, but it was difficult! Several hours passed and the child was still not born yet and the midwife began to worry! Blaan didn't understand what was going on, as he had never experienced a birth before... ~~~~~~
Blaan:"What's going on? What's happening?!...(*the midwife looked at him*)...why isn't the child born yet?!" midwife:(*she sighed*)"The child turned at the last second, which caused more pain!...(*Blaan's eyes widened*)...I am unsure if the child can be born naturally or if we have to cut open her stomach and deliver it that way!" Blaan:"But cutting open her stomach would kill her!...(*fear rose inside him*)...I can't be responsible for that! You have to try to get the child out of her naturally...please!" midwife:(*she lowered her head*)"Are you the father of the child?...(*Blaan shook his head*)... and then where is the father? He should be here...after all, it's his child!" Blaan:"The child's father is dead!...(*the midwife's eyes widened*)...but can you please focus on getting the child out of her now?"
~~~~~~ The midwife nodded and again tried to get the child out of Anabella! Anabella's whole body ached and she wanted this pain to stop...she wanted to hold her child and look into his/her eyes! Blaan still held her hand and squeezed it gently! A small smile formed on her lips and she glanced over at the man, who had been there, the whole time! After another several hours, the child was finally born and Anabella exhaled with relief! She was still alive and her child seemed to be as well! Blaan widely smiled and thanked the midwife, as he watched her gather all her belongings and widely smile at the newborn and his mother! The child was a beautiful and joyful boy...Anabella couldn't be prouder! When the midwife left, Blaan sat down besides Anabella and gently stroked her head... ~~~~~~
Blaan:"You did it! You have given birth to a beautiful and joyful baby boy!...(*Anabella looked at Blaan*)...do you already have an idea what you want to call him?" Anabella:(*she shook her head*)"I would like to decide that together with Sihtric!...(*Blaan nodded at her*)...now that my child is born, I don't want to lose any time! And I have decided that you can come with me!" Blaan:"Thank you, Anabella! I swear I won't cause any trouble!...(*he smiled at her*)...when do we want to leave?" Anabella:(*she thought briefly*)"Tonight, when no one sees us and we can leave this country unnoticed!...(*Blaan nodded*)...Domnal has planned our wedding for the day after tomorrow, but we will be long back in Wessex by then!" Blaan:"How are you going to transport your little one?...(*Anabella grinned*)...of course you thought about it long in advance! Have you had a special saddle made?"
~~~~~~ Anabella nodded and Blaan laughed! At nightfall, she quietly opened her chamber-door, left her chambers and walked towards the stables! Her baby boy slept and she was thankful for that! When they reached the stables, Blaan already waited and had already saddled and readied the horses! Anabella warmly smiled at him and handed him her baby boy! When she sat on top of her horse, Blaan handed her, her child and then climbed on his horse! Moments later they rode off and nobody saw them leave! Meanwhile: Sihtric couldn't sleep and decided to go outside and sit there for a while! To his surprise, Gisela already sat outside, on the bench they had placed in front of the great hall! He slowly walked towards her and tried not to scare her, what he successfully managed! Gisela slightly smiled at him and watched him sit down... ~~~~~~
Gisela:"Can't sleep either?...(*Sihtric shook his head*)...I'm glad I'm not the only one!" Sihtric:(*he laughed*)"How long have you been sitting here?...(*Gisela shrugged her shoulders*)...it's a wonder Uhtred hasn't woken up!" Gisela:"Oh yes! He usually wakes up when I get up and leave the house!...(*Sihtric nodded*)...but another thing: why can't you sleep?" Sihtric:(*he sighed*)"I can't stop thinking about Bella and the letter she wrote to Uhtred!...(*Gisela lowered her head*)...how long do you think it will be before she comes home?" Gisela:"I hope that she will come home soon!...(*she sighed*)...it's been 2 months since she's been in Scotland and the only letter we've had is the one telling us about her escape plan!" Sihtric:(*he looked at Gisela*)"Do you think she managed to escape?...(*she lifted her head*)...do you think she could already be on her way here?"
~~~~~~ Right before Gisela could say something, the door of her house opened and Uhtred appeared in the doorway! Sihtric needed to stifle his laughter...Uhtred's hair was messy and he was tired as hell! Gisela grinned, stood up, said her goodbyes to Sihtric and disappeared into her house! Sihtric remained outside for a few more minutes until he stood up as well and returned to his house! Meanwhile: Anabella and Blaan rode past Cent and made a stop there! Their last stop was several hours ago and the horses definitely needed something to drink and eat! Anabella's baby boy woke up a few times, but he never cried or screamed! He was a good boy and Anabella was proud to be a mother now! Only Blaan seemed to be a bit unhappy and Anabella wanted to know why... ~~~~~~
Anabella:"What's on your mind, Blaan?...(*Blaan looked at her*)...something has been bothering you since we left, and I want to know what it is!" Blaan:(*he sighed*)"How do you think Uhtred will react when he sees me?...(*Anabella shrugged her shoulders*)...do you think he'll kill me?" Anabella:"No, he will not kill you!...(*she smiled*)...he won't even notice you at first!" Blaan:(*he raised an eyebrow*)"And why? Because you'll be back?...(*Anabella proudly nodded*)...you're a funny woman, Anabella!" Anabella:"And you are a coward, Blaan!...(*Blaan pretended to be offended*)...as soon as we've looked after the horses, we'll go to sleep, what do you think of that?" Blaan:(*he thought briefly*)"That sounds like a fabulous idea!...(*he grinned*)...your little one is admirable!" Anabella:"Oh yes, he really is!...(*she smiled at her child*)...he hasn't cried or screamed once since we started riding!"
~~~~~~ Blaan nodded and gave the horses some water and something to eat! Then the three of them looked for a place to sleep and soon decided to use the stables attic for that! The next morning: Anabella woke up first and fed her child...he was hungry and it made her laugh, how greedy he was! Blaan took a while to wake up, but when he was fully awake, he stood up, climbed down the ladder, saddled and readied the horses and waited for Anabella and her baby boy! Moments later, Anabella climbed on her horse, waited until Blaan handed her, her baby boy and then she watched Blaan climb on his horse! Then they rode off and reached Coccham around noon! Surprisingly no one was outside, everyone was either in their houses or in the great hall! Anabella sighed, handed Blaan her child, jumped off her horse, led him to the stables and then she waited for Blaan to hand her, her baby boy! When he did, she quickly smiled at him and then watched him, jump off his horse, led her to the stables and then walk back over to Anabella and her child... ~~~~~~
