CHAPTER 3: What is Love?
Blue Snow Village
"You guys go to your families first, I will catch up with you guys later," said Christopher.
The squadron finally reached their destination, their Home. No matter wherever you are, the home has a special place in one's heart. It yearns for home.
Being a knight, Christopher had a pretty good property in the village. It wouldn't be wrong to count him in the wealthy list of the village.
"We welcome the homecoming of Lord." said the guards at the entrance. They took quick glance at the baby. They were confused why would their lord carry a baby.
Christopher nodded them. He entered the house and all servants greeted him and seemingly getting confused seeing the baby. He saw a beautiful lady standing with a smile on her face. "You are finally back. Welcome, Home," said Emily.
Looking at that beautiful smiling face, Christopher felt as if all the travel fatigue just blew away. "I missed you so much."
He wanted to give her a deep hug but couldn't due to the baby. "Will you explain to me why are you carrying a baby. Did you joined a Child trafficking gang?" Emily chuckled.
Christopher explained her everything that happened even though it was meant to be kept secret. This is because he believed her more than anyone. A heartfelt smile could be seen on Emily's face while holding little Julius. All these years, they couldn't have their own baby. Seeing this Christopher felt guilty and why, it was an incident that he wants to bury deep in his mind. " I am sorry. All these years we couldn't have our own child. It's all my fault." regretted Christopher.
" I never blamed you for that as it was my own decision," said Emily smilingly.
Still, Christopher's eyes lacked colour thinking about past incidents.
Seeing the look in his eyes, Emily asked," Husband, what is Love?"
Without waiting for his reply she continued, "Is having a baby, a symbol of love? Is living together, the sign of love? That what other's might think but not me." said Emily smilingly.
"Love is an undying flower which blooms in one's heart. No matter how far one is, the other one can still smell its fragrance. You know husband, whenever I see the moon, I can see your face in it. I always felt you are taking care of me, even if you are far away. I always feel you are worrying for me. If this is not Love than what is? " said Emily.
" I must be Saint in my last life coz having you is a blessing." chuckled Christopher. He then hugged her from his right hand looking at Julius and his happy wife. They looked like a cute little happy family.
"Let's go and meet Mom and Dad and tell them about our child," said Emily enthusiastically.
His parents were very happy looking at their grandchild. It was as if heaven felt pity for her daughter-in-law. All the servants were given double bonus and gifts on today's auspicious occasion. They were also very happy receiving it and praised their young master.
The family celebrated the arrival of spring as well as the new member in the family. The little Julius, who was sleeping in Emily's bosom was the source of this happiness.