Chapter 94 - Party in Rivendell (1) (1/2)

Finland sent a photo of the forest behind the snow-covered castle she had taken from the window to Jean.

[My first snow, I am so excited. Wish you were here.]

[Where is this? Are you in Europe? How come I didn't know?] Came a reply from Jean. Half a minute later the next message followed [I'm glad you can finally see snow.]

[I'm sorry, we're now in Germany to meet Caspar's family.] Finland replied quickly.

[Oh, how serious is your relationship? I am glad to hear that.]

Oh, if only you knew, Jean, we got married last night... thought Finland. She was really sad that she couldn't share the happiest moment in her life with her best friend. She was happy with her marriage, but sad because she had to hide it from Jean.

[We are in a good and serious relationship.] She wrote to Jean. [I'm looking forward to meeting you in Paris. I will go there on the 16th.]

[What are you doing this New Year's Eve?] asked Jean again. He seemed very happy because Finland was in Europe; it meant they would celebrate new year at the same time.

[Caspar's brother is holding his birthday party and he invited his relatives and friends. The event will start later in the evening.]

Sorry I can't invite you, Jean... Finland said to herself.

[Sounds good. Have fun, okay...]

[Thank you!]

Caspar just finished taking a shower and he saw Finland busy with her phone. She took many photos of the castle covered in snow from the window of their room. He hugged the girl's waist from behind and kissed the nape of her neck, which made her squirm in silence.

”The event starts at 6pm. We will have a lot of guests...” he whispered, ”I can't wait to introduce you to everyone.”

”It must be strange to be surrounded by perfect humans, like elves in Rivendell,” Finland commented softly.

”Rivendell? Do you think we are like elves?” Caspar laughed to hear what she said, ”Look at my ears, I don't have pointy ears, okay?”

”That's not what I meant... hahaha. You are all very beautiful, and you can live forever. Don't you think you are all just like elves?” Finland asked.

”Hmmm... you're right. But elves can also marry regular people, like Arwenn and Aragorn. They lived happily together.”

”Like us,” Finland said. She turned and faced Caspar, kissing his cheek. ”I want to take a shower and get ready. I have to look beautiful, because there must be a lot of beautiful elves who will come and try to attract your attention.”