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princessanneftw · 5 years ago

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Surprises - Part 2

Hello! Here's the second part of the story I sent you yesterday. This is a bit longer, I hope you guys won't fall asleep reading it!

P.S. I am not familiar with the Navy rules regarding leaves and holidays, so I apologize for any mistake in that matter.

Gatcombe Park, 18 May 1996

The laughs and cries from the garden could be heard all the way to Cheltenham, of that Anne was pretty sure; she smiled, recalling how happy her daughter had been all day.

Zara had called on Monday to ask if she could throw a party for her birthday on Saturday, with her cousins and her oldest friends, since she would be away at school on the actual day; she’d also convinced her grandparents to join them for the afternoon, sending the cook and the housekeeper into a panic at the prospect of entertaining the Queen herself.

No matter how much Anne tried to reassure them that there was no need to fuss, they had been in a constant frenzy all week, cleaning and trying different recipes; her mother had been so amused, she’d decided to visit the kitchen as soon as she arrived, effectively rendering her staff speechless for the rest of the day. Now Anne had sent everyone to rest, thanking them for the wonderful work, and was currently sitting in the living room with her parents and her brothers, every now and again checking on the screaming children playing outside.

Leaving her tea on the table, she went to the kitchen to put the final touches on the birthday cake. Of course, Zara had celebrated with her friends at school on her actual birthday, then again today, at lunchtime, with her friends and her father. Mark had left as soon as the pictures were taken, needing to be in Scotland for a meeting and, she suspected, desperate to put a few miles between himself and her family. Zara wanted one last cake to share with her grandparents and her uncles, so that she had a picture with everyone who mattered in her life. Well, everyone except her stepfather, who was stranded on a ship somewhere between the Adriatic Sea and the UK.

Tim had tried very hard but he hadn’t been able to get a leave for the party, since the Cumberland was in the final stages of her deployment. Zara had been crushed, but as always had managed to find the bright side, saying that they’d celebrate her birthday and his return once he was back home for good. Anne thanked God everyday that Peter and Zara had inherited her adaptability to difficult situations, especially to their parents’ frequent absences.

“That’s a lovely cake.” Her mother’s voice cut through her musings, bringing her back to Earth and away from her dark thoughts.

“Yes, our cook really outdid herself this time. Though I suspect she did it to impress you.”

“She would have done it anyway, she is devoted to you and the children. All of your staff are... although for some reason, they don’t seem to have the same respect for your ex-husband.”

Rolling her eyes, Anne took the cake from the fridge, the candles, a lighter, and put everything on a tray for an easier carrying.

“When is Tim coming back? The children were telling me they can’t wait to see him.”

Anne chuckled. “Peter wants to harass him for some rugby-time. Apparently I’m not as fun as a 6’5” child, who’s game for anything as long as it’s not TOO dangerous. Last time he was here, they went for a walk while I was making lunch, and came back completely covered in mud, because apparently playing rugby after a rainstorm is a great idea, and Tim was giving “Princess Zara” a piggyback ride since she was too tired to walk. I couldn’t even be angry because somehow Tim convinced them to do all their homework after lunch, so we could go riding while he made dinner... When he is around, everything seems easier somehow.”

Anne’s smile faltered for a second, and she turned away from her mother, pretending to fold the towels properly.

Elizabeth came closer to Anne, turning her head and caressing her cheek.

“Chin up my dear, he’ll be back soon. Now, why don’t you bring the cake in, and I’ll send the children to wash their hands? Edward is getting our presents from the car.”

Grateful for the understanding, Anne waited in the kitchen while the children ran to the bathroom, before taking the cake to the living room. Charles and Andrew were talking to their father, Edward was arranging presents behind the sofa, and her mother was clearing the teacups from the coffee table; it was a wonderfully domestic scene, a normal family chatting about sport, the children washing their hands after an afternoon in the garden, a birthday cake on the table. Still smiling, she started placing the candles, humming a light tune.

She didn’t immediately notice that the chatter in the living room had stopped, leaving only the noises from the bathroom. Curious, she raised her head to see her family looking stunned at something behind her. Not knowing what to expect, she turned and gasped.

Every time he came back, he seemed more handsome than before, taller, and more muscular, as she had delightfully discovered during some very long and full nights. This time though, it was different. Somehow he was here. Somehow he had found a way to make it back for Zara’s birthday, and knowing him, he had decided not to say anything in case his plan hadn’t worked, or he’d arrived later than expected. God how much she loved him.

Snapping out of her reverie, she flung herself at him so fast he barely had time to drop the bag he was carrying, burying her face in his neck and breathing in his scent. He was holding her tightly, kissing her neck and trying to say something. She didn’t let him speak, instead planting her lips on his for a searing kiss that would have gone on for longer, if not for a throat clearing behind them, followed by a few chuckles. She reluctantly stepped away from him, settling on his side, one arm around his waist.

Tim addressed the other people in the room, quite forgotten up until that moment, with a bow and a sheepish smile. “Your Majesty, forgive me, I-”

Chuckling, Elizabeth interrupted the blushing captain, giving him a kiss on the cheek. “No need to apologize, Tim, your wife didn’t exactly give you the opportunity of greeting us properly.”

Next, Philip shook the young man’s hand. “Though I’m very happy to see you, I’m wondering how you’re here. I thought they hadn’t granted you leave?”

“They hadn’t, but then-“ Again, Tim was interrupted, this time by a very loud gasp. The children stood in the doorway, all sporting confused expressions and happy smiles. Peter was grinning, just like William and Harry, and only their cousin’s hand stopped little Beatrice and Eugenie from running towards their favourite uncle. Meanwhile Zara looked shocked, uncertain of what to do.

Tim stepped away from his wife, moving towards the young girl.

“Happy birthday kid, I hope you saved a slice of cake and a picture for me?”

This seemed to snap Zara out of her reverie: breaking into a dazzling smile, she jumped into his arms, much like her mother, and hugged him just as tightly.

“You came back! You came back! How did you do it?”

“They can schedule the rest of my leave as they see fit. I basically gave them power to do whatever they wish, as long as they granted me two days now, and a couple more in November for Peter’s birthday. I need to be back aboard tomorrow evening, but seeing you was worth it.”

Peter joined her sister in the hug, touched by Tim’s gesture, and then called his cousins over. Soon, Tim was on the floor, attacked by eight excited and delighted children, while the amused adults looked on. Anne knew that she needed to stop this: there was the cake to be cut, pictures to be taken, and her family needed to return to their respective homes, but she couldn’t. She could only look on, smiling, at peace for the first time in a long time.

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This is so sweet anon 😭 The happy ending made me especially feelsy. I can imagine there were very happy times when he came back from deployment.

Thank you for sharing with me once again, and I look forward to a possible part 3!

#thank you anon 💕#daily dose of feels #fANNEfiction #submission #i will go down with this ship

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