Ireland, Egypt and the French Forign Liegion:

The days seemed to blend together, one day was much like the next, Charles rose from his bed and face the eastern sun. He turned and smiled at his wife sleeping peacefully in the bed a smile across her face as she did so. So many years, married in the winter of 1458 and now it was over 300 years they had been married, their love stood the test of time, though some years were better then others. Some years they fought and conflicted, especially with the changing of the times, some things were hard for him to accept, but seemed easier for her and some things harder for her to accept, he finally understood that though.

Yet despite some of their challenges, which he supposed would never end he loved her more and more each day. Charles worked very hard to make their marriage work, bringing balance to it and his family. He was not sure about her but this was their best year yet, part of it was the company he'd founded way back in the lat 15th century was doing very well. His Daughters were all off and coming into their own persons, though Caitlin was concerning him a bit, she had this streak of vengeance and he was afraid of what it might do to her. Yet at the same time he had to let her learn on her own, she was a grown woman now, nothing would change that.

As Charles changed into his new suit, his craving for thick Turkish coffee set in and he ordered one of the many servants to have some made, and also have the morning mail delivered to his office. Charles fixed his tie and straightened shirt, then he kissed Angel on the cheek saying Sleep well my love, I will see you this afternoon for lunch. He smiled sweetly at her, after all these years his love had not waned in the slightest and that alone amazed him.

Once alone in is office Charles ate a breakfast of grapefruit and toast, and strong Turkish coffee that he loved so much. He shifted through the stack of mail he had, about six or seven personal letters from friends through the years, some business correspondence and current news on the ships. He had a strict habit of making sure he knew where the ships were at all times and that they were safe. His mind turned to Sim one of his daughters, he'd sent her to Egypt, he was teaching all his girls the business, unorthodox to say the least but as they were immortals and with encouragement from Angel he wanted to help them become self sufficient. They were all for the most part learning the family business quite well which was a help to him.

Charles had wanted to take this trip to Egypt but buisness required him to stay in Ireland and over see the merger of another trading company that would expend them into the Pacific and the asiian countries. Besides it was time for her to fly on her own, he couldn't be with her all the time and oversee every little detail, she was after all a grown woman now over 300 years old. It was still hard for him to let her go though, he loved all his girls very much, his mind turned to worry and he had to shake it off and focus, he consoled himself with the thought that everything would be okay, she would write and soon he'd know how the trade went. Even so he spoke outloud a kind of prayer May things go will with you Sima, Daddy is rooting for you.

Vienna tossed and turned violently in her bed. What an onlooker could't see was the dream she was stuck in - one she had been having over and over for the past few days.

The girl ran through trees with her sisters. Aly was there, along with Lillia, Sim, Cait.. They were running. The trees were thinning. Eventually, they broke out into a field. There stood their parents. Always just standing there, staring at them. Then everything faded as darkness swooped in, veiling everything from view, except for her father. He moved towards her. It was still getting darker, she could hardly see him - except for that faint green glow of his eyes. She shuddered. She knew what was coming next. She was frozen with a certain fear and couldn't react as fire started to blaze around her. The circled grew tighter and tighter.. She could feel the heat. She couldn't breathe...

Vienna's eyes snapped open as a choked, hoarse scream escaped. Immediately, the room was engulfed an fire. Her eyes widened and went from the brown to glowing honey, and the fire disappeared. She panted, sitting up, looking around. She muttered under her breath.

She laid back down tiredly, staring up at the ceiling. Her eyelids felt heavy, but she knew she wouldn't be able to go back to sleep. Not yet. Not until she went to her father.

Finally giving in to the need to get up, she sat back up, swinging her feet off the edge of her bed. She stood, stretching, and made her way to get changed for the day.


Once dressed in a red dress, ankles adorned with silver anklets, long silver earrings hanging from her ears, and her dark hair tucked into a bun, she started for her father's Office.


She took a deep breath and knocked on the door. Dad?

It was quiet, the sound of the waves against the shore soothing her, the ocean it was supposed to heal her. Supposed to be her place of refuge, she sighed it didn't help, not then and certainly not now. She was grateful that Daddy had given her something to do with the business, why she was in France overseeing an important trade for the family company. Sim was in Egypt, she had wanted to go but Daddy said no, that made her mad at first but soon she got over it and found solace a little solace until a few moments ago, as she was called upon her duty while in France.

In recent years after her return from another realm Cait had become a goddess and used her powers to protect others to avenge them of wrongs committed against them. In a way it gave her Peace, so now as she stood upon the shore she felt that pull, the summons that was calling her and she let herself hear the words and be pulled in the direction of whoever was summoning her.

Avenger of Anger,
Malice, and Spite we summon thee with our might. We pray thee avenge us
on this night....

Charles had just finished his coffee and was pouring more when he heard a knock at his office door and his name spoken. He smiled, after three hundred years he never tired of hearing it, or of his daughters voices, it was Vie, no mistaking it. Come in Vie door is open. He smiled at her as she entered, he rose and gave her a morning hug, he asked how she was as he offered her a place to sit, but her face and eyes spoke more to him. He could sense her worry, it overloaded his mind for a moment, he had this mental connection with all his girls, but he did not pry. In her own good time she'd talk to him, he decided it was best to make pleasant talk, saying Would you like to have coffee with me this morning?

She walked in as he beckoned, shutting the door softly behind her. Her eyes darted around the room before settling on Charles. She gave him a shaky hug back before sitting down. She shook her head. No thanks..

She sat her folded hands in her lap, looking down at them as she shifted in her seat, slightly uncomfortable. Vienna had come to realize in the recent years apart from her father, that he had been right. And as she sat there, in his presence, she was gathering up her strength, getting ready to swallow her pride.

She took an uneven breath, looking back up at him. Dad.. She paused, uncertain what to say. It had been seven years.. What was she supposed to say? Sorry that I ran away with that boy dad who turned out to be a jerk, and oh yeah, you're a grandfather now? No.. She didn't know what to say. Not that. But she was one to be blunt.

She sighed, looking away from him. This was going to be harder than she thought.

He was glad she was home, seven years a part from her had felt like longer to him, especially after the way they had parted. As a man he knew things about people's character, especially about men the way that they think and do things. The young man that Vienna had left with seemed nice, yet all the time Charles had known him things did not add up, and so he'd done some investigating, wanted to prove he was right. At the time he felt like he was saving Vienna from hurt, and now looking aback on it he could have done so differntly. Of course that night could have done without his yelling at her and the young man whose name he'd put out of his memory such was his distaste for the man.

Yet from the next day on he looked expectantly for her return, for her to come home to him, he just wanted a chance to say he was sorry to her. Every day for at least an hour or so he'd watch for her, he had this kind of expectant hope that one day she'd return home to him, that they could indeed reconcile. He had been so happy when she arrived at the house and yet despite how happy he was, he was not quite sure how to act around her either. He was afraid she'd not forgiven him yet, afraid that maybe this reunion would be short live and he hoped to God he didn't screw it up.

While she stood there gathering up the courage he decided to make the first move, his baby girl was home at last. The very thing he wanted for seven years had finally happened, she could hate him if she wanted but he would always love her, she was his daughter. Vienna I'm so sorry, I could have done diffrently...he let his words trail away as he whisper words not spoken to her in what seemed to him a long time, I still love you. He smiled gently at her, hoping that she would see just how much, and how joyed he was at her return, even after all that had passed.

Vienna looked back up at him as he apologized, her eyes filling with tears. She shook her head slightly. No Dad.. I'm sorry.. I should have listened. He.. He left. I mean.. I should have guessed this would have happened.. That it wouldn't have worked well.. He wasn't immortal.. But.. She broke off.

Dad, so much as happened.. So much.. I've missed you.. I was so blind. How could I have not listened to you? I'm sorry.. A tear rolled down her cheek. She shook her head again.

Charles opened his arms for her, to hug her as he had when she was a young girl. He took his handkerchief as he drew her into his arms and wiped away her tears and he spoke, softly and quietly. Its all forgiven my girl, I should have have done things differently, I see that now. I have missed you as well, your company, our times together. He had especially missed her pranks on him that she and Cait used to pull, he was not sure if she remembered but she used to be a ghost named Val, now reincarnated, he smiled. He had forgiven her long ago, things had changed yes, but they would move forward from this point, at least they had reconciled, at least he could be a peace about that.

Vienna hugged him tightly, not wanting to let go. It felt good to have her father's arms around her again. She hadn't really realized how much she had missed him. And now, after seven years, she was in his arms, crying, just like the young child she used to be..

Dad.. God, so much has happened.. She repeated, chewing her lip. There's something you should know Dad.. She paused. She needed to just tell him. She figured now would be better than later.. After all, she's been waiting years to share the news. Dad.. Uhm.. How do I say this... She frowned slightly, eyebrows furrowed together as she thought. Dad.. You see.. Before he left.. Something happened. She paused again.

Congratulations Dad.. You're officially an old man.. Her name is Maelae Ailen*.. She's six.




* pronounced ~ Mayleigh Aylen *

Angel slept soundly as Charles kissed her. She stirred a bit, but went back to sleep as she slept happily. She was playing with a young girl, tickling her on the lush green grass. One would assume the young girl as Vienna, but something told her it was not the case. Then the girl called her Nana!. She looks up to see Vienna and her husband standing together smiling down.

Angel blinked her eyes open in confusion. Shaking her mind mentally, she stretched outward as she yawns. Oh, that was a good sleep. A woman could live like this-- getting massage by your husband right before bed and making love-- it was a dream and if it was, she didn't want to wake up. She swung her leg over the edge of the bed and stood. Walking toward the door, she stretched and yawns again, then pulls the bedroom door open just as a servant was passing. Angel whistled to get her attention before she hurried off. Hey Nikki, can you send breakfast up for me along with a French vanilla coffee? Thanks. The servant nodded and bowed out.

She closed the door and walks to the other door that led to the washroom. She went in and opened the faucet to let extra warm water running and added some rose-scented bubble bath. As her bath ran, she brushed her teeth, took of her robe and turned off the faucet before dipping her feet in. She went in completely, wetting her hair in the process and lay like this for awhile before a knock was heard. Come in. Nikki came in with a tray of the breakfast and coffee and thanked her as she left. She ate while bathing enjoying herself for half an hour. Finished, she washed off and washed her hair. She rinsed, stepped out of the tub and dried herself.

She slipped on a green silk casual dress on, put on the sandal and combed her hair at the boudoir. Once done, she took the tray and walked out the bedroom to the stairs. A passing servant came and relieved her of the load before climbing downstairs to look for her family. She rounded off the corner to go to Charles' Library, when-- ooph! She collided with something, the sheer force of masculine wall of chest caused her to stumbled backward. She thought she was going to fall when someone grasped her arms and embraced her to hold her steady. She looked up to see, Charles! A smile crept up her face.

Vienna's eyes searched her father's face for a moment. Well... When I left, she was asleep. I didn't want to wake her. Don't worry.. She's with Sayen. I wasn't planning on staying very long without going back home to fetch her. She gave a small smile, but it took her a moment to realize that he didn't know who Sayen was. Sayen is Maelae's familiar. Vienna shrugged simply.

But her heart raced again as her father mentioned her mother. Her mom. Vienna missed her.. So she nodded and let her father led the way.

When they rounded a corner, someone ran into Charles. Vienna blinked.

Mom?

Just before Charles got to the living room to wait for Angel he ran into her and was startled, he laughed a bit and smiled as he hugged Angel. Hey Hun, morning, look who's come home! Charles smiled as he stepped back to watch the reunion between mother and daughter, he was happy she was home at last. As he stood there watching the two his mind wondered who the man she spoke of was, he was sure he did not know him, he felt it'd be good to have a child in the house again.

Mom?

Angel looked sideways as Charles steps out of the way. Angel blinked unbelieving her eyes as she saw the woman she hasn't seen in seven years. Vienna!!! Oh my-- She squealed in delight as her hands meets her mouth then outstretched to hugged her daughter tightly. Oh I missed you so much!! How are you?? Where have you been? Oh it so good to see you! Angel could hardly contain herself as she pull herself away a bit to take a good look at her. Oh I just had a dream about you!

Vienna hugged her mother tightly as she struggled to hold back a wave of fresh tears. She inhaled her scent and buried her face in her shoulder, like she used to do. I've missed you too.. Sorry Mom.

She looked up at her mother. A dream? Her head tilted slightly to the side. Yeah, I've had a dream about you and Dad too... She paused, shrugging lightly. I'm doing alright.. How are you, Mom?

I've missed you too.. Sorry Mom.
She looked up at her mother. A dream? Her head tilted slightly to the side. Yeah, I've had a dream about you and Dad too... She paused, shrugging lightly. I'm doing alright.. How are you, Mom?

Yeah, but there's this little girl in the dream too. She called me Nana. Angel laughed softly as she recalled the memory. She almost looked like you too, when you was little. It was confusing I knew it couldn't be you but it is.. Angel shrugged and hugged her again. Good good, just missing my daughters like crazy. Especially since your dad sent them away all over the world. She looks sideway at Charles.

Vienna blinked. A little girl? Well... Uhm.. Mom, about that... She started. But she got sidetracked at the mention of her sisters.. People whom she hadn't seen in nearly seven years either. So they weren't here? She sighed inwardly. She would have to go visit them all soon then.. Or perhaps just wait till they got home.

Uhm.. So Mom... I kind of have something to tell you. The girl looked back at her father for a moment before her dark eyes rested back on her mother. Well. Mom, how do you feel about grandchildren? A granddaughter, to be more specific...

Oh, a grandchildren! Angel clapped her hand excitedly. It would be great to hear the pitter-patter of children again. It feels like just a---wait... Angel stopped in realization as Vienna's word sank in. Did you get specific and said granddaughter? As in already... born?

Angel's face was one of shocked and confusion. That means, you are married... She didn't know whether she should be upset or hurt. One she wondered if she had married that guy she ran off and elope. Angel looked at Vienna's hand which shows no sign of a wedding band, or not... She was relieved, she would be quite upset if any of her daughters had eloped. But, she was also upset not being able to be a grandmother as well...

Charles was happy and at the same time he was also sad, he was happy that his daughter Vienna had returned home to them, he loved all of his children and he liked having them close by, enjoyed being a father to them. When she had left he'd felt as if his heart had been torn into, when she did not return home he felt the loss almost as if she had died so serious was the separation for him, he did not eat for days afterward. Charles came to realize that he had actually grieved over that relationship with her and what he'd thought was the loss of his daughter.

Now to have Vienna home gave him joy again, his heart was bursting it was all he could do to keep from grinning like a Cheshire cat, Vienna had returned home after all these years, but she did not return home his little girl. Vienna was a woman, he could see it in her eyes, and the news of a granddaughter underscored that, he realized that things would never be the same. Charles smiled anyway as he watched the conversation between his wife and daughter, he didn't want anything to ruin this joyous occasion but he was not sure what to speak to bring focus back to Vienna's return, so he stayed quiet.

Sima was on her way out of the house where she was supposed to meet the English man who sent her a note by a pigeon setting the day & time for them to discuss "business" ... She had gone & waited for few hours before receiving another note that the appointment was canceled due to emergency priorities that had occurred ...


She was mad , frustrated that they had wasted her time while she could have spent searching & exploring things that could help her with her mega project ... The one she was keeping top secret & never even thought about it with its name just in case one of her parents was nearby & caught a glimpse of her thoughts ... But here , she was free to think of it , plot it & maybe even start it ... It was her own idea , she just needs to get more help in doing it ...

She was wearing her own normal outfit she was used to wear in Ireland with one exception , covering her head with a small shawl according to the place & time's costumes ... Her brown eyes & dark hair helped in hiding her European origins for the time being ... She headed to a shop where mirrors were displayed in every size & color you can imagine ... Looking at her face in one she notices a masked man hiding behind her , showing no sign she had noticed him she dug into his mind ... Oh what she found there ...

His thoughts about her were in french , which was always an interesting language to her ... tilting her head as if to check the mirror while her mind was still reading the man's thoughts .... They were interesting indeed , kidnapping her ... She wondered how he will do that in a very crowded place like this market , specially that her small inn is really close now ...

Cait relaxed in the tub, the quietness of the room seeped into the water, flowed across her skin and into her bones. Cait closed her eyes, her thoughts were like a crowded market place of names and faces and images of all the events that had happened to her over the years. The one memory she'd never let go of, the day she realized she had to leave her home behind, the shouts of Witch! Witch! Witch! outside the palace she resided in. It did not matter that she had been loyal and faithful to her mortal husband, that she had fought and bled for the land, or that she'd helped to bring healing to it. On his deathbed, before his last breath was even taken, she was forced to flee from the castle, the eyes of her husband haunting her, pleading with her to stay. Yet the castle guard forced her to leave for her own safety. Every day she replayed this memory, with others, she could not seem to let go, no matter how much she wanted to.

Eventually Cait got out of the tub and dried off with a soft towel made of the finest Egyptian cotton, knowing this fact caused her to think of Sim who was now in Egypt on a trade mission for the company their father owned. She wondered how Sim was doing, she felt off about it some how, she had since their father had asked Sim to go a few months ago, now it increased in her. Cait pushed her thoughts aside as she dressed in a silk black blouse and black skirt, she did her make up just so and wore her hair up, not even one out of place. She held her head high and straight as she left the room, she was in France after all, she decided to go and see a play to take her mind off of things, and always pushing down the anger she felt of the wrongs she'd seen in recent days, Those poor children. she thought as she left the hotel she hoped that from now on they would be okay and not harmed again.

Vienna started blushing as her mother talked. And when she mentioned marriage, Vienna pushed away the frustration of the relationship that did not work out.

She gave a soft nod. Yes Mum.. As in already born. She recently turned six.. Her name is Maelae Ailen.. She's not here, she's with her familiar, Sayen. She paused. And no.. I'm certainly not married.. Things didn't work out..

Mum.. I'm sorry for leaving. Sorry for not coming back sooner - or even writing.. She bit her bottom lip, ashamed of her hurtful actions. It was plainly obvious how much her parents had missed her. She wondered how worried they had been.. And she wondered how Maelae would take to the idea of Grandparents.. Of Aunts as well. Of family.

Charles was standing by Vienna and placed a soft hand on her shoulder, Its okay Viennna, you are welcome home and our granddaughter is also more then welcome. Charles smiled, he loved kids, had longed for grand kids, unlike some of his day he did not fault kids for the actions of their parents. Charles also understood that things did not always work out, life was just not that simple, it was not a story book, no matter how much people wanted it to be. He felt it was wrong to place blame or what some might call "sin" on an innocent child. He was still concerned about the response from the public at large though, not everyone was willing to accept things as he did, in that way the family was liberal and known for it.

Being wealthy came with its advantages and disadvantages, the advantages of being able to wield influence, secure a future for both him and his children as they would live on through the years. The disadvantages would be being known, people watching them, knowing their every move, the gossip that would filter through the streets like straining water through coffee grounds. Over all his main worry was how Vienna would handle it, he knew how he would, but he was worried for her. Charles had some work to attend to and he felt for the moment that perhaps both Vienna and Angel needed some private time together. Vienna why don't you spend some time with your Mother and when you are ready you may come and talk to me. He hugged and kissed her on the cheek then made is way back to the office to do some work, he hoped that Angel's words of wisdom would help be a healing balm that only mothers could provide to Vienna.

It had been a while since Alysa had visit her parents. She had been busy recently. she had discoverd a new power.
A while ago she had woken up in the morning after dreamed about the time she just arrived in the familie. When she looked into te mirror she almost fel down of surprice as she say her body. But it was her body from when she was 5 years old. Now, after a lot of traning she could shange her body in any older or younger form. and she had dessided to show her familie.

She stood at the door and had changed back into her 5year old shape and nocked on the door. she could not wait to see there faces, she tried not to giggel and waited till they opened the door

Charles was walking back to his office and had to pass by the front door when he heard a knock at it, he wonderd who it could be as they did not have any expected visitors that day. He shrugged and opened the door to look down and see Alysa, for a few moments he just stood there in awe looking at her, he was not surprised she was there but rather surprised she was in the form of her 5 year old body. He moved back to let her in, this was turning out to be quite a day indeed, his daughter Vienna was back, he had a granddaughter and Alysa had also come home for a visit, apparently as her 5 year old self he thought. There is definitely life in these walls today.

Alysa could not help herself to smile when she saw her dad's face. It was just too funny. She used the moment her dad was staring suprised to her to say: hi daddy Atleast that was diffrent then when she was really 5. At that age, or certainely in the beginning she refused to call dad daddy, he was charles back then. Looking back at it, she was happy she had acepted him as her dad eventually. As she entered the room she looked around. Part of her was hoping her sisters were here too. Then she could visit them all at once.

Where is mommy?

She kept playing a roll of being 5 again. It was just too funny to see there reaction, lateron she would tell them what was the case

Where is mommy?

Angel was talking to Vienna when she heard that. She simply froze and turned her head at the sound. Aly? But it couldn't be.. That voice sounded so much like when she was little... That sounded like Aly doesn't it? But the voice.. it..

Once the shock wore off Charles backed away and let Alysa come into the foyer, he resisted greatly the urge to pick her up and hug her. This was so strange for him, it was not the Alysa of then though, she would never have called him Dad, he looked at her quizzically realizing there was never a dull moment in the house and he liked it that way, he asked her Did a spell backfire on you or something that caused you to be this way? he did not know what else to think as he telepathed Angel and Vienna and asked them to come to the foyer to see and greet Alysa.

Alysa liked this, it was still funny to see him that confused. She would tell her secret as soon as mom saw her too. She knew else her mother would already knew by telepath.

No daddy, I didn't do any spels recently, and they sertainly didn't backfire me
I'm all fine. Don't you like it? It's just me

She smiled and spread her arms to state that last part. She hoped mom would be down soon, she scouldn't wait to see her face

Angel received Charles' confusing telpepath and headed to the front with Vienna in tow. What she didn't expect was her daughter, Alysa in a child form. Alysa? What happened to you?? Angel simply gape at the little girl waiting for an explanation.

Alysa laughs when she sees her mothers reaction. Just like she had imagined it to be, and even more funny in real.

Nothing happend to me mommy. Why do you and daddy act like there is something wrong with me?

she kept it up for just a little while. she just couldn't resist. But then she dessided to shift back into her adult form. And hugged both her parents. and said with a grin

See, nothing wrong
I just discovered a new power. Do you like it?

you should have seen your faces, hilarious, sorry for scarring you guys but it was just so funny

She put on an innocent smile. She was glad to be home again, she hadn't come over for a while, but that's because she didn't controlled the power before and she would just change into any shape without reason the first weeks that the power came out.

Sorry I didn't came before. But I thought it wouldn't be so nice to come over and visit and change into a baby or granmother unexpectedly and not knowing how to reverse it

Charles laughed once he realized what was going on, it was a little funny to him, but at the same time he used the laughter as a relaife, he had started to think she'd come here from the time she was a little girl and that thought scared him.. Charles hugged Alysa tight, and responded to her words, as he said this he was talking to both of his daughters, Family is made for these reasons, when you discover a new gift, it should not be hidden, but brought into the light. Its not easy to bare the things we do as a people alone, and keep in mind that others may be able to help you and give you advice. I would rather be in shock of seeing your power even if uncontrolled then to have you isolate yourselves because you feel you can't control your gifts. His fatherly speech done for the day he announced he was going to retire to his office and get some work done and that whenever they desired they could come and talk to him, he knew Veinna did and he desired to talk to her, to know what was on her mind after all these years, he went to his office.

Oh wow that is pretty cool. I'm just happy your power came at your age instead of a younger age, you know, before you can drink and such? But Charles is right, we would loved to have helped you through with it, instead of making us worried sick about you. She hugged Alysa again and then turned to hug Vienna. I miss you both girls! Oooh, I go an idea! Let have a picnic! She turned toward Vie. Oh please let me see my granddaughter? When will I get to see her? Angel said as she clasped her hand together in excitement.

As mum started off, dragging her along, her eyes simply took in everything they passed. Not much looked like it had change, really. She sighed.. Gone so long.

When they reached their destination, Vienna blinked a few times in surprise. There was a little girl there - and from what her mother said Alysa. Never before had Vienna seen her sister so young except from memories from Valarie's ghost life - yet even then, it was so faint and foggy. She stared at her older sister in a silent confusion, then listened to her explain. When Alysa was her rightful age again, Vienna couldn't hide a grin. All her older sisters were just such tricksters.

She returned her mother's hug and blushed slightly. We can go and get her any time, Mum. And a picnic sounds great. Shyly, Vienna looked at her sister. Hey there... Been a long time.. Slightly teary eyed again, she rushed to Alysa and hugged her tightly.

Alysa look down for a moment after her fathers speech. Ofcourse he was right, it had been stupid of her trying to control it on her own. she might have been able to control it better with help.

I'm sorry, I won't stay away this long anymore.

Then her little sister came in and she gave her a hug

How are you doing, wait... did mom just said grangdaughter?

She looked very surprised to her sis and to her mother, what was going on?

Her cheeks grew more rosy as Vienna gave a nod to Alysa's question. Yes.. Granddaughter. Her name is Maelae Ailen.. She's only six. Each time she had to explain to her family about her daughter, the guilt of staying away seemed to grow. In the seven years of being away, Vienna's heart was broken by an arse and then later mended by a daughter. And in the seven years of being away, her daughter missed out on the family Vienna was so lucky to have. Vienna was guilty of both keeping Maelae from the Otts and the Otts from Maelae.

Vienna forced a small smile, shooing her thoughts of guilt away. She kind of reminds me of you, Als.. She can be quite a trouble maker. Her forced smile grew into a teasing grin.

Well, come! I want to see my granddaughter! Show us the way! Angel was starting to get really anxious now. Who is watching her? You didn't leave her alone did you??