Happily Ever After, Chapter 3 - part 2
The continuing story of my White Cat sequel
the Coming of Winter
Autumn faded and the first snow arrived...
"I love the first snowfall."
"..then the whole world is transformed into a sparkling wonderland."
Decorating the Tree
The holiday season was quickly approaching, and they decided to celebrate as they had always done...
"I'm glad that we've decided to just try and celebrate the holidays like normal."
"Me too.....but I'm a little tangled up...."
"Could you help me out?"
"It's so inconvenient being this short. I can barely reach anything."
"That's okay. Just hand the ornaments to me..."
And Adrian went to get some more...
December Snow
Most days Kassia and Adrian would go out for a ride...
There was just something so peaceful, and magical....
...about the snowy woods....
"I love this time of year."
Christmas Morning
Christmas Day arrived...
and Adrian was trying his best to carry on like normal...
He had several gifts for Kassia...
"I got you something."
"That's so sweet of you."
"Thank you!"
Christmas Dinner
That evening everyone gathered for their traditional Christmas dinner...
Adrian rose to make a toast, "I know no one really feels all that much like celebrating this year, but here's to making the best of it, and hoping that next year everything will be back to normal. Merry Christmas!!"
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"Merry Christmas then!! And here's to next year!!"
Even so, their mood wasn't all that joyful...
Christmas just wasn't the same this year...
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Everyone just seemed lost in thought..
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"I know what would cheer everyone up! Our traditional after dinner Christmas music jam session!!"
"Yes! That might be fun!"
Making Music
It had been their tradition every year, that after Christmas dinner, everyone would gather far a Christmas music jam session.
Everyone was skilled at one instrument or another, but this year it was a bit more challenging - with paws instead of hands...
Still, they were determined to try...
And try they did....
...and they weren't even half bad.
It was a relief that they hadn't lost their skills....
It did wonders for everyone's morale.
A Chess Game
With the holidays behind them, life settled back into a regular routine, as everyone waited to hear from the Wizard regarding their date with the Fairy Court. Afternoons were often spent playing games by the warmth of the fire....
"Your move, my Lady."
"I'll go make some more tea."
"Checkmate!"
"Some more tea, Miss?"
"More tea for you, Ma'am?"
"Yes, thank you, Lucy."
Playing Cards
Adrian enjoyed a friendly game of poker with some of the other guys from time to time...
Kassia came into the room...
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"How's the game going?"
"Not so great for some of us. Your husband is quite the card shark."
"Well, I just wanted to see if your game was almost over."
"You did say that we could go to see the frozen waterfalls today."
"..and I've been looking forward to it all day."
Frozen Waterfalls
Well, a promise is a promise, so even though he was winning the card game, Adrian folded and got ready to leave with Kassia.
It had been very cold the past month, enough to freeze the entire waterfall, and she really wanted to go and see it....
It had been very cold the past month, enough to freeze the entire waterfall, and she really wanted to go and see it....
It was so beautiful with the ice sparkling in the sunshine...
Even surpassing her expectations...
"It's so beautiful....and I'm so glad we came..."
But then the wind picked up...
...and even with the sunshine it became extremely cold...
"It truly is spectacular here.."
"But it's getting way too cold....so we better head for home."
*Continued in part 3
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