a/n: I have some information regarding some of the people's ages in this story. In this story Wilhelm will be Older than Jacob, but in actuality Jacob was old by a year. Ages when they were little: Wilhelm: 12 Jacob: 10 Annalise: 9. And currently in the story their ages are: Wilhelm: 24 Jacob: 22 Annalise: 21 yeah soo just incase u wanted to know!
Only the Truest of Truthful Love…
Chapter 3: Coming to Terms
"So… Anna, where exactly did you go for an entire year?" Mr. Krauss asked breaking the silence.
"Huh? Oh, well, I went back and visited every place I've been before I came here." Annalise replied as she snapped out of her daze. PAUSE "I visited Berlin, it's a wonderful city! And there was Frankfurt, and lastly… Cassel." she finished softly.
"Really?" Will and Jake asked keenly.
"Yes! It's just as it was when we were little. That big open field and the little pond!"
"You mean the one you almost drowned in?" Jake asked as the three of them started laughing.
"I'm sorry, but she almost died and you're all laughing?" Lily asked concerned.
"It was terrifying then, but looking back it was pretty stupid." Jake started.
"Yes, you see, Jake and I were playing by the pond, you know, running around trying to catch fireflies and Will here, came out of nowhere and right behind me yelled that it was time for us to go home. It petrified me and I fell into the water." Anna continued.
"Now, little Annalise here didn't know how to swim and by the time Jake and I knew what happened she was already under the water quickly I dove into the water, luckily she hadn't passed out yet and I helped her up. Explaining it to out mom was the most interesting part I think. Wouldn't you agree?" Will finished.
"Definitely!" they both said in unison.
"Well that certainly is some story, but now it's time to clean up and go to bed." Mr. Krauss stated as he stood up and started clearing the table. Following suit everyone else cleared the table. After finishing up everyone went their separate ways Anna followed Angelika seeing as they share a room.
"Here you can use this for the time being." Angelika said as she tossed a dark blue nightgown at Annalise.
"Thanks. I'm just going to go change." Anna whispered as she walked out the door. After changing she threw the dress into a little hamper with laundry. 'It's a little big but what can I do--' Anna thought as she bumped into Jake.
"Sorry Anna I didn't see you there." Jake apologized.
"No it was my fault I wasn't looking where I was going. What are doing?" Anna inquired.
"I was just trying to write a story… would you like to hear one?"
"Yes! That would be fantastic!" she replied enthusiastically. They made their way to the sitting room and sat on the sofa.
"Now I truly think you'll enjoy the story of Lady Rapunzel?" Jake asked after they got situated. Annalise just shook her head. "Alright then." Jake read the fascinating story of Rapenzel. When Jake reached the part in the story where the prince says:
"Rapunzel, Rapunzel,
Let down thy hair."
Anna's eyes widened. "Wait. I remember this story somehow. You… you told me something similar to this when we were little. Jake nodded his head I remember that was my favorite line I always wanted long hair like that when I was little," she looked down at her layered ginger hair that landed on the top of her chest, "it didn't turn out that way though." Anna chuckled slightly.
After that realization Jake continued the story. And just as he finished up the story, "He led her to his kingdom where he was joyfully received, and they lived for a long time afterwards, happy and contented." he felt Anna's head fall onto his shoulder. He stiffened slightly, but finally relaxed.
"Anna?" he whispered. 'Hmm… she's asleep. Better bring her to her room' he thought to himself as he swiftly got up and picked her up bridal style. Quietly he made his way to Anna's and Angelika's room. He pulled the covers off of Anna's side of the bed and gently laid her down on the bed. And as he finished tucking her in,
"I'm glad you're here Jake. I missed you." Anna whisper wistfully. Jake smiled and tenderly kissed her on the cheek.
"Good night Anna." he sighed as he left the room and made his way to Will and his room.
"ANGIE! WILL! JAKE! LILY! EMMY! MR. KRAUSS! BREAKFAST!" Anna yelled from the dinning room as she finished placing the food on the table. It took everyone a few minutes to come to the table, but once they did they started devouring the food. (a/n: Pretty picture. Right?)
Practically immediately after breakfast was eaten and cleaned up Angelika announced, "Come on Anna we're going shopping."
"Shopping?"
"Yeah! We have to get you some clothes and Christmas shopping! Go get dressed!" Quickly Anna made her way to their bedroom and changed into a dark lavender dress that was a little to long on the 5' 6" woman. Her long bangs were pulled back with a barrette so you could see her big forest green eyes.
"Come on Anna we're leaving!" Lily called.
"I'm coming!" Anna shouted back. "Well, here goes nothing." she sighed as she left the room.
a/n: YAY! Chapter 3 id finished! I hoped you liked it cuz I loved writing it. And comments would be great and also suggestions for sub pairings! That's it for now! BI BI!