ULTIMATE DECADES CHALLENGE -1309 - FRI - ISABELLE'S NEEDLEWORK - WEEK 6 - DAY 41 - UPDATED DEC 7
THE CHALLENGE: https://i.postimg.cc/m2kK8RBn/morbids-ultimate-decades-challenge.png This challenge is based on Morbid's Ultimate Decades Challenge. It is a very involved challenge, and there...
When Thaddeus got up the next morning, he found his brother, Reginald, already sitting at the table. But it didn't look like the Reginald that he knew. Reginald was just sitting there staring off into space, still wearing the outer clothes that he had worn last night when he had left to meet Colette. As Thaddeus moved closer, he noticed that Reginald's eyes were bloodshot and he looked like he hadn't slept all night.
Thaddeus: "Okay, this is definitely not sounding like you. What did you do?"
Reginald shook his head, "I don't think I can tell you, Thaddeus..."
Thaddeus: "Look, no one else is up, and you know I have never spoken of things that you have told me in confidence before..."
Reginald: "That is true. But this is bigger. If I tell you, you must tell no-one. Not father, not William...not Isabelle...no-one..."
Thaddeus: "Fine. I won't tell anyone..."
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Reginald shook his head:"Colette met me alone...unchaperoned...and I kissed her Thaddeus...I gave her my word that she would be safe with me, that her honor would be safe with me and I kissed her. My feelings for her just overwhelmed me and it...it just happened..."
Thaddeus: "You what? My word! And from how you look, I take it that didn't go over well..."
Reginald smiled: "On the contrary, it was a wonderous kiss and I could feel Colette wanted to kiss me, too, and I had such happiness come over me. It was the best feeling I have ever had..."
Thaddeus: "I know I will have a wondrous kiss with Isabelle...I have been dreaming about the moment all night..."
Reginald: "...and that is all it was...a moment...because when we parted Colette looked at me and there were tears in her eyes, and she told me that she knew I wanted to enter into a marriage contract with someone, but that it could not be with her...that she could not marry anyone...and then she ran away...I made a dreadful mistake and now I do not know what to do..."
Thaddeus: "Reginald, I'm so sorry that happened. But what Colette told you is rather strange because Parson Bernard is the one who wanted a marriage contract for his three nieces. Why would Colette run away if she knew you were interested in her?"
Reginald: "Yes, I have mulled that over in my head as well, and Colette is not the rebellious type who would go against what her uncle would want for her. Something does not make sense, but I cannot quite figure it out."
Thaddeus: "You know Isabelle told me that when their mother passed and they moved in with their uncle, that Colette had taken on all of the household and farm duties, and took care of Isabelle and Francesca and their uncle. The reason why Isabelle got into needlepoint was that one day she found Colette slumped over in a chair asleep with some unfinished mending in her hands. That's when Isabelle volunteered to do the mending because she felt her sister had taken on too much."
Reginald nodded his head, "Ah, yes, some of this makes sense now. That is why she wanted to meet me, you know, to tell me I could send Francesca a note as she had not received any as yet. She was trying to match me with her sister. She was putting her sisters' happiness above her own..."
Thaddeus: "Um...about Francesca...after you left, William dispatched a message to Francesca and asked her on a date today. So, I hope you weren't still thinking of asking Francesca..."
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Reginald: "Heavens no! The girl gave me a rock as a gift! I already told Colette that Francesca and I were not suited for each other, and that it was Colette that I was interested in. It has really been Colette all along and when I saw her again last night, it just reinforced the feelings that I had for her...."
Thaddeus: "Forsooth Reginald! There is only one thing to do. You must go to her. You must ask her to explain her reasonings to you of why she said she could not marry anyone..."
Thaddeus: "Reginald! What are you still sitting here for? Go to her! From what I saw yesterday. and the way she looked at you, I believe she has feelings for you, too. But perhaps you just need to go slower with her..."
Reginald: "Oh Thaddeus, you are quite right. I must go to her. Yes, I will take things slow. I will see her everyday so that she knows I am loyal and true to only her. Thank you and Godspeed on your date with Isabelle today..."
As Reginald rushed out the door, Thaddeus smiled and thought about his up-coming date with Isabelle. He was certainly glad that Isabelle was not like either of her sisters. Colette seemed rather high strung and Francesca lived in a fantasy world. As far as Thaddeus was concerned, he was getting the best niece.
Reginald strode up the long path towards Colette's house and when he arrived, knocked on the door. Colette, herself, opened the door and had a surprised look on her face when she saw him standing there.
Colette: "Reginald! What...what are you doing here? I...I wasn't expecting to see you..."
Reginald: "May I come in? I need to speak with you about what transpired last night..."
Colette looked around, "Reginald...please lower your voice...no one knows that I went to meet you last night...and if my uncle found out I went to see you unchaperoned, he would...he would..."
Reginald: "But that is not what I want to happen. I would never want you to do anything against your will. No, I have come here to tell you that I am deeply sorry for dishonoring you, Colette. You put your trust in me, and I let you down. But know this, I will make things right. I know how you have taken on everything, Colette, after your mother passed and you moved here. You have looked after everything and ensured your sisters were cared for. You have put their needs before your own. But soon, you will not have to worry about your sisters anymore. I am positive that they will each have a marriage contract soon. And then you will be free to live your own life. And until then, I will call on you each and everyday to pledge my loyalty to you. To show you that I am true in my feelings for you and it is only you who I want to be with..."
Colette bit her lip, "Reginald, you do not understand...I cannot leave here...I cannot be with anyone..."
Reginald: "Colette, you have cared for everyone for so long, let me be the one to care for you now. I will do anything that you ask of me, but I need to know the reason why you say you cannot be with me. I have strong feelings for you Colette. and I felt last night...that your feelings for me were the same. But perhaps I was wrong. So, tell me now Colette...look me in the eye and tell me that you do not have feelings for me...and I shall leave here and never bother you again..."
Colette looked at Reginald and saw the dark circles beneath his eyes, his face etched in concern as he looked at her. She saw his tender eyes gazing lovingly at her...eyes that seemed to be boring into her very soul...eyes that were looking at only her, waiting for her answer...
Colette: "I...I..." is all she managed to say and then lowered her eyes and broke down crying, "Oh Reginald, I cannot deny it, I have feelings for you...strong feelings...and my heart was in such pain last night when I ran from you...and I want to be with you, Reginald, but I just can't...I can't..."
Reginald gently held her and made soothing noises, "My dearest Colette, you need to tell me why...I still do not understand...if we both have feelings for each other...why can you not be with me?"
Colette looked up at him and then suddenly it all came pouring out. Even after her sisters left, she had to stay to look after her uncle. He needed her help and had no one to look after him. He was getting on in years and needed help with the farm and the house. She would be riddled with guilt if she went to live her own life and left him here alone.
Reginald now understood everything. Of course, her uncle. She was so dedicated to not only her sisters, but her uncle as well, that she had decided that her only recourse was to not marry so that she could look after him.
As Reginald was about to say something, Colette's uncle walked up to them. Apparently he had overheard their entire conversation.
Parson Bernard: "Is this true Colette? That you had planned to forsake a marriage contract to stay here and look after me?"
Colette nodded quietly.
Parson Bernard: "Well that is hogwash! Before you and your sisters came to live with me, I was most certainly capable of taking care of myself. The only reason I let you take over the household duties was that I thought you enjoyed it. You seemed to have a natural talent for it. And now you are denying yourself the happiness you deserve with this gallant Knight who has professed his feelings to you and you have professed your feelings to him?"
Colette: "Uncle...forgive me...I was torn on what to do...and when you entered an agreement with the Fletcher family for a marriage contract, I...I...had decided that I would promote Isabelle and Francesca to have a marriage contract...and once they were married, I would be left alone to care for you...I just...I just never expected to meet anyone like Reginald and have feelings for him...I'm so sorry Uncle, I meant no disrespect..."
Parson Bernard came over to Colette and hugged her lovingly, "My dear, dear child. What burdens you have borne and I have been blind to see the consequences of my actions. I have never wanted you to give up your life and dreams for me. Why do you think I tutored you all these years? So that you could make your own decisions and live your own life..."
Reginald: "Parson Bernard, if I may, I believe I have a solution to this. I have committed to seeing Colette everyday, and soon I will be a Knight and with that, I will receive a small stipend. And, in a few years' time I will be able to afford a small cottage somewhere here in The Bramblewood. And then, if Colette agrees, we will wed and live there. And then Colette would be close enough to come and visit you everyday..."
Parson Bernard: "A FEW YEARS' TIME? That is utter nonsense! Your father told me that he was hoping that you would live next door to the Fletcher Farm at the Thatcher Farm. Why would you not do that?"
Reginald: "That farm is more suited for Thaddeus. He is over there almost everyday working in the blacksmith shop that is on the property. If anyone should live there, it should be him. No, I feel that living in The Bramblewood would be a better solution as it is close to the Knight's Stronghold."
Parson Bernard: "Yes, that seems logical. But you forgot one thing. If you are correct in saying that Isabelle and Francesca will have a marriage contract soon, then this house will be relatively empty. Here is what I think. Why don't you both live here with me? And then you won't have to wait years if you wish to wed. It certainly makes more sense..."
Parson Bernard: "Of course...and I had always fancied my own sleeping cottage...perhaps in that corner. I am sure that a strapping young Knight like Reginald would be able to build such a shelter?"
Reginald: "I would be honored to, Parson Bernard..."
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Parson Bernard, "Well it's settled then. And now both of you have some talking to do...and I am off to find your sister, Francesca...that girl is never around when the garden needs tending...always off talking to those wild rabbits..." he said, winking at Reginald as he left.
Reginald: "Colette, I apologize for not having figured this out sooner. But I understand everything now. I understand why you did the things you did. But now everything can be solved, and you can continue to look after your Uncle. And I will look after and care for you, like you have cared for others for so much of your life. That is...if you want me to...if you want to be with me..."
Colette: "Oh yes, Reginald, with all my heart, you are the only one I want to be with..."
Reginald then got down on one knee, "I pledge myself to you Colette. With all my heart, M'lady, you are the only one I want to be with. The one I will remain loyal to forever..."
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And with that, Reginald gave Colette a token of his affection. Then they kissed with no hesitation or regrets, and this time when they parted, Colette was smiling at him.
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