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　　Love Was Continuing
　　Sarah.G
　　Once upon a time, there was a girl named Charlotte. She was born in a small village near the sea. She was perfectly beautiful like a morning rosemary. Her hair was blond and curly. Her bright blue eyes were sparkle. Her skin looked like snow. She was tall and slim. She was quite smart, she could tell many tales when she was only four. She often told a story to many young friends and her sisters under the old oak tree in her garden. Her voice was sweet and soft, like the milk filled marshmallow.
　　Charlotte’s family was very rich. Her father, Mr. Silver, was a busy businessman with lots of things to do. He loved his five daughters, but he loved Charlotte most, because of her beauty and brightness. He always bought her lots of toys, fancy picture books, flowery pretty dresses, and many other things. Charlotte always got the most and the best things from her father. And she knew that her parents would fulfill all her wishes and give her anything she wants.
　　Time flew. Soon Charlotte became the most beautiful girl in the village. But she was full of naïve thoughts. She believed that she was a princess and one day her prince would kiss her and leave for the castle somewhere with her. And also, she became proud. She thought she was the most beautiful one among her sisters so she could order them. During holiday, the Silvers’ girls did housework except Charlotte. Her mother said she’s too young to do that, however she wasn’t the youngest. She coloured her finger nails pink with a bottle of nail polish. Her nails looked clean and pretty, like petals with dew. She was selfish, she didn’t share things with anyone. But all her sisters were still polite to her and always did what she likes. Because Mr. Silver and Mrs. Silver only believed in Charlotte. They thought she’s always right.
　　At the age of sixteen, Charlotte began to go to balls and parties. She met a handsome, polite guy named Ryan. He was black haired, and his eyes were big and green, full of passion. They fell in love when they met for the first time at a ball. That day Charlotte wore a dark blue night wear with fancy laces. Her hair was swept up in an elegant knot pinned in place by several glittering hairpins. It looked neat and nice. Ryan was charmed in her. He invited her for a dance and then they fell in love.
　　That night Charlotte was so happy, she felt totally content. Her awake sister Martha heard she said “ Ryan is really my prince”.
　　Some days later, Ryan came to visit Mr. Silver. Mr. Silver thought Ryan’s a good boy and agreed with their marriage.
　　Their wedding was coming. Charlotte asked Ryan if he could give her a perfect gift. Ryan loved charlotte so deeply, he promised that he could give her whatever she wants. So she asked him for a kind of magical flower that bloom in the snowfield. Ryan said “yes” without hesitation.
　　Ryan is preparing for the journey finding that flower. He’s packaging his things. Suddenly Charlotte rushed in. Her face was red and she’s breath so hard. Her face looked exciting. She was laughing so happily, and then, she said,” May I go with you?”
　　Ryan replied,” No, it’s too dangerous.”
　　Charlotte shook her head and begged him,“ oh please! Can I go with you?”
　　“ No, you may be die in a snow storm and it’s too cold there. The sting wind will make your face hurt.” He looked serious.
　　“ No! I need to go with you. I must go with you! I want to see snow and freezing lake and high pines.” She said firmly.
　　“ All right then.” Ryan shrugged,” but promise you won’t stay alone during the journey.” He knew that sometimes charlotte is too willful.
　　“ Ryan, come here! You must have a look! That lake is quite nice!” Charlotte couldn’t hold her excitement, she yelled at Ryan, “ come here, darling! Hurry!”
　　Ryan was a little bit tired because his jewel always stayed far from him. She was in danger every time without him. She’s too weak, she’s just a young, naïve girl! “ I’m coming.” He said, and ran to her.
　　They walked for a long time. At last, they found that they got lost! They were in a forest and they didn’t remember the way out! Now night fell. The forest was full of thick fog. They couldn’t even see things clearly.
　　Charlotte was very afraid, so she began to cry,” honey, are we going to die?” tears rolled down her cheek. Her face looked pale.
　　Ryan hugged her tightly,” You won’t die, honey. I’m here.”
　　“ I’m cold, Ryan.” Charlotte was trembling and her voice was weak.
　　“ are you all right?” Ryan was so worried, he took off his coat and gave it to Charlotte,” Put it on… Do you feel warm now?”
　　“ No, I’m still cold… the wind is too sting. I’m exhausted. Can we have a rest? I want to have a rest.” Charlotte was still crying and she held the coat tighter.
　　“ No we can’t, honey.” Ryan fondled her hair and her cold face,” if we don’t find the way out we’ll both die.”
　　“ you said we won’t die!” Charlotte was blubbering. She felt very dread.
　　“ yes, yes!” Ryan comforted her,” I’m here to protect you so no one will die!” In fact Ryan himself was very afraid, too.
　　They supported each other in the dark, Charlotte fell for many times. At last, she fell again and she couldn’t stand up. She’s too tired to walk.
　　“Stay with me, please.” Charlotte said in a low voice.
　　“I’ll never leave you, honey.” Ryan held her hands and kissed her,” I’m with you.”
　　“I want to sleep. I’m sleepy.” Charlotte nipped his hands.
　　“Ok. I know you are tired.”
　　Ryan held Charlotte in his weak arms and sat on the snowfield.
　　It began to snow.
　　“Have a nice dream, Charlotte. I’ll protect you. you’ll be safe, sweetheart.”
　　“Can you make me warmer, I’m very cold. I feel that my blood is freezing.”
　　“It won’t freeze, sweetheart.” He said, and hugged her tighter, “I’ll let you inside my arms. You can put your head on my shoulders. Remember I love you.” their lips met in a sweet kiss.
　　Charlotte fell into dark…
　　Charlotte opened her eyes. She didn’t know where she was. It’s a warm room, there’s woods burning. An old granny was sewing beside the fire.
　　“Where am I?” Charlotte asked in a weak voice.
　　The old granny turned to her,” you are in my house. You fainted on the snowfield.”
　　Suddenly she remembered everything. ”Where’s Ryan? Where is he?” she shouted, but her voice was very low.
　　The granny glanced at her and gave her a hug, ”You know, I’m sorry to say that, but…”
　　“But what?” Charlotte felt afraid.
　　“He died.” The granny whispered.
　　“How can he…” she soon burst into tears.
　　“there was a strong ice storm. Thousands of ice cubes fell from the sky. He didn’t want them to hurt you so he groveled on you very lightly and keep the ice away from you. He was hurt badly. Not for long, he died.”
　　She never knew how much pain has Ryan had…
　　Charlotte went back home. After that, all her friends and relatives realized that she changed. She began to help others, share things with others. She was much mature. She wasn’t that naïve girl any more. She wasn’t selfish or willful. In a word, she became really a good girl.
　　She smiled a lot, although there were sadness in her smile. She knew that she’s continuing Ryan’s life. She must be as good as Ryan.
　　Also, the love was continuing.