I'm not pregnant. I'm so relieved... I was afraid that if they were born, I would have to bring them into this place, that has caused me so much grief and pain. But, then I thought. I thought about Grell. I thought about Miss Giselle, and everyone here. And I thought about how foolish I was to run from the joy that dwells here, cloaked in shadows.
You know? I'm done. I'm done with sorrow.
Rivelata is so full of sadness and strife; much of which I've shared. The tears and weaknesses that I've dealt with these past few weeks have torn me apart; and for what gain?
We're all here. We're all together. I won't be sad anymore. there is always hope. Always.
Humanity and the living soul has so much that is flawed. Hatred, cruelty, viciousness. But it has so much about it that makes it beautiful: humor, kindness, compassion. It is all the facets of humanity that make us beautiful, and just because I experienced one side of humanity doesn't mean I should turn my back on everything that is good.
So it's with a full heart, ready and willing to seek light even in the dark, that I move forward to reopen Penelo's Pastries with more love than ever before.
Come terrorist, queen, pirate, death god, lost soul, all of you are welcome.
I'll wage my peace with flour, sugar and love.
Lay your weapons and alliances at the door and just take a moment- just a moment to seek the good in others while under my roof.
And! On the same note; I'd like to announce the blessed union of Judge Balthier Bunansa and Fran this Friday!
I promise, Fran, I'll make it the most beautiful wedding in this world and ours. Invitations to the special guest will be sent soon for the location.
We'll all make this work. Together.
Love,
Penelo