Final Friday Fiction - A Letter Home

 My Dearest Sister,

I have arrived at the estate and it is everything you said it was. The stately brick castle with its towering chimneys is almost regal. I have strolled through the flowers with the humming bees as my only companions. Although banished here by Mother and Father, the beautiful grounds are a perfect distraction from the sorrow I feel in missing my beloved Charles. I feel as if my heart is breaking, but you said, and I reluctantly agree, if this love was meant to be it will be.

I had the romantic notion that, even at the young age of 14, Mother and Father would be thrilled I had found love. Little did I know, instead of acceptance, they would be inclined to send me to Aunt Belle's beautiful estate in Ohio for the summer.

 

They say we are too young for such a serious relationship, and perhaps a summer away will put a damper on our love.

Although now I do what pleases our parents,  I know in my heart Charles and I will find each other again when the cool winds of Autumn arrive.  

For now,  I will explore Aunt Belle's estate and accept her hospitality. She is such a cheerful soul and it is hard not to smile when she is around.

I look forward to the day when I return to our home and see you and my beloved again.

Your Loving Sister,

Grace

Approx 242 words

From Page 87 of Robert Heinlein's 

Stranger in a Strange Land

8)But you said

12) romantic notions

16)now I do what pleases