Only The Strong Survive (Sequel to Survival)

Chapter 47- Forswearing the Inevitable

After the end of a chaotic week, Elsa was feeling more than relief when the weekend finally paid her a visit.

Currently, she and Aidan seat themselves at the table eating a late breakfast when her phone starts to ring.

She skips to the living room and picks it up. Mom

Mrs. Corona's familiar voice immediately greets her. "Morning, darling. What are you doing today?"

Elsa leans against the couch and glances at Aidan who is busy eating his cereal with his legs swinging in the air.

"Nothing. Why?"

"Stop by the house. We are having guests and I know they'd love to see you and Aidan."

Elsa couldn't help but smile into the phone at Mrs. Corona's hastiness. "Jasmine and Aladdin?"

"They miss you and wish to pay a visit." The phone must have bad reception because her voices comes oddly spaced you.

"Okay. I'll be there later."

"Maybe bring your boyfriend."

If Elsa didn't know any better, she thought she could hear a slight teasing tone amongst the words.

Elsa brings the phone closer to hear and hisses, "Mom!"

She laughs and hangs up on Elsa.

It's been a chaotic week indeed. After Elsa and Jack announced their relationship the day she had dinner with Jack's parents. The look on everyone's face––except Emma––were quiet comical that Elsa wished she had a camera to capture their reaction when she Jack and her showed up downstairs with their hands clasped.

Aidan had a hundred questions for them, meanwhile Jack's parents were trying their best not to stare too much. They didn't ask any questions although they looked very much like they wanted to. They actually looked to Aidan as he asked his set of questions. Despite their quiet shock, Elsa was grateful that his parents didn't push them at dinner.

By the next day, everyone found out. Rapunzel and her parents heard of the news––through Aidan somehow––and questioned her. It wasn't at all what she expected. Elsa was expecting lectures if whether or not this is something she really wants. But they said nothing. They didn't lecture her. They didn't question her. It was as if they realized Elsa is a fully grown woman who can make her one choices without the approval of others. They only wanted to make sure she is happy.

Elsa realizes she has been cradling the phone in her ear, completely dozing off. She puts it away and proceeds to sit at the table where Aidan has finished his bowl of cereal.

She reaches over and brushes his messy silver hair aside, in awe on how smooth it runs between her fingers.

He looks at her as she bushes his hair aside, she smiles and asks, "How about we pay Grandma and Grandpa a visit?"

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Within a few hours, Elsa, Jack, and Aidan were at her parents' home. Aidan ran off to play with the dogs while her and Jack seated themselves at the large kitchen table with her family where they chatted.

Soon enough, the bell to the front door rang and Elsa shot out of her seat to the front of the house. Everyone else was right behind her.

She yanks the door open and breaks into a smile.

Jasmine and Aladdin step in after Elsa moves aside. When the door closes, Elsa hesitantly walks up to them.

"It's great to see you," she sighs, fiddling with her fingers.