Acknowledgements: The two twin guys at Robert Morris University 2008-2009, I never spoke to you, but I saw you together enough to inspire this story.
Prologue
Eighteen years ago on the fourth of May, two children were brought into this world. James and Jacob Williams were the only children born to Henry and Julia. When they found out they were having twins, Henry and Julia were not surprised. Julia is a twin and there were generations of twins in her ancestors. In fact, Henry was excited at the possibility of twins. He was an only child and always wished that he had a brother or sister to play with. James and Jacob were so much alike that it was hard to tell them apart at first. However, they quickly noticed that Jacob has a mole on his left ear. Other than that, they were completely identical from their dark brown hair to their sea foam blue eyes. Henry and Julia quickly learned that James was a leader and Jacob was the follower. James was born first so this was easy to believe. When James started to walk, Jacob was right there chasing after him. James sad Dada and Jacob shouted Mama. James stuck a key in a socket and Jacob tried to pull it out. Not one of the funner days in the Williams home. Julia was frightened to death of what might have happened to her boys. James and Jacob were inseparable all throughout elementary, middle, and high school. They joined the same sports teams and Boy Scout troop. Possibly the only thing they didn’t share was girls. By some miracle, they never were interested in the same girl. Now James and Jacob are eighteen and are planning for the rest of their lives. They have many decisions to make starting with where they are going to go to college. They had each been accepted to different schools, but the one school that they had both been accepted to was Dunham University in Western Pennsylvania. Not wanting to be separated from each other for the first times in their lives, they decided to go there together. So after a summer of fun with their friends, they loaded up their beat up car and left Ohio on the three hour trip that would bring them to their dorm at Dunham University.
“Good, Good.” Henry said. The worry removed from his eyes. “I will tell Lady Worthington to continue with the plans, and make sure everything is ready. That way Addison can work solely on getting better.” Feeling as if he needed to get air, Alex excused himself from the study and walked outside. Thoughts were running through his head and he needed the fresh air. Alex walked through the gardens contemplating his decision to accept Lord Henry’s offer. He contemplated the positives and negatives of continuing with the match. On the positive side, Addison is much more mature then the giggling debutants who are barely babes out of the nursery. I am also receiving a very large dowry from her father. However, on the other hand, this injury is concerning. She could be faking it to get out of the wedding, but no she wouldn’t do that. Then she must really be hurt. Am I willing to take care of her for the rest of my life if necessary? Aye, I entered into the engagement, and will not ruin her reputation by calling it off. Coming to a stop, he realized that he had journeyed through the garden’s labyrinth reaching his decision as he reached the center. He stopped and sat on a bench.
Hey Hey so I finally wrote some more..I hope you enjoy!
My Dearest darling Addie,
Please forgive me for pushing you into the darkness. I am not entirely sure what will await us on the other side, or even if this note will survive the journey. I fear that no matter what I write here you will not believe a word of it. I will have to try my best to make you understand. The only words that come to mind are the ones I never got the chance to say to you. I love you…deeply, passionately, and always will until the end of time and beyond. Let me explain what I am sure you do not remember. We were married on the 31st day of June in 1819. Before the wedding, I was set against ever falling in love, but from the moment you said I do you captured my heart. I never realized how much I loved you until it was too late. When you died, my world stopped turning. I have been searching for you for so long. My head feared I would never find you again, but my heart never stopped believing. I should have looked in a library sooner. I know how much you love to read and write. I am so grateful that I found you. I am not sure how and I am not sure why, but we are given a second chance. I do not plan to waste it. See you soon my darling.
Love,
Alex
P.S. Take a deep breath darling. I know it is a lot to handle.
Addison folded the letter and tucked it safely back into the front cover of the book. She then turned to the first entry. It was written as if the writer was actually talking to the book. At the end of every entry, it was signed Addie. The first few entries described days that seemed to be relatively normal. Finally, about the sixteenth entry the man named Alex first appeared in writings.
February 5, 1819
Today, father introduced me to his business partner Alex. He seems too young to be working with my father. He has golden blond hair and deep green eyes. I find him to be rather handsome. He is probably one of the most handsome men I have ever laid eyes on. He is well aware of the fact that he is a handsome man. Uh his was such an arrogant man. When I met him, he seemed like such a gentleman. However, the moment I left the room I sneaked into the room next to and listened through the window. I heard father ask "What do you think of my daughter?" Then he replied "She is handsome, but not enough to tempt me from my single state.” Then I heard my father rustling through some papers. Finally, he asked. “Is this enough to tempt you?” After a little while, he responded. “This is a very extraordinary offer. I accept this and will gladly marry your daughter.” “Wonderful, I will tell her the news tomorrow. She will be a little wary at first, but she will see it is the best option for her.” “Are you going to tell her about the conditions we settled upon?” I heard Alex ask. “I will leave that decision up to you.” Alex thanked my father and left the house. I expect he will be joining our family for dinner tomorrow. I wonder what my father had to offer him to get him to marry me. How can my father think I will marry a man, who wouldn’t want me without the promise of riches?
Addie
Skimming through the next few entries, Addison felt a strange sense of Déjà vu. It felt like she had done the things she was reading, and had thought the thoughts that were written there. She wanted to keep reading, but her head was starting to hurt. She laid her head on her pillow to rest her eyes, and fell asleep the book still lying over her heart.
Ch. 4
Alex left the room confused and worried. Addison had recognized him, but she had no recollection of his name or their engagement. Was this her way of telling him she no longer wanted to get married? Could she be sincerely hurt and does not remember her life at all? Alex arrived at Lord Henry’s study without even realizing he was heading in that direction. Knocking to announce his presence, he waited until he heard Lord Henry shout “enter” before opening the door and walking into the room. Lord Henry was seated behind a hard wood desk. He looked nothing like the man who sat there yesterday. This man looked defeated. If this was what worrying for a beloved daughter did to a man, there was no way Alex would ever fall in love with Addison. If children were not necessary for carrying on the family name, this pain was enough for him to never have any. Lord Henry looked up as Alex sat down across from him. “How is she?” he asked. The look in his eyes showed he was desperate for good news.
Hoping his concern was not showing, Alex answered. “She is better than I expected. I believe that she will be well enough to get married in a fortnight.” The only question was if she still wanted to he tought, but didn’t say allowed.
“Good, Good.” Henry said. The worry removed from his eyes. “I will tell Lady Worthington to continue with the plans, and make sure everything is ready. That way Addison can work solely on getting better.”
So...sad news...I did not get to go to the Steelers Parade because I had class and work. My thought is that I will just go next time...We will most definitely win again before I die so I think I am good. LOL..
Other interesting news...I finally tutored someone...maybe my presence in the tutoring center is actually worth something...I hope I did alright. Oh well...
Another note: I have cured my writers block...but just don't have the time to sit and write...except for now and I really need to be doing homework so...I guess I will go...
I am sad to say that I am not feeling inspired to write. I think its called writers block. I haven't really had this issue in a while, but I think I might have the cure for it. Chocolate and romance movies...It is starting to work, a little. I hope to be more inspired for life in general as well. The Steelers won the superbowl so thats an upper! LOL!! Maybe a good nights rest and a trip to the celebratory parade tomorrow will put the pep back into my step. One will never know...we shall see. Till next time.
