Going down to the great hall, I was strangely worried. I was tugging at the hem of my blue house dress and could not understand how I should behave with Kalle now. Yes, in the depths of my soul I already realized that the choice was made and accepted.

But still...

I didn't want drastic changes.

Everything that happened scared me so much. In life, there were already many upheavals, and now I so needed peace and gentleness. Get to know each other better, don't rush.

Get close.

I am ashamed to admit, but I was desperately afraid to take a decisive step towards this green-eyed tempter.

The hope was...