#elucian

Her phone started to ring, showing a facetime call from Vassa. Elain smiled as she hit accept, Vassa, Matilda, and Jurian appeared onscreen. The toddler was sitting between her parents, eating a graham cracker, and she burst into a grin when she saw Elain.

“Lai-y!” she said excitedly with a wave.

“Hi!” Elain waved back.

“Hey, Elain! We wanted to see how the trip was going,” Vassa chimed in while Jurian gave a nod and a smile.

“We’re at the tulip field, let me show you,” Elain said as she stepped to the side.

“Pretty,” Matilda said in her small voice, pointing at the screen. She was now a year and half and was an active, cheerful child who loved mischief, just like her parents.

“Those tulips are gorgeous,” Vassa gushed.

“Aren’t they?”

“Did you find a favorite flower?” Juiran asked in a teasing tone, he knew her too well.

“Yes, it was dark pink with lighter pink edges,” Elain answered, but stopped when she felt another kick. This one was harder and made her jump and grab her stomach. Vassa took notice and her brows furrowed in concern.

“How are you feeling?” Vassa asked, pivoting the subject. Just like the pregnancy, Vassa had been so supportive and continuously checked in with Elain. They still talked daily, despite no longer living on her ranch.

“Good, the baby just kicked and got me good,” she answered with a laugh. “I’m walking a bit slower and I’ve needed afternoon naps, but seeing this was definitely worth the trip.”

“Loosh! Loosh!” Matilda exclaimed, pointing again to the screen.