Chapter 23: A New Day Dawns

Chapter 23: A New Day Dawns The warmth of the sun peeked through the curtains, casting a gentle glow over the group as they sat in comfortable silence. Caleb, sensing the tension had dissipated, smiled and asked, "So, what should we do today?" The girls looked at each other, and Cinderella spoke up, "Well, I was thinking we could go for a walk in the gardens. The weather is lovely, and it's been a while since we've all had a chance to catch up." Tiana's eyes lit up, "That sounds perfect. I've been wanting to show you all the new flowers that have bloomed. Merida, you can bring your bow and arrow, and we can have a friendly competition to see who can hit the most targets." Merida grinned mischievously, "Aye, that sounds like a grand idea! But I'm warnin' ye, I'm no' one to be underestimated." Aurora laughed, "I'm not worried, Merida. I've been practicing my archery skills, and I'm ready to take you on." Snow White smiled, "I'll join in on the fun too. It's been a while since I've had a chance to get outside and enjoy the fresh air." The group chatted excitedly as they made plans for their day. Caleb stood up, "I'll go get the carriage ready. We can take it to the gardens, and then we can all walk from there." As Caleb headed out, the girls began to get ready, chatting and laughing as they went. Tiana turned to Cinderella and whispered, "Do you think Caleb is okay? He seemed a bit shaken up after that conversation." Cinderella nodded sympathetically, "I think he's fine. He just needs some time to process everything, like we do. But he's a good guy, and he cares about us. I'm sure he'll be okay." The girls continued to get ready, and soon they were all headed out to the gardens, laughing and chatting as they went. The sun was shining, and the air was filled with the sweet scent of blooming flowers. It was a beautiful day, and the group was determined to make the most of it. As they walked through the gardens, Merida pulled out her bow and arrow, and the group began their friendly competition. The sound of laughter and playful shouts filled the air, and Caleb couldn't help but smile as he watched the girls have so much fun. It was moments like these that he cherished, and he was grateful to be surrounded by such wonderful people. The competition was fierce, but in the end, it was all just a fun way to spend the day together. As they walked back to the carriage, tired but happy, Caleb realized that sometimes it was the simple moments in life that were the most precious. And he was grateful to have such wonderful friends to share them with.