HER FIRST LOVE

Her First Love (Chapter Two)

Christopher was born to a mother and father who were late in their years and who were rich beyond your wildest dreams. Christopher was a beautiful baby with blond hair and the bluest eyes that anyone had ever seen before. Christopher was a sickly child, always catching a cold. His mother and father decided that a change of scenery would be what was best for him so they moved away from his childhood home when he was 12 years old and settle in the small town of curad, Maine. The town only had about 1000 people in it so it was perfect for them. Because they had money they, of course, picked the biggest and most luxuries house they could find, moved in and set up the house all to Christophers, disapproval. Whether it was a change of scenery or just the fact that he was growing up, Christopher grew out of being sick all the time, As he grew he became more handsome by the day and every girl in the town wanted to date him but he would not have them, because he was saving his heart for that special girl, that he would spend the rest of his life with. Even though Christopher did not have to work he spent his days working at the local bookstore just doing whatever needed to be done and spending time reading the old books that were there. It was there that on a cold and raining day that Christopher saw her. His eyes could not believe what he was seeing. There in all her beauty was the woman of his dreams.

Christopher arrived home a little past 6 p.m and his mother and father were waiting for him at the dinner table in the foyer. "Sorry I am late, but my meeting ran over again." "Christopher, you know that we sit down to dinner at 6 p.m. sharp." his mother said with a stern voice. Please try to be on time from now on, this is the third time this week that you have been late. "Yes mother," was all Christopher could say.

Christopher did so love his mother and father deeply, for they were good parents, and they did love him, but they wanted to make all his decisions for him. They wanted him to do what they wanted him to do, go where they wanted, live the life they wanted for him, for the love of God even his clothes were laid out for him every morning.

Christopher just had to put a stop to it one way or another. Picking out his clothes every day was one thing, but now of all things they informed him just the other day that he was to be wed at the end of the month, not to mention to some girl he had never met before nor did he love her. His parents said something about war and birthright and peace, you know how the old story goes, always the same. Families at war with one another, marry the girl and the two families will stop fighting. He must find a way to put the whole thing on hold, must find a way to stop the marriage before it even happens, for the first time ever Christopher's heart had just tonight found a love that could only come from the heavens.

Christopher ate in silence. He dreamed of Christine and what it would be like to hold her.He wanted to be by her side to sit by the fireplace in the living room of her house and caress her slender body and kiss her all over and whisper in her ear how much he loves her and longs to be with her. Christopher had never meat anyone like Christine before. He loved the way she smiled, how she held her head to one side, when she was upset she bit her lower lip. Oh to be with her at this very moment, if only his dream would come true, his life would forever be complete.

Christopher, oh Christopher are you with us boy? Where were you just now son? he heard his father ask him. Daydreaming again? I wish you would not daydream so much. If you are to be king one day you must keep your head out of the clouds and here in reality. I worry about you son.

Father how many times must I tell you that I do not wish to be king of Easterland, nor do I want to marry a girl I have never met before, let alone do not love. Why must I marry this girl anyway?Christopher said with a frown. You know why son, so that our families can find peace and stop fighting with one another.But father I do not love this girl, how can I marry her and be a good husband to her without love? Love has nothing to do with it, besides, in time you will come to see that your mother and I know what is best for you. "Father, I know that you and mother only want what is best for me, but please, I am not a child anymore and I refuse to marry someone that I do not love, no matter what the consequences are. I am an adult now and I will make my own decisions and my own choices and that is final." And with that Christopher stormed out of the house, leaving his father and mother to wonder what just happened, and when did their baby grow to be a man.

As Christopher stormed out of the house he took in the scenery around him. He lived in the best mansion that money could buy these days. The best cars were parked in the garage as big as the house, just sitting there rusting away. The grounds were beautiful with all the flowers and trees, the ponds on every side had a swan swimming in it, there was even a swing hanging from his favorite tree. He loved his home, but lately, it did not feel like home. He felt like a stranger in his own home. If only there was someone that he could share this place with, someone who loved him for who he was and not his money, someone who didn't care whether or not he became king. Why must his life be so complicated?

As Christopher walked to the family garage, his limo driver, Travis was waiting for him." Will you be heading out again sir?" Travis asked. Yes, Travis but I think that I will take my car this time. It is old but it is reliable, besides I like driving it.' Where will you be headed this evening, sir?" I am not sure. I may drive up and see the beauty of the ocean, I may just go driving. I am just not sure. We will see where I wind up". Good night Travis," Good night sir" And with that and a wave of the hand Christopher drove his small volswagon into the night.