Flight of Frost and Aurora

Chapter 49

As winter gradually gave way to spring, the world transformed. The sun's gentle warmth coaxed the earth awake, painting the trees and ground in vibrant shades of green. Birds flitted about, building nests and laying their eggs, while flowers began to bud and bloom in a riot of colors. This was one of Vagatha's favorite times of the year, rivaled only by the joys of summer. Whenever she had a moment to herself, she would escape into the forests and meadows, gathering flowers and spending time with the animals. And she always made sure to invite her friends Charlotte and Molly to join her on these delightful trips.

"Aren't the tulips exquisite?" Vagatha remarked, gently gathering a few of the vibrant blooms. "Mother Carmilla always said they remind her of the colors of sunrise."

"They truly are magnificent," Charlotte replied, her eyes sparkling. "But at this moment, I find the snowdrops to be the loveliest of all."

"Daffodils have always been my favorite," Molly chimed in, a hint of nostalgia in her voice. "And Anthony's too."

"Oh really? I thought men didn't like flowers," Vagatha remarked.

"Most don't, but Anthony adores them. You know, when our mother was alive, we loved helping her plant flowers in the garden. She would teach us about each flower and its meaning."

"That's exactly what Mother Carmilla did with me when I was little."

"Did you know that when Anthony was a boy, he thought the white daffodils were just giant daisies?"

"Oh, that's so adorable!" Vagatha exclaimed.

"We didn't have a garden when I was young," Charlotte said, gathering some snowdrops and irises. "So I would always pick wildflowers and bring them to my mother. Sometimes, she would braid those flowers into my hair, and we'd talk about my wedding day. She always said I should wear flowers in my hair when I got married."

A gentle spring breeze stirred, drawing Charlotte's gaze to a vibrant patch of pink carnations. She reached down to pick a few, but her fingers brushed against one that was lifeless, its petals beginning to wilt. With a wistful smile, she plucked the fading flower and began to remove its petals one by one, watching as the wind whisked them away.

"He loves me," she murmured after the first pluck. "He loves me not. He loves me. He loves me not. He loves me."

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"What are you up to?" Vagatha asked.

"Oh, just lost in thought about Alastor," Charlotte replied. "He wants to come calling on me. We've been discussing it since after Christmas, and we thought it best to wait until spring."

"How romantic, Charlotte!" Molly sighed. "I'm so happy for you."

"I just hope Papa will accept him. He appreciates that Alastor is such a hard worker, but he still doesn't seem to like him. What if he says no?"

"Well, if I know my cousin," Vagatha said, "No disapproving father will stop him. If he says no, Alastor will probably try to steal you away in the night."

"Oh, that's even more romantic!" Molly gushed, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

"And foolish," Vagatha interjected, shaking her head. "I can guarantee he'll get shot if he tries that."

"That's exactly what worries me," Charlotte admitted, her voice tinged with anxiety. "But he's wonderful, and he makes me do happy. What frightens me even more is that if Alastor asked me to run away with him, I might actually say yes. The thought of leaving Eisheth and Lute behind to spend every day of my life with him is almost tempting enough to make me act without a second thought."