10 Chapter 9

"My name is Carina." There was silence.

"I told you my name is Carina."

"I heard you."

"Are you not going to introduce yourself?" There was silence again.

"Tell me your name!"

"Are you a child? Stop bickering!" He huffed.

"No. I just want to know you a little." It was a blatant lie.

"Why?"

"You're my husband. We should atleast know our names."

"Husband", he scoffed.

"What?"

"Go to sleep." He shut the door on her face. Carina's hands fisted. She knew things would be difficult. She knew Charles was a drunk, horrible man who would never treat her well. She knew her in-laws were all two faced people. And most of all, she knew she would have to face Thomas every day. Thomas... That same Thomas she had spent so many years with. That same Thomas she had talked to endless nights. That same Thomas...

-: Flashback :-

"Tommy", she whispered. Thomas's eyes shot open. He was surprised to find Carina straddling him, her smile radiant.

"What're you doing here?! It's midnight!" He whisper yelled.

"Let's go see the moon!" She climbed off of him, almost kicking Thomas.

He flinched in pain and poked her forehead,"No. Go back to your chamber."

Carina pouted,"Please Tommy. I haven't seen the moon this year at all!"

Thomas chuckled,"You just saw it last night. I'm not taking you anywhere."

Carina shook him violently,"Please Tommy! I'll listen to you always! I'll-I'll-I'll ask mother to buy you colours!"

Thomas's face lit up. It didn't take much more pleading before Thomas gave in.

They hurried outside, keeping their voices to the minimum. It was a warm Summer night, the sky almost cloudless. The Crickets chirped as Thomas led Carina hand in hand. They soon reached their favourite place : a broken Willow tree. They sat down, backs supported by the bark of the tree. The moon was half that night, nothing special. But Carina was still mesmerized by it. Because her Tommy was there with her.

"Tommy?" He hummed in response.

"You want to be an artist?"

"Yes , I do."

"Then will you paint the moon for me?" Thomas laughed at her innocence.

Carina pouted,"Are you making fun of me?"

Thomas patted her head and said, smiling widely,"That's not possible, Canny." Carina frowned.

"When I become a scholar, I will write my name on the moon", she announced proudly.

"Oh really? With a quill?" Thomas chuckled. His mocking made Carina's ear tips red.

"And I won't write your name! Ever!" She poked her tounge out.

-: End Of Flashback :-