The cold came and the princess suddenly fell ill. The doctor looked at Elizabeth and asked Chloe to collect some medicinal herbs for tea. Chloe was a diligent student and well versed in herbs. She threw her purple cloak and went into the forest.
Black clouds hovered over the forest, warning of the approaching thunderstorm. Chloe quickly gathered herbs, but did not manage to get out of the woods. The rain caught the girl and collapsed from the sky with large cold drops. Luckily in the distance, Chloe saw a small hut and ran to her. She hid under a canopy at the door of the hut and began to look around.
"Who can live here?" Chloe asked in a whisper.
"I live here," the young man answered and opened the door of the hut. He looked at Chloe with an interested look and invited her to enter the hut.
"No. Thank you," Chloe said. "I'll wait until the rain stops at the hut."
"A stubborn girl," the young man chuckled and went to her from the hut.
"My name is Tederik," the young man introduced himself. "What's your name as a stranger?"
Chloe was embarrassed, but tried to hold back.
"My name is Chloe," the girl replied graciously.
"Why are you wandering alone," Tederik asked.
"I like to walk in the woods," Chloe mumbled.
"Are you embarrassed about me?" The young man asked politely, and took Chloe's hand.
Chloe looked at the young man and their eyes met. Tederik smiled and winked at the girl.
"The rain is over and it's time for me to go," Chloe said, and shyly released her hand from the young man's hand.