Book 3: Chapter 12
“Good morning, mom.”
“Good morning, son. Come over here and give mommy a good morning kiss….”
That’s enough. Good morning kiss, goodnight kiss, all we’re missing is a goodbye kiss at noon for when I head out.
Mom pulled me into her embrace and kissed me on my lips before letting go. She plucked a berry off, put it in my mouth, smiled and said: “Mommy has finished preparing the deer hunting festival. Now we have to make sure you understand the rules…. Ah, Lucia, good morning.”
Just when I sat down on the chair, Lucia walked in, bowed slightly and said: “Good morning, your highnesses.”
“Were you alright last night, Lucia?”
When I woke up this morning, I was lying on my bed alone which is very rare. Lucia didn’t come over and neither did mom. I did complain about finding myself being hugged upon waking up in the mornings, but I felt a little lonely this morning. I was worried that Lucia caught a cold or had an accident last night.
“I’m okay. I just got wet in the rain causing my body to be relatively cold, so I was worried I’d disturb you, your highness.” Lucia picked up a berry by the side and put it in her mouth. Mom gave a nod of approval and said: “It’s been tough on you Lucia. You’ve had to go on patrol every night. I’m not worried with you by his side.”
Lucia smiled and said: “Thank you, your highness. Protecting his highness is my duty. And further, his highness is also my fiancé.” The two of them exchanged looks and giggled… It certainly looked like an amiable mother-in-law, and daughter-in-law relationship, however, I noticed mom was putting her weight onto her foot which was stepping on mine underneath…. The desire for elves to monopolise things is too intense don’t you think?!