Chapter 41
Revisiting
We’re having a little down time, and I think maybe this is the right time to talk to my family about Caspian again. I just don’t know how to bring him up. It’s only been a week or so since the last time I spoke to them about him and how I want to find him.
“What about Caspian?”
“Alex! Sometimes I really hate it when you do that. You do know that don’t you?”
“Sorry. I can’t help it.”
“What is it, though, Sophia? What about Caspian? We know he has been on your mind lately,” Florence asks.
“I’ve wanted to tell you for a few days now. Nate and I saw Caspian in the park the other night when we here delivering the New Year’s party invitations,” I begin to explain.
“What do you mean you saw him?” Constance questions.
“Caspian was the in the park, close enough for me to know without a doubt that it was him. I called to him, but he ran off. He is here. Caspian is in Wenham!” I announce excitedly.
“He’s here? He came back?” Matilda shouts.
“I didn’t see this! I must not be connected to him anymore. He’s been gone too long. Maybe, if I had touched something that was his.” Constance lowers her head with disappointment.
“Constance, you can’t see it all. Don’t beat yourself up over it. Let’s leave his return up to him,” Isaac wisely suggests.
“So he ran off when you called to him?” Elijah confirms.
“Yes. I started toward him and called his name. He turned and ran into the woods.” I explain.
“Well, we will have to keep an eye out for him. This is the closest he has gotten. Maybe he is as ready to come home as we are to have him home. That said I do not want to push him.” Elijah reaches for my hand to comfort me.
“That’s it? We just watch for him?” I question.
“My dear that is all we can do. It is up to him when he comes home. All we can do is make it known that he is welcome back,” Florence adds.
“What if I try to approach him? He doesn’t know me and might not run off,” Danika suggests.
“That may work, but I still do not want to push him. If he is watching us, I am sure he’s aware that you are a member of this family. That may intimidate him more, since he does not know you,” Elijah explains.
“I understand. I just want to help. I hate seeing the sadness it brings you to not have him here,” Danika says, showing some understanding.
I’m shocked that Danika wants to help us. She is becoming a more trustworthy member of the family. Still, I have that odd gut feeling about her, as if something is amiss. My feelings for her are just as torn as they were for Nathanial before I let him in.
Alexander interrupts my thoughts, privately between us. “I can feel how concerned you are about Danika, but she really hasn’t done anything to warrant your concern.”
”I understand that. It’s just a feeling I’ve always had, like she is going to be trouble for our family.”
“Sophia, we’re all here to support her, and she has been very successful so far. Just try to forget about it. I’ll keep an eye on her.”
“Okay. I’ll try.”
“What secrets are you two sharing?” Matilda jokes.
“Just talking about how bad your hair looks tonight,” I answer with a smile.
“What? Are you kidding?” Matilda jumps out of her seat and runs to the restroom to check, then yells, “You’re so funny, Sophia. I’m gonna get you for that.”
The entire family bursts out laughing. Poor Matilda thought she did not look perfect for a moment.
We continue to speak about Caspian for a while and decide there’s not much more we can do.
Alexander adds, “I’ll try to connect with him so he knows he’s welcome.”
“And I’ll try to search my visions for him some more,” Constance announces.
After we finish, I go to my room and listen to my new music collection. Sitting in the chair in my room with my legs draped over the arm, I start to relax. I could sit here for hours, thinking about my brother and admiring my new ring. It is so beautiful, just like what Nathanial and I share. I think this is the best Christmas I’ve ever had. At the very least, this is more meaningful than any past Christmases. After over a century, I finally feel at peace, and this feeling confuses me. I’m meant to be tormented for the rest of eternity. I guess that will come when I finally lose Nathanial. I can’t think of that. I need to enjoy this feeling while I still can. Today, I’m the luckiest being on Earth.
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